Christmas 1 -Nana and Papa

This year Christmas happened in stages. Stage one took place at the beginning of December with Nana and Papa coming to Regina. The weather wasn't terrible, but it wasn't great. It was COLD. Freeze your skin in seconds cold. Keep your kids inside cold. The only challenge was that I was to preach in Wolseley the Sunday my parents were there. But it ended up being -45 (Celsius) with the windchill. So I decided against packing up the kids, thinking they were safer at home than in the care in case something happened. Papa braved the cold and came with me.

Christmas was good. Presents were passed around. Delight was experienced with everything. Jacob spent a lot of time just looking around not too sure of what to make of the whole thing. We were all spoiled, that's for sure. The day ended with a wonderful turkey dinner shared with the Mantels, Gerhards and Bussiere-Bear families. We truly enjoyed all that happened, and loved the fact that we could share it with the people we love the most.

Nana and Papa's gifts came in a big box, which garnered a lot of attention (once it was empty). Here you see Jacob using it as a vehicle for squishing his sister. For once the roles are reversed! BTW, he got himself up there....can't walk yet, but can climb pretty much anything.
The chef checks out here new Tag reading system. One of the best gifts ever!
Nana surprised Sophia with a bunch of costumes for a tickle trunk. Here she models the chef outfit. THe other costumes were a nurses scrubs and a fairy dress with accessories. A total hit! Thanks Nana.
Jacob and Daddy. Check out the spiffy Christmas vest that Nana made for J. <