Christmas with Auntie Shell and Uncle Paul

Dressing up Auntie Shell's dogs is so much fun!

Although Sully doesn't look too amused...

Auntie Shell and Emmie ready for a little raclette!

Emma loved the new outfit for her doll

K-man digging his new construction fork

Uncle Paul has the BEST faces!!

My 40th Birthday Bash!

A great group of friends and family hlped me ring in the special day!  Thanks to all who traveled near and far! And thanks to the many players who helped create the awesome celebration! 

Lots of love to you all!

Emma hanging out with her doggie cousin at G-ma Sandy's house

While visiting Auntie Shell and Uncle Paul, we took a trip downtown to the Shedd Aquarium and to the American Girl Doll Store. What fun!! :) Emma was thrilled at both locations!!!

Christmas with Auntie Shell and Uncle Paul

School Christmas Fun
Auntie Shell joined Emma and I at her school for a little holiday fun! Auntie Shell and I ran the games! Woohoo! We had a snowball toss, snowball relay, word search and clothes race. It was very high energy, but lots of fun!

A couple of early morning B-day presents...
Auntie Shell and Emma both looking cute after they rolled out of bed! Sarah and Guido dropped off Emma's present on their way to the airport at 6 a.m.!! :)
She loved them both!!

Emma at Auntie Shell and Uncle Paul's House
Em and Auntie shell worked hard on a special book together. Em enjoyed sharing it with Uncle Paul too! :) We also stopped by Auntie's Shell office. A good time was had by all!

Having lunch with Auntie Shell and Grandma Sandy

Keenan at Auntie Shell's and Uncle Paul's House
He loved climbing up the steps and playing "try to grab the camera while on the steps"; he also used the swings for the first time. He wasn't overly excited about it, but didn't seem to mind it either (unlike Emma who loved them!!).