Maya, Here We Come!: December 2015

As usual, the Christmas season was busy. We didn't have a chance to visit with Santa this year but I did take the traditional Christmas card photo at home. We managed to get to the Distillery District Christmas market (which was jam-packed) and our neighbours had a nice Christmas house party. Of course right before the end of school, the kids have their holiday concerts. This year Maya was excited that she got chosen to introduce the primary choir. She did a great job... no nerves for this girl! Aidan also had a major part in his play. He played Santa who had gone snowboarding and broke his leg and then the elves tried to find his replacement. Aidan also handled the sound for the concert and played trumpet in the school band.

We were looking forward to the visit of Mike's parents, who would spend Christmas day with us for the first time. Unfortunately, they were turned away at the airport due to expired passports. So disappointing for all but they will come and visit us in the Spring instead. Maya did play jingle bells over the phone for them as she had been practicing for the last few weeks.

Apart from being awaken at 4 am(!) on Christmas morning, we had a nice time on Christmas day. The children liked all their gifts, and enjoyed the visit from their cousins in the afternoon. Maya loved everything she got, even clothes. And Aidan liked all his gifts, especially the gift he saved up for all year to give himself. Here are a few snaps from the season....