What didn't we do this weekend?
There was lots of Christmassy stuff to fit in, wrapping & baking & last minute shopping, but between all that, Hannah had a skate with Santa party with her new skating club. She got skating lessons from my grandmother for Christmas and we started her just last week. She's quite excited about it and the end of year party was a huge success although Hannah had her doubts about him being the real Santa. He was about 17 years old and kept flirting with all the teenage figure skaters. There were also crafts to make & pizza & donuts. A good outing for the whole family! Her lessons will start up again in the new year and she's really looking forward to them.
I was assisting another photographer at a wedding later Saturday and it was quite nice being the assistant. I had to carry more stuff, but it was low stress and I could take my time getting interesting shots that I might not have time to slow down and notice if I were the primary photographer.
We've had the same contractor here this weekend who did our kitchen. He was working on some new closet doors for our entrance and both the kids' rooms. You might think replacing closet doors would be an easy job, but it seems they don't make closet doors that go right up to the ceiling like they used to in the 70's. And so, Bill had to build new bulkheads and drywall everything in and it ended up taking most of the weekend. We're so used to having him around though after the 6 week kitchen job that it's like having one of the family here!
Our amazing neighbours had Hannah over yesterday & Jack over today for their annual Christmas craft day. They are like another set of grandparents to our kids and we couldn't ask for better neighbours. Then today they brought the kids their Christmas presents...hockey sweatshirts for the boys and for Hannah, a purple sweatshirt that says, "Girls Rock" and on the back, "Boys are all talk". Boy, did she think she was cool in that sweatshirt!
Later, Hannah had a recital at my Mom & Dad's. Eri & Mike & Bennett came for the concert too! Mom's been teaching Hannah piano since September and I think they've both been really enjoying their time together each week. It was so nice! There was even a program that my Dad made listing all the Christmas pieces she would be playing and a cover photo of her and "Nan" and they even played a few duets. A really nice way to spend the afternoon! Thanks so much guys!
Somehow putting it down in writing it sounds a lot busier than it felt. We actually slept in this morning and had time for a nice walk with the kids. The temperature reached 14! It was really a fantastic weekend!
~ Dana
I was assisting another photographer at a wedding later Saturday and it was quite nice being the assistant. I had to carry more stuff, but it was low stress and I could take my time getting interesting shots that I might not have time to slow down and notice if I were the primary photographer.
We've had the same contractor here this weekend who did our kitchen. He was working on some new closet doors for our entrance and both the kids' rooms. You might think replacing closet doors would be an easy job, but it seems they don't make closet doors that go right up to the ceiling like they used to in the 70's. And so, Bill had to build new bulkheads and drywall everything in and it ended up taking most of the weekend. We're so used to having him around though after the 6 week kitchen job that it's like having one of the family here!
Our amazing neighbours had Hannah over yesterday & Jack over today for their annual Christmas craft day. They are like another set of grandparents to our kids and we couldn't ask for better neighbours. Then today they brought the kids their Christmas presents...hockey sweatshirts for the boys and for Hannah, a purple sweatshirt that says, "Girls Rock" and on the back, "Boys are all talk". Boy, did she think she was cool in that sweatshirt!
Later, Hannah had a recital at my Mom & Dad's. Eri & Mike & Bennett came for the concert too! Mom's been teaching Hannah piano since September and I think they've both been really enjoying their time together each week. It was so nice! There was even a program that my Dad made listing all the Christmas pieces she would be playing and a cover photo of her and "Nan" and they even played a few duets. A really nice way to spend the afternoon! Thanks so much guys!
Somehow putting it down in writing it sounds a lot busier than it felt. We actually slept in this morning and had time for a nice walk with the kids. The temperature reached 14! It was really a fantastic weekend!
~ Dana
posted by St. Louis Family at 9:34 PM
3 Comments:
Girls DO rock and boys ARE just a lot of talk. They are the coolest neighbours in the world. That just sounds like the best weekend, and the organised piano recital was so sweet! I wish we could have been in the audience.
Sharon
It was great seeing Hannah play. She has become a lovely young lady and I was very proud of her.
Nan
That's a sweet photo. Wish I could have been there to see Hannah "rock out". Maybe she could give a repeat performance of select Christmas carols while we're there? Six more days...
- Andrew
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