Ice on power lines caused a big chunk of Canada's East Coast to lose power this Christmas and we were among them. Santa had already been here to eat the cookies and drink the milk, so Ryan and I were in bed when we noticed the power go out shortly after midnight. It was still out at 6 a.m. when we were awakened by our little boy, Leo.
Having Christmas morning without power was actually really special. I think I'll remember it for a long, long time.
I may have mentioned before that Ruby was really into Christmas this year. It's her fourth Christmas on the planet but the first that she'll actually recollect. People started asking her what was on her "list to Santa" back in November and since the very first inquiry she was adamant that she wanted a scooter. I'm happy that she kept the list short (the scooter was her sole request to old Saint Nick) and I think I'm going to keep this a tradition for both kids. One special request from Santa. That's enough. They have six grandparents to fill any gift void there may be, although I'm sure that's quite impossible.
Ruby's reaction to the scooter was priceless. After running into the living room, she exclaimed,
"It is!!! My scooter!!!! I've always wanted a scooter!!!!!"
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Riding her new prized possession. |
I think Christmas would have been complete just after that moment but we had much, much more to do. We were in Sackville for Christmas Eve this year and the kids both got some BIG wheels!
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Leo's Big Wheel is bigger than he is! |
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It looks like Ryan was pretty excited about whatever her was opening too. |
We headed over to my parent's house Christmas morning a little earlier than planned because we were hungry and getting cold. Thank goodness there was enough hot water to shower and the sun illuminated things by 8 a.m. So, the rest of the day went something like this….
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Can't seem to get a serious family photo. |
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He's really loving Christmas. |
Once we started opening presents, Leo ran around the room saying, "More, more" and signing the word as well. It's the only sign language he learned and it's served him well.
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Snacking on cookies before turkey dinner. |
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Two amigos, all bundled up. |
Leo officially turned 18 months on Dec.24th. He's getting big and smart and even more handsome, if that's possible. He and Ruby are beginning to play really well together and it's a joy to watch them in action. Here's to a crazy 2013 and an even crazier 2014!! Bring it on!