Fun with Grandma Jo-Ann

Grandma Jo-Ann came to visit us this weekend. The girls loved spending time with her and were sad when she wasn't here when they woke up this morning. 

It snowed while Grandma was here, so we bundled up and went for a walk.

Grandma also helped bake some shortbread cookies

"What is this trendy looking bench that Ella and Karis are sitting on? I didn't know the Lafleurs owned such nice furniture."

When Grandma was in town we made a bench seat for our new storage unit. It looks great! She also helped us make some new curtains. Thank-you Grandma Jo-Ann!

Jonas and Mattias

Last week Jonas and Mattias came for a visit while their parents went to a meeting. Jonas and Mattias enjoyed playing with the doorbell house with Ella in the quiet time room. It was nice to visit with our dear friends that we don't see as often since they are now living in Vancouver.

Kids' Christmas Program

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Here is a video Ella and Juju singing "Oh What A Special Night". Ella did a great job of her actions. Juju was shy on the stage and wanted to come down after for a few seconds. We were proud of both of them.

The play was great. It was nice to see the kids tell the story of Jesus' birth.

Joyeux Noel!

This morning we had our last French tutoring session before Christmas. We celebrated by having baguettes, cheese and grapes. The girls had a great time!

Decorating the Tree...

Last weekend we decorated our Christmas tree...

           After unwrapping, we decided that it is the nicest tree we've had so far.  There is no ugly side that we need to make sure to hide against the wall. Karis is excited about her first Christmas!

                 The girls had a hot chocolate break. They loved helping decorate the tree!

We forgot how mobile Karis is and while we weren't looking, she squirmed over to the tree and grabbed a branch. She started to pull on it, but Spencer noticed before she pulled the whole thing over.

Christmas Tree

Yesterday we went to Home Depot to pick up our Christmas tree. Just like last year, the girls were very excited to sit in the cart with steering wheels.

Karis' First Solids!

Last weekend Karis started eating solid food! She has had rice cereal, bananas, and pureed apples. She loves to eat and has caught on very quickly!

Mealtimes have become a little more complicated... but we are thankful for our little helpers!