Hudson Fun and July 1st

Well we arrived back in Alberta just in time for a fantastic family reunion. 

There was way too much fun going on at the reunion to write about it all.

I'll let the pictures tell the story.  

It all ended with the parade.

Shane and Ms. A were on the family float

I thought Ms. E and Mr. T were much to young.

(Ms. A fell asleep on the float 

so apparently I was right)

 

 We watched with Grandma Steiger and Grandma Cathy instead!!

We danced and cheered and had a grand parade!! 

What a fun time!

Special thanks to aunties and a 

favorite cousin for the work they put in!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

ok so I know some of you are already 

thinking about valentines day.

Don't you worry I have another 

14 days of valentines 

this year and I'm excited!!

Down to Business.

Some of you Know that Christmas 

Is like a month of Party at our house!!

Usually around Christmas Time I spend some time

 working out Advent so that it is full of 

activities and games and food and fun.  

This year we decided to use Advent as a tool 

to center our Christmas more on Christ.

So at the first of the month we started following 

this schedule to read a story from 

the life of the savior every day leading up to Christmas.  

http://25daysofchrist.com/

The girls loved it.  

I made an Advent tree to hang on the wall

 and every night the girls pinned an ornament on it.  

It was a great way to relax before bedtime every night 

and reconnect as a family during this super busy season!

Of course our Month was not without a TON of FUN!!

Phase 1 - Our Tree Cutting Expedition!

We definitely enjoyed our trip to the tree farm.

 

The girls loved tromping through the mud 

to find the perfect three.

Here is is!!

 

Making mudpies at a safe distance 

while dad cuts the tree.

 

 Enjoying some festive music at the barn 

while dad was loading the tree.

 

 All Loaded and ready to go!

  

Mr. T and the girls loved playing with the 

tie down straps all the way home.

Phase 2 - Hudson Party!

What a Poser she is!!

Bonding with Uncle Darryl over Stickers.

 

Phase 3 - Christmas Eve!!

We had a super yummy supper and everyone got dressed up!

After that we opened pj's, had tubs and then 

watched some Christmas Stars on Ice 

and cuddled on the couch in Christmas PJ's.

It was Lovely!

Phase 4 - Christmas Day

Everyone Loved their Christmas Presents!

Thank goodness for Technology so we 

could Skype with family!

Ms. E's favorite music box from cousin Z!

Ms A's Huge Art Kit from Cousin L, 

and hat from Grandma Cathy!

Mr. T mostly loved ripping the paper

 

We were very spoiled and happy to be together for Christmas.

Hope you enjoyed all your holidays too!!

Next up is our Hudson Top Ten.