Christmas, etc.

We have had a very busy week... as I'm sure most people have!  Most of my family has made their way to our area.  Mike was here (stayed with us) the 22nd - 27th; Mat & Alaine & Linc were here the 24th - 26th; Craig is here, 26th - 31st (staying with us); Dad and Carol were here the 24th - 27th;  Joy, Rusty and the kids were here for Syd's birthday.  Whew! We had a lot of fun...

Though I must say I would have had MORE fun if Foster had been feeling better.  I was pretty distracted by his first cold and boy was it a doozy.  He started feeling yucky on the 22nd and it lasted until the 26th.  On Christmas Eve he was a WRECK, which is of course when we had a lot of people over here.  I ended up staying home with him alone on Christmas day while Andy, Syd and Mike went over to Mark & Lisa's for the day.  We thought best to keep him away from the crowds to avoid getting anyone else sick.

Luckily, he was feeling much better by Sydney's birthday and we were able to enjoy the luau we had planned for her 6th birthday.  Sydney had a great birthday party (seen here with her friend Marley) and we all managed to enjoy ourselves.  

Yesterday Syd and her Uncle Goggy (Craig) went ice skating with Mari & Tierney while Mark, Lisa, Foster and I watched. The picture of Foster is out observing his big sister. They did great!  Craig says achieved his two goals:  1) Not to fall & 2) Keep Sydney from any serious injuries.  Done and done.

I am looking forward to an uneventful week (knock on wood) after pure craziness!