1st snowstorm!

The snow started yesterday and kept going all night... it was nice and sticky by the end of the day! Maelie was soooooooooooooooo happy! She always loves the first real snow. They didn't get a snow day from school though... the busses never get cancelled here it seems! It took Maelie's bus an hour and a half to get to school!!  Coming home wasn't as bad because the roads had been cleared.

Maelie and Tristan got to get and created a new friend on our lawn!

I love when Maelie enjoys herself outside.. she comes in with cold, rosy cheeks! :) Welcome winter!!

Family time

Maelie had a few days off school this past week... so we decided to take a mini vacation! Strangely enough...  I didn't even take my camera out in Quebec! I am a bit disappointed that I forgot! We visited Jacinthe in Quebec and surprised Myriam with a day off school to play with Maelie. It was so much fun to see them... they moved away this past summer and we miss having them close!

After that overnight visit, we went to spend some time at my mom's. Jo and Lucas came down for a family party. Maelie enjoyed meeting some aunts, uncles and cousins. She didn't realize she was part of such a big family! Living far from everyone doesn't help... we don't get to see anyone often.

We did a quick photo shoot while everyone was all dressed up! It's hard to believe that Lucas is a had taller than Grand maman!!

Jo & Lucas :)

Jo & Maelie :)

Hard to believe that they went from the pics above... to the pics below!! Ah.... the price you pay for beauty!!

Maelie was extremely pleased with her vacation!! Sadly, we had to leave everyone behind and go back to reality!

Oh Christmas tree....

Busy as can be these days, and a little behind on our usual holiday festivities, I put the tree up and surprised Maelie this morning!

Maelie wasn't feeling too too well so it took a while to add decorations!! I guess the fact that we don't have a ton of snow right now makes it harder to get into the Christmas mood too!!