Jan 26 2008 - Alison moves to Red Striped belt level

Bravo Alison!

You're now a Red Striped - 2 more levels and she will be a Black Belt, a very young one!

Our Christmas & New Year's Eve

The day before Christmas, although the kids do not believe in Santa anymore, they were so excited that it was difficult to fall asleep. They woke up very early on the 25th to open their presents. Ginger got her presents too!

In the afternoon, Pauline and family came home and we had turkey for dinner. They also slept over on the 25 and 26. The kids were most of the time playing video games, either nintendo ds or game cube.

On the 27th, we brought the kids on the mountain for some tobogganing. It had to be within the freezing temperature because cars had icicles! And my feet were frozen ... but the kids had lots of fun going down the slope with their sled.

New Year's eve - we went to a mauritian party until 1.30am. There was lots of sega dancing, disco, Fun, fun, fun... Kids were playing nintendo ds, adults were on the dance floor. The year was ended joyfully! Welcome 2008...

Snow is here!

Dec 01/02 - This is our first snowfall since the beginning of this fall and it's also the first snow experience for Ginger. Kids are enjoying themselves by playing snowfights in the backyard, making snowforts or even sliding in front of the garage door with the sled! We planned to go out today for the christmas party at the dance school and at the taekwondo school but due to the snow, we rather stay home and be safe! Instead, the kids had fun putting up the christmas tree.

Ginger second haircut

Ginger had her second grooming at the groomer yesterday and she was shaved because she was so matted. Combing her hair would be very painful. She used to be fluffy and now, she looks anorexic, this is so funny but the face is still cute!

Halloween

Oct 31: Halloween ... This is one of the days the kids enjoy most. They were looking forward for that day to come and this year, Tyson was an army soldier and Alison was a Spanish dancer. They put on their costumes in the morning for school and they keep it on for the whole day. In school, they had a party with games, snacks and some Halloween treats. At night time, when it's dark, they go trick or treating in the neighbourhood. Each received a big bag of candies and chips.

Skating is fun!!!

Sunday Oct 28 - Kids had fun skating at the Pitt Meadows arena. Simon came along and Alison had one of the best friends too!

Tyson's testing for his Red Striped belt

Oct 27 - Tyson has completed his test for the Red Striped belt. He's doing his pattern requirement in the small clip. Well done, Tyson!