The Hay Family: 2008

Monday, December 29, 2008

Christmas Eve

A little out of order, but I doubt anyone will mind but me. We had a lovely turkey dinner with all the trimmings at Malcolm & Jacqueline's. The kids enjoyed running around the same loop Caroline & Glen used when they were little tots. We each opened a single gift (Christmas Eve tradition) and spent the rest of the evening relaxing. Spencer received a huge tray of plastic edibles from his grandparents, which kept the kids relatively focused for the remainder of the evening. Yay!

A cuddle between cousins (seems to be a lot between these two)

Most importantly: The food (And Greg, Malcolm & Jacqueline)

Glen & Robyn

Jacqueline and the famous Smokey

Caroline & Greg

Malcolm & Jacqueline

Ellis Kids with gingerbread house made with Poppa

Catherine showing off her Spongebob gloves from Raul & Ameli

I love d'em! she says

Scary face!

Greg, Spencer, Catherine, Westley, Tianna, Glen & Sonya

Westley's Gift (From us)

Love the expression!

Catherine gift (From M&J)

Daddy & Sonya with gift (From M&J)

Malcolm gifts (From Us)

Tianna gift (From M&J)

Spencer gift (From M&J)

Robyn gift (From M&J)

Jacqueline gift (From us)

Glen gift (From M&J)

Caroline gift (From us)

Kids enjoying themselves

Yummy ice cream!

Saturday, December 27, 2008

Boxing Day

We spent Boxing Day at Robyn's Aunt Donna and Uncle Gary's house. Instead of turkey, we had lasagna (a nice change) with a large selection of salads and buns. The kiddos played well together while roaming around the house. Without fail (no matter which house we visit), Sonya finds a loop. She went around (and around and around), heedless of the doggy obstacles in her path.

Sonya checking out the front window

An attempt to get these two in a picture together

Daddy with his ladies

A doggy obstacle named Willow (She loves them though! No fear!)

A doggy wanting to join in the loop

Donna & Devon

Grandma, Caycee, Wesley & his new bear from Bryan

Nana, Catherine, Uncle Bryan & Potato Head Princess

Gary & Daniel

Devon, Ryan, Catherine & Potato Head Princess

Kent & Donna

An attempt to get me in a picture. (A brother was hurt after the taking of this photo)

Christmas Day

Merry Christmas! Our family had an eventful, and very filling, Christmas. Both of these resulted from three Christmas dinners. Due to unforeseen laziness on my part, there will be no Christmas Eve pictures posted until I receive them from Caroline. :) I find when someone else is willing to take pictures, my camera remains hidden.

Our girls were very spoiled this year. Santa filled their stockings to the brim and gave each girl a Cabbage Patch doll. We'd like to thank everyone, family and friends, who were very generous in their Christmas offerings. All are appreciated and will go to good use (edible, wearable and usable). Here are some pictures from our eventful morning.

Santa Came!

Meet Marlyn & Melvina (yes, their names are still terrible)

A prequel to the vacuum. Mommy and Daddy swear they are just as fun.

Catherine loved her squeaky shoes from Great Auntie Donna & Great Uncle Gary

Sonya's musical chair from Uncle Bryan

Catherine opening her LARGEST present from the Ellis Clan

Sonya showing her appreciation for the box

My First Teddy (from Great Grandma Dorothy)

Psst....let's go on the trampoline together

Most Impressive Gift: An Elephant made by Caycee

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We spent the evening at Robyn's Aunt Sandra & Uncle Barry's house. We had a lovely time eating, chatting and playing Guitar Hero on the Wii. Catherine charmed everyone and both girls enjoyed the running around the kitchen, sitting in the rocker and chatting with Mr. Snowman.