Holiday update

I'm not sure where to start! We've had a busy vacation. This is probably my longest post ever, so if you don't read the whole thing, I won't be offended!!

Before Christmas Jamin spent some time working on the basement...we're getting close to completion. Naomi gave him a few pointers...We stayed in Halifax for Christmas this year. It was a nice, quiet Christmas. We had a nice breakfast and then opened our gifts. Naomi enjoyed the wrapping paper as much as her presents :) Later that day we went to the Sutherlands house for Christmas dinner....yum! Thanks for having us!

Naomi & I on Christmas eve, heading to church.Ainsley & Naomi playing on Christmas.

On Boxing Day we headed for Cape Breton. We celebrated Christmas with my family that evening. Naomi loved all of her toys from Grampie & Nana!The week was busy with fun activities leading up to Peter & Janine's wedding. On Wednesday night we went out to Boston Pizza for her personal shower. Mmmmmm....

Mom, Mary & ICollen (Janine's mom), Jodi (Janine's sister), & Janine

That same night Jamin went camping with a bunch of the guys. He looked kind of funny all ready to go! They had a great time out under the stars that night. Not my idea of a good time, but they seemed to enjoy it! When all the guys were gone, the girls hung out for a bit...what a nice looking bunch!

Megan, Alisha, me, Elliot, Danielle, Mary & Leanne (sorry if I spelled any names wrong)

On Thursday night Cheryl had the old Cape Breton crew (+ those who married in!) over to her place. It was soooo good to see everyone. I love my friends from home; there is something really special about them.

Elliot, Danielle, Michelle, me, Cheryl, Amanda, Margaret, Gracie-Lea, & Amber

Jonathan, Tyler, Rick, Jamin, & Jeff

Rick & Elliot, Naomi & Jamin

I had the priviledge to be in Janine's wedding party. She spoiled us! On Friday we all went and had our nails done...not just fingernails, but toes too! How fun is that!? I had never had a pedicure before...Jamin hopes I'm not addicted! We also did hair & make-up (another first for me) on Saturday before the wedding. Janine made sure we looked our best :) Thanks!!Friday night was the rehearsal & dinner at Don Cherry's. Jamin & Eric ate so many wings they could hardly walk afterwards! They were funny to watch trying to outeat one another :)Saturday was the big day! The wedding was sooo beautiful. Just over 50 people in attendance, it was very intimate. It was nice to see family & friends there for the special day. I'm not an emotional person, but I'll admit, I did have some tears in my eyes watching Peter & Janine get married. I love my brother very much and am so happy he has found such a wonderful wife. Janine looked beautiful of course. I wish I had a picture of her shoes to show you too! Soo pretty! The day went well and I think everyone enjoyed themselves. I should have taken some pics of all the food! It was delicious. Their meal had a palate cleanser...who has ever heard of such a thing!? I learned something new! Congrats to Peter & Janine!

Here is a pic of our babysitters! They looked after Naomi while we were doing wedding stuff. Let's just say it wasn't an easy task as Naomi is lately just wanting her mommy all the time! Thanks so much Amanda & Jeff...we really appreciate it!

That pretty much concludes our vacation. We had a quiet New Year's with a couple of people dropping by. We got to see Margaret & Tyler and say "bye for now". They have headed out west today. I don't think it has sunk in yet for me that she's not just a car ride away anymore....

Happy New Year to everyone! Are you making a resolution? I usually do, but I have hardly had time to think about it. I'll keep you posted!