December

Well I am sure you have been wondering where we have been...we went home to the good old USA for the Christmas holiday. It was great to see our friends and family!! We spent a month traveling around visiting and doing some really fun things.

We started the trip in Baltimore (after 31 hours of travel). It was great fun hanging out with Scott's sister Denise & Joe, Grandmom & Grandad and the girls... Devin, Quinn and Campbell. We got to watch Devin and Campbell play basketball - way to go girls! The kids made a gingerbread house... very fun and sweet. Scott & I got to go to the Ravens game!! And we took the boys to the Aquarium which is always so much fun.

In front of tree... chaos!


The first time in years I have gotten the boys to sit on Santa's lap (ok - maybe I bribed them but it worked!!)


The next leg of the trip was a week at Disney World in Florida!! It was great.. the boys have never been there so it was a great trip. They were sooo excited. Luckily we were joined by family!! We stayed at the Wilderness Lodge which was gorgeous with its gigantic tree. It was very festive...We got to explore all the Disney parks and had a ball. Only wish it was a bit warmer.

Main Street, Magic Kingdom


The boys with MICKEY!! I know they don't look that thrilled....

The Duncan clan all at Disney... even the little Kierlin! Sooo cute!

The Bell family....

Cinderella Castle..what a wonderful site.. where dreams come true :).


So after the fairy tale.. we were off to visit friends in Atlanta and then to Nashville to hang out with the Duncan's for Christmas. We crammed alot into our days in the Music capital of the world. We went to a Titans football game, Predators Hockey game, visited with family, had a snow ball fight, went to see the amazing Ice show, toured downtown nashville, and were visited by Santa! Whew....

Go Titans!!!



Right on the Ice of the Predators game! A very nice surprise from Grammy & Poppy! The players were right next to us... so cool.



The annual show "ICE" and this year they added "SNOW"... The entire building is filled with the story carved out of ice... amazing. Then the boys had fun in the snow throwing snow balls at targets (and Poppy & Daddy)



The boys with Santa at Grammy's annual christmas party at work.


Christmas has come.... Boys made cookies for Santa

We had a white Christmas (ok not covered but a dusting counts!) SO the boys had to go out and throw snow balls at daddy...

We went out and looked at lights.. wow!

And the football game in the backyard ... a great american christmas tradition!!



Well after all the fun in Nashville, we headed back east to Fenwick Island Delaware for another christmas celebration with the Bell family and to celebrate New Years. We played putt-putt, built snowmen, and played with our cousins! Then Scott & I got together with some great friends for New Years! Awesome way to end our trip.

There was quite a bit more snow in Delaware.. so the boys were able to make some snow men...first attempt a small version.

Next.. the bigger version...


Then the snowball fight begins!


New Years.. after a great adult dinner with friends we came back to the Bell residence for the after party and to ring in the new year.. Great fun!



So that was our big December adventure..now onto 2011!!!

Who wants cake???

Well I have stared a new hobby - not like I needed one. I started doing cakes with the fondant icing.. I first did one for Evan's 5th birthday which turned out cute. So then I did one for my friend Megan's little girl Claire. And now I have done two more for friends..

Wizard of Oz theme...


My Dear Friend Hilary's cake... just girly


Mia's Farm Cake


The things I get myself into!!!

Aiden in Uniform

Watch out girls... if you like a guy in uniform,check this one out :). Aiden got his new school uniform and looks quite handsome in it. All the schools have a uniform, and they look quite nice all dressed up.

His Formal uniform...


His Sports uniform

Aiden has Graduated!!!

Wow!! I now feel really old!! This past week Aiden had his year end concert and graduation. The kids looked so cute in their cap and gowns. He has had such a great time at Noah's Ark Pre-primary. They are awesome! The concert was Joseph and the technicolor dreamcoat. Aiden was Ruben, one of the many brothers. He did a great job and everyone had so much fun.

Aiden's Graduation Certificate






Aiden as Ruben in Concert

Aiden with Joseph (Daniel)...


Now he only has 4 weeks of school left and then a whole new chapter begins....

EP Rugby

On Oct 29th, we attended the EP Kings (our local team) rugby game here in our new stadium. It was a great game. There was alot at stake. If we won we would push out the Pumas and would then qualify to be part of the Super 14 league. Sort of like a minor league team being able to play the majors and bump out the lowest team if they could win. Pretty Cool... but we lost :(. It was a great game and we look forward to attending more next season! GO EP KINGS!!!

Happy Halloween!

As always this was a big day... We co-hosted a party with the McCarty's. We had games and a jumpy castle for the kids, food, drinks and music for the adults so fun was had by all!! We also did our usual trick or treat game with the kids. Lots of great times!! Aiden decided to be Skywalker from Star Wars and Evan was a Vet (or as he says... doggie doctor). I dressed in a poodle skirt and Scott was a priest (scarry!) We had everyone dress up and they had so much fun! I think we have definitely brought Halloween to PE. The winners of the costume contest were the V family dressed as the Adams Family. Great! Hope you all had a great Halloween as well!
The Boys....




The Adam's Family... so cute!!!


Pat, Deya and Scott...


The dancing....


What a great time... can't wait til next year!!!

Howdy Partners...

Evan's party was a rootin tootin good time!... the weather was kind of drizzly and cool but that didn't stop the fun! There was a jumpy castle and a pony. Lots of food and fun. Can't believe my baby is 5! Wow it has gone by so fast!!

The Cowboy Cake...yes I made it... don't seem so surprised :)




Awaiting the pony....


Evan on the Pony -- He wouldn't wear the hat!


Party Fun.....






Ready for another year....