Tis the Season

Ho! Ho! Ho! Are you ready for Christmas? The only thing that's missing is a little snow to get us all in the holiday spirit! Luigi and I are staying home in Oakville this year and hosting our families at various times over the holidays. I have baked shopped, sent out the cards, stocked up on wine and had a flu shot (essential in our house at this time of year) but the mountain of gifts in my closet desperately need wrapping - any takers??? Santa if you're out there, I really really really really want the Tassimo in case I haven't mentioned it ;)

Mattea and Emilia and Luca came by on the weekend and Mattea was kind enough to help decorate the tree. Afterward she proudly posed in front of her handiwork.




Luca and Emilia are quickly growing into their baby carriers but still couldn't reach the tree from where they were napping.




Colouring - requires a lot of concentration when your not quite 2!



Even before we lived in "Oak Park" Luigi and I would drive through the neighbourhood to look at the lights. It really is it's own Christmas village and the lights get more bountiful every year.



In lieu of hosting a Christmas party this year we went into the "big city" for dinner at Romagna Mia with Troy & Jessica and Chris & Sonja. (See Chris, you should have cooperated with the picture taking...) Congratulations to Chris & Sonja who are expecting a son in April.




Luigi "Can't Skate Backwards" Calabrese in fine form on the ice Sunday. (Andy, surely this will warrant an end to your commenting strike!) Way to go Pooky - you've come a long way in your short hockey career!




I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas with those you love. Check back after Christmas for some pics of the festivities.

Happy Holidays!
Bev