Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Moving On Up...to the 35th Floor

My work colleagues and I moved buildings last week. We are now in the tallest building in Calgary (at least until the Bow is complete) and on the 35th floor. Apparently during strong winds, you can feel the building sway.

View from my office window

Party #3

Liam had his preschool Christmas party yesterday. Emily had the afternoon off so was able to come along. As they were doing a craft, she exclaimed, "Preschool is awesome!" She was there two years ago and felt right at home.

Singing Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Watching the teachers' play - "Goldy Locks and the Two Bears"
Christmas snack with the posse

Monday, December 14, 2009

The Parties Continue

We took Emily and Liam to my company's Kids' Christmas party yesterday and then to the Hitmen hockey game. It was the 15th annual Teddy Bear Toss so the kids each brought a stuffy to throw onto the ice after the first Hitmen goal. During last year's game, they collected 22,000+ bears for needy children. The goal came in the 2nd period and we left right after that. Too cold and tired to stay out.

Two Christmas reindeer
Teddy Bear Toss

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Wasn't that a Party

We hosted Todd's staff Christmas party at our house last night. Approximately 22 people, two 7 bone prime rib roasts, two cases of wine (plus MY Malbec , a gift from my secret santa from work I might add) and lasting until just after 2:00 a.m. The kids spent the night at their cousins' house so we were able to kind of sleep in and then clean the aftermath. Good times.

Chef Liam helping dad