Let the Christmas Season Begin

Our tree is up!  In past years we have made a day of Christmas tree cutting out in a forrest.   Due to time constraints this year we did the next best thing: $20 tree from IKEA.  Fresh, fragrant, full and cheap.  And it's beautiful.

Hitting the Slopes

One of our ski hills, Nakiska had a fantastic ski pass deal this year and we've always said we wanted to ski more.  No excuses; we bought a family ski pass and fitted everyone out with (used) equipment.  Now we can just go and be on the hill in an hour.  Love Alberta. The kids had a PD day today so we headed out to the mountains.  The only thing missing was Todd as he was working.

A New Man

Liam has been growing his hair for almost a year so it is pretty long...or was pretty long. After hockey practice yesterday he declared that he wants to cut his hair.  No arguments from me.  He looks like a new young man.

Before and after

Just a sample of the hair

He's Baack!

December 1st and Ted, our Elf on the Shelf has come back to life. What will Ted be up to this Christmas season?

Riding in on a reindeer

We think this is Ted's version of a hot air balloon

Bowling?

Going to the bathroom

He works out