Meal before flight to Auz

We all went out for dinner tonight before my flight to Brisbane. Ella got to choose the location (Red Robin) and what she was to have for her meal (milkshake). She experienced a dynamic sugar rush and kept us all entertained. The drop off at the airport was seamless - we watched the luggage go down the chute for a while then she went off with Mommy to rent a DVD before bed (my guess would be Toy Story, A Bugs Life or Finding Nemo ~ yay for Pixar).

Christmas 2011

Merry Christmas. Michelle, Ella and I were in White Rock for Christmas - most hospitably entertained by Michelle's parents and sister. Ella really began to understand that there was something to this winter celebration and now has a new kitchen to work her culinary magic in. It took me four hours to assemble the thing and hope it comes apart in less time prior to being shipped to Brisbane.

Christmas at Saanich Municipal Hall

Michelle, Ella and I went to the annual Xmas celebration at Saanich Municipal Hall. Santa, face painting, arts and crafts, ice fishing, horse carriage ride, and hotdogs - it was great and we did the whole thing. I think Christmas next year will be a little different; maybe surfing with Santa, Kangaroos and warmth?