Christmas the Second

It's safe to say that Simeon enjoyed his second Christmas a little more than his first. Here he be, moments after receiving a rocking horse from his Mom and Dad.
This, I think, is my favourite shot from this Christmas: Grampy Coffey helps Simeon unpack his stocking.

Christmas Eve Suprise

Just got a very unexpected phone call from two Yemeni friends of ours, Hamed and Yousef (seen here), who are now studying in the United States. Thanks guys - it was great to hear from you!! Merry Christmas!

I know, I know. But not only have I been too busy to post things, I've also been too busy to take any pictures. After some threatening emails, however, here's a couple things I scrounged up. Merry Christmas to You.

Update: Simeon is standing now. Heartily refuses to take a step, but he can stand for quite some time:)

Last week we went skating at Harbour Station with his godparents Kevin and Angelique. While Kevin was at the helm of Simeon's sled I shot a bit of video before hitting the wall (keep your head up in the corner).

Love-triangle

Jack Layton, Gilles Duceppe and Stephane Dion; who would have thought? I feel like I'm in that movie where the awkward girl becomes popular against the odds, so the cheerleaders decide to take her down because they don't want her to become prom queen. Well if you haven't seen the film the bottom line is that the cheerleaders are vindictive drama queens. Sound familiar? The funny thing is that I didn't even vote Conservative in the last election (wasn't that just last week?) but I am furious that these guys - in the interest of the Canadian people of course- are trying to overthrow the government. Who do they think they are???? I'm so glad that we voted, our voices were really heard weren't they. I've called the NDP and the Liberal offices and left messages saying how outraged I am. I haven't bothered the Bloc because I don't hold any hope that they'll care what I have to say - Plus if I'm forced to speak to someone in French I'll make quite a fool out of myself. In short, if you're as upset about this as I am please contact the NDP and Liberal offices.