Christmas Parties!

The 15th annual Lemieux Christmas Party was a hit as usual! It was extra special because Papa and Granny (Isaac and Vida) were there, and even extra extra special for us because Brian was here for it too! Their presences' have been MUCH anticipated.

The party was great! The food was unparalleled - as always - and I completely pigged out. But loved every second of the food and the company. It's always great getting together, helps you to remember that family is what really matters. And we have the BEST family out there. Love you all!

Hanging out with Uncle Brian



Isaac and Papa, waiting for Santa



Isaac getting his Santa gift



There was some confusion over WHICH Isaac was called, as Santa called for "Little Isaac".



Elise getting her Santa gift



This was Christmas Part #2 at Mike's family...

Playing before supper



Elise and Isaac's cousin, Sofia



Playing...



Isaac opening a gift... it was a long process



still opening....



Elise refused to smile for the camera... lol



Gifts....



Something was funny...



Isaac playing with one of Sofia's cheese shakers



He loved the shakers....



Playing peek-a-boo with Daddy

December 13th - Isaac's 1st Birthday!!!

Mommy and her little man. How has this first year passed so fast? It seems to go so much faster this time... I guess because you're not just focused on one. Well that, and the excessive lack of sleep. Either way, I find it hard to believe that baby is one. *sigh*



Elise and Kristin sporting some party hats.



Isaac and Uncle Karl walking - Isaac isn't nearly as terrified of Karl as Elise is.



Isaac soaking up some Papa time.



Enjoying a laugh with Papa.



checking out how these balloons work.



perfecting his bum scoot...



hanging out with big cousin Kristin.



Opening presents...











Isaac taking his new truck for a ride.



Giving Elise a ride in his new truck from Grandma and Papa.



Isaac's cake:



Lets party!!


Ya, that only lasted long enough for me to take the picture...



Singing him Happy Birthday!



Isaac's own personal cake... Elise decorated it... I just tried to help "guide" her so that is was somewhat accurate lol



Isaac's first taste



Elise is wondering when she gets to have some cake...



He decided that it was pretty good stuff.



This gives new meaning to Papa's "potatoes and point"... we like to call it cake and point now.



looks delicious doesn't it?



My chocolate baby. He REALLY enjoyed that cake!



looks like a mud hole...



operation transportation for hosing down:



now that's ring around the tub... looks like murky swamp water.

Elise and Mommy making Christmas shortbread cookies... we made a movie for a contest and won $25 to RW&Co :) Even if we wouldn't have won anything, we had a GREAT time!

December 2nd - First Haircuts!!

Isaac's first hair cut at 11.5 months old. He was a very good boy... no crying at all... just kept trying to see what she was doing.






The final product:



Elise's first hair cut, at 2.5 years old! She was an angel... as usual. She didn't move at all, just did exactly what the hairdresser asked of her.


The final product:



After the haircuts, we went back to Grandma and Papa's house... to pick up Papa....



And then Grandma and Papa treated us to A&W... what a great day we had!!!

It's been too long...

Okay... I've been truly neglectful. I haven't posted in ages... and there's no excuse really... but I will say that I didn't spare much computer time in December. I was busy working on my Mom's blanket... which I'm still working on, but that's another story. So lets get caught up with all of the festivities in December!!