Early Christmas on the Island

Well hello again.

I know I said I would update yesterday but I got busy...sue me. Oh well. Well let's see where to begin? Well we left on Sunday of last week to go visit Nana and Opa on the Island. It was a fun time. We flew Air Canada (never again if we can help it) and boy was that a mistake. They seem to forget (often) what preboarding is and then ask stupid questions on the plane. For example: Did you seat belt in the car seat? I wanted to belt back a witty retort but left it with a simple yes. Stupid flight attendant. I wanted to say "uh you mean I have to belt in the chair not just my kid?" Duh. Oh well other then that and Miss Dinara peeing through her diaper (once each way) the flights went well. Dinara really doesn't mind flying and plays nicely while in the air. I think it would be a little better if we had a portable DVD player (think this will be purchased before our trip to Disney).

So our visit on the island went well. We had an early Christmas (with presents and everything) and Dinara was thrown a cocktail party in her honor. Christmas was fun (as you will see by the photos) and Dinara loved all the wrapping paper and boxes she received...oh you mean there were things in the packaging. Well our little one didn't really notice that. She also liked the food you get to eat at Christmas. The cocktail party was a hit and lots of presents came from that for Dinara too. Suffice it to say our luggage was a little heavy upon our return to Saskatoon. Dinara wore a pretty little cocktail dress that Mommy and Daddy bought in Saskatoon at the party. It is very cute...black velvet top and red plaid bottom. She looked like a little angel...well close anyway. She loved all the people at the party...especially those she could convince to give her food (which was everyone). So everything was a hit.

We had visits from old friends and family (John & Carole, Lea & Joe, Ted & Marie). All of which were totally enamored with Dinara...some even shedding a few tears after meeting her. Others made fast friends with her by inviting us over to have morning pancakes (which were amazing)...Dinara loves her pancakes (well she loves food end statment but you get my meaning).

That's really all for now. A litte tired this morning as Dinara made all sorts of noises starting at 6 am...the time we pinpointed when she must have peeded through her diaper soaking her bedding. Our girl is definitely the Pee Queen. Bye bye for now.


Dinara before her haircut.


Dinara after her haircut. She looks like she is saying "what ya talking about ma?"


Dinara wearing one of Mommy's field hats. It was so funny when she put it on that I had to photograph it.


Dinara looking surprised when Mommy put in a Disney film. This is the face she makes when the Disney castle appears in the opening credits of all Disney films.


Poppy giving Dinara some milk foam with chocolate shavings on it. She loved this and this was a popular thing to have Opa make her.


Dinara's first reindeer...I mean deer sighting.


Dinara opening her first Christmas present. This one happens to be from Joanne Thorpe. Thanks again for the present.


Daddy with wrapping paper on his head.


Dinara with wrapping paper on her head.