Sshh, it's a surprise..

We are taking the girls to Disney on ice tonight, can't believe I actually kept it a secret. They are going to be so surprised!!

Gong Xi Fa Cai.

Supplies were bought...

Red envelopes were stuffed....

and stuffed...

With chocolate money and lucky candies...

Then it was off to the chinese Cultural center in our area. Jillian is waiting for the Lion dance and the food, LOL. For her it's always all about the food...

Jennifer looking at the drums used in the lion dance.

The lion(not the dragon, he came later)...Jennifer checking him out...

The dance was out of this world fantastic, the girls are still talking about it...

The music was so beautiful...

Then came the Money Gods, they handed out Lucky envelopes to everyone...

There was lots of dancing, the children were so adorable.

It was such a great beginning to the New Year.

From our family to yours, Gong Xi Fa Cai.

Thank you Lea!

Many thanks to Lea for this wonderful award. I am honored to be in your company. I will forward this on to 5 deserving ladies(there are so many to choose from!!)whom I think have a fabulous blog.

Jonni. I just love this blog, Jonni is such a sweet lady with a huge heart. She is a creative genius, her blog is beautiful. You have to go and check out her header!!

Missy . This wonderful lady has the cutest little sister I have ever seen, their relationship warms my heart and my spirit. To put a smile on your face go here, wink...

Lisa. This awesome lady is just amazing. Her blog is over the top fabulous and she always leaves the sweetest comments.Her talent with the camera makes her blog just beautiful.

Viv. You have to check out this wonderful blog, I would love to have Tim Horton's with this amazing lady, LOL!

Dawn. This amazing creative lady was in our China travel group, her blog reflects her warm and kind personality and her daughter is too cute!!

A list of my 5 favourite addictions.

Tim Horton's coffee.

Blogging

Taking pictures of my girls
Reading

Potato chips

Special day indeed.

First I want to wish a belated birthday to our "Special Grandma F". We send our love and best wishes!!

I could hardly sleep last night thinking of this man(it's okay Superman would be okay with this, LOL) and what must be going through his mind today. A leader with such promise, a role model, a man who is going to make history books.

I will be glued to my T.V. to watch him become the 44th President of The United States of America, a special day for all...

Canadian eh?

After some of this...

We had some of this...

A wonderful Canadian winter afternoon, doing what else, our two national pastimes!

We took the girls ice skating and then to Tim Horton's for a donut and apple juice while Mommy guzzled back her third cup of coffee of the day.

Truly Canadian eh? LOL....

Happy Gotcha Day to my sweet Jilly-Bean.

To my little Jilly-Bean.....

Thank you for,

Filling out hearts with such love,

For resonating our home with laughter,

For your feisty spirit(keeping Mommy and Daddy on their toes, LOL),

For being a sweet little sister,

For being a loving and beautiful daughter.

Happy Gotcha day to my sweet baby, I love more than words can say.

Mommy, Daddy and Jennifer.

Can't beat him, join him!

We took the girls over to a neighbours to toboggan with their cousin and friends. The temperature was -18c so we didn't stay too long!!

Jillian getting a helping hand from Daddy.

Trying out her new toboggan, it was super fast!!

My nephew, covering himself with snow! Kids do not feel the cold?!!

Cuddling up to Daddy, trying to stay warm, brrr...

Coming up the hill, this girl could stay outside all day, loves winter and the frigid temps!!

Well if you can't beat old man Winter, join him. The kids had a great time, tired them out even though we made the event short because of the temperature.The next few days will be spent mainly indoors, the kids are even having recess inside.

About now I am thinking about a white sandy beach, slushy drinks and warm sunshine, hey, a girl can dream....