Making pizza with Auntie Gabby

Anushka got to be the helper when we made pizza at our house (Gabby was patient enough to deal with the mess). She is now an expert sauce spreader and topping placer. She also worked quality control with the cheese. I guess it's in her genes, since dad worked at Pizza Hut in high school.

Goofs

We had a fun afternoon hanging out last weekend at Doug and Lois'. Anushka and Isabelle had a good time playing and chasing each other around. There are more silly pictures in the album.

Beaners

I took Anushka for a haircut at Beaners last weekend. She loved it instantly, since there was a ball room to play in. She got to sit on a horse for the haircut and it was done in about 5 minutes. Here are the before and after pictures:



She let the hairdresser put her hair in a ponytail and kept it there for a while, but she has not let me do her hair yet. She likes the idea of a "pony" and asks for one all the time, but she never lets me actually touch her hair. The highlight of the haircut was the sparkles she got when she was done.

Louisiana Purchase

Last Friday, Jeff, Rita, Dan and I went out for a nice dinner at Louisiana Purchase. I don't think I have eaten so much in a long time, everything was fabulous. I can't ever turn down babyback ribs or chocolate pecan pie. Thanks for babysitting, mom!

Our final Christmas dinner.

We got together for one last Christmas dinner last weekend and Anna was in fine form. Here are a few pictures from the evening. Thanks for the yummy ham, Kristi, you made Anna's week!

"Cheese"

"Raising the roof" (as taught by Auntie Melanie)

Playing with Auntie Armande (and Auntie Melanie's boots)

Owww... ;)

Ice on Whyte Festival

Sunday afternoon we walked to the Ice on Whyte Festival with Victoria, Mia and Eric. It wasn't too chilly outside, but for the walk home in the dark I was definitely walking faster to keep the cold away (that, and I had to have Anna in the sling, since her and Mia couldn't get along in the double chariot together - I think it was a combination of tiredness and hunger). Anna + winter gear = heavy.

Waiting in line for the small slide.

Eric opted for the small slide, to our relief. The big slide was fast and scary, in my opinion!

Victoria and Mia heading down the small slide.

Anushka looking through the ice castle.