January Snapshots Part 1

January has certainly been a great start to the year. After the fun Christmas season it's been nice to catch up with family, go out of town for our first mini-vacation as a family and take part in other fun activities.

With so many pictures to share, I figured I should make this into a few posts so you'll just have to check back for the next ones.

We welcomed in the new year with a visit from my uncle Garry, Aunt Ruth and cousin Becca. It's always fun to have family come visit us (hint, hint!) and since they hadn't been to our place yet it was fun to show them our stompin' grounds. We took them to our church for our annual New Year's Eve party and Talent Show. We enjoyed some sightseeing, some good ol' You Tube videos watching and of course, lots of delicious meals together. Thanks for coming to see us!



A few days later Elena and I packed our bags and headed up for my parent's house for a few days with them. Grandpa and Grandma K. enjoyed their time with Elena as always and it was nice for me to have someone else to help me out with Elena since she's such a bundle of trouble. Hey, just checking to see if you were reading! Elena is everything BUT trouble. :) She really is a sweet girl.

On our way up we stopped to see my friends Leanne and Becky, two great friends that I don't get to see that often. Thanks, ladies! Why does it look like Elena is so over this picture?!?!

Right below are Elena's Great Grandpa and Grandma K. We went to visit them and they were so happy to be able to hold Elena. She's getting to be a little wiggle worm.

We got to spend some time with other family members, too. Here is Elena and my cousin, Jen:

Cute little snuggler, isn't she?

The day before we had to leave, my mom organized a little get-together for all the ladies in our extended family. We had a delicious lunch together, celebrated two birthdays and caught up on each other's lives. Thanks, Mom, for planning this!

It's always fun at Grandpa and Grandma's. Our next post will take us to Santa Monica and Los Angeles for Elena's first mini-vacation!