Cold and Snow

With the New Year, Jack's wish for snow was granted.  A snow storm rolled in canceling our flight home.  The delay gave us some extra time to frolic in the snow.  We tried to make snowmen, but the snow was a bit to powdery.  We were able to make snow angles, have snow ball fights and go sledding.

New Years Eve

We had fun celebrating New Year's Eve.  We made it to about 9:00 and watched the fireworks from Dubai.  There was a lot of cheers with the various sparkling drinks.

Day Trips in Connecticut

During our visit we had many days out.  We went to see Frozen and the kids have almost memorized the words to most of the songs including many that did not make it into the movie.  We went to a kids museum where the kids made some very nice art work.  We also visited a airplane museum where Caitlin participated in a demonstration and both kids, Chris and I were able to fly in a  flight simulator.

Christmas Day

The kids are at a great age for celebrating Christmas.  With the change in time zones, they slept in until the sun was up.  They waited patiently, more than I can say about by myself, at the top of the stairs.  Santa was very nice; he gave Caitlin a doll and a doll horse.  Jack received a doll and a

marble maze.  The kids and their parents also received many of presents from Grandma, Albie and Uncle Chris.  Legos were a big hit.

The many faces of Albie

Here is a small sample of the faces presented by Albie during our attempt to get a family photo.

Christmas Eve

We had a lot of fun on Christmas Eve.  We went to church, made cookies, placed reindeer food outside, ate dinner and enjoyed each others company. 

Off to Connecticut for Christmas

We spent this Christmas in Connecticut.  The flight out was very nice.  The kids behaved extremely well and made for a fun day.  The kids were very exited to see Grandma, Albie and Chris who were waiting for us at the airport.  When we arrived it was cold, but most of the snow was gone.  There were a few piles of snow left from the plow.  The kids were enjoyed just seeing the small piles of snow.  The first morning we were there the kids made a snowman in the front yard.

Jack's Christmas Wish

When we went to the snow at the Santa Barbara Zoo Jack made his Christmas wish to Santa.  He wished for snow.  Santa thought it was a very fun wish.  When I asked Jack later if he wanted any presents, Jack responded with "He already knows that."

More Knott's

We went to Knott's with Dan's family.  We arrived just after opening and there were not lines.  I think we went on five rides in the first hour.  It was a very fun day.  It was also great to see Jack, Ben and Luke connect so quickly.  Jack treated Ben and Luke like older brothers which I think made him happy.

Jack's Soccer Tee-Ball Class

Jack recently finished his Soccer Tee-Ball classes.  They did not play both at the same time.  It was fun to see him playing with the other kids.  It certainly was not competitive and spent most of the time learning terminology and rules like no hands and the name of the bases.  Here is his break away goal.