Our Christmas 2008

Even tho' our Xmas was sadly spent without extended family, the 5 of us managed to have a good time. Big Daddy showed up 2 days early as a BIG surprise to all of us. We've baked and cooked together and the kids are thoroughly enjoying their Daddy being here.
We all got up and went shopping the day after Xmas - LOTS of bargains!
Mimi was about to run out in the road while going from store-to-store; I pulled her back and she hit her nose on a bag that I was carrying and got a horrible bloody nose. The night before she skinned her knees while we were visiting friends - Santa should have gotten her a travel-sized first-aid pack!
We went to Stars 'n Strikes (arcade) last night with Xian's 'free' tickets.
Today we installed LB's zip line in the back yard. FUN!!!! She loves it!
Xian is busy playing Guitar Hero.
Mimi is enjoying time w/ the neighbor girl.
T leaves on Monday but will be back next weekend as we celebrate our first-born's rite of passage into teenagedom.... YIKES.
Miscellanous pix from the past week: