December seemed like it was about 12 weeks long. Not that I am complaining! It's just with all the birthdays and holidays and parties and mini-parties and more birthdays, and travelling and days off, I lose all track of proper time.
The second half of the month was very eventful as we made our rounds with friends and family. Great times, especially with people who we don't get to see very often. I guess that's what the holidays are about? During the year, we get so caught up in our day to day that it's too easy to lose contact. What better way to catch up than over a beverage and some home cooked tastiness. We are incredibly fortunate to be able to feel the love of so many.
We did a pretty good job amping up the holiday for Huelan. We did the advent calendar thing and talked about Santa and the holiday. Of course her birthday we thrown in the mix as well- we celebrated no fewer than four times and had at least three cakes. I am positive that she got gift fatigue, but kept unwrapping them like the trooper she is.
This year we celebrated the actual day of Christmas with Ba Noi and the clan in Stanton. The drive is a little more difficult now that Huelan's potty trained, but we only had to do one emergency roadside pitstop and she handled it like a seasoned trucker. Huelan had a blast building tents with Ong May and slept with Ba Noi every night (Ong May got the boot). Ba Noi cried when we (Huelan) left.
Next year Huelan's going to be competing for attention. I am scared.
Love you, Happy New Year.
some pics here
It won't let me comment on the photos for some reason, but here's what I was going to say:
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So cute.
OMG I love them.
Look at that!!