we're off

Bright and early tomorrow morning we're heading off. As such, I just wanted to drop a quick line to wish all the friends and family that check out the blog a very Merry Christmas. As I believe I have mentioned we'll be celebrating this year with my Mom and Dad in Orlando. The kids are getting pretty excited for time with Grandma and Grandpa and their Papa. Oh and to give Goofy a big hug, stay in a hotel and to share a room with each other. After watching them open a few presents tonight I dare say they're going to be very excited to wake and find that Santa stayed true to his word and kept them on his nice list.

Watch out Mickey and Minnie, the Jorgensens and Raus are on our way! xoxo CAKE

P.S. Disney please don't sue me for infringement on image usage. 

'tis the season

With a double bathroom reno still in progress, the opening of the new Terra Nova terminal, a trip to Calgary, prepping for a trip to Florida and an early Christmas celebration some things have had to give and I'm afraid one of them has been this blog. But I'm back, at least for a quick visit and to share some recent holiday photos.

A quick recap: 

Kate and I had a lovely, action-packed trip to Calgary. We had some quality grandparent, cousin and friend time. I'm very thankful we were able to catch up with as many people as we did.

We've been working on a double bathroom renovation and just like the shows on TV we have had many unforeseen stalls, costs and complications. Alas, I truly feel like we are a day away from completion. In fairness, I have been saying that for five days in a row. I guess tomorrow we'll know for sure.

This weekend we had an early Christmas celebration as Cody's Dad and Janice were in town for the launch of the new terminal. Quick sidebar - the terminal looks beautiful and seems to be working out as everyone had planned and hoped it would. So we broke it in and hosted a little family birthday and Christmas get together there this Sunday. The kids were wild. They had fun climbing on forklifts, freight and just getting dirty. They also got some early gifts, all of which were hits.

This Saturday, we pack up and head south to meet my Mom and Dad in Florida for a week of Mickey, Shamu and some well needed sleep and family time. Stay tuned for details of our adventure. 

Spreading piles of sparkles with Grandma Sherri upon our arrival in Calgary.

 Tickles from Grandma and Stella.

Smiles with cousins.

Kate and Carter helping Grampie celebrate his birthday before Christmas got under way.

Grandparents certainly know how to celebrate. The kids were thrilled with their Gator which is just like Cater's. 

Why a four and five year old would allow an oblivious two year old drive them around is beyond me. Here is one of many crashes.

Another crash and more laughter.

The four generations of Jorgensen men.

Elliott could not bear to say good bye to Great Grampie.

In case I don't have a chance to blog again prior to our departure, I do want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. Eat, drink and get outside to make some memories. 

Love, CAKE

four

I can't believe it but our favourite niece Lydia, turned four this weekend. And what a birthday it was. Ten kids making their own pizzas and decorating their own cakes. So much fun because there was so much sugar.

 Spreading the the dough.

 Now the sauce.

 The evidence.

 The happy birthday girl/surgeon.

The boyz.

 

Our beautiful girl in an early Christmas present from Aunty.

Seems the sugar has hit!

It really was an awesome party - Elliott in particular seemed to love being part of all the big kid activity. We didn't even it make it out of Summerside before Elliott fell asleep. And he slept the entire trip home. Lydia enjoy all your loot because in three weeks we get to do it all again.

Kate and I are off early tomorrow morning. We're heading to Calgary for a whirlwind of six days with family and friends. Cody and Elliott will be enjoying some man time together; I wonder what that will look like.

Talk to you or better yet, see you soon. Aimee