Thursday, 30 January 2014

Snow to sunshine

Part two of the World Trip begins!
We flew out of Buffalo airport Tues Jan 28 in verrrrry cold and windy weather and flew into sunny, warm Los Angeles, California. We spend two days and nights in LA before we fly out to the islands of Tahiti. What should we do with our time in LA? Price is Right!!! Come on down!

Our plane at Buffalo Airport in minus 33 wind chills. 

California sunshine

Come on down! Spent all day at CBS studio for our chance to win a car...

Our vacation at home

What an amazing "vacation" we had at...home? The five weeks we spent with family and friends was something Shawn and I have never experienced before. As many of you know, the holidays are rushed and time spent with family & friends is short. In the past, 2 days would be all that we had to rush from one family dinner to another, and as much as we enjoyed all the food in a short time, we always felt we couldn't give the time everyone deserved. So these past 5 weeks (although still short and we still couldn't fit everyone in) was amazing! Thanks mom/Minke for allowing us to share your warm home and comfy spare bed with us:)
Here is a photo diary of some of the highlights but we can't go without mentioning some of these highlights first!
1) Our new niece was born Dec 31st just 3 hrs shy of midnight. Mia is the first baby for the family so we were all pretty pumped for her arrival. She is beautiful and healthy-we love you Mia!
2) Spending time with all the nieces and nephews (esp Monster Trucks!!!) was amazing! A truly  unforgettable experience.
3) Spending time with Arla - our best friend. We miss you already but know you are in good hands with grandma, grandpa and Uncle Clifford;)

Oma & Harrison (left)   Christmas dinner #1 (middle)   Uncle Shawn & Harrison (right)

Henderson Christmas dinner


Our new niece Mia 
Serving community breakfest to Brantford residents at Brant Community Chrurch
Shawn's dream come true. Taking the kids to Monster Trucks (and big kids too!)

Pit party at Monster Jam 


Spending quality time with our best friend Arla