Merry Christmas Eve

We decided to spend this christmas, and probably our last, here in Norman Wells. As a general rule we hate travelling this time of year, and with all the crazy weather, we're so glad we did!

Kate December 23 hanging out in front of the tree and presents. She insisted on changing her shirt part way through the photo shoot!

Derek is showing his favourite decoration. It is a ceramic pick up truck with a christmas tree - Auntie Jen made it for him a few years ago.

Kate is grabbing at the stars on the tree.

Every Christmas Eve Santa delivers presents to any family who sign up for a visit. Kate has been talking about seeing Santa since her last Santa melt-down, at the Legion. When he arrived she tried desperately to get close to him, but her own fears kept her away. She managed to get this close, but was shaking the whole time.

Derek's turn.

Derek didn't like the flash from my camera!

The tree after "Santa's" midnight visit.