The Rivards

“Hi mamma!” is what she said to Lina as she returned from running errands.  She was out of Francis’s sight for 10 minutes or so!

Can I take a bath now….

It’s pretty conclusive.

Ice Skating lesson’s

Although this was was just her second lesson she improved from “I can’t skate i fell down {crying}” to “I fell down again {no crying this time}”

its a Spider!!!

Celeste decided to use her “build a fort” stuff to make a Spider!!!

This year we celebrated Celeste’s 4th birthday at Monkey Town with a few close friends. Here’s Monkey Town’s play village…

Celeste serves up some mean sandwiches in the Diner!

I wonder what juicy gossip Gabrielle has for Celeste.

Kye gets creative in the Workshop.

Gabrielle, Kye and Celeste take a spin on this really cool bike.

Gabrielle is quit the daredevil.

Little Maria is wondering what she should play with first. It’s all so enticing.

Elias takes it easy in the fort.

Some birthday cupcakes to celebrate the special day.

Wow….Bob the Builder look out! Here comes Gabby and Celeste!

All of Celeste’s friends had a great time, and we parents were wishing we were kids again just so we could join in on the fun.

Since Aunt Lynn is living in Germany this year, she decided to get a little creative with her x-mas gift. So she put together this fun video for us. Thanks Aunt Lynn!

Well, x-mas morning finally arrived. Here’s Molly waiting patiently with Zia Enza.

I wonder if Santa brought Celeste what she ask for.

Wow…a jewellery box with jewellery inside! Exactly what she asked for.

Checking herself out in the mirror.

It even has her name on it!

And one for Sofia, too!

This x-mas had a lot of “firsts” in it. It was the first time Celeste asked Santa for a gift…Sofia’s first x-mas…and our first x-mas home in Windsor. I’m sure we’ll be in for a lot more “firsts” in the coming years. I, for one, am looking forward to them all:)

Every x-mas eve Santa takes time out of his busy schedule to vsit the kids at the annual Hilton x-mas party. Here he is with a bag full of presents for the kiddies.

Sofia and Celeste get a hug from Santa.

Waiting patiently for a gift from Santa.

Sofia gets a pair of new shoes while Celeste got a fairy costume. (Silly mommy ran out of film!)

Well, after eating and burping and poohing, what else is there for a baby to do?!! Why napping of course!