okay, one very last group pic with her old posse (minus sophie the giraffe cuz she was left in nc) at 15 and a half months. click here to compare. and yes, it is the same onesie… a very stretched out onesie that is finally ready for retirement.

before leaving vancouver, we had lunch with kimu, angie and micah. main attraction: the massive gravity-defying green tea smoothie.

the boys.

the girls.

auntie helen bought everyone tickets to the stanley park christmas train. we made it for its last evening, and braved the rain for a fun time.

rebecca really wanted to “help” hold the umbrella

and we’re off!

lots to see

choo choooo!

the only place open for lunch on new year’s day was dim sum at kirin. waiting patiently for our table…

lunch at rangoli. equally beautiful and delicious.

rebecca really loved her naan.

we had a great time visiting janet and chris, who made us pizza and a chocolate pie, mmmmm.

playing band with madeleine!

we are getting our fill of sushi before heading back to nc. this is rebecca’s first encounter with a california roll!

dinner with old friends

lounging

christmas dinner was a feast hosted by cousin elizabeth (french chef in the making!). amazingly, she cooked a gourmet french meal for the entire extended family.

evening entertainment

lamb stew

seared scallops

also a cream of cauliflower soup, roast beef, sweet potato gratin, madeleines….too many dishes to list, all delicious!

church service in the morning, and then lunch at helen’s.

getting wrapped up

merry christmas!