First Christmas in our new normal

It was really nice of Grandma Lynne, Grandpa Steve, Ben, and Lia to both invite me to join Christmas this year, and to conspire with me in successfully surprising Sylvie. That was an unexpectedly wonderful moment in what could have been a rough week. 

Wow, do Grandma Lynne and Grandpa Steve live in a cool place now!

Thanks, Ben and Lia, for cooking a wonderful meal.

Syl didn't think she'd sleep on the flight home. 

After the red eye flight, Syl and I rallied and took the dogs for a hike - which, to be honest, wasn't optional They were relentless.

There were a LOT of Christmas cards waiting to be opened!