Merry Christmas to all, and to all a great night (and day).

Well, Merry Christmas everyone. If we haven't heard from you yet, we will throughout the holidays, so no stress. We're off to Edmonton in about ten minutes. Our Christmas tradition of traveling midday continues. We'll be there for a few days until the 27th, where we'll be hanging with Great-Grandma and Great-Grandma Patterson, and Grandma and Grandpa Lewis. First time for Michelle in four years that she's been able to be with her mom and dad, so this should be good. Kaelyn's beside me right now as momma last minute packs, and she's continually saying, "Hi. Hi. Hi." So maybe that's to all of you out there.

We had a great Christmas breakfast - french toast and bacon - and then spent the morning unwrapping gifts. As you can tell, these photos couldn't be hotter off the press. They're all from this morning. Kaelyn got a new cell phone today that she can record voices with and play back, and it entertained her for a long time. Oh and the last picture is kind of fun. Michelle got underwear for Christmas; the cool thing is is that they doubled as a hat for Kaelyn. She thought they were fun to try on her head. Whatever works, I guess.

Oh, there's another "Hi." from the little one going out to all of you.

So we're about to hit the road. Should be a nice trip. I don't know how it's like around all of you, but Hinton is quiet today. When I went out to wash and fill up the car, I could drive fast as I wanted to, because there wasn't more than 2 cars on the road. It's also -2 and beautifully clear sky, except over the mountains where there are gorgeous white clouds floating around. Christmas in the mountains.

So with that, we're on the road now thinking of all of you enjoying Christmas. Kaelyn must be thinking of you too, she's playing with the phone while I try and get this typed. Just wait until she learns your number. Or how to use the speed dial. Then you'll have to learn how to have a conversation based on a few words.

So Merry Christmas everyone! Hope your day is wonderful, and that you're surrounded by loved ones! Love you all!