An escape from the cold-- CANCUN!

January 16-February 1, 2009: We were lucky enough to get to go to Cancun, Mexico again this year. Brian's parents Barry and Ellen Grossman came too and we brought Bianca and Seo-Young with us- neither one had ever been to Mexico. We had a fantastic time playing in the pool, on the beach and at the actitivities that the resort puts on for adults and kids. Seo-Young stepped on sea urchin on our third day there and required a minor surgery to get the spines out of her foot. Luckily she was back up on her feet (without crutches) by Thursday. Both Bianca and Seo-Young spent a lot of time playing beach volleyball; learning how to play Black Jack and Texas Hold'em; and tennis. I think that everyone had a great time and it was a definite relief to get out of the cold and see some sunshine!!! The place we stayed was the Royal Resorts Club International Cancun-- great service, staff and location!!

SNOW!!

January 2009- We have had a ton of snow lately! Plus it has been bitter cold. The kids have been having a blast playing in the snow and sledding down the hill in the back yard-- even the big kids! Bianca and Seo-Young have been sledding a lot too-- often with a whole group of teens. I have been having a lot of fun making hot chocolate and supplying last minute meals for big groups!

Elysa at ballet

January 2009- Elysa asked to sign up for ballet and tap dance again. She is in a small class-- just her and a little boy right now. They have a grand time hopping and skipping all over the place. The instructor is teaching them the "proper" French terms for the moves-- it is really cute to hear these big French words come out of 4 year old's mouths!