We were a bit worried about getting to Comox for Christmas when we heard all the horror stories about people stranded in airports, but we were only an hour late leaving Calgary Christmas Eve and 2 hours late leaving Comox on Saturday night (Dec 27) to come home so we can't really complain.
Here is the amount of snow that greeted us in Comox.This is Kim & Yan's back yard. Although it rained all Christmas Day night there still was quite a lot of snow when we left - more snow than we have ever seen when we have been there.
Of course Christmas is so special with & for kids & we thoroughly enjoyed Nicholas & his first responsive Christmas. Here he is digging into his stocking, which to him would probably have been plenty!
However Santa was much more generous so (with daddy's help) Nicholas enjoyed ripping the wrappings off his presents.
He loves to sweep & vacuum so here he is with his own miniature cleaning set.
Kim exploring her bag of presents.
Nicholas got a train set and by the end of 3 days was able to navigate all the way around the track.
We had such an enjoyable time playing and interacting with Nicholas. He is such a treasure.
He loved his work boots - now all he needs is the coveralls!
We were so pleased we could catch up with Yan about his course in Winnipeg. He will be home again the end of February.
Kim is doing well. She did such a great job of preparing for our visit and the house was so cozy and decorated. Thanks for a great time and can't wait to see you all again.
From us to you - May God abundantly bless in 2009.
Ryan Letniak is home for the holiday break. Here he is with Jaren, Kevin Lawrence & Ron.
On Sunday we had the Kerr family over for supper and they gave us this lovely picture for Christmas. You plug it in and it lights up & the waterfall looks like the water is flowing!
Tonight was the annual Hemaruka supper and carole singsong. 
Trevor & Dayleen Kerr had a trumpet duet.
Landen was the littlest elf!
And of course Santa paid us a visit! 
A closer view.
Many were still sleeping on their straw bed.
We did manage to take him out to "help" with treating some calves and baptized his boots in manure!
He wasn't so sure about this loud machine of Grandpa's.
And Jaren & Landen came to visit.
Great Grandma even came for a short visit.
Four generations.
Just Paul & his guitar on stage in the Coronation Hall forabout 1 hr 20 minutes. He is very up front about his committment to the Lord & gives Him the credit for his success. Very refreshing in this day & age.
Murray was the successful bidder on an official RCMP blanket. Here with Corporal Val Dennis the contributor.
Monday was an extra busy day. We did our annual weaning of the steer calves. It takes all of us to help round the cattle up and sort the cows from the calves then the steers from the heifers. Here Murray and Steven K. are doing some sorting.
The liner we hired was bigger!
Also yesterday my cousin Adeline stopped in for the evening & overnight on her way home to Saskatoon from Calgary. With Murray gone for the night I was happy to have some company & we spent a lovely evening catching up.
A boy of many talents! He could not decide what to eat first, the cereal or eggs. so tried doing both at once.
We enjoyed some of Baba's perogies for supper one night & Nicholas ate 5! Pretty soon he will be vying for the record with Jeremy & Ken !
Saying goodbye to Grandma. I knew it was time for me to go home when Kim came home from work & Nic ran & hid behind ME!!! I did have a wonderful time though & look forward to next time.
