Christmas Season 2012


Happy Holidays everyone!
It is now 2 days until take off.
Thought I'd share a few photos from a great week filled with Christmas activities, delicious homemade food, and lots of family time.
 

Maman's Tree on Christmas morning
The 600m Christmas Fun Run
(AKA Running from Dad's to Mom's)

Some friends at my Going Away Party
 

Daniel and I
 



Family and friends at my party



Aucoin's


My first pair of scrubs sent from Allie!

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