Another big first.

This time a first both for the girls and their parents. For the former, finding out that their behavior was just nice enough to win some goodies in a sock. And the other, experiencing their first season of aiding and abetting, and loving it more than the kids.

Note that those same stylish socks were actually worn by one of the elves later that morning. They may, one of these days, get back to their regular shape, but they will always be one quite unforgettable pair.

Now rationing and sharing all the 'sweeties' is proving to be a good challenge as well. The other big issue: we need to start talking about the easter bunny in terms of salt and sticks.

Santa's Eye View.

Early Christmas Morning. Ever so nestled all snug in their beds. Thanks to the Kindle store were got access to a free copy of the iconic poem and acted out the whole thing for Rhea who now knows most of the key punch lines by heart (note to self see bb video). Funny thing was when I threw up the sash, we got a blast of hot tropical air; but seeing snow squalls a few weeks ago on the way to Albany made it a whole lot easier to get away with.

Luckily the little shop opposite 'high house' in Lethem was open for some last minute goodies (stuffers) for the elves to pick up. Yeah, we had an unexpected emergency flight on Christmas eve and had to overnight away from the grandparents - turned out to be a very memorable one. By the way, a chest of drawers works really good in a pinch as a fireplace.

Baby's first International - alone with her dad.

Hailey checking in at Cheddi Jagan Intl.  

Good to go - the calm before the storm.

Direct to JFK in a 76 was nice but...   Full volume screaming commenced as soon as the seat belt clicked on.  

Hailey spent almost the entire flight wide awake and pacing the aisles to keep down the noise.   Here she is checking out the flight attendants work station.   She made friends quickly but was not happy sitting in one place for too long.

Final Approach to into Kennedy. 

Bracing for the cold.