and taking the kitchen cloth to clean her own kitchenette in her room!
what a doll!
Saturday, January 30, 2010
my apprentice
Gabi has been my apprentice for quite some time already; wish I would have kept track of that more precisely. Anyway - here she is this past week... enjoying the Tupperware Pitcher and cup for many tea parties and water spills with her brother(s).
and taking the kitchen cloth to clean her own kitchenette in her room!
what a doll!
and taking the kitchen cloth to clean her own kitchenette in her room!what a doll!
sick, sick, sick
School was back in session too soon this month! It was sooo hard to get back into the groove quickly on the Fourth of January! But we managed.
One week later Elijah's class went skating for 50minutes. I had the privelege of joining him there to help tie skates...etc. I ended up getting some skates myself and getting out on the ice with him - since this is all new to him. He was able to use this bar thing the whole time, but even with it, he wasn't able to motor too quickly. I got behind him and then we got motoring. It was quite fun!
One week later Elijah's class went skating for 50minutes. I had the privelege of joining him there to help tie skates...etc. I ended up getting some skates myself and getting out on the ice with him - since this is all new to him. He was able to use this bar thing the whole time, but even with it, he wasn't able to motor too quickly. I got behind him and then we got motoring. It was quite fun!
Since I am doing some posts here to more or less get the blog updated, I may as well mention that Elijah missed this whole past week of school. He started out with some spots on his cheek and around his mouth that I was unsure of and so was the Doctor at the Walk-in Clinic I took him too on Friday (Jan 22) - by Monday Elijah's ear hurt soooo bad, but the spots had mainly faded on his face - I took him to our Family Doctor. He called it a 'staff infection?" I think - and that was caused by his runny nose... never seen anything like it! His ear was actually discharging liquid - and by the next day at one point his ear was discharging green snot like mucous. It was unreal. He had to keep using a tissue to wipe his ear, not his nose! We got him some antibiotics (even though we are otherwise against them), a saline flusher thing for his nose and ear, and eardrops. After five days missing from Class, I sent him back on Friday (29th). Poor guy.
Samuel started all this sickness in a different form on Tuesday (19th) - which ended up being Strep Throat in combination with scarlet fever! Yikes! And not to mention myself - I ended up heading into the Clinic too for some meds for my painfully sore throat - which I'm calling strep throat even though we didn't do a swab for it. Sick, sick, sick. Everyone seems on the mend now!
5 4 3 2 1, Blast Off
My Sammy is 4 now - they just keep getting older and older!
On January 3rd we had my Family over for waffles and cake in honor of my Dad's birthday and Sammy's birthday -
And then a week later we had Sammy's "Little Einstein" party here with friends.
Little Einsteins is a cartoon put out by Disney - one of Sammy's favourite shows. It's a great show incorporating classical music and musical terms while traveling the world. Sammy is quite familiar with "the great sphinx" and "the eiffel tower" and "the space needle" to mention three... so until I get myself to a Michael's cake-decorating class, I think I am done with shaped cakes for now - hence this creation using our printer, stickers and a toy!
Sam was very happy with the cake, and you know, so was I!
I got the kids to make sugar cube 'pyramids' or towers, to incorporate some of the theme Little Einsteins - and I made a Great Pyramid 2D "pin the rocket on the pyramid"
and of course, the pinata
It was a success! Here's to four fantastic years, my boy!
On January 3rd we had my Family over for waffles and cake in honor of my Dad's birthday and Sammy's birthday -
And then a week later we had Sammy's "Little Einstein" party here with friends.Little Einsteins is a cartoon put out by Disney - one of Sammy's favourite shows. It's a great show incorporating classical music and musical terms while traveling the world. Sammy is quite familiar with "the great sphinx" and "the eiffel tower" and "the space needle" to mention three... so until I get myself to a Michael's cake-decorating class, I think I am done with shaped cakes for now - hence this creation using our printer, stickers and a toy!
Sam was very happy with the cake, and you know, so was I!
I got the kids to make sugar cube 'pyramids' or towers, to incorporate some of the theme Little Einsteins - and I made a Great Pyramid 2D "pin the rocket on the pyramid"
and of course, the pinata
It was a success! Here's to four fantastic years, my boy!
Thursday, December 17, 2009
nativity set
I was reading back to last year's posts from around this time of year, and just love reading the 'journal' of how things went! Something I haven't posted this year is about Alexa and my trip down South again for Black Friday weekend! She took some pictures, so I should get them from her!
We had a blast and shopped even longer this time around!
One thing I picked up from Toys R Us, was this PlayMobil Nativity Set for the kids. I have always wanted one that they can play with safely and usually had my eye on the Little People Set - but when we spotted this one for $20, I got it once and for all.
I gave it to the kids on Monday evening - I thought I would work it into a daily "advent" countdown thing, but I didn't get to it ---
and the countdown begins (or continues I guess) - only 8 days until Christmas!
We had a blast and shopped even longer this time around!
One thing I picked up from Toys R Us, was this PlayMobil Nativity Set for the kids. I have always wanted one that they can play with safely and usually had my eye on the Little People Set - but when we spotted this one for $20, I got it once and for all.
I gave it to the kids on Monday evening - I thought I would work it into a daily "advent" countdown thing, but I didn't get to it ---
and the countdown begins (or continues I guess) - only 8 days until Christmas!
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
cookie decorating
On Monday I had Rachel and Sara and non-school kids over for a cookie decorating lunch-date! (Sorry to those who weren't able to make it!)
It turned out really well - we had a nice quiet lunch with just the small ones around (Isabella, Marty, Jaxon, Sammy and Gabi). My kids LOVED having them all here -I never have people over, so this was such a treat for them! They were soaking it all in!
Then we got out some gingerbread stars and let the kids ice, sprinkle and smartie them! Yum!
It turned out really well - we had a nice quiet lunch with just the small ones around (Isabella, Marty, Jaxon, Sammy and Gabi). My kids LOVED having them all here -I never have people over, so this was such a treat for them! They were soaking it all in!
Then we got out some gingerbread stars and let the kids ice, sprinkle and smartie them! Yum!
A King is Coming to Town
This year our volunteer Mom stepped up the plate again to lead our kids in a Christmas Musical - Jodie! Since doubling the production from last year's 20minutes to this year's 40minutes, practices already began before Halloween! Just on Sunday's before Church started for 45minutes. We actually really loved that because then for that 45minutes, we'd run down to Timmy's and have great fellowship with other Moms and Dads!
They did a great job - and had a lot of fun!
Here is Sammy's group, age 3 and 4's, singing one song first:
and then this seems to be the only picture I got of Elijah and the actual Musical:
They did a great job - and had a lot of fun!
Here is Sammy's group, age 3 and 4's, singing one song first:
and then this seems to be the only picture I got of Elijah and the actual Musical:
Family Reunion - of sorts!
On the weekend Toby Mac was in Town with Reliant K for a concert in their "Winter Wonderslam" Tour - Jason went (his 6th concert this year I think we counted) with Kurt. Anyway, that's not my point! Because of this concert, it brought into Town Laurel-Anne & Family and Colin & Family. Both Siblings of Rachel! So Rachel opened up her home for an Open House type thing to come and visit both of these Families... of course, we went! Jason pretty well lived at their house in his High School years, hey?
It was great to meet all the newest kids added to these Families and see how big the others have gotten - AND of course, visit with Colin, Kelly and Laurel-Anne! (and yes, you too Rachel!) Laurel-Anne has an Elijah too - so that was weird for my Elijah to hear his name said when not in reference to him - we actually don't know any other Elijah's!
Here are two pictures I got...
Rachel's boys and my boys: Marty, Elijah, Max and Sammy
and here are two of Laurel's kids (out of 5 so far): Cara and Clay and of course, my two.
It was so nice to visit! Thanks for opening up your home, Rach!
It was great to meet all the newest kids added to these Families and see how big the others have gotten - AND of course, visit with Colin, Kelly and Laurel-Anne! (and yes, you too Rachel!) Laurel-Anne has an Elijah too - so that was weird for my Elijah to hear his name said when not in reference to him - we actually don't know any other Elijah's!
Here are two pictures I got...
Rachel's boys and my boys: Marty, Elijah, Max and Sammy
and here are two of Laurel's kids (out of 5 so far): Cara and Clay and of course, my two.
It was so nice to visit! Thanks for opening up your home, Rach!
Sunday, December 13, 2009
o tannenbaum
We went on the 7th to get our tree - put full snowsuits on kids due to the very cold wind we had been having...
annual "friends" Christmas Party
Year after year we have had a Christmas Party and Jason and I have hosted quite a few of them over the years. I never end up taking pictures, but this year I was sure to!
We always do a potluck dinner, usually appetizers galore, but this year I decided upon a Mexican Themed Dinner. I made two chicken enchilada dishes and rice... and others brought a Taco Salad, Bean-Avacado Dish, Mexican Spirals and Green Salad. It was a wonderful dinner! There was talk of having another theme next year and having 'best dressed couple' to go with the theme. I did have that in the invitation this year, that people could come dressed in their Mexico-best, and Aaron did! He was great with mustache painted on and heavy, authentic, large hat on his head! Thanks for your enthusiasm!
For dessert we pulled out a Chocolate Fondue Fountain that Jason's Cousins gave us (Georges and Micheline) - it worked out well with the assortment of dippers we had (cherries, pineapple, bananas, pretzels, cookies, cream puffs and more)
Here is Dana -
and Jason, Steve and his new Bride, Jen (there were 3 Jen's here that night!)
and then our tradition is to bring a 'white elephant' gift (something used, gag or re-gift) - we got some good stealing going on this year! Makes it more fun!
Here is Aaron with is painted on facial hair:
and Sara picking a gift
and Kurt opening a little teapot and teacup set
and Jen opening this crazy fish that can actually swim
Nathan stole that as fast as he could!
It was another wonderful evening of visiting!
I didn't get pictures of everyone! Sorry!
And we missed you out, Brian & Korinne, Paul & Rachel, Paul & Lisa! Next year!
We always do a potluck dinner, usually appetizers galore, but this year I decided upon a Mexican Themed Dinner. I made two chicken enchilada dishes and rice... and others brought a Taco Salad, Bean-Avacado Dish, Mexican Spirals and Green Salad. It was a wonderful dinner! There was talk of having another theme next year and having 'best dressed couple' to go with the theme. I did have that in the invitation this year, that people could come dressed in their Mexico-best, and Aaron did! He was great with mustache painted on and heavy, authentic, large hat on his head! Thanks for your enthusiasm!
For dessert we pulled out a Chocolate Fondue Fountain that Jason's Cousins gave us (Georges and Micheline) - it worked out well with the assortment of dippers we had (cherries, pineapple, bananas, pretzels, cookies, cream puffs and more)
Here is Dana -
and Jason, Steve and his new Bride, Jen (there were 3 Jen's here that night!)
and then our tradition is to bring a 'white elephant' gift (something used, gag or re-gift) - we got some good stealing going on this year! Makes it more fun!Here is Aaron with is painted on facial hair:
and Sara picking a gift
and Kurt opening a little teapot and teacup set
and Jen opening this crazy fish that can actually swim
Nathan stole that as fast as he could!
It was another wonderful evening of visiting!I didn't get pictures of everyone! Sorry!
And we missed you out, Brian & Korinne, Paul & Rachel, Paul & Lisa! Next year!
Spirit of Christmas
On Friday December 4th, we dropped off Elijah at my Parent's so they could take him to basketball so that we could take Sam and Gabi to this event at TWU. We had a great time - 
facepainting
petting zoo
musical entertainment
outside drama
And as crazy as we are, we picked up Elijah, stopped at home for snowpants (for warmth, not for snow) and headed to the Candlelight Parade in Mssn. It was a late night for the kids, but so fun!
facepainting
petting zoo
musical entertainment
outside drama
And as crazy as we are, we picked up Elijah, stopped at home for snowpants (for warmth, not for snow) and headed to the Candlelight Parade in Mssn. It was a late night for the kids, but so fun!
Friday, December 04, 2009
Thursday, December 03, 2009
great story
I pulled out our Christmas decoration totes and inside were most of our books that are Christmas-themed. I thought I might share some of them on here -
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Pay It Forward
Back in April I signed up on Lucy's Life blog for a Pay It Forward challenge she was doing! Here is my post about it.
Anyway, well to my suprise two weeks ago, I received a package in the mail!! From Lucy!! She so kindly and generously sent me these two books which are supported by Women of Faith - A Time to Dance by the all-famous Karen Kingsbury and The Note by Angela Hunt.
Thank You Lucy!!
trick or treat
Our Halloween Day started out by saying Goodbye to Lily and Kelly - off they went back to China to their Moms and Dads! Too bad they missed out on the day's activities!
From dropping them off at the Bus - I took the kids to Michael's to do a free Make/Take and get a free bucket with goodies and balloon! It was a good start.
We then went home and got our costumes on and headed to the Mall for some trick or treating around Noon. It was busy in there!
Elijah was a lion; Sammy wanted to be his Bee costume again though it was a bit small for him; and Gabi is a poodle NOT a sheep as more than one called her!
We came back for a quiet afternoon - in which Gabi got into the Halloween makeup and made herself all silly!
We headed out in our Neighbourhood for some trick or treating for an hour (it was a wonderful mild night and not even too cold!) and then to my Parent's for a quick visit and around their block for trick or treating - with lack of options for Church Harvest Parties to attend, we just skipped the one or two we did know about and enjoyed the walking outside!
our little Neighbour friend, Nate, was dressed as a lion too! Big Lion meet Little Lion!
We convinced Uncle Matt to join us around the block and glad he did because it was just way too cute to see Gabi getting Uncle Matt to hold her and cuddle into him as she was scared from some decor one house had - adorable!
From dropping them off at the Bus - I took the kids to Michael's to do a free Make/Take and get a free bucket with goodies and balloon! It was a good start.
We then went home and got our costumes on and headed to the Mall for some trick or treating around Noon. It was busy in there!
Elijah was a lion; Sammy wanted to be his Bee costume again though it was a bit small for him; and Gabi is a poodle NOT a sheep as more than one called her!
We came back for a quiet afternoon - in which Gabi got into the Halloween makeup and made herself all silly!
We headed out in our Neighbourhood for some trick or treating for an hour (it was a wonderful mild night and not even too cold!) and then to my Parent's for a quick visit and around their block for trick or treating - with lack of options for Church Harvest Parties to attend, we just skipped the one or two we did know about and enjoyed the walking outside!
our little Neighbour friend, Nate, was dressed as a lion too! Big Lion meet Little Lion!
We convinced Uncle Matt to join us around the block and glad he did because it was just way too cute to see Gabi getting Uncle Matt to hold her and cuddle into him as she was scared from some decor one house had - adorable!
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