Life With Tim And Noah

Happy News

2012-01-22T08:21:00.001-06:00

I am pregnant with our third!!!

Tim's 5

2012-01-12T02:32:00.000-06:00

His birthday was on December 27th, so he's been 5 for a little over two weeks. But here's some pictures of his birthday cake.

Christmas...Just A Tad Late

2012-01-11T14:12:00.002-06:00

Finally, the Christmas post.

We started Christmas at our house. The boys woke up early super excited for Santa Claus, and to finally open all the gifts under the tree.

After opening all the presents, and having a big breakfast, we headed to Grandma's house. The boys opened more presents when we got there.

Noah got a touch of the flu on Christmas day, so he spent most of the day sleeping.

Tim enjoying his chocolate milk from a champagne flute.

Day 24

2011-12-24T19:50:00.001-06:00

Christmas Eve

M&M Trees

2011-12-23T15:15:00.003-06:00

Today I made M&M trees with the boys.

They are super easy, but messy.

First you need sugar cones

M&Ms

and whipped cream

Then you spread the whipped cream on an upside down sugar cone.

Then you stick on M&Ms

Here's Noah's

And mine

Tim's

Day 22

2011-12-22T15:45:00.002-06:00

Day 20: Memories

2011-12-20T20:02:00.004-06:00

Day 19

2011-12-20T07:57:00.003-06:00

Reindeer

The most famous reindeer of all.

This is my favorite Christmas decoration that I own. I just love it.

Christmas Photo Challenge

Day 17: Wreath

2011-12-19T11:01:00.001-06:00

Noah's Birthday Party

2011-12-19T10:57:00.002-06:00

We had Noah's birthday party yesterday. A small get together with family, and Noah's best friend, Hunter.

Here's Noah posing for pictures in his new birthday shirt

Here he is blowing out the candles in his ice cream

He wanted ice cream instead of cake, so we made an ice cream buffet. We used waffle bowls, had lots of different candies for toppings, sauce to pour on top, and whipped cream

After cake we got to opening presents.

Noah's 3

2011-12-18T08:52:00.000-06:00

Happy Birthday

1. What is your favorite colour? green

2. What is your favorite toy? dinosaurs

3. What is your favorite fruit? apple

4. What is your favorite TV show? jungle junction

5. What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? applesauce

6. What is your favorite outfit? woody and buzz shirt

7. What is your favorite game? wheel works

8. What is your favorite snack? applesauce

9. What is your favorite animal? monkey

10. What is your favorite song? twinkle, twinkle little star

11. What is your favorite book? Cat in the hat

12. Who is your best friend? Hunter

13. What is your favorite cereal? Cheerios

14. What is your favorite thing to do outside? play cars

15. What is your favorite drink? chocolate milk

16. What is your favorite holiday? Christmas

17. What do you like to sleep with? Tad and Pablo

18. What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? Waffles

19. What do you want for supper on your birthday? Pizza

20. What do you want to be when you grow up? daddy

Noah: A trip back

2011-12-17T07:13:00.000-06:00

First Year

First Birthday

Second Birthday

And tomorrow he's going to be three

Day 16

2011-12-16T09:12:00.000-06:00

Ornaments

Christmas Photo Challenge

Day 15

2011-12-16T07:03:00.002-06:00

Warmth

is being tucked tight in your blanket.

Winter Concert

2011-12-14T16:19:00.003-06:00

Yesterday was Tim's Christmas, scratch that, winter concert. I'm a little peeved about the lack of any kind of Christmas theme, they sang songs about candy. Maybe I'll call John Gormley to vent. It's not that we are religious, but we do celebrate Christmas. I was looking forward to listening to little kids singing Christmas carols. OK, got that off my chest. The kids did wonderful though, and Tim sang his heart out.

Here's the stage

Tim is in the red plaid shirt

A shot of the whole french kindergarten class, which was double the size of the English class.

Merry Christmas!!

Day 13

2011-12-13T06:26:00.002-06:00

Festive

Drinking coffee in my Christmas mugs

Christmas Photo Challenge

Vintage

2011-12-12T06:49:00.001-06:00

I love this nutcracker ornament, because it has an old timey feel to it. Which is why I chose it for my day 12 mission of taking a photo of something vintage.

Day 9: A Day Late

2011-12-10T09:45:00.003-06:00

Treats for mom: yum

Treats for Tim and Noah: banana bread

Day 8

2011-12-08T06:52:00.000-06:00

Tree

Christmas Photo Challenge

Day 7

2011-12-07T19:34:00.002-06:00

Snow

Day 6

2011-12-06T16:04:00.001-06:00

Stockings

Day 5

2011-12-05T13:32:00.000-06:00

Santa

Christmas Photo Challenge

Day 4: Tradition

2011-12-04T20:28:00.003-06:00

Making a gingerbread house at Grandma and Grandpa's house.

Day 3

2011-12-03T07:31:00.002-06:00

Christmas Photo Challenge

Day 3: Gifts

Day 1 and Day 2

2011-12-02T12:40:00.002-06:00

Day 1: Lights

Day 2: Decorations

25 Days of Christmas Photo Challenge

2011-12-02T06:05:00.002-06:00

I found this little linky on pinterest for a Christmas photo challenge. I thought it was a pretty neat idea, that I could do for the blog through the month of December.

Here's the pin if you'd like to check it out, or pin it yourself.

I will be doing both day 1 and day 2 later on today.

1. lights

2. decorations

3. gifts

4.tradition

5. Santa

6. stockings

7.snow

8.tree

9.treats

10. joy

11. carols

12. vintage

13. festive

14. glitter

15.warmth

16. ornaments

17. wreath

18. giving

19. reindeer

20.memories

21.bells

22. cookies

23. sparkle

24. Christmas eve

25. unwrapped.

Christmas Tree 2011

2011-12-01T16:05:00.004-06:00

We decorated our christmas tree after Tim got off school today. Here's a picture of our tree with the lights on. I did this part.

Here's Tim and Noah hanging ornaments on the tree.

Our Christmas tree for this year.

Wordless Wednesday: Christmas Lights 2011

2011-11-30T06:46:00.003-06:00

link up

Jingle Bells

2011-11-26T18:34:00.007-06:00

Today, we tried our hand at another craft I found on Pinterest.

Instead of using felt like in the original instructions, I decided to use Christmas stickers. And instead of using pompoms we used real jingle bells.

Here's the boys working hard on their creations.

Here's Noah's

Here's Tim's

Festival Of Trees

2011-11-26T06:50:00.000-06:00

On Thursday we headed to the Festival Of Trees. A great kick off to the busy christmas season.

Here's a few pictures of Noah, Tim was in school, in front of his favorite trees.

With Auntie Jen, and Auntie Kayla

After seeing all the trees we went to look at the animatronic display. They used to have these set up in the Eaton stores. Way back when.

Then we went to look at the gingerbread houses. Here's the one my friend Amanda put into the show.

Since the event is held at the Western Development Museum, we had to check out the exhibits.

Here's Noah on the trolley

Auntie Jen, Auntie Kayla and Noah hanging out in the lifesize train.

And then Noah in jail

Salt Dough Ornaments

2011-11-25T06:41:00.002-06:00

This week the boys made these Salt Dough Ornaments.

We tied them with ribbon, and added a jingle bell.

I found the recipe for salt dough on pinterest. See I am putting it to good use, not just food(I swear I gained at least 5 lbs on recipes I found on pinterest, not good)

The original pin was for a handprint ornament. I added my own variation and used cookie cutters to make the ornaments, then the boys painted them.

Wordless Wednesday: Finnegan

2011-11-23T07:26:00.000-06:00

Christmas Wreath

2011-11-22T06:55:00.000-06:00

Yesterday I tried my hand at my very first DIY project. As well as my first ever time using hot glue.

I found this on Pinterest, and thought it was just so beautiful.

Here's the original site where you can get instructions on how to make your own.

Ornament Christmas Wreath.

Christmas Party!

2011-11-21T10:12:00.004-06:00

This weekend the boys went to a Christmas party, put on by Blaine's work. There were so many fun things for the boys to take part in. Balloon animals, clowns, and face painting.

Noah waiting patiently to get his face painted.

Reindeer

Tim getting his face done

Christmas Tree

Sitting around the Christmas tree waiting for Santa

Noah's turn

Noah walked up to Santa all by himself, he was a little nervous but he did all alone.

Tim's turn

Opening the presents from Santa

Banana Muffins

2011-11-18T07:15:00.000-06:00

We were at the store and spotted some overripe bananas for very cheap. So we bought a whole bunch, and made banana muffins. Tim was my big helper.

Gingerbread House

2011-11-17T19:11:00.000-06:00

We made our first gingerbread house of the season the other day. The boys had lots of fun with the stickers and the glue , and the sparkles.

Hey, It's OK

2011-11-15T16:28:00.002-06:00

Please join this little blog hop sponsored by whispering writer.

Hey It's Okay

To have already put up my christmas decorations..despite everyone complaining about people putting up decorations too early. We already celebrated thanksgiving up here, so I say why not.

To love the new show Once Upon A Time, and hate Pan Am

To throw in a little brag and let everyone know that I only have two more christmas presents to buy...woot woot

To eat way too many candy cane kisses...they are so good

To not understand why the dutch are banning tourists from using the "coffee" bars...isn't that a big part of their tourism.

Acting Silly

2011-11-11T12:42:00.002-06:00

When you ask them to say cheese, they say spider instead.

First Snow

2011-11-09T08:30:00.002-06:00

We got our first snowfall of the winter over the weekend, and have been lucky enough to enjoy the warmer then normal weather. Tim and Noah have been running, rolling, jumping in the snow since it first fell.

Here's some pictures of both of them helping me shovel the sidewalk.

Noah shoveling the sandbox..guess he wasn't ready to give up his sandbox yet...sorry kiddo.

Elf On The Shelf

2011-11-08T14:40:00.003-06:00

On Sunday morning we got our very first visit from our very own Elf On The Shelf. The boys decided to name him Finnegan.

Every night Finnegan will pay a visit to Santa, and let him know if the boys have been naughty of nice. He's Santa's spy. And then every morning he returns before Tim and Noah wake up.

Elf On The Shelf

Day 1

Day 3

Don't ask me how he ended up in this position.

Halloween Costume Contest.

2011-11-04T04:24:00.000-06:00

Please help me out with a contest.

It's on Facebook. So first you need to like Get Mommy A Drink.

Then you need to like this photo. Here

Thank you

Worms In Mud

2011-11-03T09:16:00.001-06:00

Worms In Mud

pudding

gummy worms

make pudding per instructions

add worms

Halloween 2011

2011-11-02T08:59:00.005-06:00

So, as you already know, Tim and Noah recycled last years costumes. So here's a picture of them last year

And a picture of them this year.

Tim posing for some awesome pictures in front of our house

Noah posing

It was so hard to get a good picture of Tim, he was so excited to go trick or treat.

In front of Grandma's House

Pumpkin Carving 2011

2011-11-01T15:53:00.004-06:00

We finally got to carving our pumpkin, just after supper on halloween night. Just in time.

Here's Tim scooping out the guts

And here it is.

Boo Town 2011

2011-10-31T01:52:00.000-06:00

I took Tim last year, and have decided to make this a yearly tradition. The boys love it, even though sometimes it's a little freaky for them.

Boo town is put on by our Western Development museum. A museum which showcases the pioneering roots of Saskatchewan.

Here's Tim as Thomas again.

And Noah the pumpkin

"Riding" in the old timey car

Here's Tim playing pin the mouth on Jack.

And Noah

Looking at the train exhibit...Tim's favorite part of going to the WDM

Noah watching the toy train go by

Here's Tim playing golf.

Happy Halloween!!

To The Maze Again

2011-10-29T13:43:00.004-06:00

Since the pumpkin patch we go to is a free thing...we usually go a few times before they take it apart. Here's some more pictures. They actually stood still for them, before taking off.

They also met a couple other boys at there. Here they are colouring together.

Halloween Bingo

2011-10-26T16:35:00.005-06:00

This week we took the boys to a hallowe'en bingo party. The local co-ops kid club was putting it on. They got to dress in their costumes, and play bingo for a chance to win prizes...we didn't win anything though. And that's a-ok, cause the boys had so much fun.

Here's a sneak peak at Tim's hallowe'en costume..yep he's going as Thomas again. Works for me.

Playing Bingo

Noah having a snooze on Dad

Noah trying his hand at some Bingo with Dad's help

Noah also decided to wear the same costume he wore last year. So I saved a ton this year... no complaints from me.

We got endless amounts of free popcorn, and we all ate our fair share. I cannot resist free popcorn.

Pumpkin Patch

2011-10-21T09:14:00.000-06:00

The other day, Noah and I went to the pumpkin patch. I had a hard time getting a picture of him in the patch, because he hit the ground running. This is the only time I saw him before we met up at the end.

Here he is with the pumpkin we picked up.. just a small one, they didn't have any good big ones left.

The Season's Done

2011-10-20T09:08:00.002-06:00

The Roughriders' season is done...no chance of a playoff spot this year.

Here's Tim and Noah supporting the team, no matter what. In their new shirts from their grandma.

Freeze Yer Buns!

2011-10-19T06:57:00.002-06:00

I can't believe it's that time of year again. Time to freeze yer buns. The temperatures here have been hovering around 0 at night for the past couple of weeks...and 10 during the day for about a week. The sun stays away a little bit longer, and the frost bites in the morning. But it's only going to get colder.

This year I challenge myself to keep a temperature of 20 during the day, and 15 at night.

Also the challenge is on FB this year, if you'd like to join up.

I'm Back

2011-10-14T12:27:00.003-06:00

Starting Weight: 190.4lbs

Current Weight: 167

I think I've gained 20lbs since the last time I weighed in..probably more.. I know what's gone wrong...but I can't figure out why I can't get back on track. Nothing is stressing me out, nothing is making me sad... I think I've lost accountability..which is why I'm posting this week.

I will exercise daily...no more excuses.

I will not buy anymore cookies(or bake anymore cookies), candy, or ice cream.

Happy Thanksgiving!!

2011-10-10T08:30:00.004-06:00

We had yet another busy weekend. We started Saturday with a trip to the hallowe'en superstore, where we bought some new decorations..and a Zombie family decal for our car. Later that night the boys went to their first hockey game of the season.

This is what Tim does when I ask him to smile for a picture.

On Sunday we went over to Grandma S' for the thanksgiving feast.

The boys sat at the kiddie table.

After the feast, they did a little wrestling with their Auntie Jen.

Happy Thanksgiving to all. And enjoy your turkey.

Rainy Fall Days

2011-10-08T11:06:00.003-06:00

Ah! Fall! I love fall, the smells, the colours, the holidays. I don't really care for the rain though. It rained for a day and a half..pouring rain...so we encouraged the kids to go play in the puddles. They put on rain coats, rain boots, and went out splashing in the back alley.

PS to spell check...yes colours is a word...so stop underlining it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Color

Wordless Wednesday

2011-09-28T06:02:00.000-06:00

Nope, it hasn't snowed yet. I was pulling everything out of storage.

Photo Help

2011-09-27T15:20:00.001-06:00

Which one?

Lava Cakes

2011-09-22T17:48:00.003-06:00

My little sister asked if I could make lava cakes for her birthday. I agreed, I though it would be a challenge, something I've never made. And I love to bake.

I made a batch two weeks ago, and they did not turn out..I won't share that recipe.

I thought I would give it one more shot, before her birthday..which isn't until Oct. I found a recipe on the pioneer woman. So here you go.

ingredients

4 pieces (squares) Semi-sweet Baking Chocolate

½ cups Butter

1 cup Powdered Sugar

2 whole Eggs

2 whole Egg Yolks

6 Tablespoons Flour

whipped cream

2 cups Real Whipping Cream (seriously It's So Much Better!)

2 Tablespoons Sugar

prep instructions

Spray 4 custard cups with Pam and place on cookie sheet.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Microwave chocolate and butter in large bowl on high for about 1 minute, until butter is melted. whisk until chocolate is also melted.

Stir in sugar until well blended. Whisk in eggs and egg yolks. Stir in flour.

Divide between cups.

Bake 13-14 minutes until sides are firm and center is soft. Let stand 1 minute.

Combine sugar and heavy cream and whip until stiff.

Invert cakes on dishes and top with whipped cream.

I do not have custard cups, and didn't really feel like buying them. So I just used a muffin tin, worked great!

Yummy

Bees And Leaves

2011-09-16T09:24:00.004-06:00

The other day, while Tim was off at school, Noah and I took a walk. Noah fell asleep in the stroller, it has been a long time since he's fallen asleep while on the go. I decided to leave him in the stroller in our backyard, so he could have a fresh air nap. The weather is just perfect, not too cold, and not too hot.

I went exploring my own yard for pictures to take. a little practice with law of thirds, and my f-stop. I don't know how well I did. I am so critical of my own work.

Bees hanging out on the sunflowers. I love watching them moving along pollinating the flower.

leaves on our hedge

The neighbours tree. Most of the leaves have already fallen in our yard..but happy days we have a leaf vacuum, so cleaning up is easy work.

More of the bees

Sadly we got frost the other night, so our veggie garden is finished for the year. I'm already planning for what we are going to plant in the spring.

Wordless Wednesday

2011-09-14T12:35:00.000-06:00

COOKIES!!!!

2011-09-13T12:38:00.003-06:00

Last week someone pinned, on pinterest that is, a yummy looking recipe for Gingersnaps. I tried them, and they were so delicious. Since everyone was talking about how hungry my post about Christmas made them, I thought I would share some pictures from our cookie day.

Go ahead try the recipe. Super easy, and delicious.

Ginger Snaps

Oh look I figured out where those five pounds came from. Damn cookies.

Noah's Haircut

2011-09-12T10:41:00.002-06:00

Noah got a haircut over the weekend. His first since before summer.

Here's the before picture

And here's the after

Independent

2011-09-10T08:02:00.002-06:00

I am raising my boys with a more free range way of thinking. I'm trying to raise them independent and strong, so they can make their way in the world without me holding their hands. I don't believe that their is a pervert lurking on every corner, and frankly you know their isn't. Yesterday, before he took off on the school bus, Tim informed me that he didn't want me to pick him up at the bus stop...what??? I was shocked, I didn't even think that this was going to happen yet. So I agreed I would not pick him up at the bus. At 3:40, when I usually picked him up, I started to worry. What if he doesn't make it home, what if he turns the wrong way and gets lost. A million worries, but none of them happened, he made it home. Came through the back gate like nothing was wrong..because nothing was wrong. Just me worrying about nothing. He asked for a glass of milk, asked to play his video game and that was that.

Bittersweet

Holiday Edition: WWTKW

2011-09-07T09:45:00.003-06:00

Holidays already.
Link up with Mamarazzi and Queso
1. What is your favorite holiday?
Christmas. I love Christmas morning, opening presents, eating a delicious Christmas morning breakfast(I like to try something new every year). And then heading out to visit family, and having a huge Christmas supper. hmmm...this seems to be revolving around food.

2. Do you have any fun holiday traditions? What are they?
I know we have some, we must, but I can't think of any...maybe we don't have any traditions.

3. When do you start Christmas shopping?
already started. I have two birthdays in December, and a birthday at the end of November, so I need to get started early or else it gets overwhelming.

4. What is your favorite holiday food?
gingerbread cookies. This recipe

5. Share a favorite childhood holiday memory.
a favorite?....I must of had an amazing childhood, because I can not think of one memory that stands out.
6. Have you ever actually tried fruitcake?
yes, and it is disgusting. My Mom loves it though.

Street Dogs

2011-09-02T11:50:00.004-06:00

Last weekend we went to the car show downtown. We stopped to enjoy some hot dogs from a street vendor, one of the joys of being downtown in the middle of summer. It was hot outside, and the hot pavement didn't help. The cars were, as always, amazing. I love looking at other people's nice cars.

Garden 2011: End of August

2011-09-01T15:40:00.004-06:00

Here's a little update of how our garden has come along, the season is almost over. We already finished up all the spinach, peas, and lettuce. Here's what's left over.

Cucumbers

Tomato Plants

Potatoes

Zucchini plant

overflowing zucchini. We've had zucchini any thing you can think of this year.

a close up of the cucumbers

yummy garden tomatoes

Our crazy tall sunflowers.

Tim standing next to them.

We also have carrots, but no picture. We're slowly taking the carrots out of the garden and eating them.

First Day Of Kindergarten

2011-08-29T18:04:00.002-06:00

Here's a picture from his first day of preschool

And here he is on his first day of kindergarten, today. I need some help deciding which picture is going to be his official first day picture. So please pick a number, and post it in the comments.

WALK for ALS

2011-08-28T08:21:00.000-06:00

WALK for ALS

I will be walking on September 17th, for my Uncle Doug. Every little bit counts, please help

Ouch, Ouch, Owie

2011-08-28T07:50:00.002-06:00

We went to the swimming pool yesterday, for some fun in the sun, and Tim had an accident. He fell up the stairs to the water slide. He says he just missed a step, and scrapped up his arm pretty bad. The nice lifeguards helped wiped his owies clean and put on the bandages. He is feeling much better today, but he still doesn't want to take the bandages off. He's scared it will make it hurt again.

One Last Trip To The Zoo

2011-08-27T07:07:00.003-06:00

We took our last trip before Tim has to start Kindergarten. He starts on Monday. It's the mark of the end of summer...lazy days on the beach, playing in the backyard all day, spending hours at the park, and eating ice cream in the sun(a sometimes messy adventure).

We are going to take advantage of this sunny weekend, heading out to the pool, going to the downtown car show(I haven't said anything to the boys yet, I don't need them bothering me every second until we go) and eating ice cream.

A last run through the tunnel

I would just like to end on a worry wart note. I will be thinking of all of you people out east, in the path of hurricane Irene, please stay safe.

Back from the lake

2011-08-24T20:48:00.002-06:00

Just a few photos from our recent trip to the lake. Letting you know we are still here, and very "busy" with summer stuff.

The EX 2011

2011-08-12T18:22:00.008-06:00

We went to the EX on Tuesday, it's a fair for our little city.

Tim was so excited to go, he asked me everyday for a week if it was ex day today, finally we arrived at the day. He almost jumped out of his pants he was so happy to finally be going.

Here's the boys with Dad on the merry-go- round

Noah and Tim rode most of the rides all by themselves. Has anyone else ever noticed how long kiddie rides are...or maybe it's because they get a little boring for us parents after the first go round.

Tim and Noah on the train ride

Going down the blow up slide

On another ride

And a little rollercoaster

Tim at the kiddie tractor pull. Maybe a future in tractor pulling...LOL

Tim's first sort of big kid ride. Noah was too small for this one.

Noah on a motorcycle ride. This kid is obsessed with motorcycles, and everything that goes vroom.

Saying cheese into the sunlight

Another slide

On the Ferris Wheel with Auntie Kayla

Racecar

Rollercoaster again

The last slide of the day.

Noah with Auntie Kayla

Tim

two tired little boys heading home

Mini Golfing

2011-08-04T12:32:00.005-06:00

Last week we took the boys out mini golfing. I can't remember which day...I think it was Sunday though. Losing my memory already...oh oh... This was Noah's first time mini golfing, and Tim's third.

Here's a couple pictures I tried to get of the boys together. Of course, they both wouldn't look at the camera at the same time. Here's one of Noah looking...

This one is just funny. I don't know what they are looking at, but they are both smiling for the picture.

Grandma came along for the fun,

auntie Jen came too.

And Auntie Kayla, and her boyfriend Eric.

We all had so much fun getting our butts handed to us by a four year old.

A Song About Tornadoes

2011-08-01T11:11:00.001-06:00

Mom Of Boys

2011-07-30T13:58:00.003-06:00

Join the blog hop

I started this blog about 4 years ago, shortly after my first little guy was born.

Tim, he's 4 1/2 now, he'll be 5 in December, and will be starting Kindergarten in the fall. I can hardly believe it, one more month, and maybe my house will be a little quieter for a few hours. He's the bossy older brother, with nothing but his project on his mind. And if Noah doesn't help exactly the way Tim wants him too, then all hell breaks loose...mama needs a break.

My youngest, Noah, was also born in December. He's 2 1/2. And he's is quite possibly the craziest kid I've ever met. He sets his own limits, usually far above what I would ever think possible. He climbs up high, and then jumps down. He runs as fast as he can, everywhere.

I was not a get down in the dirt and play person until I had boys. I never would have thought how wonderful boys could be. I came from a family of three girls, so there were no brothers to show me how boys are. I'm learning, and really enjoying the lessons.

Our Pets

2011-07-30T10:47:00.000-06:00

Surprise we have pets. Two cats, and a dog actually. I'm not one of those people who dotes on her pets, they are there, and I love them don't get me wrong, but they aren't my precious animals. They are animals after all.

This is our Cat Igby

And our Dog, Sam

We also have another cat, Norbert, but I couldn't find him. He's the mysterious one....

Thank You Grandma

2011-07-29T10:37:00.001-06:00

Wordless Wednesday

2011-07-27T07:39:00.001-06:00

Wasp's Nest

2011-07-26T19:23:00.001-06:00

We found a wasp's nest in our apple tree. I hate wasps, everything about them, I just hate them. Blaine sprayed the wasps and then knocked down the nest. Tim decided to wear the nest as a hat, before we threw it in the garbage.

Still Loving Summer

2011-07-25T19:16:00.003-06:00

Sorry I haven't been updating this thing as much as I should, but we're really enjoying our summer this year.

Back from vacation

2011-07-19T09:28:00.006-06:00

What a whirlwind few weeks this has been. I love summer, and I love relaxing on the beach. I love the heat(yes, I know crazy). First we went to the lake for a week. The boys and I went on Monday morning, and Blaine met us there on Tuesday. Both the boys had a blast playing in the water, and the sand. Then we went to Calgary to visit Grandma D. Where we left the boys with Grandma so we could head to the Craven Country Jamboree. Finally Blaine and I are home, and the boys are still hanging out with Grandma.

They set up a chair at Great- Grandma's and pretended they were surfing.

Great Grandma and Great Grandpa.

Throwing rocks in the lake

Tim pretending he's dead

At The Farm

2011-07-03T13:43:00.004-06:00

Blaine took the boys out to Grandpa D's farm. I don't really know what went on when they were there, but from the pictures it looks like they had a blast.

Their cousin Kinnon was there as well.

And their Auntie Raylene

Tim learned a new skill, that he later tried at his Grandma and Grandpa S's house. Didn't go over so well there. We had to explain to him that it's OK to pee outside at the farm, but not in the city.

Noah loved the cows so much. He now says that he wants to be an animal farmer.

Sad News

2011-07-02T06:55:00.002-06:00

I waited a few days to tell you all. To let it sink in, and to let close family and friends know first. So they wouldn't have to find out via my blog.

We had a failed pregnancy.

The baby was about 8 weeks old when we lost it.

I went in for my 12 week appointment, and they couldn't find a heartbeat, so we scheduled an ultrasound. During the time I was waiting for my Ultrasound, I started to feel cramping, and noticed some slight bleeding. The Ultrasound confirmed what I thought was going on.

The news was hard to take at first. I was pretty sad. As time has passed though, I'm feeling a whole lot better. My body didn't want this baby. So we'll just get back on the horse, and try again.

2011-06-27T08:04:00.009-06:00

Have you heard about this? Well if you haven't then you are missing out. I have falling in love with this new little website.

You can take something you find on the Internet, and pin it on your board. I think of it like a large cork board, that's only about me.

I can take things like this, and share it with the world....well anyone who's willing to follow me anyway.

or this

Or this

Dirty

2011-06-25T08:18:00.002-06:00

Boys are so dirty. I should have known, everyone told me. But I never could have guessed they would be this dirty. We recently built a sandbox in the backyard, they love to take water from the water barrel and make mud in the sandbox.

Hours of fun

So mud gets everywhere. Which is fine, if it would stay outside but nope, they bring it inside. So I have to sweep piles of sand/mud off my floor everyday. I give up, my house is never going to be clean.

Puddle Splashing

2011-06-19T10:10:00.000-06:00

Homemade Pizza

2011-06-18T09:44:00.004-06:00

The other day Blaine tried his hand at making pizza from scratch. He made the dough well the boys and I were out with Grandma. Then when we got home, the boys helped putting the sauce, cheese and pepperonis on. I was grateful, because I had been craving pizza for the last few weeks.

The first finished pizza. Half pepperoni, half cheese. Tim loves plain cheese pizza.

The second pizza.

They turned out really delicious.

Garden 2011

2011-06-15T09:37:00.000-06:00

We planted our garden in mid- May, and I finally got to taking pictures of it.

Here's Blaine putting up the chicken wire for our peas to grow on.

My front yard flower garden

And the backyard veggie/fruit garden

We planted tomatoes, cucumbers, peas, zucchini, lettuce, spinach and potatoes.

Blaine's new project, strawberries

Tim's First Medal

2011-06-14T09:23:00.004-06:00

Congrats Timmy!

And our new patio set. It also has an umbrella, which you can see sitting next to the stairs.

Busy Saturday

2011-06-12T06:23:00.003-06:00

We started the day at 10 am with the beginning of a soccer tournament. The team we were supposed to be playing never showed up , so the kids ended up playing a game against each other. Which was lots of fun for all of them.

After that I had to run to Walmart to pick up my new patio table, pictures tomorrow. Then we went to watch the Roughriders practice.

Here's Noah captivated by the football players.

And Tim

After that we had to get back to the soccer fields for another game. This time the other team showed up...YAY!

When soccer was all done we went home and cooked up some hamburgers, while we put the patio table together. Finally 730, we were all done for the day, and ready to put the kids to bed.

10 weeks

2011-06-09T18:07:00.003-06:00

I'm starting to feel a little more human now. A little less tired at the end of the day. And I can eat without feeling ill. Although I never really feel full. Starving all the time. Which is fine with me.

What To Expect Says

Your baby (now the size of a prune) has small indentations on his legs (soon to be knees and ankles!), and his tiny arms even have elbows that bend (how is that for magical?). Inside that little mouth, tiny buds of baby teeth are forming under the gums. His stomach and kidneys are kicking into gear, producing digestive juices and urine, and if it's a boy, his testes are making testosterone (how manly!).

Children's Festival

2011-06-08T13:21:00.004-06:00

Year two of the children's festival with both my boys. Here's a link to the first year's post.

Both Noah and Tim got down and busy building at the Lego tent. We arrived early enough that there was no line up yet. Last year we got a tag with a time stamp, and had to wait two hours before they could play Lego.

After the Lego we headed to the craft tent where they painted wooden caterpillars.

Then we headed to the kindergarden. Where they were allowed to run wild, and play with whatever they wanted.

Here's Noah playing with the giant tic-tac-toe.

Tim found a truck to drive around.

They both loved playing with the preschool size seesaw.

We went to a show later in the day. A glow in the dark version of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Tim, and Noah really loved the show.

The Wedding.

2011-06-07T12:28:00.004-06:00

This weekend we attended a beautiful, and long awaited wedding. My cousin Mike was finally getting married to a wonderful girl. About time, they've been dating for at least eight years.

Here's Tim waiting for the bride to arrive.

My cousin Mike, and Aunt Teri

Tanya, the bride, with her parents.

Noah

We went swimming at the hotel in between the ceremony, and the reception.

cupcake wedding cake

After dinner, it was finally time to dance. Here's Noah with Auntie Jen.

And Tim

Confess

2011-06-03T08:34:00.003-06:00

I confess:
I really wish this first trimester was over, I am so sick of feeling like this. Nauseous, tired, my boobs feel like they are about to explode, bloating. So far I remember why I hate being pregnant. Good thing something sweet, and adorable comes out of this.
Never mind the birthing part, I'm already having flashbacks to that "wonderful" part.
I confess:
Noah was regressing in his potty training. He was starting to poop in his pants again, so I offered him M&M's if he went poop in the potty. Worked like a charm.
I confess:
I can't wait for Big Brother to start. I still love that show.
I confess:
I watched Oprah's final episode, and was very disappointed.

Don't forget to link up with Mamarazzi.

Last Day Of Preschool

2011-06-01T10:19:00.006-06:00

Yesterday was Tim's last day of preschool. Next year he'll be taking the yellow school bus to kindergarten.

A little flashback to his first day of preschool, back in September

And here he is on his last day of preschool.

They had a little ceremony to celebrate a giant step in their lives. Here's Noah waiting patiently for the preschool class to come in.

They sang us some songs about bugs. Tim's favorite subject of the school year.

Then they left the room for a moment to grab their graduation hats.

Tim waited while the teacher called the kids up, one by one, to get their certificates.

So excited when it was finally his turn.

Picture of his whole class with their hats and certificates.

He also had his last swimming lesson today. Now to fill our summer with nothing on the schedule to do.

A Video

2011-05-30T13:48:00.002-06:00

Sorry I haven't posted in awhile, I've been extremely tired, and blogging is the last thing on my list right now.

Here's a little video of Tim playing soccer

Soccer

2011-05-21T07:52:00.003-06:00

Tim started his first ever season of soccer last week. He is having a blast. He doesn't really get the technical part of soccer yet, but he loves running back and forth on the field. I would say his favorite part is all the friends he gets to meet. He is a social boy who loves talking to anyone and everyone.

Blaine volunteered to be the coach this year, and he told me yesterday that he'll probably volunteer again next year. Hopefully he'll have an assistant coach next year. I'm actually a little shocked that not one other parent was willing to offer to help, but then again it's not like I would coach. I'm just happy to be a soccer mom watching my boy from the sidelines.

Noah watching the soccer match. He can't wait until it's his turn to play soccer

Here We Go Again

2011-05-20T08:42:00.002-06:00

I went back and forth about whether I should announce it. I'm only six weeks, maybe seven, and you know what they say. I trust though that if anything happens you all will be there for me, so I really have no fear of telling you. Why did I take so long to tell you then....

I tested on May second and got a big fat negative. But I was late, so I thought I would leave it for a few days, see if aunt flo showed up. She never did, so I tested again on May 8th. And got my big fat positive. So here comes baby #3. Baby is due on January 8th.

The second line is pretty faint, but if you really look you can see it.

Brothers

2011-05-18T08:00:00.001-06:00

I frequently have a very hard time getting a picture of both of them. Sitting still, and looking at the camera.

Blaine caught them both in a silly mood, where they were willing to sit, look at the camera, and smile.

Combined Birthday

2011-05-16T07:56:00.002-06:00

Yesterday we had a combined birthday for both my mom, and Blaine. They both celebrate birthdays in this lovely month of May, so we got together to enjoy cake, pizza, and presents.

Happy Belated Birthday to Blaine

Happy Early Birthday to my Mom

Angry Birds

2011-05-14T14:48:00.000-06:00

Tim loves to borrow my iPod and play Angry Birds. The fact is he kicks my ass at Angry Birds.

He loves it so much he asked for this for his birthday.

Dandelions

2011-05-13T14:26:00.000-06:00

They're back!!! AHHH!! But at least I have a little helper.