Christmas at the Farm...

Tyler and Connor..having some quiet time in Papa's chair..while he is carving the turkey...





AJ, sitting nicely on the couch ..waiting for dinner...





Kevin and Jennifer looking at stickers of Bernese Mountain Dogs..my dream dog..




My favorite picture of the season..Connor loving on GG...and she's loving right back..




Allen and Tyler..thrilled that I'm taking their picture.




MY Papa..he is awesome.




Connor and GREAT Aunt Anne..both laughing at something...



CHEESE!! Connor was a ham for the camera today...

Santa Surprise

Santa came for a surprise visit to Papa and Tina's house..even Mommy and Daddy were surprised when then jolly man in red rang the doorbell..the children were thrilled..look at AJ's face...



Connor sat on Santa's knee first...he was more interested in the candy Santa had versus the gift...a toy cell phone.



Next was Emma..she was a little tentative at first..unusual for Emma..who typically isn't afraid of the spot light..but she enjoyed the visit from Santa and LOVED the dress up accessories he brought for her..



Finally, AJ's turn..he was TOTALLY excited about it...that grin..I'm sure..lasted as he dreamt into the night..Santa brought him a transformer.



We couldn't get Connor back on Santa's knee..he was still much more interested in all the chocolate Santa had brought him in his sac.

I can't help but be thankful to those that set this up. It warmed my heart knowing so many people took part in the "surprise" and that so many people love my children enough to put such effort into it. So..Nana, Papa, Tina, Tyler, Becky, Liz and DooDoo..you guys are amazing..and I love you all!! Thank you so much for giving the gift of great memories to my children.

Snow Forts

AJ being the boy from California, wasn't exactly fond of the snow the first time he went out...he cried infact...his hands were cold, and his feet were cold..and he even broke out into a rash...that we like to call "Northern Exposure"...basically the opposite of a heat rash..we didnt know what to do..here we were in Canada, during one of 3 snow storms set to his us while we visited..it was going to be miserable for him..and us...needless to say..there had been enough snow fall that the snow banks were high..VERY high..I did the only natural thing to do..taught AJ how to build a snow fort...we sat out there for a good couple of hours..the two of us..digging, smooshing, shovelling...it was great...




Here he is digging up a storm...




Look at those red ears...he didn't complain once...




It was so deep AJ was able to lay in his snow fort...




Such a perfect little smile..he was so happy..it was one of our best days together yet..

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LORI!!!!!!

Thank you for being such a giant support to me. I'm not sure how I'd manage to get through the chaos that is my life right now without your constant uplifting, and prayer. There's a plan, He has a plan, and we met for a reason. You've taught me so much, about Faith, Family, and Friends!! I love you dearly and feel a sense of security and content knowing that you will always be there. Happy Birthday Lori!! You deserve a day to celebrate who YOU are!! xoxo

home

and exhausted...more to come soon...

Pictures for Nana...

Emma is keeping occupied while the rest of the house is down and out by making pictures for Nana...she's a crafty little one...

Over it...

I'm over the vomit..I'm over the poopy diapers..I'm over the smell of bleach..I'm over cleaning..I'm over laundry..I'm so over this bug..

2 more sleeps...

Until our drive to Canada...I'm so not prepared...I had good intentions to be...I started off well...but with the household getting sick...I'm not behind...and stressing...I may even show up at my Moms with dirty laundry to wash...lol..good thing she loves me and mine...haha..we haven't done any real shopping yet either...it didn't make sense to travel with it all in the car...risking the kids seeing the gifts etc...customs..we'll just do a marthon shop once we get there...we don't have much to spend this year either...so it'll be quick..but not so painless..lol

drama king??

Is there such a thing?? Connor...has started making this sorry, sad face when he doesn't get his way...it's the first face they make when babies are about to cry...but he holds it there...mouth WIDE open...eyes closed tightly...but no sound...it's quite hilarious...at first...I thought oh gosh..I have a breath holder...I really thought he was hurt or something and couldn't get the cry out...after seeing it happen several times in the last few days...I've come to the conclusion that he is a drama king...he's ALL boy...but has a sense of drama about him...he doesn't do it as often now that I tend to chuckle at him when he does it...I hope I can catch it on camera at some point though...it's quite the priceless look...

rain rain go away...what the heck...I guess it could be worse...this would all be snow in Canada...and I'd be out shovelling...while trying to keep my kids in line...instead...we're stuck inside...Carrie I would have totally sent them out in the rain yesterday...it was warm enough...I would have put their rain coats and boots on...but I'd be needing your help today either a) searching for my children that I lost in the mud pit or b) cleaning the mud off the inside of my house once they came back in...my yard isn't exactly the best place to play in the rain...it tends to pool and such...

today we had planned on going to Carries...but AJ reminded me last night we only have 5 more sleeps until we head to Canada...what what what?? OK...I need to get my act together...and gather everything...make lists..get groceries for the cooler...and well..tidy the house before DH gets home from duty night...I have lots I want to get done...and I know if I head off to a play date with a lovely bunch of ladies...I'll be home at nap time..and there goes half my day...

I also want to bake some cookies today...have some sugar cookies for my kids to decorate..as well as anyone that may forget to bring their own to the cookie decorating play date...I was going to make the icing yesterday...but our baking specialist in the group advised I not do it until the morning of...so that's what I'll be doing first thing Monday morning...haha

sad...

I can't put what I really want to here...

thinking...

of you today Claire..prayers are being sent up...

Rain...

Sounds pretty right now...but come on...I wanted to let my kids play outside today...grrrrr

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it's not that far...it's not that far...

Merry Christmas to our Troops

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God Bless our Troops!! THANK YOU!!

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