Odds and ends

Here are a few odds and ends pictures of life in our house. A few weeks ago we had my mom, aka: grandma, visiting for a while. The kids love having her here as she spoils them and she lets them jump on her bed! They definitely miss her when she leaves!

This is one of joys of having an almost 3-year old - potty training! I'm not sure why the toque - just something she wanted to wear that day!!

We finally had some sunshine, so off to the park we went. I had a hard time getting Owen off the playground. He loved climbing up and going backwards down the slide!

My little climber!

Owen is turning out to be our little climber! He loves to get up on anything he can! This morning he wandered away from the kitchen and a few minutes later I heard some noise coming from the bathroom. He had climbed up on the toilet, on to the counter and found himself a good spot in the sink. He was quite proud of himself!!

This is his other favourite spot - on top of the toy shelf!

Fun in the snow!

With all the snow we had here in the past week, we managed to get outside and play for while. The one day we went outside, it had snowed the light, fluffy kind of snow. Kendra was quite disappointed at first when she was unable to make a snowman or even a snowball! "Mommy, this snow doesn't work right!" However, after some time, she figured out that there were other things to do in the snow besides making snowmen, like making snow angels!!

Yes, Owen is wearing pink boots! That was all I had in the house that fit him. We went out and bought him a red pair the next day!!

A proud mother!

Our daughter, Kendra, is quite a little "live wire". She has lots of energy and loves to do things at running speed. There are times, however, when she will sit still. She loves her books and she loves to colour and draw. All of a sudden the other day she said she was going to draw 'mommy'. I thought it was just going to be squiggles on the page so I was shocked when she showed me a picture of a person, complete with eyes, nose, mouth, ears, a hat and arms and legs! It truly is amazing all that a little brain can learn to do in a short amount of time. This is her latest picture: "Mommy, enjoying the sun and purple flowers". I'm so proud!

Christmas snapshots

Another Christmas season has come and gone. This year our little family decided to stay around here. We weren't too excited about driving for a long period of time with 2 little ones, especially with Owen's previous driving record and his lack of love for his carseat. We did miss seeing family up in Smithers but it was nice to spend time with family around here too. We spent Christmas day with Sylvia and Sid (my sister) and their family and Boxing Day with the rest of Kevin's family. Here are a few snapshots of life during the Christmas season!

Kendra was very excited to FINALLY get to open the presents that had been taunting her from under the tree! Owen, on the other hand, waited very patiently for his presents, eating his canteloupe.

Christmas cookies!

What would Christmas be without decorating some Christmas cookies. Last week Kendra and I made the cookies but that was about enough excitement for one day. So, yesterday, while Owen was asleep, we pulled them out of the freezer and did some decorating. I think she actually thought I was joking when I said she could put on the candies! It was quite fun!

Step One: Licking the beaters after Mom made the icing.

















Step Two: Selecting the best candies for the cookie.

































Step Three: Eating them, of course!

A visit with Santa!

Tonight Phantom Screens had their annual Kid's Christmas party. They had crafts, snacks, face painting and presents for all the kids of their employees. After some festive fun, Santa made an appearance and posed for pictures with each child. Last year Kendra was quite scared of Santa so we hoped this year might be better. Not so much! The only way she would get near him was if I came along, and even that was a stretch. Maybe we'll have better luck next year!







Owen, on the other hand, thought he was pretty cool!





He had quite a bit of fun just playing in the sleigh!




























Kendra, not too impressed by the big guy in red!