This little man did not want to nap today. He was happy as a clam if we'd let him stay awake, but the problem with that is that Clay and I felt terrible today and just needed to nap. Clay stayed with him this afternoon and let me rest - what an amazing husband I have.
Our nights have been very low on sleep lately thanks to Deacon and Bailey, and I'm sure hoping we can get a good sleep tonight.
Clay and the kids inside a giant bubble. Once we learned the trick was speed and not finesse, there was no trouble getting this to work. We had so much fun at the Science Centre today, and will definitely make it a regular thing to go. I love that there is always more to learn, no matter how old you are. Half the fun of homeschooling is the fact that I'm learning right along with them - my public school education was certainly not exhaustive!
The view from here.
We're on a two day trip to Regina, just for the fun of it. (I know, who goes to Regina for fun, right?) Lunch was brutal, don't eat at Cravings All Day Grill. Ever. Supper consisted of popcorn and Coke at the theater, since we went to see Puss in Boots. We returned to the hotel, the kids put up a bit of a whiny fight because they were overtired, and Clay and I will follow suit shortly; hopefully we'll skip the whining. A very fun day, overall! Tomorrow we're off to explore the science center.
We're on a two day trip to Regina, just for the fun of it. (I know, who goes to Regina for fun, right?) Lunch was brutal, don't eat at Cravings All Day Grill. Ever. Supper consisted of popcorn and Coke at the theater, since we went to see Puss in Boots. We returned to the hotel, the kids put up a bit of a whiny fight because they were overtired, and Clay and I will follow suit shortly; hopefully we'll skip the whining. A very fun day, overall! Tomorrow we're off to explore the science center.
Rather than braving the cold to go trick or treating today, we went to Clay's office and joined some more office kids in a trick-or-treating expedition to everyone's desks. They still walked away with too much candy (in my opinion, not theirs) and had a great time.
After supper they finally got to smash up their pinata, which they've been looking forward to for months, and I was anxious to see the treats inside as well. I'm happy to report that the treats survived! Bailey was so gentle and dainty as she swung the hockey stick at the pinata, and the boys swung at it with all their might. Clay captured the festivities, so check his site for a photo :)
After supper they finally got to smash up their pinata, which they've been looking forward to for months, and I was anxious to see the treats inside as well. I'm happy to report that the treats survived! Bailey was so gentle and dainty as she swung the hockey stick at the pinata, and the boys swung at it with all their might. Clay captured the festivities, so check his site for a photo :)
More family photos today, better get them before the snow flies!
Today the stars are my sister and her family. They've been living in Kenya for the past seven years, and are back home for a year. It is awesome to have them here, to be sharing the everyday things of life with them. Today we gathered at their place to celebrate Julia's birthday - the first time we've done so in person. Love it! We love you guys, and are so happy you're here.
Today the stars are my sister and her family. They've been living in Kenya for the past seven years, and are back home for a year. It is awesome to have them here, to be sharing the everyday things of life with them. Today we gathered at their place to celebrate Julia's birthday - the first time we've done so in person. Love it! We love you guys, and are so happy you're here.
Markus designed this Jack O'Lantern on paper, and I set to work recreating it on the pumpkin. He was going for super funny and a little bit scary. I'd say it's super scary and a little bit funny. Is this just the difference of male/female opinion? The boys also think the morbid halloween decorations people put in their yards are hilarious...I'll take that over calming down scared kids anytime :)
Deacon needed to spend a little cuddle time with Grandma before he had to leave the house with me and let the big brothers and sister have all the fun. I love how he looks so into it!
Whenever Deacon's feet are bare, he loves to touch his soles together and curl his toes. It's one of those little things that makes him Deacon, and I love it, along with his chubby body.
Four months old today!
Four months old today!
So in case it wasn't painfully obvious, I titled this photo 'Babies!" because there are a lot of babies in this photo! Eight of them! These little cuties filled up our living room this afternoon, along with their mommies. I was in a prenatal yoga class with all the lovely ladies, and we've been trying to keep in touch with each other now that the babies are here and class is over. What a great bunch!
All you Tazo Chai fans will turn your affections to a new love after you try this stuff. Ah-mazing. It's twice the price of the Tazo concentrate, but you need half as much per cup so combine that with the intense flavour superiority...it all evens out.