Christmas again

Finally updated my blog layout! Looks better I think...

Got together at Uncle Kirk and Aunt Jackie's this week. The kids got spoiled again!
We had prime rib roast and crab legs...It was really good!

Merry Christmas!

We got home from Florida around 7:00pm on Christmas Eve...Christmas day we were having 20 people for dinner! I couldn't have done it without the help of both sets of parents and also Jackie and Sheryl for contributing so much to our delicious dinner. And Uncle Louis...the pita! Thank you for all your help!

We had a great day and it was fun watching the kids open all their gifts.

The next day we had about 25 friends over for Boxing day. Been doing nothing the past couple of days....it's been nice!

Florida

We went to Naples, Florida for a week just before Christmas (got home on Christmas Eve). It was a pretty relaxing trip. We would just get up in the morning and then decide what to do for the day. The weather wasn't great but it wasn't a huge deal, we still got out and did alot of things. It was nice to get away but it was a bit hectic trying to plan for the trip...had to make sure everything was ready for Christmas before we left!

Award

Andrew received an award at school today. It was for "Responsibility". Two kids in each class are awarded every month for different themes. Others are Optimism, Perserverance, Respect, etc. He was very happy to receive this award! I hope Nathan gets one this year too.

Happy Birthday to Uncle Gary!

Gingerbread house

Check out our Gingerbread house...the kids and I worked hard on this project!

Niagara

We went to Niagara Falls for a night last weekend. Had fun at the water park, Rainforest Cafe, and the arcades! Watched the fireworks at the Falls...it was nice, but chilly!

Almost 3 weeks since surgery. The area is still really tender but other than that, I feel pretty good.

Andrew had a dentist appointment last week...he has 4 cavities! He's got to go back for a couple more appointments. He eats way too many gummy candies and he loves dried apricots. I'm sure that had something to do with it.

We put up our Christmas tree tonight...the kids enjoyed decorating it. Can't believe that Christmas will be here soon!

Jacob's party!

We celebrated Jacob's birthday a couple days before my surgery. Nathan and Bob couldn't make it...Nathan had a fever, cough and upset stomach. Jacob got alot of cool stuff! The food was great and everyone had a good time!

Well, it has been two weeks now since my cerebral bypass surgery (for Moyamoya). I am feeling good, just kind of tired most days. I was having headaches on and off but they seem to be slowing down since I got the staples out. Andrew didn't seem bothered by the surgery (or scar). Nathan on the other hand would stare at my head and tell his friends that he can see his mom's brain! Here is a picture after the staples were removed...looks alot better and less scary now.

Emily's Birthday

We celebrated Emily's first birthday at Grandma and Papa's condo! Emily is very cute...she will be walking on her own pretty soon. Look out!

Happy Halloween!

The kids had fun last night. Grammie and Grandpa came over for dinner and then stayed to hand out candy while Bob and I took the kids out. It was really windy! Nathan got tired/bored quickly. We just went around the block. After they were done trick or treating, we went over to a neighbours house for a bit.

Andrew had a 6:00 hockey game this morning...he was the goalie. His team won 14-1 so Andrew was very bored in net.

Andrew's teeth seem to be coming in rather crooked.

weekend

Friday night we had dinner at Grammie and Grandpa's condo. Homemade French onion soup. Really good! Saturday we got together at the neighbours house for a games night..lots of fun. Uncle Kirk, Aunt Jackie and Steven came over to babysit. The kids had a good time.

Sunday Andrew had an early hockey game (7:00). He scored again! Two weeks in a row!
Next week he is playing in net.

Nathan's Birthday

Nathan turned 5 today! Wow, can't believe he's already 5 years old.
Andrew decorated a birthday cake for him yesterday and today we went to Chuck E Cheese's for dinner! Thank you for all the birthday wishes!

Pretty busy weekend...we put up some Halloween decorations. Andrew went to a birthday party Saturday and Sunday. He also played hockey Saturday and Sunday morning. It was a 9:00 game today so Nathan and I went to watch...Grammie came too. It was a good game, lots of action. They tied 7-7. Andrew scored! He got a nice goal. He was at the front of the net and the puck came right to him and he shot it in!

Thanksgiving weekend

Busy weekend so far. Saturday we went to Uncle Kirk's for dinner (turkey and prime rib). It was delicious! Yesterday we went to Aunt Joan's for dinner...more turkey. YUM! Joan and Mike have a bunch of animals now (13 cows, a donkey, some chickens and a very loud rooster, 4 rabbits and 3 sheep)...it's like a petting zoo there! The kids had fun...especially riding around on the ATV.
Today we're going to grandma and papa's. I'm so glad I am not working tomorrow.

Happy Birthday Mama!

On October 1st, Mama turned 92! We celebrated at her house last weekend. Happy Birthday Mama! Lookin' good!

Weekend

Andrew still loves his Lego! He made this....we're not sure exactly what it is. I am mailing the picture into Lego Canada and we're hoping that it will be in one of the next issues of the Lego Magazine.

Saturday Andrew was up at 5:15 to go to his hockey evaluation! He has no problem getting up that early. Later in the afternoon I took the kids over to play with Selena, Mya and Jacob for a few hours. Jacob really enjoys hanging out with the boys!

Sunday I took Andrew to see "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs". It was ok...he said he liked "Aliens in the Attic" more.

School!

Andrew started school on Tuesday...he was looking forward to seeing all his friends again. We got to the school and he barely said bye to me, he was so busy talking to his buddies! I tried to get a nice picture of him on his first day of school but of course he wouldn't let me take a good picture!

Nathan started school on Friday...he also was looking forward to going back. He was a little shy at first but once he lined up to go into the school he was smiling and waving to me.

After school (3:15), they go to the afterschool "playcare" which is right inside the school. We pick them up around 5:00, which Andrew thinks is "too early".
It's so convenient having them at the school rather than the daycare...much easier on us for pick ups.

This weekend Andrew got his T-ball trophy. Hockey will start up in a few weeks!
Andrew and I went to see "Shorts" this afternoon. Dumb movie. Came home and now he has a fever. Hopefully it'll pass quickly.