Fun park play on a very nice Early April day, it was 15 so we HAD to go to the park!

 First fire pit of the season... many more to come!

 Easter 2012, T is absent from pics because he just ate all his chocolate!

 Quiet happy play for about 30 min, a mama dream, I just knitted.  Now they are throwing empty pop bottles around their room with the door closed... it's the little things in life :)

Our tomatoes!  This year they seem to be on drugs!

Yesterday we took the boys in to get blood taken for allergy testing.  Cy sat on my lap and watched the nurse as she inserted the needle.  He didn't even flinch or get upset!  We were so amazed with how he did.  Our very brave 4 year old.

T cried when the needle went in but when they were finished he stopped crying right away. The nurses were great , they only took a minute.  

Then we all went out for ice creme at Dairy Queen.  

Rub My belly!
Last night Cy helped me to do this christmas craft. I was lucky to have all the supplies already! I found the idea in the Better Homes and Gardens Creative Collection Holiday Crafts magazine. The site I'm loving this magazine. It's full of cute, simple, colorful crafts. I can't wait to do another. I just have to choose which one to do first.... so many to choose!
Good Morning Mama, do you HAVE to use the flash?
Yesterday Fringe Season 2 came in to me at the library. With our library system I can order any book or dvd from anywhere in Alberta. This pretty much guarantees that I can find anything! I stayed up to 1:30am last night watching Fringe. I am loving the new season. It's kind of like X-Files with a new age feel. While I was up so late I worked on Q's Christmas sweater. I finished the arms and am now just stitching them up! I started the sweater in 2009 so it's been a long time coming!

This is our advent calendar that I found at the Christmas Store in Banff. It's a metal one and the little square is a magnet. You just move it over the number you are at. I love it... so simple and elegant looking!
Waiting for pancakes yesterday
The boys waiting for their smiley face pancakes! (the pancake's mother thinks he's cute)

Yesterday Ter said "night, night" as clear a day! Pretty much everyday now he is saying a new word or learning a new skill! It's crazy to think that in the second year of life your baby goes from a crawling, drooling infant to a walking and talking toddler! They really do grow up too fast! No to all you people out there that think we should have 3, this does not mean we are thinking about another. We are just fine thank you very much.

It's official folks Ter is WALKING!

The little man walking in the kitchen for the first time when I was holding his hand and then I let go. After a few moments he took a few steps for himself! I did not tell Q right away because I wanted him to see Ter walk for the first time. He just did in the living room to Q from the coffee table. It was the coolest thing to see, I love the first few tentative steps. Before we know it he will be walking and then running everywhere. ... you can see Cy's first steps HERE. Cy was 1 year and 3 weeks old when he walked.

Ter is 1 yr and 24 days old. They did it so close!

(The noise is Q's remote helicopter)

Cassie came over this afternoon and I watched all 3 of the kids for about 5 hrs. They were very good. They played nice and I was even able to finish my laundry, and do some dishes. It made me think that 3 kids may not be too much. But I think I am probably happy with the two boys that I already have. The best two boys in all the land.

We all went out to dinner with Auntie Kim (for her birthday), Uncle Devon, Auntie Kate, G.G, Auntie Sam, Uncle Mike, Cassie, and Marcus. It was great food. We went to a new Thai place that opened up in a coffee shop in the evening hours. I had the butter chicken which I have never had before and it was excellent! I cleaned my plate and almost licked it! I also had the Thai beer Singha. It is my favorite!

Later at home Ter walked for Q so I was able to write it here and let the world know!

Another great day on the home front... how was your friday?

Today Cy, Ter and I tried to walk to play group but the weather was too harsh. It was actually warmer out then it has been but the wind was like a monsoon. It almost blew us over. Even now as I write this I can still hear the wind howling outside. It is spose to be warmer tomorrow so I cannot wait until we can go to the park again. It's been so long.

Cy helped me make a crisp today. He measured out all the ingredients and also helped me mix it. Then he scooped out the crisp while we moved it into the pan. It turned out to be the best crisp that I have ever tasted. The recipe can be found here Best Crisp Ever

Unfortunatly after Cy helped me with all the work he did not like the crisp and promtley spit out the bite he tasted. More for me!

I made Ter a cute little floor doll from the book "Creative Play for your Baby" I will have pics tomorrow when the doll is all finished. Hint: It has a cute knitted hat.

Cy and Ter saw santa on the weekend. Cy told him he wanted christmas cookie cutters so I guess that I have to get some for his stocking. That way he can believe about santa longer. The magic of christmas lasts only so long.

Ter also said "uh oh!" today. So adorable. He has such a cute voice and is constantly grinning.

When we were eating dinner cy said " I like this one (tomato) it has guts. I like to suck the guts out" Can't deny a 3 yr old his own food preferences.

Child of fairy , Child of earth is my new favorite book to read the boys. I cannot wait until the similar books I ordered from Amazon come in. I LOVE books, I only hope my boys will enjoy reading as much as I do.

Q was back at work today and I do miss him at home. Money is good but I wish there was something he could do from home.

Must go cuddle with hubby! Night Night

10 Greats

1. Feet

Hubby and I called his parents and left a cute message on their machine. I nibbled on baby's feet and he laughed! He has the most ticklish feet ever!

2. Harvest

In our town there is a cafe called Harvest. They have the best food, I had tomato soup that made me close my eyes in bliss!

3. Cheap Movies

We scoured the racks in the used movie/music store and found an old Jackie Chan movie for husband and a romance for me!

4. Walking

Baby and I finally were able to get together with Bailey and her mom for a walk, the baby's are never on the same schedule. We walked for 2 hours and stopped and played at the park too!

5. Husband

Yesterday husband bought me tomato, sunflower, and yellow bean seeds! I planted the tomato ones today inside. I hope they grow, he is so thoughtful. Also we went for a walk after dinner, I really enjoy our quality family time.

6. Gardening

Planted tomato seeds inside, can't wait until it get warmer so I can play more in the garden getting it ready.

7. Clean House

The last few days I have been keeping on top of neatening up the house, so much more comfortable!

8. Shower

Husband hung up the shower curtain, down since November, I am really looking foreward to a shower tomorrow morning.

9. Pampering

I had my hair cut today at the place of my last job, hair washing rules, so relaxing, no more pony tales.

10. Strength

I did my trouble spots workout tonight, I am feeling stronger 9 days in.

Yams!

Yesterday Baby got his first taste of real solid food. And I say solid but I really mean is yams pureed so miniscule that he may as well be drinking milk. But that is the point. He loved his yams, a whole tsp full! Nothing is as fun as feeding baby his first food and seeing how he likes it!

He took all his time picking the biggest junk food fan's and eaters and all he got were these stinking yams! He He!

Lately husband and I have been cleaning up our eating habits. For example yesterday instead of buying a coffee and a treat of some sort on the way to the pool I cut up 2 peppers and we munched on these, and bananas.

Plus we have been more active consistantly too! We swam yesterday and last sunday with the baby, well swam is a stretch of the truth, splased is more like it. Baby loves the big pool better then the kiddie pool. I hold him under his arms and glide along with baby on his belly, he laughs! Happy week to all!