Cruz & Coco

Just had to share this photo of baby Cruz & Coco...I think they like each other!

2010 December Daily - Dec 7

Coco is sporting another holiday sleeper and it's frosty outside.

2010 December Daily - Dec 6

A day for Ace who was sick today. Saved this little Target gift card/lego present for a day just like this. It brightened his day while we visited the doctor and pharmacy.

2010 December Daily - Dec 5

Enjoyed a winter sunset on our all-day drive home from Alberta today.

2010 December Daily - Dec 4

Coco in her Santa's Helper onzie, which Cory's Grandpa picked up.

We met our friends the Craig family at Cross Iron Mills Mall...that place is huge!

Then we headed to Medicine Hat for the night and stayed over at the Allan's home where they cooked us a fine meal and we drank wine after the kids were in bed.

A little shout out to Erin and her daughter Maleah who stopped by Cross Iron Mills mall today for a visit while we were there with her sisters family. It was great seeing you and meeting your sweetie.

2010 December Daily - Dec 3

Today Coco & I met up with my friend Kim to take in the Festival of Crafts show, a tradition we've had for years. Of course we checked out the candle booth, where we stocked up for another year.

Then our family headed to Chestermere to visit the McLellan family. Thank you for the visit and for Payton taking the kids to see the kittens.

Cory's Grandma made an early Christmas dinner that evening for all of us to enjoy, it was delicious.

I ended the evening with some kid-free shopping at Ikea.

2010 December Daily - Dec 2

We made travelled to Calgary today.

Hit Chinook Center where we visited Shelby at her work and the new Lego store.

Our niece Autumn met Coco for the first time and

we enjoyed an evening of visiting with the Macdonald family.

2010 December Daily - Dec 1

December...what an exciting month. Today we headed to Regina for Ace's first visit to an ear, nose & throat specialist. From there we decided to head to Alberta to visit some friends and family before the holiday season begins. I enjoyed my first festive Starbucks (creme brule latte), decorations going up everywhere and this fresh new photo project.

I'm a little late getting started on this project, but with the help of some digital templates, I hope to speed my way to creating my very first December Daily album for our family, inspired by Ali Edwards. Here's a peek at Dec 1st...only 24 more pages to go!

2010 Mercer Family Photo

This was the result of a successful family photoshoot for our holiday card photo this year. Thanks to my wonderful sister Christa (who was behind the camera), my Mom for standing by (with soothers, blankets and funny faces) and my cooperative family...I think they are finally understanding how important it is to me to capture our family in a traditional photo year after year.

2010|11|30

This little baby isn't so little anymore.

At 3 months she is weighing in at 11 lbs 3 oz and 22" long

We are enjoying her so much...especially her cuddles!

2010|11|29

Role reversal...too funny!

2010|11|28

Grey Cup Sunday....we all had our green on, even baby Coco.

We watched the game at the Heiser home.

Cory was happy to take the kids sledding on the ski-doo for the first time this season.

2010|11|27

Doing a bit of holiday baking today...Soft Gingersnaps with Pumpkin Dip.

The kids were craving some crafting time, they haven't painted since summer. They got out the paint supplies and had a blast.

{as you can see, Scarlett has really been into wearing a Bindi on her forehead lately...ever since she was Princess Jasmine for Halloween}

I love watching my little artists at work!

She has been asking since Coco arrived to hold the baby on her own, today was the day and she did a great job. She was such a proud big sister!

2010|11|26

Tonight was the Expressway Family Centre's 10th annual TwIsTeD Tree & Wreath Auction. It was an amazing evening...so much fun for such a good cause!

It has been a pleasure to volunteer on the EFC board. Part of volunteer duties include assisting with this annual fundraiser. This year I was on the committee to organize this event and it was so fulfilling to see it come together this evening!

Our family had a great time creating these wreaths together to donate to the auction.

Marshmallow Wreath (instructions here)

Yarn Ball Wreath (instructions here)

Tootsie Roll Wreath

Missy at the mock-tail and holiday treat counter.

Danielle at the Jingle Table

Live Auction items

Silent Auction items

Let the fundraiser begin...

The event was well attended, great to see so many local faces

Porky & Sandy doing a stellar job as auctioneers

My purchase for the evening...a $110 organic chocolate cake made with sheath flour (with a vintage milk glass plate). It was oh so delicious and for a great cause.

2010|11|25

Oxbow's Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony took place this evening. It's been a while since an event like this has taken place here. It was wonderful to watch everyone come together for this holiday occasion! Coming home after all the festivities made me smile and gave me warm fuzzy feelings. That's what I love about living in this small town!

2010|11|24

I'm so proud of how this turned out...our Wine Club's donation for the TwIsTeD Tree & Wreath Auction.

2010|11|23

I think winter has arrived and blanketed the house...looking forward to seeing it with Christmas lights.

2010|11|22

Happy 25th Birthday Auntie!

2010|11|21

Making wreaths with my sisters and my Mom today. Creating three unique holiday wreaths to auction at the TwIsTeD Tree & Wreath Auction next week...a fundraiser for the Expressway Family Centre.

We had so much fun creating these together...might just make this an annual tradition.

2010|11|20

Another installment of rail car graffiti!