2010|10|23

Woke up this morning at the Scrapbook Retreat feeling refreshed and less sad about leaving Baby Coco. Cory was great to reassure me they had a good night and he had things totally under control at home...what a great feeling to hear that!

It was great to craft the day away! Took a cupcake break later on...the pumpkin flavored one with cream cheese icing was so yummy!

2010|10|22

I was having mixed emotions about going away this weekend to a Scrapbook Retreat. But once I was on the road, I had such a relaxed feeling and knew it would be so good for me. I got on the highway to travel to Kenossee Lake (about an hour away) and loved the gorgeous sunset I was privileged to see. It made me think I was so lucky to have a sweet husband to take care of all three kids this weekend, even with Coco only being 8 weeks old. I was pretty sad to be leaving Coco especially since she's still nursing. But on the other hand I was glad I booked this trip months ago, for seeing how much a good break would relax me and take me back to my family fresh again.

After I arrived and got unpacked I began working on Monday Night Class kits. I haven't scrapbooked or crafted in a while and I remembered how much I miss it and enjoy it. I was looking forward to a weekend of productive creating among great ladies!!!

2010|10|21

First hockey practice of the year for Ace & Scarlett....AND Coach Cory!

He's happy to be teaching these little ones all about hockey.

I'm pretty proud of him taking on the task especially since he doesn't have any coaching or hockey experience. It will be a fun adventure!

Scarlett & Ace are both enrolled in hockey this year. It's nice they can be in the same age group.

I had a proud Mommy moment when I took Ace up to the ice just as practice was starting. I put him on the ice and off he skated!!! I felt so proud of him and remembered how far he has come with his skating from last year. Way to go buddy...have fun in hockey!

2010|10|20

'When you look at a cupcake, you've got to smile' ~ unknown

Snapped this series of Coco & cupcake photos when Cory surprised me with Crave cupcakes from his trip to Calgary. She had a onsie with a cupcake on it and I just couldn't resist.

She was such a cutie for these photos. Eventually she smooshed the cupcake with her hand and ended up having her first taste of sugar...as you can tell by the photo below.

2010|10|19

Today we're celebrating 8 adventurous years of marriage! 5 moves, 3 beautiful children and many changes along the way...it's been wonderful and just keeps getting better. Of course it would be much more fun to celebrate with my ROCK of a husband today, but he's away out of town on business. So a special celebration will have to wait for now, and instead I pulled out the wedding album to reminisce that special day and thought I'd share some here too...

Our fabulous wedding party...aren't they a good looking bunch!

Half our our wedding day guests...

...and the other half of our wedding guests

Looking at these photos really reminds me of our beautiful day and that I really NEED to display some around our home!

2010|10|18

I've been a single Mom of three for the past few days. Cory has been away on business over the weekend, he stopped in at home last night and was off again on business to Calgary this morning. It's went well, but boy am I looking forward to him being home soon.

2010|10|17

Loving the color of these violet plums...I think it just might be my favorite new color of the season.

2010|10|16

All dressed up to head to her friend Sadie's birthday party...a princess & knight theme.

She had so much fun and of course enjoyed the ring pop after.

2010|10|15

Another laundry day today...

Thought I would share a photo of my laundry sorters. They are kept in our upstairs laundry room and help me out in cutting a step out of laundry. Since takes so many steps, I am thankful our family members know how to sort their dirty clothes. I recruited my friend Trina to make these labels out of plastic canvas...they are just perfect.

2010|10|14

It's beginning to look very FALL-ish around here.

2010|10|13

Scarlett's squirrel made at Pre-K. Made out of cereal and coffee grounds...smelled yummy!

2010|10|12

A new pet for the family...

Daddy brought this little tiger salamander home from work today. Once Ace & Scarlett saw it, they named it Zippy and asked 'can we keep him??? Please, please?' I am such a sucker because how could I say 'no'. So Zippy the salamander resides in Daddy's office...where I don't have to touch him.

Coco's New Friends

Already Coco is noticing the world around her...we are amazed it's all happening so quickly. Lately she has taken an interest in the hedgehog, owl & raccoon on her bouncy chair. She chats with them and tries to touch them, entertaining herself so well.

2010|10|11

Three in the tub!

2010|10|10

Oh how I love the imaginations of these kiddos! Most of the time they play so well together. Check out what they were doing today...not sure what they called it, but it sure was elaborate.

2010|10|9

Finding Calm...

Writing blog posts has become a treat for me. I love the freedom that comes with having a blog or a journal of any kind. It provides quiet moments of reflection that re-calibrate my sense of self during periods of chaos that can easily overwhelm my rational perspective.

These photos identify calm to me. Taken in the beautiful Bow Valley that surrounds us here in Oxbow.

Where do you find your calm?

2010|10|8

Scarlett getting a haircut from Auntie Amber.

2010|10|7

There won't be too many more warm days like this to play in the backyard in short sleeves. Enjoying it while we can.

2010|10|6

Warmth in a cup.

2010|10|5

We took a trip to Regina for these special little eyes. Scarlett was a trooper at the eye specialist...can you see her eyes severly dilated. The doctor reiterated that she must wear her glasses if she wants her eye that turns in to repair itself...or else she'll have to wear an eyepatch.

2010|10|4

We took Coco for her first swim tonight. She looks so cute in her itty bitty bathing suit.

She really liked the water...

...especially since Daddy was with her (her favorite water buddy)

2010|10|3

Chocolate chip waffles this Sunday morning for breakfast...yum!

2010|10|2

Almost every Saturday night we get together with family to have a meal together. My parents are usually the ones to host and treat us to a yummy home-cooked meal. Tonight it was time to give them a break, my sister made a reservation and we all went out to a restaurant. Here's a photo of the kids with their cousin Kelby as they wait for dessert.

2010|10|1

Happy October!