Catch up

Again, time is getting away on me. We've had lots of activities on the go. I always find that the last couple months of the year are the busiest and seem to fly by more than any other months. I have good intentions of having all my shopping done early, but not sure if that's going to actually happen. I will still try! We're doing more homemade gifts this year instead of purchasing gifts. They're more personal and a lot of fun to make. We'll see how that goes.

Kids are doing well...I'm trying to find child care for them (and boy is that ever challenging). I'm hoping and praying something suitable will turn up soon. I've met with a couple dayhome providers but wasn't thrilled. Maybe I'm just trying to find another provider just like Annika's before...it's not going to be easy. 

Ethan is 10 months old and is soooo active! He is standing by himself for brief periods, and is always on the go. He's also still a little Mama's boy. I love this little guy. He's just a charmer (like his daddy) and I'm just so happy staying at home with my kids these days. Of course there are days when I want to just curl up in a ball and put in some earplugs (haha) but overall I enjoy my time at home. 

Yum. I love eating

Annika is doing so well. She loves helping Mommy, especially in the kitchen. We like to bake together and she even helps me make supper. She is great at setting the table and she loads some dishes in the dishwasher. What a big girl I have! She's the apple of daddy's eye, that's for sure. We sure have been blessed with the best children.

Here are a bunch of pictures that will show a bit of what we've been doing.

My girl went to the dentist this week for her first visit!

Look at those teeth! Gorgeous! She did so well.

With her BFF!

We baked Blueberry Bran muffins...healthy and delicious!

Yum

I like them too

The video is so you can see the groovy dance moves my son has...haha!! Chip off the old block, that one is.

Well the Christmas season is approaching quickly. Our tree is up (it was up last Wednesday, haha!) and I'm getting excited to do some baking and crafting. Let's hope it happens. Hope you are all having a fabulous Friday...enjoy the weekend!

Penny

Remembrance Day

Just a quick note...I'm very thankful and so blessed to be a Canadian. I love living in this beautiful country and am so thankful for the many sacrifices that were made to ensure our freedom. My Grandfather served in the war - he was a strong, wise, brave man and I'm so proud to have someone like my Grandpa to tell my children about.

All you Canadians, let's take a moment and remember those who fought for us and who continue to serve our country.

Penny

Snow days

Although we did go out to take Annika to her swimming lessons today, we didn't go anywhere else- I like days like that. Tomorrow I have a few things to do but other than that I'm going to try to stick close to home. I'm planning on making cioppino (seafood stew) to go with the yummy fresh loaves of french bread I baked this afternoon! Mmmm...I'm drooling just thinking of it. I also made a pot of potato ham soup today but I think I'll save that for an evening this week when I don't feel like or have time for cooking.

Hope this video works! Let me know if it doesn't.

Have a good night.
Penny

Poor little blog

I've had posts drafted with current, relevant updates and then life takes ahold of me and I have to leave the posts. When I come back to them, they're outdated and I scrap them only to start over again! So, here is take 12...let's see if I somehow get this posted.

I'll make it quick - then I'm more likely to make it through. Here are a couple pics from Halloween.

Trick or treating at mall

Little parrot stuffing his beak

She photobombed little Snow White's special moment! lol

Arrrrrrgh, ahoy matey!

Now, I have lots to write about, just little time to do so. I will get better though. I'll post some pretty cards I've been making, and all the crafting we've been doing at home!

Have a good one!
Penny