Project Complete.

Made this bag with Tracy and Tia over three different classes. A talented lady, and a very patient lady in our church taught us how to make this bag. I never would've been able to make it on my own, that is for sure.

 I plan to use it as a travel on bag for our trip to Hawaii and also for NS this summer.

 I love chevron anything lately. I found a pattern on line to make a cosmetic bag and thought I would make one to match. This I made all by myself. Don't look to close at it.

The inside is lined with protective plastic that wipes clean if anything spills.

Hawaii Trial Run!

Pete and Ken venturing into the wild.

Ken's having a fall.

Pretty deep even with snowshoes.

Nothing like a Pina Colada.

Love this picture, and the view, and I especially love the model!

Sisters! Love this girl!

Yup she's gonna kill me for this one!

It was so beautiful snowshoeeing in the woods. We made our own trail and explored for 2 1/2 hours.

Good thing we didn't get lost, we only had 3 beers and pina colada and mini eggs to survive.

My favorite picture. Remember we were at the river earlier and then we climbed up to this cliff edge overlooking the river. What a view!

 

Conclusion:

 

We went to the cabin for a trial night and left our two nieces home with all 5 kids. It was a bit of a practice run for our Hawaii trip in 5 weeks time. They survived, we survived and I think we can all handle it. In just 24 hours I had such a great time. Stayed up late, played games, snacked, slept in till 8:30am. I know, I know it was awesome! Went for a walk, had a soak in the tub, big breakfast, snowshoeeing, steak dinner. This girl can relax when I have the opportunity. Look out Hawaii!

January busy-ness

JANUARY HIGHLIGHTS

• brought in the New Year at the cabin with Mom and Dad Leffers
• Hosted a Staff Social at our house
• I started assisting with storytime at Bible Study. Our church has over 80 kids under the age of five. Our storytime consists of 3-5 year olds and totals 25+ kiddos. Very busy!
• I started a Hanan worshop on Monday nights for parents with kids who are speech delayed. It's from 6:30-9:30. I'm really enjoying it and learning lots. The things I have learned so far, Isaac is responding well to. It is also really nice to connect with other parents who are struggling to communicate with their child.
• Luke started having one on one speech sessions every Friday morning with Mrs. Webber.
• Had some sewing dates with friends. Stay tuned to see the finished products.
• made my first ever turkey which has fed us numerous meals:turkey pot pies and turkey burgers
• Sam and Luke saw the Ears, Nose, Throat Specialist and are both scheduled to have their tongue ties snipped in March.
• We started taking Isaac into church.
• Isaac had one on one sessions with my course instructor Jo and also with Cindy - behavioural specialist.

January Recap

 Emma and Isaac love playing together as long as Emma plays with the toys Isaac selects for her.

Not much girly stuff in this house yet.

 Andrew and his buddy Noah dressed up for twin day at school. Andrew on the left.

 Emma is a very flexible little girl. This may be a cause for concern. We are waiting to be scheduled to see a specialist.

Sam and his cousin Andrea were twins on twin day.

Isaac is always eager to lend a hand when I'm baking especially if he gets to lick the beaters.

Luke grumpy but fighting hard not to smile.

Luke helping bake cinnamon buns.

Out for a walk.

My five kiddos.

Little Miss Emma.

Before her 2nd haircut.

 

 After! So cute!

I found a hippo game at the thrift store. Isaac kept stealing the marbles. Stinker!