Fabulous February

Sam's school is on reading week so he's been home everyday and these three have been learning to play together. Actually Luke has been learning to share his huge bin of cars.
There was a book fair at the school yesterday and the kids could dress up as a favorite book character. This is Brother Bear from the Berenstein Bears. He's really Andrew's good buddy Noah but you probably couldn't tell.

I wasn't feeling super creative this round so Andrew got to choose between a bee costume or a cow costume. I'm sure there are lots of bee stories out there...right?

Sunday night we had family over for cake and coffee and croquettes to celebrate Isaac's birthday last week. Uncle Pete and Luke are bonding. Notice all of Luke's cars all over the chair. They all were strategically placed.

The boys with their rubber snakes from the dollar store. These things have provided hours of entertainment this month.

There was one day a looonnnggg time ago in early February that was kinda mild so we dug our rubber boots out and went puddle splashing. Today is minus 32. Brrrr....

Nova Scotia

A trip out to Whistlers pub with family.
Isaac and cousin Meisha who adores babies.

Aunt Janet and Cousins Erin and Kari.

I sure love all of my beautiful cousins.

Jen, Tina and I together just like old times.

My beautiful Nannie whom we all love so much.

Just a little more of Isaac...

Happy 1st Birthday Isaac

So Isaac turned one yesterday. We had such a hard time trying to decide what to get him. What do you get the fourth boy in the family for his 1st birthday? I asked for advice on Facebook and here are a few of the suggestions: a puppy, kitten, wrap something up that we already have, or lego. We chose a ride on quad that has lots of buttons and makes quad sounds. Not sure who was the most excited about it. I've had to set the timer on the oven for two minute intervals so the boys can take turns.

Isaac at one:

• weighs 28 pounds and is (fill in later) inches long
• already has had one haircut and is due for another
• has flown to NS twice already. Lucky boy!
• has mastered crawling and now pulls himself up against chairs, tables, toys etc.
• doesn't seem to eager to start walking as of yet
• still has two naps a day 9am and 1pm.
• goes to bed at 7:30 and sleeps until 7:30-8ish. Awesome!
• Eats anything and everything that I give him.
• Wears his sleepsac when he naps and goes to bed and snuggles his soft blankie.
• When he's tired he sucks on his index finger and plays with his blankie.
• he still is quite the snuggle bear which I love. We had some great bonding time a few weeks ago when we flew to NS
• he is so content and will have naps here, there and everywhere.
• he never plays strange with anyone but can give people quite the staredowns without cracking a smile
• but when he does smile LOOK OUT! what a handsome little boy and charmer with his twinkly eyes, big smile and big cheeks.
• he wants to be with his brothers all of the time lately. If they leave the room he crawls as fast as he can to follow them.
• only says "mamamama" and "dadadadadadadada" so far.
• loves swimming and having baths.
• wears size 2 clothing already
• has a bit of a temper which I witnessed the other day. Sam took a toy away from him that he was playing with and Isaac started hollaring, crying and banging his fists on the floor. Things are about to start getting even more interesting in this household.

Well that about sums up where we are at with Isaac at one. We love our little boy to pieces and love how he fits into the family so perfectly! We can't/can wait to see how he grows and how his personality develops. We can't wait to see what his relationships are like with his brothers. We love you Baby Isaac, Happy Birthday!

Tracy turns 28.

So for those of you who don't know Tracy this is her, and her family of boys. Tracy is my dear friend that is turning 28 tomorrow. Yup she is my YOUNG dear friend. I can't believe I was 28 when I got married and she has four boys already at the age of 28. We have so much fun with all of our boys, and playing sports, and trying to get back in shape after having our boys and shopping, and chatting on the phone and being pregnant at the same time and I can't forget to mention all of our deal hunting. Anyways Tracy I hope you have a fantastic birthday celebrating with your beautiful family, I'm so blessed to have you as a friend!

Show N Share.

Andrew: " This is my snowmobile I made out of Lego."

He holds it up in front of the class then puts it back in the box and sits down.

Teacher: " Andrew, can you tell us more about your snowmobile? How long did it take you to make it?"

Andrew stands up and says: " like one minute" and sits back down.

Teacher: " What else can you tell us?"

Andrew: "That's all."

Sharing My Fetish....

Baskets...
Baskets....

Baskets...

Baskets...

...and more baskets and bins. Ken thinks I am the Basket/Bin Queen. I can hardly make it back from Walmart or Superstore without buying more of them. I came home with six the other day and he asked what they were for and I chuckled and said no worries I will find something to put in them. Some people have shoe fetishes, some people smoke, some people drink lots of coffee...I buy baskets and bins. I think it's a fairly cheap fetish to have. Don't you?