Some Changes

I am going to change the way I use this blog and do more of an online journal. I don't know how it is going to work so bear with me. Today we stayed at home for the whole day! A major accomplishment. More often than not we find some excuse to go into town. I got some laundry done, did the dishes, picked up in the living room. Mr O and I did some Christmas crafts together. We made Santa's out of toilet paper rolls & felt.

Baby K was underfoot more than usual today. He didn't want to sleep at all and actually only had 1 nap for a about an hour. He is getting much more aware of everything and I think he's afraid that if he falls asleep he will miss out on something. He had another tooth break threw today too. He is so much fun - he claps and today he started playing peek-a-boo on his own. He holds the blanket and hides behind it and laughs uncontrollably when he brings it down. I love him.

Good Night

Its Official

Mom and Dad have finally moved here. They just returned yesterday from their last enforced trip to the Yukon and are here to stay. It will be so nice to have family close. Mr O & Baby K will get to grow up actually knowing their only set of grandparents. Not that they didn't before but its hard when you live an 18 hour drive apart. Now there is only 20 mins separating us!

Time Flies When Your Having Fun

I know, I know I'm a crappy blogger. We've just been so busy this summer, what with the 2 kids and a puppy and my parents house hunting, etc, etc the list goes on and on. On a happy note my parents have found a beautiful house and are actually moving here as I type this! They should arrive tomorrow sometime. Yay! I now have full access to free babysitting! Ha Ha just joking mom!

At the end of last month we met Hope at Rotary park to do Baby K's 6 month pictures (OMG 6 months! Can you believe it?!). Once again they are absolutely fantastic! I honestly don't know what I'm going to do when the Milestones package is done. We'll have to plead with her for pictures every 6 months or so. Otherwise we'll have to find another photographer. Gasp!

Anyways here are my favourites from the session,

I can't believe that summer is over. I'm already thinking Christmas and Halloween and Mr O's 3rd birthday, Crazy! Vandal is entered in some dog shows this fall. So much to do so little time.

Some Random Pictures

All most crawling Baby K

Baby K in his Bumbo
Happy Mr O
Rabid Baby K

Miss Vandal

Here are a couple of pics of our newest Rottweiler, Vandal. She is about 6 months old in these pictures.

Camping Trip

For the August long weekend we went camping with friends. J & L were nice enough to go out a couple of nights early to set up a tent to ensure that we would have spot! Its a good thing too because the campground was completely full! I wasn't really thinking when I got Mr O dressed for camping - camo on a 2 year old in the bush is probably not the most intelligent choice! Bright colors, bright colors, bright colors - I will remember for next time. Luckily it wasn't an issue!
E is Mr O's best bud - they have been friends since they were like 3 or 4 months old. They play really well together and Jenn and I only have to referee occasionally (they are 2 after all). E is very particular about certain things. He always wanted his little blanket on the ground for him to play on but then he would lie next to it! Poor E did a spectacular face plant into the gravel (Mr O was innocent Yay!). I didn't get a picture of his poor little face with his scratched up nose and lip but he was looking a little rough. Thank God he didn't break any teeth.
The babies were so cute, as always. They liked to just sit and look at each other. J keeps saying they are going to get married ... maybe shes right. lol. Lil Miss A can sit all by herself - she is so talented. Baby K can't yet so he got the Bumbo for the camping trip. The older boys kept on fighting over the babies. At first the babes liked the attention but when it turned into baby tug of war they were less than enthused.

J brought stickers out for the boys to play with. A note to all of you parents out there - don't let your kids do this with stickers, yes it looks cute but the longer they stay on the harder they are to get off. Poor Mr O had blotchy red arms & face for a couple of hours.

It was a wicked trip and I think everyone had lots of fun. I know I did!

Splash Park!!

Ok, I know that it has been forever since I last blogged but we have been busy enjoying the summer! These pictures were taken at the Splash Park near the end of July. J, E & Miss A joinedMr O, Baby K and myself at the park. The older kids had a blast, E didn't want to get wet and Mr O was in the water constantly.

I love watching Mr O play with other kids. He is so outgoing. He must get it from his father. He makes me so proud.

The babes stayed cool in the shade with J and I while we chatted and kept a constant eye on the boys. They are growing up so fast - Miss A can already sit up by herself!

Hmmm .... What To Do?????

Ok so I am having a little bit of a dilemma. We are trading our truck in for a vehicle that is a little better on gas because we commute so much. We are Toyota lovers so that is the brand that we will be sticking with. Now for the dilemma part - I love the RAV 4 but I think that we need the space of the Sienna. Which (in fairness) is a fairly nice minivan.

I just don't know if I'm ready to make the leap into the minivan world. Have I really become this person who drives a minivan? The RAV is a tiny bit better on gas and is awesome but it lacks the space that I think that we need, especially once we no longer have the truck.

So basically it comes down to needs vs wants. I think we are going to be responsible and get the Sienna. Just don't laugh when you see us - we're sensitive! lol

My Handsome Boys

K's uncle who had been living with Alzheimers for the last 5 years passed away and we got dressed up to go to the service and I couldn't resist snapping a quick picture of the boys.

Second Trip to the Yukon

At a river near Muncho
Just past the Liard River Hotsprings
At the top of Summit
Stone Mountain Park

Well the second trip wasn't all that different from the first. This time my sister came with us so that was nice. There were lots of animals on the road. I wasn't able to get many pictures of animals because I was driving the whole way because S doesn't drive. We saw 5 black bears and 2 Grizzly bears! We stopped at the Liard River Hotsprings, we didn't go in but it was nice to get out of the car for a little hike.

Holy Eyelashes!

Sleepy Kids

These boys can and will fall asleep just about anywhere. Its their special talent! lol!

Baby K just bounces until he falls asleep - he doesn't cry or anything
Hilarious - this was the other day he went into his room for a nap and this is how I found him when I went to check on him

Aaw, So freakin' cute

Yes he really is asleep. On the floor in front of him are the pretzels that he felt the need to chew up and spit out. Lovely - he really is quite charming!

We've Been Busy

I know that I have been a total blog slacker lately but things have been crazy around here. K has been working tons of overtime (14 hrs +). The boys and I have made 2 trips to the Yukon in the last month. Now to top it all off Mr O's eyes are red and look horrible I call to book him an appointment and the soonest I can get him in is a week from when I called. Well the appointment is tomorrow finally! They look horrible but don't seem to be bothering him but they look a little worse everyday. This picture doesn't really show how bad his eyes are but you can see that they are a little red.



I have some pictures from our 2nd trip to the Yukon that I will post on the blog eventually!

Happy Birthday S!

Its my sisters 27th birthday today.

Yukon Trip

So as some of you may know I packed up the boys and we drove to the Yukon, Watson Lake more precisely. It went really well. Both kids travelled great and we had lots of fun. So much in fact that we are going again this Sunday ... aah the joys of mat leave!

Watson Lake is my hometown and while it definitely has its flaws there is so much to offer there. There is a swimming pool that no one goes to - we went to a family swim and we were the only ones there. There is Lucky Lake which has a gorgeous sandy beach, picnic tables and fire pits and there were only a few people out there on a beautiful sunshiny day. The town has lots of underused and under appreciated facilities. I would never want to live there again - way too small with about 1000 people - the only grocery store closes at 6pm, 7 in the summer but its a nice place to visit with kids.

My parents came back part way with us and we camped 2 nights. Anyways the pictures are below - enjoy!

More pics by Hope

Okay I lied - I can't just pick 5 so here are 5 more, maybe I can stop at 10!

Pro Pics of the Boys!

At the end of May we had Hope Walls come out to the house to take some 3 month pictures of Baby K. She took pictures of Mr O too which is awesome! Here are a few of my favourites - it was really hard to narrow it down to five. Thanks Hope!

Back Soon

Wow its been a long time since I blogged but I will be back soon.

Swinging Boys

It was a little windy out today but we snuck outside to enjoy the sun a little bit anyways. Mr O loves the swingset and would stay on it all day if he could. He's always wanting to be pushed higher and higher! We got a little swing seat for Baby K so that he could join in the fun. He is so cute!

Haircut

Before After

I think the title is self explanatory.