12 Thursday Jul 2012
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I’ve been meaning to post these pics for while. Well, since Canada Day!
We spent the weekend in Central NL at my in-laws cabin and spent most of Canada Day itself at Terra Nova National Park. The kids had a blast and the weather, unlike most other Canada Days, was hot and sunny!
Here was our weekend in pictures:
Sorry for the lack of pics of M, she is not the picture poser like her brother is!
S.
05 Thursday Jul 2012
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1. The Canada Day long weekend was fabulous. Truly. I’m used to having RDF for Canada Day due to capelin weather so the sun and high temps were a welcome change!
And now I can picture some of you saying, “RDF? Capelin weather? What?” 🙂
RDF is rain, drizzle, and fog and we usually get lots of it late June and early July. We call it capelin weather because that cool, overcast weather is what causes the capelin to roll. Capelin are little fish, good to eat but tedious because of all the bones, that roll in from the ocean onto the beaches to spawn. With all those little fish rolling in, the whales come too, chasing food. It’s fun times and the beaches are swarming with people catching dinner!
D took the kiddies out a couple of weekends ago to Middle Cove Beach. M thought they were “disgusting” and wouldn’t touch them (ha!) but G picked up as many as he could and threw them back in, dead or alive!
2. As I sit here typing this I’m hearing a wonderful sound for the first time this year – the ice cream truck! When we moved in 5 years ago and I was very pregnant  with M, I was beyond thrilled to see it and must have looked like a lunatic skipping out to the truck with my enormous belly!
3. Last weekend we went to Central NL and spent the weekend at my in-laws cabin on the lake. This weekend my best and oldest friend (we met when we were 6 and have been together ever since!) are taking the kiddies to my family’s cabin on the beach. The weather is calling for rain, boo, but we’re going regardless. And darn it, we will have fun and we will play on the beach!
This pic is from last year, G is missing though he did go and you can see the craziness we get up to. Crimping iron, anyone?
4. We recently discovered that a little girl just a year older than M is our backyard neighbour. Since her dad is redoing the fence we’ve been talking and have all decided to put in a gate. This means easy access for the two girls and a lot less whining filling my day! For the other girl’s dad, who works nights, it means a little uninterrupted sleep during the day while she plays with and entertains M. A win-win in my book!
5. We had a special visitor today. A few of my girlfriends and I placed a Simon Says Stamp order and Krista showed up this morning to pick up her stuff. And she brought Eugene, her 6 month old cocker spaniel. To say he was a hit with the kids and vice versa is an understatement! They were all wired up to say the least, and I imagine Eugene slept most of the afternoon away! We’re hoping for a return visit soon so he can play in the sprinkler! 🙂
6. As you all know, I’ve been doing an Index Card A Day. One of the women in the Flickr group does the most incredible doodles and did this one of the American Flag. I loved it and commented that she should do a Canadian one for me – and she did, right in time for Canada Day! Isn’t it amazing?
S.
20 Wednesday Jun 2012
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Yesterday after breakfast:
Me: M, come over and let me clean you up.
M: Just a minute, Mama, I’m busy.
Me: What are you doing?
M: Stuffing my hair in my ear.
Yup, that’s my child. I’m so proud…. 🙂
S.
14 Thursday Jun 2012
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(NOTE: We think we have the internet issues figured out – fingers crossed. Sorry for any late replies to your comments, I should be more on the ball after today!)
I’m so happy I remember to do the 12 on Twelve on the right day this month – doing it on the 14th last month grated a little on the anal retentive nerve I have!
Here are the pics:
1. M flying with Jake and the Neverland Pirates – and little pinch of pixie dust!
2. A favourite morning treat – peanut butter and nutella on a spoon.
3. New Legos – the bagpiper and hippie, with a front end loader.
4. A favourite new game – squishing each other on the kitchen floor!
5. G digging in the playground, sweating it out in his hoodie (everyone else was in tees and shorts but he refused to take anything off).
6. G in the swing and my first attempt at sun flare – I like it!
7. Flowers for Mama.
8. Bringing the wagon home so “You don’t have to do it, Mama!”
9. My creative mess – the kitchen island will never be the same colour again!
10. Lori came for a visit – and added to the creative mess with her ICAD.
11. First evening nice enough to BBQ and eat it outside.
12. Bath time.
S.
06 Wednesday Jun 2012
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Today my in-laws came for supper and so I made Chocolate Pudding Cake (yes, it’s delicious!) and of course, there were some “helpers” involved!
G and L: Can we eat some (of the batter)?
Me: No, it’s not ready yet.
G and L: Why not?
M: Boys, you have to wait, it’s only the prototype!
(I almost spewed into the batter at that point!)
A little later…
M: Mama, what are you doing?
Me: Pouring the batter into the baking dish.
M (hands cupping her mouth): Watch out! Fire in the hole!
…Tomorrow morning, we’re watching something different – no more Alvin and the Chipmunks!
S.
29 Tuesday May 2012
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I promised to post this yesterday but time got away from me…
When I was at the Daylong crop at The Paperie on Saturday, D texted me and said,  “I’m facing the Spanish inquisition!!!!” And then I got an email titled Inquisition transcript excerpt (I should preface this conversation by stating that M has gone to church many times and D doesn’t really believe in religion which made this all the funnier to me!):
M. How do you spell hula hoop
D. h-u-l-a-h-o-o-p.
M. But how do you spell hula hoop?
D Â H-U-L-A-H-O-O-P!
M. Yes but how do you spin one?
D. I don’t know Molly.
M. But tell me.
D. I don’t know Molly
M. Why don’t you know?
D. I don’ t know Molly. (as you can tell, this is his standard answer to her many, many questions!)
M. Can you scooter?
D. Yes.
M. Where’s your scooter?
D. I don’t have one.
M. How do you know how to scooter if you don’t own one?
D. I just do.
M. Can you skateboard?
D. No.
M. Can you bicycle?
D. Yes.
M. Where’s your bicycle?
D. In the shed?
M. On the ceiling?
D. No, on the floor.
M. How do you walk on water?
D. You can’t.
M. Yes but how do you stand on water & not sink?
D. You can’t.
M. Who can walk on water?
D. Jesus (bad move there, I should have seen it coming).
M. Who’s Jesus?
D. God’s son?
M. Who’s God?
D. It’s a long story.
M. Is it a difficult word?
D. Yes Molly.
Now, knowing my daughter, this was not the end of the conversation, she’s nothing if not tenacious.
And I would have loved to be there when D said Jesus could walk on water – never thought I would hear that coming out of his mouth! 🙂
S.
23 Wednesday May 2012
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This past weekend was a long one – the first of the summer and for once, it didn’t snow! And the weather was actually warm! Two big shocks right there! 🙂
On a side note, I love long weekends – three days instead of 2 and then, to follow it up, a short work week; it’s like two holidays in one!
We spent the weekend at my in-law’s cabin with friends of ours who have two kiddies, one of whom is M’s bestie though she’s G’s age. We figure C’s in for a shock come kindergarten when she realizes M has left her behind with G!
Anyway, here’s our weekend in pictures!
Stripey Jammies
Playing Strawberry Shortcake on the top bunk!
D. says Vienna Sausages are a May 2-4 staple… I disagree.
However, roasting marshmallows is definitely a staple!
Funny face at the fire
G & C having a lakeside walkabout
This is my grandfather Case’s face – let’s see if the rest of the family agrees with me!
ummmmm, I really have no idea…
Family walk
The kiddies – M, C, L, & G
A favourite cabin game – kick Daddy
Reading and playing Curious George
Watching movies as we pack to go home
And that’s our weekends in a nutshell – lots of outdoors, swings, and marshmallows; we can’t wait to go again!
S.
08 Tuesday May 2012
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G (while eating ice cream from Bergs): Ummmmm, deee-licious!
(on a side note, we started toilet training today – so far, not as horrific as I was expecting, only one major cleanup! Fingers crossed for tomorrow…)
08 Tuesday May 2012
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M: Daddy, I love you. So much, to the stars and back!”
S.
02 Wednesday May 2012
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he…
… just turned 3. How in the world did that happen?
… loves his trucks. He got remote cars from P & C for his birthday and they’re a huge hit!
… will not have anything to do with toilet training. Not a thing. Suggestions would be appreciated! 🙂
she…
… is in her room having a melt down. You’d think she’d have learned by now – stubborn is not even the word.
… had a great eye check up last week and improved one full line of vision in each eye! Crossing our fingers that the patching will be on the shorter end of the time frame.
… loves the self timer on the camera and is constantly asking me to let the camera take her picture. Not me, just the camera!
he…
… is building the fence that divides us from our attached neighbour. Technically, it’s her fence but we share it so he’s building and she’s doing most of the buying.
… is not taking many pictures these days. Which means I’m using all my own shots – and they’re just not as good, trust me!
… is going to bed early these days and then complaining when my cold feet hit him and wake him up! 🙂
she…
… cannot wait for the Paperie Retreat this weekend. Fun, laughter, drinks, and some scrapping – fun times!
… is loving the selfies. I hate getting my picture taken so this is a quick and easy way around it!
… is liking her hair curly / is too lazy to straighten it each morning! Either way, I’m embracing the craziness of it!
Sorry about the lack of crafty eye candy lately. I’ll have some crafty links tomorrow and have a post ready to go Friday while I’m gone that will be crafty goodness too!
S.
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