We went for a very short walk on the mountain today. It was a nice day if you stayed in the sun. I took some of these pictures and Eric took some. There were smiles all around. Too bad we didn’t take any of Hailey. She got into the swing also and I’m sure it was the highlight of her day as was Vanessa’s.
Sunday, April 03, 2011
Saturday, April 02, 2011
This is so cool
Vanessa got to ride on her Trail-A-Bike for the first time ever. We bought it last October for this season and the bazzar. Vanessa’s starting to get a little big for the trailer so she’s getting promoted.
For the first little while she kept saying,”this is so cool, this is so much fun.” It was fun to see her so excited. We look forward to many trips like this.
(too bad that it only fits on Eric’s bike and I get the heavy load when we take the trailer for Hailey. This should be interesting)
Friday, April 01, 2011
Catch Up
As you can tell, I had a lot backlogged and the details are already lost. We’ve been very busy lately and a so much to say. There have been birthday parties, doctor’s appointments, births and death. So many important things to share and document. I will try and to this shortly.
Merry Christmas
For Christmas, Pamela bought me a gift certificate to have brunch and a swim at the Hilton Bonaventure. We went on a crisp but sunny Sunday. Brunch was delicious. I got to try things I hadn’t had before and the little desserts were original and perfect! Chocolate mouse, field berry mouse with a leeche nut in the middle and rice pudding which was totally unexpected.
We put on our bathing suits and slipped into the pool from the inside of the hotel and swam out into the winter air. I think it was –12C or something. Poor Pamela she couldn’t touch the bottom until she got to the other side of the pool. The water was warm but I was jealous of the people wearing hats. We stayed 15 minutes and came out to dry off and let a crowed of people in.
It was a fun one time experience. I recommend it highly.
Winter Fun!
In these pictures, Vanessa curls outside at the Fete du Lac, goes toboganning with Daddy and school and skating.
Good morning!
When Vanessa hears Hailey wake in the morning or after a nap, she runs up to greet her and the two of them giggle. It’s really cute to see and gives me a couple of extra minutes. Glorious.
SNOWWWWW!
This day was glorious. It was the snow storm of the year. Lots of snow and windy. Eric was painting in the bedroom I think and Vanessa and I took off for an adventure to McDonalds. We got all bundled up and took the bus there and back. It was great to spend one-on-one time with Vanessa. On the way home we picked up some fresh bagels.
When we got home, we hung out and then the paint fumes were getting to me so we all went outside to shovel and take a sled ride around the block. Vanessa was walking into the wind and snow and getting slower and slower so I suggested she ride in the sled. She declined but when I said she could ride back to the wind she jumped right in.
That evening I couldn’t entertain the idea of eating with the paint fumes. We brought dinner over to Grandma’s and ate there. Such a fun time.
Bedroom is done
I’m so excited that our bedroom is done. It’s got a nice warm paint on the wall. I took the big velvet drapes away and made these ethnic inspired roman blinds. I love what they do for us. The room feels bigger and they cut out the light when we need them too but are easy to open all the way to let in the sun.
The closet is set up with the dressers we had in our room, a few extra shelves, a mirror and the ironing board.
If you look closely I’ve added a sewing table to the room and put it up on the wall out of the way. It’s really nice to have a place away from the kids to sew. I hope to do more of it.
It’s really satisfying to tidy up. We finally have a bedroom that doesn’t look like a dorm room. Ahhh…
Check out those smiles!
These pictures are from the night that Kieran stayed overnight. We all had a really good time. Each time they see each other the age gap feels smaller. They love one another to pieces and squeal with delight when they play. Sorry no video to show that. One day…
Biodome
A couple of weeks ago, a good friend of mine and her kids came to Montreal. Since the weather wasn’t great, I suggested we take a trip to the Biodome. We had a great time. Hailey took her first metro ride and loved it. Vanessa was all over the place and even got close to some big birds. (If only I could remember what they were called)
We bought passes for a whole year and look forward to going back many times. Vanessa brought Eric back the next week and enjoyed it all over again.
Skiing 2011
I got out for a lovely ski this year with Pamela and my dad. It was a nice snowy day. We went up to the pic-nic tables at the top and took the easy way down. I was terrified to go down some of the easy hills I’d done with my eyes closed as a kid. Good thing my skis were waxed on slow. I had no trouble going up hills. I did pretty well and was very glad I went out. Pamela who’s in much better shape went back out for a much faster ski after lunch.
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