Friday, October 24, 2008

It lasted awhile......

I am a good updater, aren't I? LOL
Life is busy with 2 monkeys, a hard working husband, 2 dogs and other animals (including the newest Hamster). And now with me working a little...... phew. Not much time for blogging.
But I am determined to get back to this, mainly to keep family members far away updated on our happenings and pics of the munchkins!

Logan is loving grade 2. He has the same teacher as last year which he is thrilled about it! And he is doing so well! The tutoring we had done this summer has really given him the confidence he needed with his reading! So far all spelling tests have come home with a big 10/10 and his reading has progressed 5 levels! WOO HOO! Way to go Logan!! Soccer is going really well this year too! He has some great friends on his team and loves to play!

Makenna is doing really well with her second year of preschool! She sure loves the teachers.... and they love her! She has made some new little friends this year, sadly she will not go to school with any of them next year as the preschool is on the other side of town! But thats okay... she has a tonne of friends through Logan's friends and such. So kindergarten should be an easy transition for us. Makenna has also started soccer this year.... not quite as keen as her brother, but she is getting there.

Noel and I are well! Our trip to Vegas was a much needed rest from our regular daily activities and some time to just concentrate on us. What a great time we had with our good friends Lorne and Catrina. We can't wait to do it again!
Work is going good... you can tell winter is coming and with the market the way it is... things have slowed a tad. But I am sure it will pick up in no time. I have taken on some part time work doing some merchandising for some major companies such as Loreal, Johnson and Johnson, Hallmark etc. I love it! Its during hours that Noel is home to watch Makenna and its contract work... so they just call when they need me. Works great!

I will leave you with a taste of the pictures we had done by my friend Carol! What a fantastic photographer she is.... if you want to see her work and maybe book a sitting for yourself check out her website here............... http://carolkerfootphotography.blogspot.com/


I promise to keep updating!! Oh and the puppy's name is.......... Cosmo

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Meet No Name.... the newest member of our family!






And one of Uncle Brandy who was very unimpressed with having to share his kids!!

Saturday, June 7, 2008

This will be the last one today......

Makenna and I attended the Princess Faire this one afternoon. Cinderella told a story and then Aurora, Cinderella and Snow White put on a special show! It was SO sweet seeing all these little girls dressed up! Makenna was in her glory!!

Makenna and her fancy face painting at the Princess Faire

Logan our pirate.... the cutest pirate I have ever seen!

Makenna and her princess entourage! Her and Snow White gathered up all the "princesses" for a picture! Too cute!

Waiting for the show to begin!


There may be more to come later...

And more again....


Can they get the sword out?

Makenna was all about Ariel! Her favorite!

Riding the carousel while the boys were on the Matterhorn!

Yummy Mickey Mouse Ear Ice Creams. A Disney Employee stopped and chatted with us while eating... and gave the kids each a specialy pin! Super nice of him!

Getting ready for the Electrical Parade!


The Electrical Parade was amazing!The kids were a tad grumpy the 2nd morning there! Thankfully Disney really is the happiest place on earth..... or is?Logan was SO excited to see the Star Wars Show......

And then he got choosen to be in it!!! Way to go Logan! He got to fight Darth Maul! I will try and post the video of that!

More Disneyland...

Logan loved these little birds!

What do you see Makenna?

Sibling love on the Tea Cups. Just minutes before Makenna grabbed her mouth and said.... I'm gonna puke! Remind me she doesn't really like round motion rides! LOL ( She didn't puke!)
Logan's Pirates of the Carribean Mouse Ears

Makenna's Princess Mouse Ears.. Both kids have their names on the backs!

Disneyland was grand!

We had a blast on our spring trip to Disneyland! What a wonderful way to spend a week!
Makenna was terrified of the characters... but loved the princesses! Logan rode every ride there! He wasn't scared of any of them! Noel and I had both been to Disneyland as kids... but nothing beats seeing it through your kids eyes. Next is going to be a whole pile of pictures for your enjoyment!


The kids getting some "Goofy Gas"!

Logan meets Pluto... the first autograph in our books!

Our visit to Mickey Mouse's house!

You should have seen Makenna's face when she realized Mickey was in the room! Poor kid!

Makenna at the Treehouse waiting for the boys!

Its about time....

According to Erin, I am past due on my updates!
Life has been super busy with 2 busy kids! The last few weeks of school are coming up fast.... and we are thankful to have a break over the summer!
Some updates.......