House Progress

This afternoon I snapped a few pictures of the progress next door. The cabinets are mostly finished and we have countertops! It's been fun seeing everything come together. Next is tile on the bathroom floors and the kitchen backsplash.

 

 

 

After school we all went in to watch Camilla play her basketball game!

She is so passionate about this sport and it's been fun to watch her improve this year!

 

Back to School Again

Today was a busy day with the kids back to school! Camilla had Piano and Violin, Hyrum had a basketball game, and Joe and Fin both had hockey practise. I ran around in circles doing drop offs and pick ups. 

Fin had a tummy ache in the change room and decided he'd best stay with me and run around. It's a good thing he did because he ended up puking in a bag in the back of the car while I went through the Tim's drive through. 

I was able to catch the last half of Hyrum's game and a few of his baskets while Fin rested in the van. He played so well!

We all sat to watch the Oilers play in the evening. The boys are always screaming or booing at the TV. Or saying things like, "McDavid just DANGLED through the WHOLE team!!" "Let's GOOOOOO!" They know all the names and all the moves and I love watching them more than the game sometimes.

Sunday Snapshot

Lily Joy, you bring so much happiness and light into this world!

 

Family Bowling

Today we decided to take the kids to Red Deer and spend the day together as a family! We ate out for lunch and enjoyed an afternoon of bowling and laughing together. We grabbed two lanes so that Daddy could bowl with the big kids, while I took Ollie and younger with me. I think the big kids had bowled two whole games before we finished our first. Everyone had so much fun and left asking when we could go again!

 

Sundog

It was such a delight watching the sun sink behind the trees tonight! It soothed my soul as we drove. I love that beauty can be found even during the most bitter cold. These magnificent colored spots of light develop due to the refraction of light through ice crystals in the air. Nature is incredible.

February Break

The snow is still falling, and it's beautiful! We are enjoying our week with the big kids off school, slowing down and spending time together. We have been playing games, baking, and making raspberry jam all morning. 

 

These are the days...

The Girls

We all had some form of Navy blue on today, so we decided to snap a picture, just the girls!

 

Cabinet Doors are on!

This morning we woke to blue skies. The most beautiful yellow sun popped up from behind the row of spruce trees. As it poured through the windows, I was warmed to my very soul. 

Before the construction workers showed up next door, I snuck over to take a peek at the progress. The cabinet doors are installed and the railing has been stained to match the island and the beams.

Lily dressed herself and giggled as she snuggled next to me on the couch mid morning. We read a book which had me laughing out loud. It was a nice end to a long week!

 

Time for Short Hair

The fireplace is almost fully bricked. The flooring is done in three bedrooms and the office. We were officially given a move in date of April fourth, which feels like an eternity away. I'm really hoping it won't take that long, but the good news is, we should be back in the new house for my birthday! When we decided to bunk the kids in the rec room and join my parents on their side, we didn't anticipate the renovations taking this long. They have been so gracious to us with the extra noise and chaos!

 

This morning I decided I was tired of my long hair and took the scissors to it myself. I ended up cutting off quite a lot, but it feels so much lighter and nicer.

I didn't do too bad of a job if I do say so myself!

 

Dancing for Joy

We finally have FLOORS and they turned out beautifully! 

 

We are dancing for joy! 

 

One step closer to being able to move in!

Happy Valentines

Mr. Stannix and I celebrated Valentines day by going out for lunch together. I met him at his office and together we drove to Grillers to enjoy a meal. 

I ordered a delicious wrap and some yam fries.

For dinner the kids made individual heart shaped pizzas to enjoy!

It was time consuming, but everyone had a lot of fun and was so happy with their creations!

Happy Valentines!

 

Ollie Gets Stitches

Lately in the early mornings, the children have been riding their GT's down the laneway to catch the bus. Well, this morning, a few seconds after sending them out the door, I heard a frantic cry. I ran out the door to find Ollie with blood gushing down his face. Turns out one of the big kids was doubling with him and somehow the GT ended up flipping and he either snagged his head on a rock, ice chunk, or part of the GT (the story is still unclear). So while the rest of the kids waited at the end of the laneway for the bus, I got to drive Ollie into the hospital. I was pretty sure it was deep enough to need stitches, and it turns out I was right. When the freezing was put it, it just oozed out the wound, so he had to do it again. Ollie didn't like that part (and neither did I). But he was so brave and ended up with a couple little stitches. Afterward he said he felt well enough to go to school for the day, so we put a Band-Aid on it and called it good! Phew! What a Monday!

 

 

School Ski Trip

This morning after the children caught the bus to school, Lily and I wandered over to the new addition to check things out. They've started the kitchen cabinets and I am loving how everything is coming together! I'm looking forward to the cupboard space, the huge fridge, the walk in butlers pantry, and the extra long island!

Gramma and Grampa watched Lily and Sawyer for the day so that I could attend Joe's grade five ski trip. Shortly after the kids arrived at school, I warmed up the car and drove in to catch the charter bus with the students. 

When we arrived I helped students get their lift passes on and was assigned a small group of boys (consisting of Joe and some of his friends) to keep an eye on. It was fun to ski with them all day!

Point Guard

Today Sawyer, Lily and I took a quick trip to Sylvan to pick up our meat order. While we were there we stopped for a quick bite to eat at Wendy's. We ate together in the car because Lily had fallen asleep in her seat and I didn't want to wake her. As Sawyer munched his fries he asked, "Is Lily still asleep?" When I replied that she was, he said, "Good. Cuz that means we can have a big talk, cuz I need a big talk." He proceeded to tell me all sorts of things between bites and when he was finished he said, "Mmm... Thanks mom, that was yummy." We then drove back home to catch Camilla's game at RCS while the boys were at piano. She plays point guard and does a great job! We had fun cheering her on! When each of the boys finished their lessons, they walked over to the school to watch too. By the time the game ended, everyone was together and we were able to load up and head home for dinner.