Thirty-four Weeks

I'm not sure why Sundays have become the days to take bump pictures. Perhaps it's because it's the one day a week where I am guaranteed to have my hair done and some makeup on while wearing something nice. Anyways, here we are at thirty-four weeks already! With birthday season in full swing, followed by Christmas, and New Years, babe will be here before we know it!

 

Joseph Turns ELEVEN

We celebrated Joseph's birthday last night, since they had hockey this evening. We had Pizza for dinner and an angel food cake to celebrate his special day. This boy always wakes up with a "carpe diem" attitude. He is often the first one upstairs in the morning, dressed and ready for the day. He likes to make sure his hair looks good, and he always smells amazing! He's full of energy and excitement and loves to work with his hands. He has a brilliant mind that needs to be challenged on the daily. He likes to be busy and active. He has a love for technology and researches to the nines. He has a big heart and a big personality. We love the laughter and joy he brings to our family! I can hardly believe he is already eleven! He was our chubbiest, funniest, hungriest baby and I've enjoyed watching him grow! Happy Birthday, Joe! We sure love you!

 

Miss Joy

This girl is pure sunshine! She is quite the climber lately and had to show me her newest trick, swinging on the arms of the couch. She was quite proud of herself! She brings us all so much joy!

 

Sunday Snapshots

Today babe is 33 weeks! It's getting harder to bend and move, so I always appreciate the help of the big kids when they are home.

Camilla snapped a picture for me this morning to document the growing bump.

When I layed down on the couch this afternoon, Lily quietly played nearby. I couldn't help but admire her lashes as she whispered away. 

After four days off school, none of us are really looking forward to the early morning tomorrow. We savored the evening together and enjoyed the dim candle light before bed. 

 

Morning Playdough

Lily Joy played at the table this morning for a very long time. She loved squishing and rolling the dough and making pizzas for all of us to "eat". This stage of imaginary play is simply the best! Later in the afternoon Sawyer asked, "Hey, Lily. Wanna play hotels?" and off they went. Their days are full of so much goodness, and I am so grateful!

 

 

Warming by the Fire

Early this morning while waiting for the big kids to wake, these two decided to snuggle up together in front of the fire place. I caught this view while getting breakfast ready to go. The stillness of the early morning is one of my favorite things, especially when I see relationships quietly growing.

 

The Northern Lights

Last night as we were getting ready to tuck into bed, Camilla peeked out the window and thought she could see the Northern Lights. We turned off the lights, wrapped ourselves in blankets and stepped out into the cold night to investigate. Before long a green and purple symphony of lights was dancing over head, changing shape by the second as it grew and stretched across the sky. We watched mesmerized, until we were shaking with cold. Lily's little voice broke the quiet as she snuggled her big sister, "Look! Dey're Dancin'!" A shooting star fell just over the roof of the house and I found myself wishing for more moments like this, wrapped in blankets in the still of the night, gazing at the sky in wonder and awe.

"And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it."

~Roald Dahl

 

A Sunday Snooze

This afternoon Lily climbed up onto the couch and enjoyed a quiet moment to herself while I was crocheting a blanket in the corner chair nearby. A few minutes later I glanced over to find her eyelashes resting on her cheeks, and her breathing deep. She snoozed through the afternoon chaos and dinner with friends before finally waking just in time for dessert!

 

Hygge Season

November has arrived with it's cozy fires, candle light, couch snuggles, and hot chocolate nights. As darkness falls on us earlier in the evenings, I've been busy filling our home with light and warmth. Family read alouds by lamplight are a favourite during this season and the children have already requested to begin the Little House on the Prairie series again.

 

Crocheting Away

I finally picked up an old project again. This blanket has been in the works for over five years. I had ran out of white and never got around to picking up more yarn. I'm hoping to put a few rows on each day and get it off my working pile.