We had a BBQ and cupcakes. There was a mickey mouse theme. I think Rose had a great time and was happy about the decorations and balloons.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Rose birthday party
We had the whole family over for Rose's 2nd birthday (except for James who got stuck at work). Paige was very confused as to why Rose was having a party on a day that wasn't her actual birthday. She kept saying it was her "party" and not her "birthday party". She keeps thinking there is a friend party on Rose's actual birthday.
We had a BBQ and cupcakes. There was a mickey mouse theme. I think Rose had a great time and was happy about the decorations and balloons.
We had a BBQ and cupcakes. There was a mickey mouse theme. I think Rose had a great time and was happy about the decorations and balloons.
Updates
We got a pickup date for the dog. May 9. It is going to be a long journey--6 hour round trip. Hopefully there'll be movie in the car, a nap (??), and then the dog as distraction, as well as a couple of stops on both sides. We're used to long rides up to the cottage, but never there and back in the same day in a short time span! The breeders have tentatively tagged the smallest female puppy as ours, but they are not all sold. There is room to switch. They still have to do field tests, but apparently they did tests with a pigeon and the puppies all carried it around--real pigeon? I'm not sure. They also need to shoot guns off and see which ones scatter. In case you forgot, Mike wants to bring the dog hunting.
Mike and I leave for Vegas in 3 days. Rose is a little unsure. A few days ago, Grandpa was sitting with Rose and asking her about coming to stay with them for a few days. Rose kept saying "mommyyyy....mommyyyy..." very slowly and quietly. It looked like she was getting worried that Grandpa was there to pick her up and bring her to his house! I'm hoping to talk to her more about it, and get Paige to gear her up. Paige is pumped. She has visions of dessert and fun outings. She also likes playing with different bath toys and sleeping in a different room. I still have yet to do any packing but we had some warm days where I needed some of the clothes I would bring on the trip.
We ordered a ridiculous suitcase. I would post a picture, but perhaps I'll leave you in suspense. We weren't sure what size to get but decided that since our current suitcases were 26" we could order the 30" heys hardshell with the 4 swivel wheels. This way we can mix and match our suitcases depending on the trip. We figured a larger one could hold both of our stuff for a quick trip. This thing arrived on our doorstep one day and it is taller than Rose. I could definitely fit myself in it and zip it up. It is silver, and with the hard shell, it definitely looks a little James Bond-y. I guess we'll test it out on our trip, but we will look a little hilarious. People will definitely comment. The thing is, we still can't go over the weight limit, so we can't just stuff it full.
Paige, Rose and I received our Nexus passes in the mail. I'm so happy that at least mine made it for this week. Woohoo! We'll be through customs and security in probably 5 minutes. I'll definitely be sad dropping off the girls, but I will then have something to look forward to at the airport right away! We'll try to remember to take a picture of me with the suitcase.
Mike and I leave for Vegas in 3 days. Rose is a little unsure. A few days ago, Grandpa was sitting with Rose and asking her about coming to stay with them for a few days. Rose kept saying "mommyyyy....mommyyyy..." very slowly and quietly. It looked like she was getting worried that Grandpa was there to pick her up and bring her to his house! I'm hoping to talk to her more about it, and get Paige to gear her up. Paige is pumped. She has visions of dessert and fun outings. She also likes playing with different bath toys and sleeping in a different room. I still have yet to do any packing but we had some warm days where I needed some of the clothes I would bring on the trip.
We ordered a ridiculous suitcase. I would post a picture, but perhaps I'll leave you in suspense. We weren't sure what size to get but decided that since our current suitcases were 26" we could order the 30" heys hardshell with the 4 swivel wheels. This way we can mix and match our suitcases depending on the trip. We figured a larger one could hold both of our stuff for a quick trip. This thing arrived on our doorstep one day and it is taller than Rose. I could definitely fit myself in it and zip it up. It is silver, and with the hard shell, it definitely looks a little James Bond-y. I guess we'll test it out on our trip, but we will look a little hilarious. People will definitely comment. The thing is, we still can't go over the weight limit, so we can't just stuff it full.
Paige, Rose and I received our Nexus passes in the mail. I'm so happy that at least mine made it for this week. Woohoo! We'll be through customs and security in probably 5 minutes. I'll definitely be sad dropping off the girls, but I will then have something to look forward to at the airport right away! We'll try to remember to take a picture of me with the suitcase.
Gymnastics
I felt our weeks were often dragging on a bit, and Rose's class wasn't running this session. So, I enrolled both girls in gymnastics! Paige has done it lots before, but not recently, as I didn't want to enroll Rose just yet. So at the same time Paige goes in her 3 and 4 year old class, and Rose and I go in the mom and 18 month to 3 year old class. In a way it's too bad that Paige is the oldest in her class. There are some kids that are pretty young in the class and she may not make any friends. Then again, she may focus on the gymnastics. She was doing well and listening and helping to rally up the youngsters when they drifted off. Rose was a natural. Hasn't perfected the balancce beam or swinging on the bars, but her jumping on the trampoline is fantastic. 2 feet jumps all the way down the tumble track. So funny to compare the 2 girls...they seem to excel at different areas at this age.
Rose had a meltdown when we left and refused to go, but finally scooted on her bum all the way through the lobby and then bit me on the arm as I carried her to the car screaming. A switch has definitely flipped in Rose lately and she's in full on temper tantrum a LOT.
Rose had a meltdown when we left and refused to go, but finally scooted on her bum all the way through the lobby and then bit me on the arm as I carried her to the car screaming. A switch has definitely flipped in Rose lately and she's in full on temper tantrum a LOT.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Easter Egg Hunt...
Paige was really really excited this year for Easter. The night before she asked us to only stay up "this long" indicating a time frame of about a milimeter with her thumb and forefinger. she wanted to ensure the Easter bunny would come in the nighttime. I think the Easter bunny visits other peoples backyards sometimes, but as we are from Alberta where the Easter bunny wouldn't dare stick eggs out in the snow, he continues to visit us inside.
Paige holding up her school craft:
Chocolate in the high chair after breakfast:
Then I did a double take when I saw a female mallard duck on our fence:
And then the male. They were resting on the fence after taking a dip in the rainwater on our neighbours pool cover:
Bronte Creek
I took the girls to Bronte Creek a couple of weeks ago. We got to see tiny baby piglets, play in the barn, have a snack out in the sun and play on the playground. We plan on getting a season pass (it is a provincial park) to take advantage of the leash free area once we get the dog, as well as the swimming pool, which will be great in the summer (it is a 2 minute drive from our house).
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