Tuesday, January 24, 2012

What's up, January?!

Hi everyone! I thought I'd do a little post on what we've been up to this month. I haven't been feeling super great, but I'm seeing a new doctor and she's put me on some new medications, so I'm hoping to feel better soon:) Meanwhile, Scott has a few major projects on the go- like building a model railroad and writing his thesis so he can get his Masters in Biblical Studies this spring- yay!! Other than that we've been trying to stay active despite the weather and Emily has started up Pre School again 2 afternoons a week which she loves (and so do I- Owen naps when she's at school- it's such a mommy treat!). We took a trip to St John to meet Scott's friend Steve and see his model railroad (it's quite large and the scenery is beautifully done to suit the 60's era). Then we went to our friends Darren and Maurica's on the way home and had a great time visiting with friends, and the kids had a blast playing with each other. So here are some pics for ya:)

Building towers of lego 
Emily's tower and Sweetpea, who is never too far away...
2 of 3 tables Scott made for his train to sit on

So cute.  Playing in the snow and "eating popcorn", they tell me.
Our friend Trevor entertains the kiddies with his I Pad:)
Sarah knits- I think it's a head scarf thing for me-yay!
Steve's model railroad, these are all pics of the villages, etc around the train track:
I love this!  So sweet, and creative!
Here she comes!
How we entertained the kids long enough to get a good look at the train - it's on a shelf on the wall above their heads.
Scott and Steve.  It's funny, because whenever people get Scott's name wrong, they call him Steve...does the opposite thing happen to Steve?
A resort village in miniature.
Me and Maurica!
So happy to see some out of town friends!
OK.  So here's the kids being hilarious.  Rebecca is "straightening" Emily's hair here.
Owen tried to get in on the hairdressing action, but Emily wasn't having it.
The kiddie table- that's Maria with the red hair- they have 2 sweet kids:)
Then they put on a fashion show for us- parading around the kitchen in their dresses:)
Winter.  This sky was actually a really warm, glowing color, but I didn't capture it.
Scott working on his thesis!!
Look closely- this is what happens when Scott falls asleep at the computer- hehe:)

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Christmas 2011- Part 2

Hi everyone!  More Christmas Pics!  Thanks for all your comments- we love them!!  If you sign in as an anonymous user, just remember to put your name at the end of your comment so we know who wrote it:)!  Thanks!  Also- if you click on the pictures, you can see them all much larger, just so you know:)  Thanks for visiting!

Our next  Christmas was at my Nanny's condo with Mom, Dave- and Tara and Ian all the way from Van city!- yay!


Emily loves her new Sweet Pea Veggitales doll:)
I mean loves.  (Score for her parents!!)
Tara and Ian opening their new cook books (they are major foodies:).
Mom playing with Emmy.
Ian with Emily's googly eyes....
Tara with plenty....
Awwwwwwww:)

 
Dark or light, you can still tell we're sisters:)

The youthful crew:)

Then Nanny and Tara came out to see us at the Kohlers' which was fun:)

Tara and her niece- so cute to see them together:)

 Next day we went to Graeme and Jen's to celebrate G's B-day-
here's Rachel (Jen's sis) and Gary's newest little one- Hannah:)

Abigail going western

 Cutest eyes- Gary and Rachel's middle child- Kyle

 See?  So cute:)

Graeme's gifts are met with great enthusiasm:)

 Everyone hangin' out

Judy's beautiful tree- this was New Year's Eve- the weather was crazy and we were in no mood to go out so we hung out and read and played cards- it was seriously great:)!

Next day our friends Lori and Jeff and their 4 kids came for supper....

and then a game of Trivial Pursuit- during which Owen started to throw up again and again- and there started the flu which all of us got- even one of Lori's kids- sorry Mackenzie!

You should click on this picture- it's an "arrow" Emily drew to show Santa where to put the gifts.
"Right under here".  Kids are so hilarious!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone!

Sunday, January 08, 2012

Christmas 2011- At the Kohlers

Abigail holds a stocking stuffer
Cousins opening gifts
A lovely couple:)
Nana opens her napkin holders from me and Scott
Goodies for me from Graeme and Jen
Boys and their trains!:)
Emily's new art set from Nana
Uncle Scott helping Abigail with her sentences:)
An intense game of Trivial Pursuit- a Kohler Family Favorite
The other team turns to texting and despair
Treats!
I love this picture of G and A:)