tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52366792012-01-27T16:46:24.965-06:00foster rants, happening and daily life.Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.comBlogger10731100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-66311208891605496752012-01-27T15:45:00.000-06:002012-01-27T15:45:33.763-06:00

As tiv is fast approaching the big '2' - I have been updating her baby book and finding that she's almost the exact height and weight that afton was at two. Her speech is getting better each week although there is still lots of ewok speech in there. She's also been doing pretty good on the potty. We have a bad habit of her peeing on the chair when Jeff comes home at lunch time. It's been our

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-60473600263038981832012-01-27T15:28:00.000-06:002012-01-27T15:28:24.358-06:00

 Happiness to Hadz is some play time after her nap. Spinning on her tummy - surrounded by her sisters and toys. Happiness to Tiv is when I say she can watch justin beiber videos. again!

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This is Afton's first year in dance. She loves it! Dancing, twirling, pink - what's not to love. Last week was parent's watch day and they showed off some of their routine - showed their warm up (chicken dance) and this was their cool down song.

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Hadley reminds me a lot of Afton. Very strong and determined. She now rolls all over the floor and can do a spin on her tummy to change directions she's facing. She does a weird back wiggle flop thing and can move herself along the floor. She has also discovered this works well for her play chair and carseat so now we can't just put her in the chair to hang out - she always needs to be

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-16941946881410384982012-01-26T10:08:00.000-06:002012-01-26T10:08:12.845-06:00

The other day, Afton was introducing our family to a friend: that's tivy - she's crazy that's hadley - we mostly leave her in the truck (oh goodness!!!)

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After talking about building my wall of fame for a long time, I finally started building it the other day. With a box full of nails and a hammer, I have started building the wall at the end of my hall with pictures, drawings, handprints of the kids, etc. My goal is to fill the entire wall - top to bottom with as many pictures as I can fit in there. I need a ton more pictures and frames but the

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Who would have guessed we'd have plus temperatures in january. This is crazy!!! What is even more crazy is that I am missing the snow. I would love to actually be able to pull the kids on the sled without hitting cement all the time. The other day, we did  a big walk, played on the swings and shoveled the driveway. Hadley still has a bit of  a runny nose so I pulled out my scarf to keep her

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-46005593119615764082012-01-03T12:16:00.001-06:002012-01-03T12:16:38.464-06:00

I love my side by sides of the kids. Tiv was smaller in weight but those cheeks!!! Hadley has been pretty sick the last week or so and still has her watery eyes to show for it.  Hadley reminds me more of Afton at this age. Very strong and determined. She can already wiggle off her mat to try and get at her sisters. She can roll and loves her jumperoo. She is the loudest talker of all three.

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-5217601855760676312012-01-03T10:34:00.001-06:002012-01-03T12:20:33.185-06:00

 We welcomed Santa this year with lots of excitement and cheers!! Afton was very excited for everything and her excitement spread to Tivian.  Hadley didn't know it was a special day but she did enjoy all of her new toys! She flapped her arms while the girls ran around opening presents. Santa came to our house and then after we had a few moment to relax, it was off to grandma and grandpa's house

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-599391006710399962011-12-22T21:06:00.000-06:002011-12-22T21:06:26.120-06:00

It's been a crazy busy week. the kids and I have been rushing to one event or another. I have put in some big hours at work and with the excitement of christmas and cousins coming, someone couldn't make it through supper today. Thinking tomorrow it will be a quiet day with the kids and jeff as I am off to volunteer for Ronald McDonald House.

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-65017578475030336662011-12-21T13:39:00.000-06:002011-12-21T13:39:07.457-06:00

 We have made 4 months! Yippee!!! This is the stage where I think babies become more 'fun'. Hadley now laughs a lot, talks, smiles when she sees you. She will play with her toys a bit and likes to kick and eat her feet. She had her 4 month check up at the doctors. I love taking my girls in to see their doctor. He gushes over them and Afton just loves him. Tiv wasn't too sure as the last few

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-39606779225221327802011-12-21T13:07:00.000-06:002011-12-21T13:07:27.389-06:00

My girls. Besides Hadley being about 2 pounds heavier than the girls at the same age - I am starting to think she is a mix of Afton and Tiv. She is very alert and strong like Afton. Doesn't sleep as bad as afton but not as good as Tiv. 3am has been a wake up time for her almost since the day she was born. Not to many nights go by without me seeing 3 am. The fact that she goes to be around 7:30

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-69312603678911647212011-12-21T12:45:00.000-06:002011-12-21T12:45:47.927-06:00

Christmas tree is up Presents were wrapped (ok, just the other day)  Time for the kids to make some presents!!! I remember as kids, making dad and the boys ugly gifts that I was so proud of. Christmas decorations, bad ties, and other items that I thought they would need when I was little. Not it's Afton's turn. This year - we made some christmas decorations. The girls were so excited to paint

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-73307370011654971772011-12-06T20:22:00.000-06:002011-12-06T20:22:31.220-06:00

Our tree is officially decorated. Afton jumped up and down while jeff and I did the lights exclaiming that christmas is more fun than halloween! Tiv helped decorate as well. By that I mean she only hung decorations in a 4 x 4 inch spot and jammed them all in the branches good! I think we're getting closer to being ready for Santa. Now to get wrapping some presents!

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And so kicks off the 2011 christmas tree hunt! This was probably the best weather we have ever had to go pick out a tree and for the first year, I left with warm feet and hands! We found another great tree and have another family photo that marks our 2011 christmas season! This year we also started a new tradition with 'elf on a shelf'. Afton loves this new tradition and Tiv loves watching

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-52285517130744192532011-12-01T22:02:00.001-06:002011-12-01T22:07:50.536-06:00

It's that time of year to enjoy Christmas! Afton is all on board with the holidays this year. She was all about decorating the gingerbread house, helps me with Christmas decorations, talks non-stop about Santa and his Elves, checks our elf "frank" at every turn to see if he's moving, and cannot wait for our christmas tree! She is growing up so fast this year. I hope 5 doesn't have as many

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-53528071388515374052011-12-01T21:48:00.001-06:002011-12-01T21:54:25.500-06:00

Hadley spends most of our lunch time in her bumbo chair - watching her sisters with a look of awe, curiosity and bewilderment. I swear she looks at me some days and thinks - "what on earth are they doing!?"

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-40085043922830593812011-11-29T09:27:00.000-06:002011-11-29T09:27:31.530-06:00

Ah, I forgot what 2 looked like. Pure sugar and happiness, followed by fierce determination to be big and 'I do it!' and times when she still wants to be little. Tiv is Afton's shadow one moment and screaming and hitting the next. Ah, the joys of (almost) two. Right now we're in the middle of  Tiv and her chair stage. The little chairs uncle ray made for the girls are wonderful - until you trip

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-48784855949055276792011-11-29T08:55:00.000-06:002011-11-29T08:55:33.920-06:00

what mom, I'm just hanging out here in my jolly jumper

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I go through both the girls baby books when I write a milestone or update in Hadley's book to try and see if she is more like tiv or afton. I am not sure and starting to think she is the middle between the two. I came across this photo and I will let you be the judge. Hadley is starting to have less crying fits and more happy moments. Thank goodness is all I can say!! She is just starting to

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Afton begs for Tiv to have quiet time with her. To share a room, to sleep right next to her. So, one day I caved and said ok. Nap time went great...

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2 months. Feels like a blink of the eye as I try to adjust to 3 kids, work and eating healthy. I am starting to get the hang of it some days. Afton has become 'big'. All she wants to do is learn more words. How to write them, how to write a letter to Auntie, how to write numbers. Tiv is no longer 'little'. She learns new words each moment and becoming 2. Ah the joys that brings.... As for my

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The girls are going to hate this photo one day. I think it's cute. When afton has to use the bathroom, guess who's little shadow is in there?? I am not pushing Tiv to use the potty yet - I am still working on getting a good routine with all three girls, but if she wants to hang out with Afton in there - I am ok with that!

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-63993022866925160582011-10-29T09:36:00.000-06:002011-10-29T09:36:35.443-06:00

 The other weekend, Jeff and I got dressed up for a night out with just us. I quickly snapped some photos  of jeff and his girls and noticed how Hadley is starting to look red in some photos now and in the sun.  So it happens. I am afraid she is getting 'tivy' hair. It's starting to stick up more and more. She doesn't seem to mind but for this mom, I am worried. It means lots of hair cuts

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-72184056723403706212011-10-29T09:26:00.000-06:002011-10-29T09:26:31.197-06:00

Another one of those unfinished projects. We had the main floor flooring put in asap when renovations started. The carpet in the basement we added about a year latter. Now another year latter, it needed the edge piece to be put on. The edge piece has been sitting in our garage the whole time. With all the little kids at this house, the carpet was starting to rip where little tummies turn to go

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-48099523228955472572011-10-29T09:20:00.000-06:002011-10-29T09:20:16.331-06:00

wow has our family been hit with a brutal flu bug. It started with Tiv having a fever and bad cough. After about a week of her being out and down, I took her to the doctor to find out she had bronchitis. Afton and I colored, did crafts, stickers, etc. while we waited for Tiv to get better and we could go back outside for playing. Then the stomach flu hit. All of us have taken our turn

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-46810720465548168002011-10-17T12:04:00.000-06:002011-10-17T12:04:51.849-06:00

When we started gutting and renovating the house 2 years ago, I swore we would 100% complete EACH and EVERY project before moving to the next. But then, somehow it happens. The kitchen installer almost fell down the stairs so up the banister went up one night... Afton moves downstairs, so we decorate before putting up all the trim. Somehow it happens that we are 95% done this project. 70% that.

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-49743047083566933442011-10-17T11:56:00.000-06:002011-10-17T11:56:04.425-06:00

Afton is very excited for Halloween this year. Each year as she gets older, each holiday is filled with more fun... for me, as I get to watch her discover the excitement each event can have. I let her color the front window this year. Something I would have never allowed in the past but she was just so darn excited. Even tiv got to color an 'o' with the permission of Afton. We then started

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-71366159149434883392011-10-01T16:36:00.001-06:002011-10-01T16:38:01.329-06:00

  So each kid squints one eye when first learning to smile. It's funny what you notice when looking through old photos!! Hadley's first month has flown by. I sometimes forget that she is still new born.  She is by far my trickiest baby tring to figure out what she needs and when. I am hoping we get synced up very soon as it's hard on her and me. She is a snugly baby for sure. That I figured

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-71778923819227042882011-10-01T16:26:00.000-06:002011-10-01T16:26:10.099-06:00

 my girls! I know I am behind on the side by sides... After many emails - here they are!! my girls in order - all sleeping just days old.. all scowling. I wish I could say that comes from Jeff's side. To me, Hadley looks like a giant next to the others! She has some serious cheeks happening...

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Afton has been begging to get her ears pierced all summer. I delayed her by saying once Auntie Hayley is moved into her new house... once the baby comes... once school starts... once your bigger.. The truth is, I didn't think she was big enough. I was worried she would get the put in and scream and cry and make a fit in the store over how it hurt. Every day, Afton would bring it up and I'd use

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-40222297465962799632011-09-26T09:25:00.000-06:002011-09-26T09:25:21.349-06:00

What a difference it makes to have a husband again! With harvest of 2011 almost done, he got a whole weekend off!! So, naturally - I put him straight to work! I trenched up the grass while Jeff dug holes for each sprinkler head and covered up the trench lines again. While we started the project with all kids 'helping' we soon recognized it would probably take us a week with Tiv wanting to dig in

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-78509932632761497402011-09-20T18:35:00.001-06:002011-09-20T18:35:57.726-06:00

Hadley is growing up very fast! Today she rolled over by arching her neck up high enough she webbly-wobbled right over. I hope it's a one time fluke as I like this stage where I can put her on the couch and she stays there. She is smiling all the time now and talking to her 'people'.  It's cute to hear her talk - that is when her sisters are not singing/yelling/talking over her.

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-1086904233481771012011-09-19T15:42:00.000-06:002011-09-19T15:42:53.717-06:00

Hadley is officially smiling as of last week. I say 'officially' as she has smiled for other people than Afton and me and does it often. She is starting to coo and talk back as well. I love that baby talk so much!

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-18902911130941712682011-09-19T15:33:00.000-06:002011-09-19T15:33:11.563-06:00

Afton could not have been more excited to start ballet dance lessons last week. I have officially been introduced to the dance store in Saskatoon, the crazy line up's, excited girls,  dance shoes (and how to properly tie them!), and the price of dance. Afton was so excited to show me her toe points, hops, etc and I am trying my best to be a good 'dance' mom.  I am so outta my element never

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-36418852249164929902011-09-13T19:39:00.000-06:002011-09-13T19:39:13.666-06:00

Hadley is growing and changing in leaps and bounds. She had her one month check up and is just shy of  her sisters 3 month check up stats. She is 10 lbs 10 oz and 22 inches long. She is in the 85% percentile for both height and weight. She is very strong and loves to kick and push. She has smiled for Afton and me more than a few times but while it's probably gas, it makes us both proud to be

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-14241194014992018302011-09-13T14:38:00.000-06:002011-09-13T14:38:47.260-06:00

Afton has been waiting and waiting to go back to school. This is her last year before entering kindergarten and she keeps asking me why she can't be in kindergarten yet. She has tried every plea to be a year older than she is but this winter baby has to wait another year. She is so excited that this year she gets to go to pre-k. It means longer school days and more often. She is pumped! I saw a

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-81887101741567216102011-09-06T11:19:00.002-06:002011-09-06T11:26:10.708-06:00

Afton told me that she wanted to ride to her first day of school without training wheels. Her preschool registration is tonight and she did her first ride without training wheels last night. When Afton says she is doing something, she sets out to do it! I took off her training wheels and we tried to give it a go a few days ago but she just could not get her balance on the bike. She was right

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-68147239047695640112011-09-04T08:28:00.004-06:002011-09-04T08:29:12.955-06:00

The other day, Afton and Tiv spent lots of time decorating our front sidewalk all the way to our neighbors driveway. They colored and drew hop scotch paths to make out house look 'pretty'. I love these sunny days of fall!

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-55039766026943055262011-08-29T10:14:00.000-06:002011-08-29T10:14:45.189-06:00

The girls and I went out to the field to say hi to Jeff working. Afton was all about driving the combine this year and did pretty good till she got distracted by the clouds and sunset. She thinks it's great to drive up on the combine but likes talking on the CB to grandpa more. Tiv's all about the combine. She loves it! She loves tractors and combines and trucks. She parks herself right at the

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-39713404709748646622011-08-26T22:33:00.000-06:002011-08-26T22:33:20.245-06:00

Jeff's birthday this year might have been a bit unorganized as Hadley's birth was so close to his day. Ray and Jeff got to celebrate another shared birthday together and had lots and lots of help blowing out the candles with all the kids. Jeff and I enjoyed his special day by taking Hadley for her first city outing - to BP's of course. She was a few days old and perfect. Hope your birthday

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-9174731873008139452011-08-26T22:17:00.000-06:002011-08-26T22:17:32.484-06:00

18 months has flown by with Tiv. She is sugar and spice..in every way. She is soooo different that Afton in every way. She is usually stirring the pot in some way, looking for a way to drive her sister crazy. She also adores her and follows her everywhere. This of course, also annoys her sister so it's really win win. When in trouble, she is broken hearted.. for about 2 seconds. Then she

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-41428095361692857292011-08-26T22:00:00.000-06:002011-08-26T22:00:05.741-06:00

Afton is a total fish in the water. This year she got practice swimming out to the lake dock before lessons and at lessons - she jumped in and could not wait to learn. I was very lucky to have Haylz and Kaelene run the kids to and from lessons while I was busy with Hadley but I managed to sneak away a few times and watch Afton show off. She is a fish in the water - or as she corrects me - a

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-71408670963572419012011-08-24T22:07:00.000-06:002011-08-24T22:07:00.766-06:00

For Hadley's first bath, we bathed her on the kitchen table. Jeff had lots of help as afton washed her hair and tiv was always right there to watch. Hadley loves her bath. Thank goodness. this little one has to be tough with a sister like Tiv. This photo makes me laugh. Afton was determined to use all the soap in that little bottle in one bath. She is all about the soap use. After the bath

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-49375421571431072922011-08-24T21:51:00.000-06:002011-08-24T21:51:55.377-06:00

This summer, afton was so excited as her alberta cousins came down for their summer vacation time with grandma and grandpa. Each day, Afton would wake up begging to go out and see them. Each morning - they would welcome and hug afton like it had been years, not just a few short hours since they have seen her last. They jumped on the trampoline, took tractor rides, jumped bales, played and

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-54996514051942465942011-08-15T21:53:00.000-06:002011-08-15T21:53:38.294-06:00

We are thrilled to welcome Hadley Ruth Foster to our family. I finally have my big baby as she was born: August 9th at 11:03 am weighing 8lbs 1oz and 21 inches long!! I could not believe my ears that we have such a big healthy baby! She is 2lbs bigger than her sisters at birth and an inch and a half longer! Guess this explains why I was always so hungry! She came into the world like her other

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-54046317205756793452011-08-07T20:38:00.001-06:002011-08-07T20:38:37.511-06:00

Just another quiet after supper walk. Afton wanted to pull tiv and told me when the baby comes she can pull the baby too! She pulled tiv across town and back!

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Tivy seems to play hard and fall hard. The other day while jumping on the trampoline, she got a funny double bounce and started crying like the first time she broke her arm. I put ice on in and laid her down for a nap but when she woke it was swollen and she was favoring it. I had a feeling it might be broken but didn't want to admit it. Sure as heck, same break, same spot but now bigger. That

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Ah, Afton is such a good big sister. This is how i get my gardening done while the girls hang out. Tiv is happy... Afton's happy. Life is good.

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-68556503443436073452011-07-29T10:13:00.001-06:002011-07-29T10:13:00.478-06:00

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-29334758239125244812011-07-28T09:58:00.000-06:002011-07-28T09:58:50.886-06:00

When we purchased our Ipad, we said we'd NEVER let the kids play with it. Yeah.. that didn't last long. Tiv is a button pusher. She already knows how to unlock our ipad/itouch/iphones, etc and get into songs or movies. The ipad has been Afton's treat to use before bed to either play a game or watch a quick cartoon. The other day while doing laundry - the girls asked to lay in the baby crib and

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-87050181797795873852011-07-28T09:54:00.000-06:002011-07-28T09:54:22.746-06:00

Tiv has become focused on pushing around a doll stroller we have. She wants it inside, outside. She wants to sit in it, put dolls in it, the cat in it, her soccer ball in it. It's become her must have toy. She loves to sit in it and have Afton push her in it. She is so heavy the wheels hardly hold her. She doesn't care. she is happy. Afton is happy she can push Tiv around in it. They play for

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This weekend, we took in Old Fashioned Saturday night. Pretty low key compared to previous years but the kids loved the parade, cotton candy, car ride in the old car and the foam party. Ok, tiv may have enjoyed it more than Afton. Afton was worried about getting her skirt wet and being 'sticky'. Tiv walked right to the back in the deepest foam! Thank goodness Afton is a protective big sister and

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Afton is in LOVE with prince William and Kate Middleton. She has watched the Royal Wedding a number of times and now has their photo hanging in her room, next to Justin Beiber of course. The other day while going for a drive afton asks. Mommy, when are we going to see the prince and princess? They live far away honey, not today. Can I see them tomorrow? Not tomorrow, maybe another day. 

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The other day was family dentist day (minus Tiv). It just so happened that it's also taste of Saskatchewan so we made an evening out of it. Afton LOVES the dentist. Jeff, not so much. Afton got another clean check up and the dentist was so impressed with her as they counted and polished her teeth. She got to watch tv while they worked away and thinks getting a new toothbrush is her treat. I had

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Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-8142675734359493952011-07-15T10:19:00.001-06:002011-07-15T10:20:15.850-06:00

As we live in the house, I knew I needed a pop of pattern in the house (or two). I love that we opened up the house from the living room to the kitchen and I want the two rooms to feel tied together. I am thinking I might need to add a bit more pattern here and there but the new curtains I got off Etsy are wonderful and I love them!! Of course Jeff didn't even notice, but I think they are

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-7336033432415621282011-07-15T09:48:00.000-06:002011-07-15T09:48:23.973-06:00

The big decision this summer for jeff and I: Tin Or Singles for the house? When we bought the house, I was hoping for 3 - 5 years of life on the shingles. A big wind storm and some good rain last year sped up the process so it looks like this is the year to replace the roof. I love the classic look of white and black house and have already had the garage doors, front door and any trim

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-66579071555025682292011-07-11T10:18:00.001-06:002011-07-11T10:26:35.972-06:00

Jeff and I got to see our little baby in 3d. If you have a chance to have a 3d ultrasound, I would highly highly recommend it!! It was amazing to watch our baby yawn and wiggle and have the ultrasound technician explain things to us that others have never explained! We know the baby has chubby cheeks, hair and has a strong heart, is practicing 'breathing' and sucking. The ultrasound was about 45

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The girls were lucky to be able to spend 2 full weeks at the cabin with their aunties and grandparents while jeff and I drove back and forth for work. The kids had a blast and Afton has the best tan on a 4 year old! She really took to lake mode and even swam out to the dock a few times to jump off. She is so proud she can do it by herself under the watchful eye of her auntie!! There may have

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-81189891652843003952011-07-11T09:31:00.000-06:002011-07-11T09:31:59.259-06:00

During the last two weeks, our yard is starting to look better and better! My plants are really starting to take hold this year, the new grass we planted last year looks amazing and my garden is in full grow mode. We have been enjoying fresh tomatoes, lettuce and strawberries. The potatoes and blooming and the peas and beans are growing away! I am excited to watch my broccoli grow and have lots

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-56952902490343348472011-06-28T09:05:00.001-06:002011-07-04T15:34:45.957-06:00

8 Years! I cannot believe it! It feels like a moment ago I was a very excited and nervous bride. Now 2 (and 3/4) children latter, living in our 3rd home, renovating a home side by side for almost 2 years, I wouldn't change a thing! I am head over heals in love still with such an amazing man who has always put me and his family first and does everything he can to make us happy. I am so proud to

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 http://www.leaderonline.ca/Features/2011/June27/arnoldpark.html I am not very good to interview it seems. I missed thanking so many people. Maybe because during the interview, my daughter broke her arm? Either way, I am very happy to see the park done. The final inspection happens this week with me and the rep and then I can just enjoy it with the kids this summer.

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-91105194027191568262011-06-27T13:07:00.000-06:002011-06-27T13:07:32.827-06:00

This saturday, Grandma, the girls and I went 'treasure' shopping (garage sale shopping) and I scored this old door for TWO bucks! I am going to plant it in my flower bed over by my praying frog surrounded by sweet peas, iris, day lilies and more. You can imagine Jeff's excitement over my two dollar score!

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-64177008800063341742011-06-24T19:26:00.000-06:002011-06-24T19:26:52.639-06:00

I hate to admit my kid fell and broke her arm at the park... but that is what happened. Ironically, she tripped in the new sand and broke it before she even got to the play structure. The words of Alanis are in my head. Isn't it ironic, don't you think? The doctor said it's a clean straight, small break that with any luck will heal in about 2 weeks. I am going to see if we can't get it off

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-12468533668486219842011-06-20T09:58:00.000-06:002011-06-20T09:58:59.784-06:00

  I could not be happier with the park install last week and weekend!! The park company showed up VERY bright and early thursday morning and we were off!! Local business donated man-power and fork lifts and with a few text messages we had a crew of 20 show up to help on day one install. We powered through digging holes, measuring, un-packing, sorting and even began installing structures. It was

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 Once nice thing on being on the board of the park committee, is if there are extras, you are the first to know! The park had waaaaaaaayyyyyy more sand in it than any of us expected! Lots went to town projects but we are still hauling out sand so I offered to take a load for our fire pit area. yes, we were not really ready to put surfacing down yet but the price was right so we decided to put

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-80995925903958186892011-06-13T09:53:00.000-06:002011-06-13T09:53:46.527-06:00

I had to post this so I don't forget this beautiful idea. I love this for our basement. We have a very long wall and 2 beautiful wall sconces and nothing between them. I have been looking for ideas for the basement and found it! Now to get some canvas and decide what words, phrase, song lyrics I want to use. Since the basement is our family/sports den, I am thinking something that captures

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-87890890260733697552011-06-09T11:19:00.000-06:002011-06-09T11:19:34.297-06:00

So here I am.. me and baby are HUGE! My doctor yesterday could not get a consistent heartbeat (once again) as the kid never stops wiggling, punching, moving around in there. She would get the heartbeat only to have the kid wiggle away and out of range of the doppler.  So we would try again - this time a kick, roll, and off the kid would go again. So she gave me an estimate of  between 130 and

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-74790600907782848232011-06-07T12:00:00.001-06:002011-06-07T12:01:25.321-06:00

Jeff had 2 days off in a row this weekend! It was wonderful so we did some work in the yard, house, visited family, friends, had a pool party with the girls. It was wonderful. So far our current tree count in the yard is at 21! I have a few plans for a few more but I think we might be done adding trees to the yard. Now I can add more shrubs, flowers, etc. This weekend we checked off the

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Finally, this weekend we had a day of sun!! It was hot and beautiful so I pulled out our old pool for the girls. Funny how it looks so tiny this year. Guess I'm off to get a bigger one for our warm days. Afton wants to wear her bathing suit everyday now!

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-16533843129727122782011-06-03T09:07:00.000-06:002011-06-03T09:07:43.135-06:00

It's hard to believe that another school year is almost done. Afton is soooo loving school that she asks each day if it's a school day and we are ALWAYS the first ones there no matter how hard I try and stall us as she is ready to go come 7:00 am! She loves her teacher, she loves singing and gym. The last while - they are working on getting the kids to all write their names. Afton has been

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-17685941667107866622011-06-02T11:13:00.000-06:002011-06-02T11:13:45.882-06:00

The updates on baby 3 have been almost non-existent. Partially because I feel so good that there are days I would forget I was pregnant until the little turbo-boxer decided to go crazy. I thought I better jot down some notes on baby before this baby is here and the pregnancy feels miles away. Baby is still laying transverse. Doctor and I are going to play it by ear as there is still time for it

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-69981945105112278592011-05-30T09:46:00.000-06:002011-05-30T09:46:47.961-06:00

We had a wonderful weekend in Craven watching Syd dance up a storm! The kids played, enjoyed a sleep over in a tent in the house and the girls came down all dressed up in Syd's dance costumes complete with full make up. Afton thinks cousins are the best! After we took a drive to check out the cabin. We were told the lake was high but wanted to see for ourselves. This is what we saw.  What's

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-71761733337576859392011-05-25T07:57:00.001-06:002011-07-11T13:29:41.442-06:00

The other day, Afton was laying with me on the couch and the baby was kicking up a storm! Once nice thing about the baby laying transverse is that when there is action, my tummy goes crazy! Afton was upset as it was 'quiet time' and the baby was not being very quiet. I told her that the baby was quiet, just playing in there. Is she kicking her feet? (Afton only calls the baby 'she')YesIs she

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I am so so proud and happy for my sister this weekend as she celebrated her graduation. She looked amazing and it was such a fun weekend for all of us to get together as a family - share some embarassing stories of her as a little kid and reflect how fast life can be. I am so happy for her as she goes on to university in the fall and also glad I get her for this summer for a few moment before

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-49202325913862697762011-05-20T09:21:00.001-06:002011-05-20T09:22:12.162-06:00

Last night, Tiv spent her first night in her big girl bed. The last few weeks, she has been protesting her bed unless she is so tired she doesn't want to put up with us anymore. I put her in her big bed, with her teddy, sleep sheep and cup of water and she slept like a charm. I love this stage where she still thinks she can't get outta her bed! I forgot how tiny kids look when you take them

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-5225489320498057702011-05-19T10:08:00.000-06:002011-05-19T10:08:13.451-06:00

Well heeellloooooo new water heater! It's so nice to hear you warming up a nice big hot tank of water. Now what shall I do first? A hot soak in the tub? a long long long shower? Wash a load of diapers? All of the above!? I am thrilled to have our new hot water heater. Afton was thrilled to watch a school bus come to our house as she thought she was finally getting to go to school on a real

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-38891120591984086122011-05-17T10:54:00.000-06:002011-05-17T10:54:05.641-06:00

The last 6 weeks or so, I feel like this. Head down - running as fast as I can to stay on top of our spring schedule. (ok, maybe waddling a touch here and there...)  Jeff is working hours that are bogling and I have been working till 10(ish) or so in the city on my city days so the one day a week we have together, is now filled with soccer. Last week, Jeff started up soccer for Afton's group.

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-15513304638481673242011-05-12T09:38:00.000-06:002011-05-13T14:36:36.968-06:00

Yesterday the girls and I spent our whole day outside. Afton crashed at 7. Tiv crashed at 6. I was feeling energetic so we started off by visiting the flower shops and picking out some flowers and plants for our front pots. Afton helped so of course, once again our colors are pink and purple. Tivian did pretty good at the flower shop only eating a small handful of dirt and rocks. We then picked

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-69713144184373795652011-05-05T14:04:00.000-06:002011-05-05T14:04:23.741-06:00

I cannot help but print off cute, free prints to put around the home. I saw this print and knew it was perfect for my girls.

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-17531420013946797412011-05-05T09:21:00.000-06:002011-05-05T09:21:57.736-06:00

I finally got around to hanging some art in Afton's room the other day. I had the 3 frames for some time, not being used so I put some purple mats behind them, printed off some free artwork and voila! some purple art that didn't cost a dime. I love the inspirational quotes and Afton's picked out felt butterflies from a craft store that I thought were oh so cute! I also finally put a bookcase in

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-57300951921462916682011-05-04T14:31:00.000-06:002011-05-04T14:31:44.108-06:00

PHEW!!! JUST finished wallpapering Afton's accent wall in her room. (Some is still wet in this picture) But got it done in the girls nap time - now hopefully a few minutes for me to relax before they wake up! It looks wonderful and now I can't wait to do an ikea run to get some little things for the room. Next project - hanging some art for her room I printed off. Her room is turning out

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-32172127481644422882011-05-02T09:32:00.000-06:002011-05-02T09:32:36.690-06:00

Last year we purchased a cabin with Jeff's sister and brother in law. This year - the water level is up aprox 4feet. You can see the fire pit (under the water) that used to be up a little hill from the beach, floating stairs and a dock now all floating around. I am thinking our summer beach time may look different this year.

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-52608245115289575632011-04-26T12:44:00.000-06:002011-04-26T12:44:25.148-06:00

Welcome Easton Joseph! You are just perfect and adorable. Love you to bits. Born April 21 4:18 pm 8lbs 3 oz. Congratulations Trina and Mike on your darling baby boy.

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-81838659621849223492011-04-25T09:27:00.000-06:002011-04-25T09:27:34.142-06:00

This Easter Sunday - after all the easter bunny fun - I dragged my family to church. Yes there may have been some whining and tears but Jeff did just fine once we got there. Afton loved Church. She likes all the singing and dressing up and was very sad when it was over and we had to leave. I might have to start taking her more often!? After Church and lunch, we put two cranky kids to bed and I

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-343408528324487162011-04-21T14:48:00.000-06:002011-04-21T14:48:33.013-06:00

Sunday I was tired of working. Jeff had the day off so I decided to pack up the family to drive off to collect old barn boards. jeff was sure I have lost my mind but agreed to come. We pulled up to the site of the old barn I wanted to borrow a few barn boards from. It started falling down over the winter but now sits between falling down and standing up. It was leaning at odd angle and we

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-5358904436871173572011-04-16T19:43:00.000-06:002011-04-16T19:43:02.940-06:00

I have no idea what I have changed (baby hormones, sleep-deprived, mad at my #*&# thumb, husband working insane hours), but the last while, I can really make bread! My latest new recipe attempt? Brioche Burger Buns.  I love bread during this pregnancy. Probably not a good thing but my love for it has me on the internet looking for interesting bread recipes. I found this one and figured I could

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-67495518917731738612011-04-14T13:07:00.000-06:002011-04-14T13:07:58.714-06:00

Each season, I hang a wreath, banner, decorations... something to celebrate the next season. I have started the tradition in our first home and slowly began to add to the events. Some (like Christmas) I have lots of supplies but a few of the lesser holidays I never decorated for. That was before children. Now Afton has gotten used to the changes and since daycare does it too, she reminds me when

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-9545135341375433532011-04-12T11:15:00.000-06:002011-04-12T11:15:33.329-06:00

Tiv is a goofy kid. Always giggling over anything. She loves to wrestle and will jump on Jeff to try and stir the pot. After an hour long walk, playing in the swings, visiting her uncle and having a snack - yesterday she was ready for a bit more fun. Jeff looks like he was ready for bed time!

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-14424661671145635012011-04-11T11:57:00.000-06:002011-04-11T11:57:06.012-06:00

I bought this big pillow from a small east indian store back when I lived in Vancouver. I have then lugged it to each of our homes - with it never having a home. The girls LOVE it! I think it's time I buy some fabric and recover it to match the living room as they sit on it, lay on it, wrestle on it... While Tiv's mobility annoys Afton now (from time to time), they are still really good

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-91668178096208371062011-04-11T11:26:00.001-06:002011-04-11T11:27:16.352-06:00

  This poster sums up my summer lifestyle perfectly. I may have to splurge on the $12.00 and hang this in my home for summertime! http://www.etsy.com/listing/71748147/you-cant-buy-happiness?ref=sr_gallery_25&ga_search_query=ice+cream+&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade&show_panel=true

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742447723559329179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236679.post-7738701339110298592011-04-05T14:56:00.001-06:002011-04-05T14:57:15.543-06:00

Ah spring. Each year it speeds up the pace of life and this year it is crazy in our home. Jeff is working more hours at work and so am I so it's cutting into 'life' time. I am hoping to slow things down here but guessing that won't happen till after seeding season. In the mean time, our girls are growing and changing in leaps and bounds. Afton is all about being 4 and when will she be 5? She

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A sneak peak at Afton's new room colors and ideas  blooming in there. Afton is inpaitent with us getting her room 'set up'.  She may take after me after all? We've had a bit of a busy go with me slipping and falling (face first of course) on ice and it's taken up lots of time going to er, to hospital, to ultrasounds, to dentists and home again. Now I sport a splint and a cast so I am no help

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And just like that, in classic Afton fashion, she has decided she is using and sleeping in her new room in the basement. The first night, she begged her dad for a good 10 minutes to sleep downstairs. I finally joined in and said, what's the worst - she'll go down for 10 minutes and come back up? We tucked her into the new double bed, turned on the stair lights (boy am I glad we installed those!

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Tiv is a happy kid. Pretty much anything works as a game or play toy for her.

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Last night, I finally got some snuggles in with baby Vincent and a visit with his mom and dad. Vincent Maurice was born at 1am of March 3rd, weighing a 8 lbs 13 oz. He is so beautiful and tiny and perfect!! I plan on stealing him for some more snuggles!! Congratulations Chris and Crystal!!

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The last while, Jeff and I have been focusing on finishing small renovation projects before starting any new projects. At least that is our goal. With Spring slooooly making it's way here, I have spring fever. Also known as renovation fever in this house. Jeff has been putting up odds and ends of trim while I have been painting away. Our kitchen would be complete minus some tile work on the

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For once, Jeff, the girls and I didn't rush to go anywhere on Saturday or Sunday. No city trips. No big outtings, no work trips. Just us all weekend! Saturday I was up and at em early to get some work done on the computer. Jeff and the girls played while I  nocked off about 4 hours of work. Then I worked on cleaning the house, painting trim, working on a project for the girls... Pulled apart

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Thank you Dave for watching the girls so Jeff and I could go and have a relaxing doctor appointment enjoying our newest bundle! I love this stage of Ultrasounds were the baby fits in one screen, you can watch baby kicking and moving away. I thought the Ultrasound was one of the best ones we have seen (doesn't every mom say that!) in the quality was great! We watched the baby yawn and wiggle

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