Saturday, 22 December 2012
Ready to go!
The bags are packed and waiting by the door. Dishes and diapers are washed. Christmas tree got the boot to the back yard, car seat is out of the car, thermostat turned down, laundry done. Library books returned and Christmas cards delivered. We are leaving for Ontario in the early morning... Woohoo! Looking forward to see lots of friends and family soon. Unfortunately, since we live so far away from both sides of our family, there are always people that we don't get to see over the holidays.. We will be thinking of the Claus family together in Northern BC! Safe holiday travels, everyone...
Tuesday, 11 December 2012
December days
Well, it's raining buckets outside and Bronwen is napping (probably not for much longer) so this is a good chance to get a little post in. I have to say, Newfoundland weather is just so.... unpredictable Yesterday we had clear blue skies and a biting, bitter 70 km wind that would "freeze da arse right off ya". (yup, that's what they say). Today it is raining and 11 degrees.
I can't believe that it is already December 11. It's been fun to do little Christmasy things here and there. My friend Kara made me a gingerbread house, or at least the pieces for it.. she was making a batch using a new mold she got from Lee Valley. I gladly accepted one as last year I was struggling with cutting out stencils out of cereal boxes. This was a lot easier. After a little trip to the Bulk Barn (I love the Bulk Barn!) I was ready to put it together. I tried to make icing for it... but was trying to ignore the fact that it was supposed to have "stiff peaks". I learned my lesson. If something calls for stiff peaks and you are using it as 'glue', less-than-stiff peaks will mean a house that collapses. Luckily, Brian saved the day. And made excellent stiffly-peaked icing for me. Here is the finished product.
Also, our friends Brianne and Robert had a beautiful baby girl on Saturday night! Her name is Zoey, and she is very cute. On Friday Brianne spent the rainy afternoon here with Bronwen and I and we drank tea and ate cookies. The next day, she went into labour! (must have been the cookies.. haha, just kidding). I was very excited to receive a phone call from Brianne on Sunday morning.
Bronwen is 11 months old now! Time really does fly. She is taking little steps here and there and is very proud of herself for doing so. She is a big eater and loves to spend a good half hour picking at little bits of food on her high chair tray... which is nice when mother is trying to make supper.
Also, we discovered another play group in the city and it`s great! For those of you unfamiliar with the world of little kids these days.. often towns and cities have drop-in `playgroups`, where there are all sorts of toys and moms can pop in with their kids aged 0-5. It`s a great way to get out of the house, meet other moms, and just have a change of scenery in general. We found one that is just about a 10 minute walk away. They also have free coffee, and a snack for the kiddies half way through (cheese, fishy crackers, and fruit.. and everyone gets a sippy cup!). It`s nice to have some adult conversation as well and meet other stay at home moms.
I can't believe that it is already December 11. It's been fun to do little Christmasy things here and there. My friend Kara made me a gingerbread house, or at least the pieces for it.. she was making a batch using a new mold she got from Lee Valley. I gladly accepted one as last year I was struggling with cutting out stencils out of cereal boxes. This was a lot easier. After a little trip to the Bulk Barn (I love the Bulk Barn!) I was ready to put it together. I tried to make icing for it... but was trying to ignore the fact that it was supposed to have "stiff peaks". I learned my lesson. If something calls for stiff peaks and you are using it as 'glue', less-than-stiff peaks will mean a house that collapses. Luckily, Brian saved the day. And made excellent stiffly-peaked icing for me. Here is the finished product.
Also, our friends Brianne and Robert had a beautiful baby girl on Saturday night! Her name is Zoey, and she is very cute. On Friday Brianne spent the rainy afternoon here with Bronwen and I and we drank tea and ate cookies. The next day, she went into labour! (must have been the cookies.. haha, just kidding). I was very excited to receive a phone call from Brianne on Sunday morning.
Bronwen is 11 months old now! Time really does fly. She is taking little steps here and there and is very proud of herself for doing so. She is a big eater and loves to spend a good half hour picking at little bits of food on her high chair tray... which is nice when mother is trying to make supper.
Also, we discovered another play group in the city and it`s great! For those of you unfamiliar with the world of little kids these days.. often towns and cities have drop-in `playgroups`, where there are all sorts of toys and moms can pop in with their kids aged 0-5. It`s a great way to get out of the house, meet other moms, and just have a change of scenery in general. We found one that is just about a 10 minute walk away. They also have free coffee, and a snack for the kiddies half way through (cheese, fishy crackers, and fruit.. and everyone gets a sippy cup!). It`s nice to have some adult conversation as well and meet other stay at home moms.
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| Bronwen and her buddy Lyla |
Monday, 3 December 2012
Christmas is coming!
In keeping with all the other blog posts about Christmas lately-- I thought I would show you what things look like around here these days! This is the story of how 309 Empire Ave got decorated for Christmas...
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| She has no idea what she is in for... |
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| where are we going? |
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| Brian looking for the perfect tree |
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| the ladies following behind |
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| it's like our own personal Christmas tree farm |
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| Found the perfect one! Sawing it down. |
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| Warming up in Tim Horton's after... it was bitterly windy and cold! Bronwen is really, really enthusiastic about her cheese. |
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| treats! |
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| Awake from her nap... time to check out the this new addition to the living room. |
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| it's... interesting, guys. |
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| But I'm definitely more interested in the stuff you've got on this little table. |
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| Sugar cookies! |
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| With Bailey's-butter icing.. yum!! |
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| The next morning.. all is well as long as I can get to my favourite window spot |
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| There it is! |
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| Homemade garland.. boughs on the fireplace and berries from the neighbour's bush |
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| Unity candle from our wedding! |
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| Family pic by the tree! |
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