April 11, 2010

Bethany turned 4 years old on Tuesday April 6th 2010 and already
I have a page full of Bethany-isms.

Here they are for your enjoyment:



She threw up on the eve of her birthday and the next morning she asks about the contents of the bucket:
B- Is my throw up dry now?
M- Probably not.
B- Maybe probably so.



During the rainy commute:
B - Mom! Look at the mist coming off the tires of the semi truck!
M - Do you see it misting onto the windows of the car?
B - Yes. Do our car tires do that too?
M - Yes.
B - Oh. Do all cars do that?
M - Yes.
B. Oh.



Cuddled up on my lap-
B- Did Heavenly Father build your lap just for me?



We've both been fighting colds and coughs for awhile -
M- We’ll just lie around today because we’re sick.
B - Yeah! Like maniacs.



B- I wish turtles had bellybuttons.
M- How come?
B- ‘Cause then turtles could be people. And people could be turtles! Is that a good trick?
M- That’s a good trick.
B - haaaaa




Driving around and around a parking lot looking for the spot where the Krispy Kreme fundraiser is -
M - (mumbling quietly or so I thought) - Where’s the damn tent!?
B- (spotting the tent) There’s the damn tent mom!!!!

Vancouver Olympic Torch Runner

Here she is. Rosedale's famous Olympic torch runner!!

Vancouver Olympic Torch Relay

We were all excited to go and be a part of the Vancouver Olympic Torch Relay this morning.

The streets were lined with people and they all waved and cheered as we drove by with our Canada flags on our car.

We parked at the middle school and waited across the street. We had lots of fun visiting with friends and strangers.

As others drove by we would yell and wave and they would honk.

Bethany made a torch at preschool and it was a HUGE hit!!

The cars that came ahead of the torch had dancers and people handing out special edition Coke and flags.

Here's some photos of our fun:

Science Celebration Feb. 2010

Science World came out our way and did a big "Science Celebration" there were all kinds of demonstrations and shows and the girls did experiments and created all kinds of noisemakers, hovercrafts, flying loops, structures, magnetic spinners, etc...etc...
Nolan would have really enjoyed himself but wasn't feeling well.
I couldn't resist asking Bethany (and her long hair) to try out the static electricity ball:

Farewell to the 2009 Cmas Tree

Look how green that tree is...

We cut 'er down on December 12th and sent 'er back to the forest on January 24th! That's a month and a half!!!

Previous years the kids have tied the tree to the back of the go-kart and dragged the tree to the forest.

January 24, 2010

We have been very fortunate to have both Nolan and Grayce participate in the "DARE" program at their school.

In grade 5 an RCMP officer comes into the school for 10 weeks and teaches the children about "Drug Abuse Resistance Education".

At the end of the program the children have to write an essay about their commitment to stay drug and violence -free.

Grayce's essay was chosen to be read aloud at the graduation ceremony.

Footie Pajamas

I had always thought one of the milestones of the children growing up was when they could no longer wear blanket sleepers.
I've never seen them bigger than 4T. Then a saw a photo of my friends daughter who is 14 wearing some!! I asked about them and sure enough, in the States, they even come in adult sizes!! Strange. Anyways I was thrilled and made a mental note to pick up a pair next time I went "down" (for Bethany, NOT me). My friend spotted these on her next trip to Target and picked up size 4/5 and 6/6x for us (on sale for $6.50 a pair!). So here they are - modelled by my BIG GIRL. sniff.

Fun with masking tape

This is NOT how I discipline the children. Honest.
Nolan did this to himself while the girls and I were at the corner store. That was in August 2009.
Fast forward to January 2010 - and a new roll of masking tape - Bethany thought it was fun and funny for about 30 seconds.

Poem/Prayer of St. Therese de Lisieux

May today there be peace within.
May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.
May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you.
May you be content knowing you are a child of God.
Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow you soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise, and love.
It is there for each and every one of us.

I drew you a cheese stick mama!

Bethany drew me this gorgeous rendition of a cheese stick. Then she preceded to tear it out for me. I'm still not sure how a girl with dairy allergies even knows what a cheese stick looks like......

Streaker

Before Christmas Grayce asked if she could get her hair streaked BLUE. I told myself I would not overreact when this day came...so I casually suggested that she save her money and buy the brush on (non-permanent) kind. Well, we have new designs, new streak effects each day! I have discovered that my Mary Kay eye makeup remover works wonders on removing this blue stain from skin (and counters, and floors...) Who is the fool who suggested this!!??

January 11, 2010

Nolan successfully built a hoverboard!! He started with an old DVD and a balloon and then found the instructions for this on Youtube!! The video we got yesterday shows the pride and joy on his face - this is a photo the next day (today).

December 15, 2009

December 15, 2009

Today I’m thankful for:
1. The honey lid landing gooey side UP on the floor.
2. Sis. Arnold calling to check that the children’s and my needs would be met this Christmas.
3. Bethany telling me everyday “I like you and I love you...” and today she added, “...and care about you.”
4. Substitute teachers. I didn’t go to work today. There was freezing rain all over the highway. I let the older two stay home from school too. Grayce and Bethany slept until 10, I stayed in bed until 11 and Nolan rolled out around 1pm.
We’re staying off the roads today. Precious cargo. Everyone of us.