Merry Christmas!

Here is the Merry Christmas post I started on Christmas! Merry Belated Christmas - as Luke would say...

The boys were super excited and were spoiled as usual. They got a Wii which was really the only item on their minds the last few months. It seems to be less addictive than the D.S. (so far) and we have played lots of family games: bowling, dancing, cycling, archery, ping pong and Toy Story. In fact, with the boys having to "earn" their Wii time by practicing, doing homework and exercising etc. - they actually seem to do more of that with less of a fuss, which is nice for us.

Grace, of course, knew something was different and exciting and had a great time playing with the wrapping paper and with her new toys. She also enjoyed a full turkey dinner with a Christmas cracker crown and all.

Here are some photos. The first one is of Liam doing his Dance Revolution moves with Dad as Luke (chilling out) and Grace watch. It is just like Guitar Hero but with dance moves. Very fun and a pretty good workout for a -20 day when you don't want to go outside for a walk. The bottom photo is of the kids with the beautiful stockings Aunt Kathy made. Luke is putting on a camera face...pretending he is not excited for Santa to come.

Photos with Santa

I have lots of half written posts that I've started and have yet to finish... I am in major sleep deprivation mode - kind of like how a brand new Mom should be. We were lucky that Grace started out as a fairly good sleeper but she has continuously become worse except for the odd night once or twice a month when she sleeps through...We've been trying to do the cry it out method but it really is terrible. Between Luke's school and hockey issues and less than 25 hours of sleep in the last 5 days (yes, I counted!) I feel headed towards a little - or big - meltdown. At least in a week Dan will be home for the holidays. He does have a paper to write though...

Grace took to Santa the way I expected (though she did love the Merry-go-round). I remember Liam having the same reaction...

On the move!

Off she goes! Looking so grown up too! 10 months has flown by. Grace in her princess dress and "babylegs" that I made...they sure do help protect crawling knees!

Luke's Baking

Luke has always enjoyed baking with us. I should find that adorable picture of him cooking in the buff with the Naked Chef cookbook...

He insisted on finding a cookbook specifically for children when we were at the library the other day. Then when Liam was at choir he started getting everything ready to make mini chocolate souffles. They did turn out well and were a delicious Monday night treat.

Christmas Photo Shoot

Grace modelled one of her three Christmas outfits in a photo shoot this afternoon - despite her red eyes and runny nose (from her most recent cold). She enjoyed rocking along with the music from the snow globe, playing peek-a-boo with the tissue paper and was very cute as she kept calling the nutcracker "baby."

We will attempt to get the three kids in a holiday photo this weekend. I like to use the front porch so no flash is necessary. Here is a sneak peak for any blog readers we may have out there!

We're still here!

Yes, I am really behind on blogging. I have to write about our trip to Edmonton, about our busy boys (hockey, choir, violin), about all the knitting, sewing and hair accessories I've been making (and housework I have thus been neglecting) and of course, Grace crawling. I am also thinking about a cloth diaper post for a contest : ) I read about. It is for moms who wear their babies, cloth diaper and breastfeed. Sounds like us!

For now, here's something funny I saw when I was flipping the other night. It's time to start getting pumped up for the Olympics! Enjoy!

Grace's New Trick

Grace loves to play peek-a-boo with any blanket, towel or piece of clothing. The other day I was busy typing and realized she had been waiting to play peek-a-boo with me. Too funny!

Luke's E-mail

Beth is away this week and Luke e-mailed her:

i did not gat anething today i jast waht you to no theat i am being good how is grace doing good or not?
love luke

On Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 4:25 PM, Beth wrote:

Hi Luke,

How are you? Did you have swimming today?

How was school today?Any GREATS or WARNINGS?

Edmonton is good. It is only 2:24 here bu 4:24 there.

How are your Webkinz?

I hope you are being good for Dad.

Grace is good but very snotty.

Love Mom

Random photos

1. My brother is so funny...
2. Halloween mail!
3. More mail!
4. I love blueberries!
5. Sleeping on the kitchen floor. H1N1 or a tired Grade 1 boy? (Not H1N1...we got the vaccine...Luke was just worn out with a mild fever on a Friday night)

Luke loves singing!

Luke has really enjoyed his music classes at school this year. Every day he is singing a new song. Unfortunately, I found out that he didn't participate in these lessons until recently but I think he is over that now. He was happy to have me tape a couple of his songs last night.