Easter Weekend

Easter weekend was wonderful.  We headed to Blair's parents on Friday.  We had a wonderful meal Friday night prepared by his mom and the boys had a great time playing with their cousins.  Saturday Grandma painted Easter eggs with all the kids.  Then we headed home and over to my aunts for another fantastic meal, more visiting and playing with kids. 

Sunday morning the kids enjoyed their Easter Egg hunt.  Then we headed to mom and dad's for brunch.  The boys and I spent the day hanging out there for the day.  We all enjoyed another delicious meal that evening! 

What a perfect weekend...lot's of family time! :)

Thursday April 21st ~ Story Hour

Every Thursday our local Library hosts Story Hour for the children.  The boys love attending and today was no exception.  Here is the craft that they each made today....

Wednesday April 20th ~ On The Road Again

Today was yet again another adventure.  B had his check-up at the ear specialist in Regina.  My mom came with us again to give me a hand.  We left the house at 7:30 (thought it was pretty good for the three of us to be out the door by then!!)  After driving 3 hours to get there and waiting in the waiting room I was told..."Well because it is so infected I can't see a thing, see you in a month".  Great...just what I wanted to hear!  I guess we will head back in May and see what he has to say about the tubes then!  Thank goodness our kids travel well!

On the plus side, my sister drove down to the city and met us for lunch.  It was great seeing her and having a visit over lunch!

Memory of the Day
After doing a little shopping at Walmart I was in the van nursing Corbin and B was there with me. (Mom had ran back in to grab us a drink before we hit the road home.)  Of course, once mom was out of sight B says "Mom I have to pee".  I tried to get him to hold off until she came back so I could run in with him without loading Corbin up to take him too.  No luck.  So I asked him "Can you pee in a cup?"  "Yup I think so" he says.  Well we were out of luck, the cup had been thrown out....so a bottle it was.  He did great and thought it was kinda neat!  Just hope some poor soul doesn't grab it from the garbage thinking it is apple juice!!

Carter had school today.  Below is one of their Easter Art projects.  Pretty cute!

Tuesday April 19th ~ Ear Ache

Last night was a long night.  B was up with an ear ache.  I knew it must be bad as he gets these quite frequently however never usually bother him too much.  After being up with him I knew we had to head to the Dr first thing in the morning.  So... at 7:30 we loaded into the van and off we went to the Dr.  Sure enough that's what it was so back home we came with meds.  My mom jumped in with us so that I didn't have to take Corbin into the hospital. I feel so lucky to have my parents right here.  I am so thankful for that and everything that they do for us. 

Speaking of lucky to have my parents here...Dad has this week off. Yesterday it was B's lucky day to spend it with Grandpa all by himself.  He was really enjoying his day.  Mom text me mid afternoon to tell me that they were having coffee/juice and a snack and B was filling dad in all about transformers...too cute.  Then I received a text that I better try to come get him as he wasn't wanting to leave.  Guess he was enjoying his own time at G&G's!  Today was Carter's day to spend with Grandpa.  Not sure what all they did today but he managed to come home with some new treasures!  Thanks dad!

Monday April 18th ~ Chillin

After supper tonight the boys (minus Corbin) headed outside as it was a relatively nice evening.  I was doing dishes only to look out the front window to see this......

Saturday April 17th ~ Busy Sunday

This morning the oldest two boys, myself and my dad headed out to the golf course to take some pictures.  It was a cold miserable morning but out we went anyway.  With all of the spring run off it was interesting to see all of the water out at the course.  Below are a few pics from our adventure this morning.  Once we finished we went back to mom and dad's for a delicious brunch! Mmmm....

After brunch home we went.  The afternoon was a busy one.  As a member of our Daycare Parent Advisory Committee I was involved in the organization of our annual Easter Extravaganza Fundraiser.  This event is for families and focused on lot's of fun for the kids.  Needless to say today was a busy day at the daycare hosting the event.  Grandma kept Corbin for the day and Blair attended the event with the oldest two.  The day was another success...actually financially our best yet!

Satruday April 16th ~ B's Day & Celebration

Today our local Daycare PAC (Parent Advisory Committee) hosted the 2011 IMPACT Early Learning Event.  This event was for children born in 2007.  That meant a special day for B and mom.  We attended the event together and took our time at the each of the stations exploring the activities. 

YAY...Time to Celebrate!!

This evening we received a very exciting phone call!  I am officially getting another sister and the boys an Auntie!  Yup...that's right...Kurt has proposed to Alison and she said yes!! We are so excited!

Friday April 15th ~ Kindergarten Sharing Day

Since the day Corbin was born, Carter has wanted to take Corbin to school for sharing day.  With all the sickness we have had, I have been putting this off.  So, today was the day....Carter was so excited to show him to the class and tell them all about him, his name, how old he is, the sounds he makes, how he helps change diapers and much more.  He also answered questions from the kids.  It was a pretty cute moment!  Thanks Mrs. Paton for letting him bring his little brother!! :)

Thursday April 14 ~ Spring Run Off

This evening Carter, Brandon and Blair headed out with my dad for a little tour of all the spring run off.  People are talking like this is the most water that people have seen in a number of years.  There are roads flooded everywhere.  Carter seems to be amazed by what he sees!

Thursday April 14th ~ Needle Day

Well today was Corbin's first "Needle Day".  We dropped Carter and B off at story hour this morning and off we went to see the health nurse. He handled the needles like a pro.  A little crying and some hugs and he was all good.  He has had a pretty good day but a pretty sleepy one.  Here's hoping for a good sleep tonight!

I was anxious to see what he weighed as he hadn't had this done for a few weeks.  He weighed in at 12 lbs 15 oz which put him in the 75th percentile.  He was also in the 75th percentile for his height and head circumference.  When I got home I pulled out the other two boys immunization charts to see where they were at at two months with their weight.  Here's how they line up:
Carter 13 lbs 1/2 oz
Brandon 13 lbs 12 oz
Corbin 12 lbs 15 oz

Following his appointment we went and picked the boys up from the library.  They made a cute Easter Craft and Easter Wands. 

Cute Memory....or I mean Embarrassing Memory!!
B has this thing that he thinks he needs to say "Abracadabra Douche" instead of something like "Abracadabra Kaboom" or something like that.  So I get to the library and he is runny around waving his wand saying "Abracadabra Douche"....just a little embarrassing!!

Tuesday April 12th ~ Bird House

While we were in the hospital with Corbin when he was sick, the older two spent some time with my grandparents (their great grandparents).  One project that "Old Grandpa" did with Carter was to build a bird house for the Robins.  Carter then painted it at home a couple of weeks ago.  Today was the day to hang the bird house as we have been seeing a number of Robins in the yard.  Here are a few pictures from that. 

B was also busy playing in the backyard while Great Grandpa and Carter were busy with the bird house.  As I was taking a picture of them, I could hear "Mom take a picture of me!"

Sunday April 10th - Three Boys

What a great day it was today.  The sun was shining, the snow was melting and we BBQ'd for supper!  I spent a good majority of the day visiting with good friends, Blair and the older two boys spent most of the day cleaning the garage.  I think I just might have got the better end of the deal!  We had my parents over for supper and were visiting afterwards when the three boys were "playing" together...meaning the older two talking to their youngest brother! 

P.S. Happy 25th Birthday Uncle Kurt!

Saturday April 2 ~ SNOW

Yes, that is correct, it is April 2nd and the snow, I mean lot's of snow,  is coming down in large flakes!  I'm not sure how much we ended up getting however when we went to brunch at my parents the next morning, we...ok I, got stuck at the end of the driveway!  Yes, lot's of snow!  So much for spring in the air!

Carter and B did enjoy the snow somewhat.  Carter was excited to shovel the driveway again and had it half done before we left for brunch.  B was very excited that their was fresh fluffy snow to eat.  Both were excited to enjoy a mini snow fight with Uncle Kurt once we arrived at G & G's.  Blair and Kurt really enjoyed pushing the van out after I got stuck right guys!!

Lego Man

B's passion for lego amazes me!  Just before he turned 3 lego became an interest like no other for him.  He will play for hours with his little men and build castles and houses and who knows what else.  In fact his lego table remains in our living area and is played with non stop throughout the day.  Lately he has been struck on the pirate themed sets.  As he looks at the little lego catalogues I will hear "Oh mom, this is so cool...see this...I want that....and this!"  I figured it was time to snap a few pics of a couple of his creations.  Some of them he has had a little assistance with like the front of the house but other than that, they are all his and his imagination!  It's too cute listening and watching him play with them.  As you can see by the pictures...I find these creations just about anywhere in the house from under the kitchen table to down the hallway and even hiding under his bed!

Cute Memory!
On our way home from one of our recent trips to the pediatircian, we had to stop so I could nurse Corbin so we stopped in a Walmart parking lot.  Mom ran in for a quick browse while I nursed in the car.  When she came back she was excited about the bargain she had just found.  It was a lego case with a large flat piece for building on. (I have been looking for these for quite some time).  She got them for a great price althought I can't remember what that was.  When we got home she gave them to the boys.  B opened his up and was so disappointed "Grandma but their's no lego men in them".  Too cute...he loves the lego men!

8 Weeks Old

On Corbin's "8 Week Birth Day" we had a mini photo shoot to snap some pics.  I tried to get all 3 boys into the one photo but it didn't matter how hard I tried, I couldn't get B to participate!!