Just a thought.....

You know I had a thought today. Well, first before I tell you that, do you know those "leash" things parents put on their kids? You know the ones. You don't see them often, but from time to time you will when you are out somewhere in a fairly busy public place. I have never liked them myself (as a woman without children), I actually thought they were horrible! My thought today was....... "I could use those leashes right now!!"

I wanted to go outside today for some fresh air (me & the kids) and that usually means in the stroller for walk, or if Andrew is around we will take the kids outside each watching one of them. Today Andrew wasn't home and I decided I would take them outside by myself - I watch them inside, so why can't I watch them outside? Well, sounds simple enough, but when you have two curious minds wanting to explore in different directions, it gets tricky!! And they like to try running now too when they have open space, so at one point I am having to decide, OK, "which one is a closer distance for me to grab, and which one could be in a potential more dangerous area?"

It really wasn't too bad, but the potential is there for it too be hairy and realizing that was when "leash" came to mind. Right after the "leash" thought came FENCE!!!

How Cute Is This?

This is Lauryn!
Our niece. She is Andrew's sister's daugher.
I forgot I had this photo and just came across it today! I had to post it! She is just the cutest thing! I took this pic in the summer, probably July, at the cabin at Cultus Lake. Ahhhh, summer time......

More 1 Year Old Photos

A few more fun and funny pictures taken on their birthday. Ambrose can be such a Goof, Ham, Entertainer, or whatever you want to call him! He just cracks us up sometimes. Maisie has her moments too, but by nature seems a little more quiet.

Happy Birthday! (Oct.20th)

We Are 1 Year Old!

Oh, Ya! They are walking!

They have actually been walking for a while now! They both started at 11 months. Maisie did it first on September 25th and Ambrose a few days later on September 28th! Ambrose didn't stop once he started, but Maisie sort of regressed for a week and then she picked up right where she left off! I was a little worried about her actually because she would always want to be on "pointe" or try to curl her toes under her feet so I didn't think she would be able to walk properly until she flattened her feet out! As she gained strength and balance, she started flattened her feet out and her walking improved and is now go! - go! - go!, just like her brother!! Yes, it is oh! no! - no! - no! for mom as they can move so much faster and fall so much more!! :-)

Just Leafin' Around...

A Matching Set

Aren't these jackets the cutest? And they have matching pants!! They finally fit the kids now and we love them! They were made by the kids' Great Auntie Lyn from Ontario. She does such beautiful work! Thank you Auntie Lyn!

About Maisie...

Maisie likes to crawl into things.
Maisie has curly hair.
Maisie loves her Emmit (pink gund piggy).
Maisie is a messy eater!
Maisie is FASCINATED by her tongue!

Just Some Cute and Funny Pics!

Ambrose and his ring! He would put that thing in his mouth and crawl around and play with other toys all the while keeping that ring in his mouth like a black lab dog with it's stick!! Pic taken September 3rd.












Maisie having a funny moment to herself! Pic taken September 3rd.






NEVER EVER would I have guess this would happen!!! Especially AMBROSE!

The Bite

Oh my goodness! This was awful! What happened was, I had put the kids in the playpen (I keep one set up in the family room so if I need to leave the room for any length of time I can put them in there and know that they are safe until I get back) so that I could run outside to the shop and to get the stroller and bring it around to the front door of the house so it would be ready for me to put the kids in to head out for a walk. So I did that and came back inside and peeked around the corner to check on the kids and they were both standing, smiling and giggling about something. Great I thought to myself and proceeded to take off my shoes when I heard Maisie start crying. She was crying really hard so I ran to the playpen and she was still standing, she hadn't fallen or fallen on a toy or anything so I didn't know what was wrong with her. I picked her up immediately and held her and walked around for a bit and she continued to cry, which I thought was a little strange since I couldn't see that anything had happened to her. I finally sat down with her and she did start to calm down. I was rubbing her leg gently just trying to comfort her when I noticed "it". The bite mark!! WOW!! I couldn't even believe it! It has never happened again so what I think may have happened it that Ambrose was teething and just decided to bear-down on something and her nice soft squishy thigh happened to be "right" there! No Ambrose isn't a "biter"! ha ha ha Although I shouldn't laugh as I guess it could happen! Anyway, that is the story of "The Bite"

Sorry I am so SLOW at Updating!

I don't think that I am a very good "Bloggerer" or is it "Bloggist"? Anyway, one who keeps a Blog! I am just so slow at getting the thing updated. I don't know why? It is not THAT hard to do! Ok, my reason is (ya, ya, "excuse") that I can really only spend time on the computer in the eves and by that time of day I am DEAD DOG tired and just want to LAY on the couch!!! lol. It's true!! And even as I am trying to type this Rocky (the dog) is nudging away at my arm for some much deserved attention!! Sigh.....

Anyway!! I do have some pictures and small updates for you!!

I hope you enjoy! :-)

Mount Washington

On August 25th we headed up to our local ski mountain, Mount Washington for the afternoon. www.mountwashington.ca
So kids in backpacks and a lunch to go we headed up! We weren't sure at first how the chairlift ride was going to be hanging onto a couple of ten month olds, but the kids were good and not too squirmy!! Mind you we had death grips on the whole time! Once at the top we hiked around a little and enjoyed the views of Comox, Courtenay, Campbell River, Strathcona Provincial Park, the Comox Glacier, Mt. Arrowsmith, and the Strait of Georgia. We rode the chairlift back down and enjoyed a picnic lunch outside on the grass at the base of the mountain. I am making it sound so lovely, but remember we have "2" ten month old babies so sitting on a blanket to eat lunch is NOT a peaceful event!! They are crawling all over the place, usually in different directions, eating grass or whatever else is in it (ie. cigarette butts!), spilling food, making the other one cry, etc.!!! Even with all that is was a FUN day!!

Maisie's Measels

August 16th.
Yes, that is correct. Maise contracted the measels (Rubella - German Measels) and broke out in the rash Aug.16. The rash (measels) only lasted 3 days which was good and other than an itchy head at times, she seemed to be just fine! We were in 100 Mile House at my mom and dad's when she broke out and so her cousin, Carsen, couldn't come over to play for the last couple of days we were there. :-( And get this! Ambrose didn't get them. (darn it!!) I was hoping he would, but he didn't and nor did Carsen who had been exposed to Maisie prior to her breaking out!

The Ride 'em

Aug.9th & Aug.11th
Ahhh, yes! A new toy to play with! The Ride 'em! They don't make a double, so you either have one push the other or let them both sqeeze into the seat!! Either way it is FUN, right?

July 17th

At the lake! Cultus Lake, Chilliwack, BC. The weather was fantastic! Hot! Hot! Hot! Where else would you want to be but at the LAKE!? Ambrose and Maisie were just beginning to crawl and finding this new mobility very exciting! Andrew and I had the feeling that our days were just about to become much busier and a little more challenging!

July 14th

~ Miss Maisie ~

~ Ambrose ~

Time to Catch Up!

Yes, I know!! It has been a very long time since I have posted anything!! Believe me I know!! :-) I will just quickly tell you that we were away for 15? days in July and I was away for 19? days in August! I have been home a week now and the Blog is on my "to do" list! I do have updates on the kids for sure and a few new photos! Watch for it! It will be SOON!! Thanks for checking in!!

Motivation

Ahhhhhh, my running partner has returned to work!

I miss her!!
NOW, what am I going to do?? You are probably saying "what is the big deal"? Well, it is a big deal because she was my motivation to pack up the kids and drive 30 mins to run some trails and to do it by myself just isn't the same!! I am going to have to try really hard and dig deep for the motivation to keep it up! It was only 2 days (sometimes 3) a week, so I should be able to pull it off! There is always an easy excuse though when noone is relying on you or waiting for you!! I'll keep you posted on how I am doing with that! :-)