a winter wonderland

I know that the snowfall in the Maritimes has made the national news again this morning, so I thought I would share our local result. Yes we got some, scrap that, lots of snow and there's more in the forecast for the weekend. It is a winter wonderland. What a waste that there are no mountains.

This was our yard LAST weekend.

This is the yard this morning.  I'm 5'5" and the snow is at my nose when standing in our drive. It's awesome.

Video update - this was taken a few days ago. Kate's first sledding experience - or sliding experience as Cody calls it. Not sure if sliding is an Eastern-ism or a Cody-ism.

Another video - just one that I enjoy of Elliott playing with Pappa's birthday balloons.

Speaking of birthdays - we're counting down to Kate's.  She turns 2 on Sunday! We can't wait. In the last days she has shown substantial changes again.  She's all kid - next to no baby. She's into having conversations, calls on things from the recent past and loves making people laugh (until you scream).  She's also more and more into her brother - he seems to be the only person that can always soften her. This Sunday, Grammie, Aunty, the cousins and a few friends will be here for her celebration.  Stay tuned for a special Bday post.

Happy Winter to all!
xoxo Aimee (Mamma of a 2 year old)

pappa's birthday - part 2

Guess what Kate and I just finished making. Mmmm cake. Kate was such a good little helper.

Looking forward to gobbling it up later today with you Pappa, Cody, Daddy, Daddy Cody. And if this storm keeps you away from home know that Kate and I will happily celebrate in your honour - over cake.

XOXO

i heart a younger man

And that man is a little less young today but no less appealing. 

Happy 32nd birthday my love. Our love. We thank you for all you do for us and hope you have a fun day despite work and a snowstorm. We'll try our best to take it easy on you - Kate that means you baby girl.

What a Pappa. What a partner in crime.

Kisses and hugs Babes. 

Aimee, Kate & Elliott

and then there were two

Two Divas in the house that is. Sorry Elliott, Mumma gets a little bored sometimes. Rest assured you look fabulous.

You too baby girl.

Love you both. Mumma

looking for her own place

Our Kate is acting all grown up this week. Wednesday night she requested that we put her in her crib, once in, she started jumping around - doing tricks. Impressed with her skills she said "Watch this Cody, watch this." It came out of nowhere.  We didn't know if she knew our names - well I doubt she knows mine. Then Thursday night, same request for her crib. She starts in on the jumps, spins and then it was "Watch this Cod. Watch this Cod." She has a nickname for her Pappa. And yes I was in the room and no she didn't ask that I watch just her, she doesn't seem to know my name and definitely no nickname for me.

Today we did a little shopping as a family - can you spot what the big girl selected for herself?

Have a great week - we're looking forward to celebrating Pappa Cod's birthday this Thursday.
Love from the nameless (but not jealous) one

backyardigans

Well it's not Rogers Pass but our backyard served as a fun, safe trial area for snowshoeing with the kidlets. Donna got Cody and me snowshoes 2 Christmases ago when I was newly pregnant - so we never got use of them last Winter. Today we finally took them out for a trial run. Super fun and the kids dug it.  We only have one backpack so we had to take turns - E and I were first when the light was still good. 

  

Here we go...

Lap #2 in our great snow.

Thanks so much Donna - like I said we all had an awesome time.
Happy week peeps. AJ

finger painting fun

We had a very snowy week here in NB so we decided to stay put and try our hand at "crafting" - as my friend Carolyn calls it. Kate does piles of crafts at her school so I figured she was getting her quota elsewhere, saving me the mess and thankless effort.  I can however tell that she's getting older and maturing as painting really held her attention this week. Elliott slept the whole time so we both were able to get busy and very messy.

Getting started.

 Forget the brush.

Super awesome. 

On the Elliott front - today is his 5th month birthday.  I can hardly believe it; the time has flown. Happy birthday baby monkey! We love you so much.
Momma & Pappa