It's been a while....

So here I am sitting on my couch at 10pm, Mother's Day 2013 reflecting on what a great day I've had. I woke up to Clint and Makayla trying to sneak out the door to get me breakfast :) They came back with coffee, a bagel, a card and a Pandora charm for my bracelet, and of course hugs, kisses and a big "I love you so much". It's little things like this that remind me, I am loved! Our day was spent swimming at our favorite pool, a visit and dinner with Grandma L., and we even took her to the showhome of the house we are building. Yes that's right, we are building a house! After almost 7 years in our condo it's time to move! We are very excited and can't wait until they break ground. Soon we will have our decor meeting where we will pick all interior things, paint, hardwood, tile, carpet, cupboards, granite, fixtures, etc. It will be a fun (and I'm sure stressful) time! Wow, where has the time gone? Clint and I got married, Makayla turned 2, then 3...and I haven't posted at all. It actually makes me kind of sad. I was really good at posting when she was a "baby", and I actually got this blog printed into a book so she'll have it when she is older. I had so much "time" that first year, when I was on mat leave. Now I am back working (have been for 2.5 years) I just haven't posted, we are always so "busy" and I kind of pushed this to the back burner. Well, I hope to start again!! Today, Makayla said something that made me realize just how quickly she is growing up (although she has taken gymnastics and is in a pre-k class in the evenings) this one little comment just switched something in my mind. Almost a year ago, the morning of July 14, 2012 we were getting ready to go celebrate my 30th birthday when we received a phone call, my grandmother had passed away. Today, Makayla said to me, totally out of the blue while we were sitting at the table, "Mom, why were you sad and crying when you wore that blue polkadot dress?". It took me about 10 seconds to realize what she was referring to, but when I did I was amazed. The last time I wore that dress was that day, and it was almost a year ago, and she was only 2! I almost cried when I figured out what she was asking me, but instead I just explained to her that I was sad that day because my Grandma was very old and that she died that morning. She seemed to understand, "oh", and moved on to the next subject; taking her turn as we were playing candy land. What a big and precious girl my monkey is growing into. Miss you Grandma! So, what else is new? We've been staying busy, learning colors, shapes, letters, singing songs, dancing, dressing up in princess outfits, swimming, last summer we went camping once, and spent a week at FHSR, this past Christmas Makayla really understood that Santa was coming, and all she asked for was glue (for crafts) and a Cinderella toothbrush holder and cup, and my oh my was she excited to find those things under the tree!! We actually captured it on video, and wow it made my whole holiday season! For new years we went to FHSR, where Makayla went skating for the first time. This upcoming summer we've booked two camping trips and I am contemplating booking at FHSR again. Last weekend we checked out the dinosaur park. Makayla was convinced that the dinosaurs were real and was a little nervous at first; we went with Grandma V. and that was fun. Well, I hope to keep posting as I'd love to be able to print another book one day, I guess all we've got left when it's all said and done is the memories, written words and pictures, and boy do I wish I had more of those some days :)

What Have We Been Doing?

Wow, it has been a few weeks since I've updated! We have been staying busy; out and about in the city and Clint was home for a week too, so that was nice! It is hard to believe that the summer is already half over....that means the time for me to go back to work is soon approaching. I have been spending some more time looking for a dayhome; it doesn't seem to be proving easy so far. So what's new and what have we been doing......

Makayla has been working on her "funny faces"!



We spent some time with Nicky and Brooklyn in between their vacations (BC & Australia)!




We have spent some time at the beach!





Then Clint was home for his one week off a month, so we decided to take our first family holiday! We went to Canmore for 4 nights! It was a great trip!













The day after we got home from Canmore we went to Capital Ex, the annual exhibition here (same as what we just went to in Calgary with Auntie Cindy - Stampede). That was fun!

So, basically Makayla and I have been keeping busy, trying to pass time while Clint is away, but also trying not to let her grow too quickly! Makayla has been working on crawling, which for her really means getting up on her knees, then face planting, trying again and sliding backwards. Just within the last few days she has figured out that if she sits up and pushes with her hands she can turn around, so she has been doing lots of "circles". Also, just two days ago she figured out that if she gets up on her knees then pushes backwards she can actually sit up; she is so proud, as is Mommy!

Graffiti is still a go, I just need to get somemore parties booked; I have one for later in August and a trade show in September, also a few people who want to book for September!

Busy Weekend

On Friday Makayla and I went on a little road trip to go visit Auntie Cindy. We also brought down Grandma Linda's two cats; between a crying Makayla and a meowing Delilah it was quite the trip! We arrived Friday around 4pm, hung out, ate supper, went for a walk until it started to rain. Instead we went to the mall and did a bit of shopping before picking up a yummy vanilla latte at Starbucks, then went home and watched Mighty Ships.

Friday Night

Saturday we got up, had breakfast (Makayla tried watermelon for the first time), went to the zoo all day, came home and had supper, then went shopping and came home and watched Alice in Wonderland! Wow, Makayla is sure loved by her Auntie!! She made it out with a few bags of new clothes. I must say Makayla is the best dressed child I know! Thanks Auntie!!

First time eating watermelon

Ready to go the the zoo

Looking at animals is hard work!

Auntie Cindy and Makayla with the hat and elephant Auntie bought at the zoo

If you know me, you know that I love taking pictures of flowers....









Sunday we slept in a bit, had breakfast, hung out, then left to come home around 3pm. The drive home was awful, it poured buckets for two hours straight and you could only see the first car in front of you....I don't understand why people don't turn on their headlights!!!

Makayla starting clapping on Sunday!

Happy 1st Canada Day Makayla! July 1, 2010 = 143 Years Old

Yesterday Makayla and I did our best to enjoy the day! First thing we did was take Daddy to the airport to go back to work, then we went for an oil change, ran to Walmart to buy an air filter, took it to Grandpa Dave's for him to put in, went for a walk to feed the geese and ducks, then we came home and spent the rest of the day hanging out. Grandma Vicki made her way over in the evening and just before 11pm we headed over to the lake where the fireworks were going to be launched from. I was surprised, Makayla did really well and actually seemed to enjoy watching the fireworks, she was squealing and kicking her legs! I was expecting her to be scared and to cry. Good job little monkey!

"Cute & Canadian"

Cleo enjoying her day

Makayla and Grandma Vicki watching the fireworks