Well Christmas is here whether I'm ready or not....I'm not.

I tried my best to hold off on putting the Christmas tree up for another week or so but finally gave in to all the pressure. A girl can only hear "Pleeeeeease Mom" so many time before she crumbles.

So whether I liked it or not the Christmas decorations came out of storage, the carols blasted from the stereo and the house slowly but surely transformed into a Christmas wonderland.

For the last two weeks Isaac has been saying to anyone who will listen "Santa fire truck". It is the first thing he says when he gets up and the last thing he says before his eyes shut at night. I hear it a million times a day (seriously).
So Santa, if you happen to be reading this blog, please save mommy's sanity and bring Isaac a fire truck.

Out of all things in the world my bug lovin' girl asked Santa for a barbie.

'What the hell' your thinking? Beats me. Took me by complete surprise.

Seriously, you know when your in the toy section and there is that aisle that glows pink when you pass it? The aisle where the dolls, barbies and all the girly stuff is kept. We have NEVER been down that aisle.
Now poor Santa has to venture into unknown territory and try his best to get the perfect barbie for my perfect girl. Best of luck to you Santa.

NHL Bound

Isaac is lovin' the hockey.

Can't go to the cottage without visiting our duck friends!

Boy-oh-boy do my kids ever like their ducks.

Avery is 9!

Nine years ago today at 12:30pm the most beautiful baby girl was born. She melted my heart the moment I first held her.
She has been melting my heart every second since.

Happy Birthday Girlfriend. We love you.

Happy Halloween

Boo!

Avery's Spooky Birthday Bash

First of all Cameron had a Halloween Birthday Party to go to. He got all decked out as Rob Zombie.
I'd be scared....he looks creepy. Avery decided to celebrate her birthday a week early this year and have a Spooky Birthday Bash.
It was A LOT of work and a TON of fun!!!!!!!

The Cake.

Preparing the pumpkin.

The result. (Avery's idea. No shocker there.)

The table.

Avery the Avatar. She made an absolutely beautiful Neytiri.

Waiting for our Spooky guest to arrive.

An Avatar+ the Bride of Dracula+ a Witch and a couple of blood sucking vampires= a Monster Mashing good time!!!!

The feast.

The presents.

Avery had a fantastic time. She was so happy (and hyper) we couldn't get her into bed till almost 11pm!

Mission Spooky Birthday Bash.........A COMPLETE SUCCESS!

Yep.They're all mine.

First hockey game of the season for Cam.

We were pretty pumped heading to the arena tonight. First game of the season.
First year Peewee.
First year body contact.

Check out the little video clip I took of him. I've watched it a dozen times already and can't help but laugh. He is so determine to get a goal....then bam he's sprawled out on the ice. Check it out. Cam is #4 this year.

A Beautiful Thanksgiving Weekend.

Hope everyone had a good one.
Mine was full of sunshine, cottage life and happy kids!

Sunday night we had our Thanksgiving dinner and as tradition goes we each have to tell what we are thankful for before the feast.
Cameron: Thankful for his Dad who works so hard so we can have the cottage and all the great things we have.
Avery: Thankful for Dracula (her hamster) and her iPod.
Isaac: Fa fies and pissa!

Here is a vidoe Cam and Avery shot.

Cam was in an assembly at school today. Him and some buddies did an AC/DC air band. The lighting is kinda crappy but its a good video. Check it out.