Thursday, July 29, 2010
Update
I'm in the middle of potty training, UGH! This has to be my least favourite part of parenting. Kaitlyn knows how to use the potty, I know this because two days out of the last 10, she has gone on the potty, all day long, when I am not looking. The other 8 days? Accidents everywhere. Just because she can. And she doesn't care. And UGH. She is stubborn just like her parents.

Moving on, there are about one million blog-worthy things that have happened since I updated last. But, as usual, I have almost no time, so here is a quick highlight in pictures.



I got to go on a weekend-away (no babies! no husband!) to visit a friend in Seattle. It was a great time, it was fun catching up with her. And, we went to fun places like the original Starbucks and Pikes Place Market.



Elizabeth and her kidlets came for an afternoon playdate last week. It was so great to finally meet her after only knowing each other in blog-land the last few years. We sipped lemonade, the kiddles played in the sprinkler, we lounged on our new deck furniture, and just had a good ol' time. And, Eva is still asking for Hunter to come back for another playdate.



Last weekend we met up with some family in White Rock. Lots more lovely people were there, but I'm always nervous about posting pictures of anyone else. I feel like I need to ask their permission first, and who has time for that? So, if you're ever wondering why almost all the pictures I post are just of my little family, that is why.



And, of course, here is the potty-training 2 year old. Seriously? I wish one of those famous 'Potty Training Boot Camps' were in this area. I would love to ship her off and have her come back fully trained. But, alas, it's up to me. And, I reeeally have no clue what I'm doing.

 
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Friday, July 16, 2010
The last few days
I am learning how to take pictures that tell a story. When I look back at these snapshots, I can hear the girls' giggles and I can sense their wonderment. Their pure enthusiasm and joy to be out in nature, running through the field, exploring and being free.

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And, this one gives me a delicious, warm, fuzzy feeling.

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Eva hanging out next to her beloved Grannie, waiting for the Barnston Island ferry to come. They were chatting, giggling...it was sweet. I love their relationship.

I recently read somewhere that Grandparents have much wisdom when they are with their Grandchildren- they don't treat them like they are a distraction, but like they are the main event. Because they are, but in the busyness of life I forget this sometimes. Hanging out with the Grandparents is a sweet reminder to cherish, play, and just plain enjoy my sweet girls.
 
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Wednesday, July 07, 2010
Summer Fun
These girls love the swing set that Daddy built them. (And I love lounging on our new patio set while they happily play away). Kaitlyn is usually content to swing by herself on her tummy.

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And, Eva is getting pretty good at swinging on her own. She can even get pretty high.

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Today, during their morning swinging session, Eva looked over at Katy-kins, and noticed she looked pretty bored just dangling there on her belly. So, she got off her swing, and did what any awesome big sister would do.

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She told Kaitlyn to sit up on the swing, and hold on tight...

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And then, much to Kaitlyn's surprise and amazement, Eva pushed her even higher than Mommy would...

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She was on cloud nine. I don't think I've ever seen her smile so big.

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Big sisters are the best.
 
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Friday, July 02, 2010
Still here
We're still here. Busy as ever, but still here. We're working, renovating, having dance parties with the kids, and then working some more.

I have higher hopes for July- that we will be a little less busy, sit back, relax and enjoy summer, friends, family and our sweet (singing and dancing) girls. In case you were wondering, that's just about all my girls do. They sing, they dance, and then they put on singing and dancing shows.

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And, the rare occasion they are not singing and dancing, Eva is playing her new "Kindergarten" game on the computer, and Kaitlyn is playing with her Dora, Boots and Benny figurines.

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And, that's all the update I have time for (I'm supposed to be working, shh, don't tell).


 
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