Rylan Skating

It is that time of year again when the boys get to go with their classes to skate.  We are always a little rusty at the start.

Not really being a big skater myself I am glad that my boys have this opportunity.

So handsome and doing so great.

Our First Walk

There is nothing better than going for a walk in the crisp fall air.  All the army games you want to play and a whole lot of exploring.  So much fun.  This was our first family walk with our new little addition.

Family picture on the bridge.

Did I mention that it was brisk.  LOL  This little guy was so well bundled.

We were so happy with the stroller that we brought back with us from the Czech Republic this summer.  And baby seemed to really enjoy the ride ;)

Stefan decided that he needed a walking stick.  This one was a little too big.  LOL

I love being outside with my boys.

We never leave home without protections.  LOL  I hope that this never grows old.  I love having boys.  LOL

Our New Baby

So here we are back at it again.  Yes, we have decided after a lot of talking that we are going to foster again.  The boys are so excited and I think Stefan is the most  because today we welcomed our new little baby boy.  Mr. K.  He is just two days old and straight out to of the hospital.

It has been a long time since we have had such a little baby in our home.  Although he isn't that little as he weighs over 8lbs.

What have we gotten ourselves into!!!  We know, someone that needs a whole lot of love something of which we have plenty of.  So welcome Mr. K

Hike/Canmore and Kananaskis

I was so excited to get away for a couple of days with the boys and our friends the Hartnell's.  We went down south to Canmore and did some hiking in Kananaskis.  Here the boys are getting ready to go.

I can't remember what the name of this hike was but but it was great.  Here is our group.

Along the way the boys found some great places to hide.  Don't eat us Mr. Troll.  LOL

Stopping for a snack and drink break.  Little did we know that the first part of this hike was all up hill.  LOL

This pictures shows a little bit of the climb that we had to make.  LOL

We finally made it to the top.

The view was amazing.  Of course we thought that we would take a short cut down which ended up being a lot more tricky than the way up.  So much fun.  LOL

We then made our way back to Calgary to stop at Pete's drive in for burgers and then to go to our favorite place to eat and watch the planes take off.  Little did we know how cold it was going to be.  We didn't last long out there.  LOL

The next day our friends had to head back so we made out way to Canmore to do some more exploring and to enjoy the beauty of the mountains.  Of course you can't walk beside a river with out throwing some rocks in.

Of course climbing up under the bridge is just as much fun.  LOL  This was a great way to spend the weekend.  With the boys that I love so much.

Bedroom Redo

So this was one of the first rooms that I did when we moved into this house 6 1/2 years ago and I figured it was time for a change much to Jamie's chagrin.  LOL

It started with this plan to build a loft in their room.  We have this great friend who is very handy and so with his help, he and Jamie were able to build this great loft.

The boys were really excited.  It took us about a day to finish the loft.

And with the help of my mom and her handy sewing skills this was the end result.  The picture isn't great but I am sure you get the just.  We made out own head boards recover the box springs in the same fabric and that was it with some home made quilt covers and window coverings we were done and very happy with the results.  Thanks mom and Jamie for all your hard work.

Cross Country Season

 Ok so we are once again in the cross country season and this year Rylan decided to join and that was very exciting.  Here he is pre-race.

 There were so many kids running in his age group it was hard to find him in the masses but I manged to get a couple of pictures.

Coming up the hill looked like a lot of work but he surprised me by being in with the front group.

   He even managed to come in 7th which was awesome.  I was so proud of him.

Here is Keagan getting ready for his big race.

Not as many kids in this group.  LOL

He ran really well too.

And came in fourth.  Way to go boys.

Back to School

It's the most wonderful time of the year.  LOL  Yes and no.  Thankfully back to school means routine again but sadly it means that my children are all one year older and I am on my own again.  Both good and bad. 

Darien starts grade 8 this year if you can believe that. 

Keagan is starting grade 5 and has transferred to full English now and is no longer in french immersion.  Hard decision but we all think it will be for the best.  French just wasn't his thing.  He is even going to a new school this year and is very excited about that.

Our funny Rylan will be starting grade 3.  He is so excited and loves everything about school.  Still in French and is french through and through.  LOL

And my baby is leaving me this year.  Stefan is starting kindergarten.  I can't believe that this has finally come and I am having a really hard time with it.  He is only going to be in half days so we still have our afternoon together.  Thank goodness, I am not ready to be an empty nester during the day yet.  LOL

I think that I have the most handsome boys out there.  I mean really look at those great looking boys.  :)

Hi Ho Hi Ho it's off to school we go.  I managed to convince them to let me go with them.  That is a lot of school supplies they have to take.

Keagan let me take just one picture of him but that was it for Darien, never again will I get the first in class picture.  Boohoo ;)

Rylan is so excited.  What a great kid.

Standing by his new locker.

Stefan didn't get to go the first day but was able to walk everyone to school with me.

But just a few days later it was his turn and he got to take to bus to school for the very first time.  I was such a dork and had to take pictures.  It was so tough sending my baby off to school on the bus for the first time.

 Of course I followed the bus to school to make sure that he got to his class ok.  LOL