a date with daddy!

Pierre took Emma to a Bulldogs game the other night....She got her LOVE of hockey from her dad and I think this was one of Emma's favourite nights all year! They went with Pierre's buddy and his daughter who happens to be Emma's best friend and loves hockey just as much as Emma....perfect combination for an awesome night!!!!

the anticipation....and sister love

Christmas morning, we make the girls wait on the stairs so I can go down first to get the running into the room picture. Here they are waiting so patiently. They were SO excited!!! (it's always fun to make them wait a little bit longer than necessary...build up the anticipation a little!)



When did they grow up so much?

look what i made!!!

Ain't he cute?! All done by hand....he took quite a while to do, and the girls both want one now. :) I'd better get busy!

a new hobbie

Memere has come to visit us, and she has introduced the girls to her love of knitting! They are using the loom, and they have been inspired to make hats for almost everyone they know!!! I LOVE watching them create and I LOVE how proud they are of themselves! (and they should be!)




Emma's first finished hat!

gingerbread house creation

November was a boring month, and December has been super busy.....we started the 24 Days of Christmas again this year, and we have been enjoying some great family time together. This year, I thought I would do something radical and actually put the camera down for most of our activities and just enjoy the time with the kids! It's been a really nice present to myself. But I couldn't resist taking pics of the creation of the gingerbread house. They did such a great job!

Look at the concentration! (I love the tongue sticking out!)









They are so proud of it! I can't wait to smash it and eat it after Christmas...I mean, the girls can't wait to smash it and eat it after Christmas!