Christmas Tree

On saturday we set up the Christmas tree. It was really sweet to have Mads see his first Christmas tree being put up.

Mads really likes books and trying to figure out how to open them and look at the pages.

This morning, I had 10 minutes of peace and quiet. I thought Bobs was playing on his own, but when I found him, he was opening up a gift from under the tree!!! It was a pre-wrapped gift from Betty. It was meant for her son from the grandparents but they already had that same toy so they gave it to Bobs. I had to tell Bobs that from now on, he really does have to wait until Christmas...

Getting Ready for Christmas

We set up the Christmas tree yesterday and listened to Christmas music on iTunes radio. It feels a bit early, but we sure have enough snow for it.

Comparables

Failed Santa Photos

Still Cold Out

It's still cold out. Shawn is with us overnight so each morning, I have been taking him to the hospital and he has been taking a cab home. We went to the mall after dropping him off on monday and played in the playplace an saw some friends there. On tuesday we went to Mormor's and had crepes. Today we are inside reading library books.

I just found out from my workplace that they are going to allow me to take an extra 6 month leave of absence. This way, when Mads goes to daycare, he will be 18 months old. This is much better than him going to daycare at 12 months of age. I would start back at work on October 12, 2011. I am so relieved that my workplace has agreed to my request. I also requested part time, but they have not said yes, or no to this. I think the additional leave of absence is actually better anyways.

Kids Christmas Party

Inside on a Cold Day

Playing in the Basement

Mads is making some phone calls. The funny part is that this phone talks.

When Bobs wants to go to the basement and play, he shouts "in basement!"

First Big Snow

Jansen and Casey and their mom stayed over night last night because Daddy was out of town in the field and we figured why not? We read books before bed and the next morning, we had french toast and fruit.

The babies and myself spent the rest of our morning inside cuddling, while Kristin and the toddlers were outside shovelling snow and making snow angels.

Green Suit Comparables

Feeding Mads

Remembrance Day With Dad

Baking With Babes

Beautiful Fall Days

We are having beautiful fall days. I have been getting the boys outside as much as possible before the snow comes. We have had such a cool summer, and now we are being compensated with a warm fall. 

Bobs makes friends at the park with his big green ball.

Bobs covered Mads up with all of his favourite blankets.

Mads Playing uninterrupted by Bobs