More Grandparents

Mads and Bobs got some new books and are really enjoying the attention from their grandparents.

Mads is being his silly self around them.

Mads and his daycare friends were allowed to paint on the animals instead of paper.

Last saturday, Bobs was taken on the ice by Kristin for his lessons while I had KC and Mads back in KC's daddy's office. JJ's skating lessons are unparented. Then they all had swimming afterwards.

Ghosts and Grandparents

Last night the kids were excited that Daddy was home and they dressed up like ghosts.

Daddy is feeling a lot better, but still needs to rest at home for at least two weeks. We have had a lot of help from friends and family, and lots of support from near and far.

Grandma and grandpa arrived right after lunch today and we are so glad they came.

Bobs just couldn't wait to bake with grandma.

Pancakes, Conversation and Ballpit

Daddy has been sick enough that he ended up with pneumonia and is in the hospital for a little while so he can get better. Meanwhile, I am keeping the kids busy. We made chocolate chip pancakes for breakfast two days in a row.

Bobs: my favourite juice is orange juice. Mads, yours is apple juice. Daddy's favourite is hot chocolate juice, and mommy's is.... tea cup juice!

Bobs likes to make patterns and buildings out of his shapes. And then pose in a funny way to show them off.

Mads enjoys drinking out of a cup now, but he insists he gets to carry it around the house with liquid in it. We don't let him, but he makes a big deal out of us saying no to that.

Mads and Bobs had their friends JJ, KC and Elliott over for dinner and playtime yesterday. The smaller boys played in the basement.

And the preschoolers went upstairs on their own and didn't seem to make much noise, so I went to check on them. They had dismantled everything in Bob's room and stuffed it in his closet.

They were getting along well and were quite proud of themselves, so I asked them nicely to also have fun putting everything back.

The little boys played in their ball pit, although half of the balls were missing under couches and elsewhere all over the basement. There are 250 of them, thanks to a blog reader and friend.

Daddy should be getting better slowly and we miss him at home. Especially since it is family day. We plan to all visit today.

Baby Visits

Daddy has been pretty sick so Brodie and his mom came over to cheer us up and brought lasagna. Isn't he adorable?

Mads was pretty jealous of the baby. He said "My Baby!" but he means he wants attention, not the baby.

Cozy Cuties

We had a crazy monday with getting to and from daycare while Daddy is still sick. The change in their routine wasn't easy for them. It started snowing on the way home so we cozied up and got into the playdoh. Mads is letting me know here that he doesn't want his photo taken.

Then I ask him to show me what he is doing and he is more willing to talk to the camera.

Bobs likes to play with the ipad a lot. We play a game together called The Sims. We named a bunch of the characters on there after real people we know.

Mads likes to make noises while he is happily playing.

Heritage Park Brunch

Mads and Bobs met up with Mormor and Morfar for brunch at Heritage Park today. Daddy couldn't come because he is quite sick with the flu. Bobs' favourite train is a snowplow train, so lucky him we got to see one.

Mads had a really great time too after brunch looking around the park.

Mads wouldn't let us take a nice photo. He won't face me. Then  he walks away on the second try.

So Happy Together

The brothers are starting to play more together. And of course fight more. Mads just had to wedge himself right where Bobs is sitting.

They enjoy their bubble baths.

They are in a "choo choo" stage.

Elliott's Birthday

It was Elliott's first birthday party this afternoon at their new house in Rocky Ridge. Sadly, we were not allowed to bring any gifts.

We had a car themed cake, and snacks.

Bobs and JJ adore Elliott and just had to be around him when it was time to blow out the candles. They made sure to help.

Mads like to eat hummus, and was oblivious to the fact that there was cake.

As usual, there were a lot of little boys around and few girls.

Elliott refused to eat his piece, and then started to cry.

After cake, we went outside in the huge backyard on a beautiful +12 day.

Elliott gets his blue eyes from his uncle James.

I noticed they had a nice view from their upstairs bathroom, so here it is.

This is a zoom in mountain view from the backyard. It backs onto a highway.

The property is nearly an acre in size and some of it is on a slant, so you can go sledding.

After the birthday party, we went to JJ and KC's house and ordered Swiss Chalet. Then the boys had fights over trains, and later watched a bit of cartoons while drinking their milk.

Mads was ready for bed, but Bobs was the one who fell asleep on the way home.