happy new year

I wanted to take a moment to tell you all how grateful I am for each and every one of you. I can't believe we are closing the chapter on 2013. The past year has gone by so fast. It was a year filled with little miracles, and it was a time where we said some goodbyes. We have grown as a family. Our children have achieved new milestones. My husband and I have grown as a couple. We have set new goals for the coming year. We have truly been blessed in 2013 and look forward to seeing what 2014 has in store.

May 2014 bring you everything you wish for and more.

Happy New Year!

Photo credit Nicole Marie Photography

weekend catch-up part 2

Saturday morning, I jumped out of bed and started the mad dash towards the laundry room to get started on what seemed like a million loads of laundry. After getting everyone ready for the day, we were off to town to get a few errands done and quick stop at the in-laws for lunch. The rest of the afternoon was spent preparing food for Baby D (this kid loves to eat.)

Saturday evening we headed off to celebrate the engagement of MJ and Paul - such a cute, loving couple. It was a wonderful evening with fabulous appetizers and desserts. I love love love when people pay attention to detail. This lovely couple have a great group of friends who know how to throw a beautiful party. The little details did not go unnoticed. I especially liked the homemade cookies with their initials and the homemade jam in the middle was delicious. Little Miss L. loved to be the social butterfly, and certainly enjoyed filling her belly. Baby D on the other hand wasn't in the partying mood. Mr.D has two little white daggers cutting through his gums, which makes for some unpleasant moments. I guess while running around after the wee ones, I forgot to get a pic of the happy couple - sorry guys!

Sunday, we headed down to my parents house. The kiddos spent the day with daddy, Uncle Brady, and Grandpa. They spent the day catching frogs and tadpoles which Little Miss L. thought was pretty cool. My mom and I headed to Kingston to visit my grandma in the hospital. Thank you to everyone for their kind gestures/get well wishes because Nan sure has needed it over the last month spent in the hospital. It has been a tough battle. It seems we move one step forward and then four steps back. Fingers crossed we can get her on the mend soon and back home with us shortly.

Posing for momma.

Little Miss L. thought we should all take her bus to the party, unfortunately I don't think we would fit.

Big sister is always there to show her little brother how to work things.

My boy!

Baby D's favourite thing - take momma's hair and try to put it in her mouth.

My snuggle bug. I love love love that my little bear loves to give me so many hugs throughout the day.

Drink table!

Typical scene - daddy and Little Miss L. at the food table.

What? I didn't have anything to eat.

Yum, the dessert table.

Grandma and Baby D.

Daddy and Little Miss L. checking out the Supermoon. It was one beautiful sight.

weekend catch-up

We were on the go go go this past weekend, hence the late post. I needed all day Monday to relax and recoup. Saturday, we got up early and headed to the 156th Spencerville fair. I love being able to take my children to an event that I have been attending since I was a young child. I can remember watching the parade and being excited to collect all the candy that is thrown into the crowd, riding the rides until I was ready to be sick, eating the tasty fair food, and seeing the animals such as horses and cows. I was excited to bring Little Miss L. to the fair this year because some of her favourite things right now are firetrucks and horses. Well, I was right - she loved every minute of it!

Sunday was a busy day as well... we woke up bright and early and headed out to get some family photos taken. I know that time passes by quickly and our children grow up extremely fast. I love photography and I love capturing precious moments when I can. I love looking back through my photo albums and remembering all the great times my family has had along the way. I wanted to make sure I captured Baby D while he is in the newborn stage. We spent several hours with a wonderful lady named Sandra and she was able to capture some beautiful photos of Baby D and our family. I can't wait to share them with all of you soon. After we finished our photo session, we headed to my grandparents' 60th Wedding Anniversary party. Our family gathered in the perfect location on the St. Lawrence River, we had a amazing meal, and shared some good ol' family time. To sum it up - a perfect weekend!

I love love love this cutie.

Baby D - tell us how you really feel about getting your picture taken?

Proud big sister.

156th Spencerville Fair parade.

Little Miss L. loves firetrucks - it was a must to take a picture of  her in front of one.

Little Miss L. loved the bagpipes.

Now those are some big pumpkins!

Every year, I look forward to this amazing chicken.

Yummy!

Little Miss L. driving the vintage tractor.

God-mommy telling Little Miss L. all about bunnies.

Little Miss L. favourite activity during the fair - feeding the goats.

The boys playing a little shuffleboard.

Such beautiful ladies I have in my family.

Baby D and his Great Aunt.

Look at this pair - a match made in heaven.

My stunning grandmother.

The happy couple celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary.

She is a big girl now!

Little Miss L. getting in on the shuffleboard action.

I love those cheeks - yes, he likes to eat.

Everyone enjoying their meals.

Little Miss L. and Baby D with their great grandparents.

weekend catch-up

Better late than never, right? Well, with a crying baby and a toddler who is happy one minute and then sad the next, my weekend blog is a little late. We enjoyed the first weekend at home, and we can't thank our friends and families enough for the well wishes, beautiful gifts, and delicious food they have so kindly brought our family. Here are a few of our weekend highlights...

I finally open my eyes.

Watch out big sister, I can scream too!

Baby D got to meet all three of his great-grandmas...

Lots of cuddle time with big sis.

I can't get enough of those cheeks!

Four generations.

Meeting cousin Katie for the first time.

Nona and Gump throw Baby D a birthday party.

My little angel.

The yummy food we dined on.

Baby D's birthday cake.

Of course, Little Miss L. stepped right in to help her brother blow the candles out.