Grade One Humour

Guess what I just found stuck to my back??? As you can see, they're learning lots this year and putting their education to good use!!!

this love note brought to you by Sweetie....

1st Recital

Lovey had her first violin recital today and played with 2 other girls (aged 8 & 12 I think). They're all beginners but you could tell the older girls had more control over their bowing. Being much younger than the other 2 didn't slow down our girl though! She was able to keep on track with them and from what I could tell, she never missed a note!

All week long she's been asking about the recital and has been counting down the days. She was very excited for it to finally be here!

Great job Lovey, we're all proud of you!

O Christmas Tree!!!!!!

We had our tree trimming party tonight! The girls had a birthday party in the afternoon so while they were gone, Murray & I picked up a tree & set it up downstairs. Murray went for a run and I started throwing on some lights & getting snacks ready. I ran into a small snafu when I was adjusting the tilt of the tree though. We usually tie a string from the trunk onto a screw in the wall to make sure it doesn't topple over. As I was adjusting, the screw came OUT! So I get one leg hooked around a branch while trying to keep the string in one hand and get the screw back in with the other. I can't let go to search for the screwdriver or the tree will go and the base FULL of water will go everywhere and no one's around to call for help! I used my Mumma magic & got the screw in well enough to hold the weight of the tree while I ran for the screwdriver and got hat tightened up. Ahhh the drama, excitement and danger of the holidays!

I laid out quite a spread and everything went over pretty well. Only Honey had a complaint and it was that she didn't like the cherries in the middle of the chocolates! I tried to push her onto the Hershey kisses instead but she liked the chocolate & the filling of the other, just not the actual cherry part! Lovey had no such qualms about any of her chocolate!

Super cool Christmas tree lights photo!

the UNTHINKABLE!!!!!!!!

Ugh! Sweetie forgot Bunny at Grammie & Grandad's on Sunday and will have to wait til Friday to get her back. It was quite traumatic last night at bedtime as she wailed and moaned over the loneliness & inability to sleep without her precious companion.

Today she phoned to check on Bunny & Grandad assured her he'd be taking good care of Bunny while Grammie's at work. He even took a picture to show that she was cozy & comfy in Sweetie's absence and emailed it to her right away.

Sweetie was thrilled to see Bunny & hear that she was getting treated properly. She sent Grandad this reply: (well, she dictated and I typed)

Grandad, you are doing a great job, thanks for bunny-sitting for me. I'm glad Bunny is safe and having a good time. Bunny looks awesome in the picture and she also looks cozy too.

Only 4 more sleeps until Bunny comes back! Keep up the good work! Can you please take care of Bunny at bedtime? or give her a hug before going to bed please. Bye!

Kisses & hugs,

Love

Sweetie

Photo Fun!

and by that I mean torturous session trying to get my OWN family photo for the Christmas card! I put in lots of hours getting nice photos for other families, is it wrong to want one of my own???? Is that too much to ask?????

I bribed the girls with letting them have Christmas present early and they were pretty excited about that and very willing to put the new dresses on right away! The standing and posing part was more fun for some than others though!

Luckily I did end up with some stuff I could use and have lots of lovely out takes to share later!

Snow Buddies

The girls next door came over after school today and since it was really nice out I "convinced" them to go outdoors to play once homework was finished. It took some doing but they went and then didn't want to come back in! They got Murphy to help them sniff out the witch they've been hunting for since June. Clues just keep turning up around here! Then Murphy got bored of that game and sauntered on over next door, and then chased a cat over to the next house down.... but we got him back! and that was his little adventure for the day!

Some guy backed into me a few months ago and we finally got the insurance company's go ahead to get our bodywork done at the other guys' expense so this is what we're driving for a day or so. I always wanted a Jeep!!!!

Party On!

We had the family party for the multiples club on the weekend. There were bouncy castles, face painting, snacks galore, games, colouring and a visit from Santa! Everyone had a great time! Well, n not everyone loved Santa but maybe next year!

When Sweetie heard Santa had arrived she ran into the kitchen, ducked down behind the counter and said "I don't want to go OUT there!" with wide eyes and trembling lips. I told her that was fine but she didn't need to hide! Did she think Santa was going to hunt her down???