Back track....Easter!~

So I know I did a re-cap last week but I forgot to include Easter.

So here is a quick photo stream of what the kids were up to. That sneaky Easter Bunny hid chocolates all over the place!

It was a really fun day. They were totally into it and I enjoyed every moment. The neighbour even came over and hid some eggs in the front yard. Needless to say they wanted to keep checking the yard every ten minutes to see if there were more. Oh well...it was fun to see how happy they were. We are still rationing the little eggs...next year it will be limited. 

Next up....rocket ship!!!

Zach got a science book from his Scholastic book order and there was a rocket ship that he'd been dying to build. So...we did. 

It was pretty simple. Construction paper, film case, baking soda, vinegar...and stickers ;)

We've launched it about 3 dozen times now and they still think it's great! The best was when it fell over and launched into Travis...good times. 

I was going to upload a video...but I can't for the life of me figure it out....stay tuned...

I've got more to share but I'd better pace myself.

See ya!

Amanda

Remember me???

Okay...ok......so sorry. I've been neglecting this blog...just a little. But now I'm back in full force :)

I was having a bit of difficulty getting all my photos in one place and uploading them on here...BUT...thanks to my lovely husband I am now the new owner of an iMac :) So now all my photos from all my devices can be accessed and uploaded onto here. WAY easier :) I must say....I'm not sure why we waited so long to get a Mac.... we are finally with the times. Just need to now upgrade out of the VHS player and tube tv... lets not forget our stack of cd's.......yikes...ok...maybe not totally with the times but we are on our way.

So what's been happening around here???? Well....after getting though my grandmas passing we had to  sit down and discuss our summer plans to visit family out in Toronto. The main reason (actually 99% of the reason) for going was to see my Grandma. We knew she couldn't travel to see us so it was on our account to see her. Funny thing though I never really felt that far from her. We talked often on the phone and the occasional Skype session where she just looked at the computer totally amazed at what was happening. I can't even imagine what my "Skype" is going to be when I am 90! LOL

But with that reason no longer being a reason we have decided as a family to put that money into our downpayment account. Owning a home again and having that sense of stability is something we are looking forward to. When we moved here we were not sure how things were going to pan out. Never did we imagine that this would be 'the' answer and where we would set our roots down. I can 100% say we are not leaving Lethbridge...FINALLY!!! It's funny how the people who were born here just don't 'get it' when I tell them we picked here to live out of all of Canada. But I guess if you've never left the nest you don't know what is or isn't out there. And although we have made a bunch of friends from our community, it is now time to recruit all of you to come join us. One by one I will brainwash you to visiting and then I won't let you leave...ever :) I've got a few of you on my hit list...so beware ;)

So I guess I'll just do a quick photo recap of what has been happening. I've been busy...crazy ridiculous busy with work and Travis...who's he? But we are almost through it all (on his end) so there is a light at the end of the tunnel :)

Norah's new bathing suit and flippers from Palm Springs- April 2nd

Sprinkler!!!

Grandpa and Grandma stopped in for the night on their way home from Palm Springs. I think they brought the weather with them...thanks!

Norah's first after school playdate to a friends house..without me! Natalies mom was nice enough to text me this photo of the girls.

And a week later we had this....

Natalies turn to come to our house after school! The girls were beyond excited!!! I also took them on a walk for a Crazy Cake treat :)

Can you even believe your eyes??? DORA!!!! Norah was so pumped to meet her....totally worth the hour wait. I had a coffee when I got home...

Okay so this is a bit out of order....this was well before the first photo in this montage.....

But here is miss Norah...double eye infection :( Poor girl

Backyard Lunch

Okay...well that is it for now. I will do another post this week. I missed Easter...but I still have some catching up to do. 

Hope all is well with everyone...we miss you all. 

xox Amanda