For Easter Sunday we all decided to go to church in Richmond Hill. Mom bought a turkey so we could have a lovely dinner. After church the Bates kids had fun meeting their new cousin Alice. Anna and Kate had fun reconnecting.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Easter Sunday Fun
I love it when my sister comes to visit. The world just makes sense when I'm with her. I hate that we live so far apart from each other, but I'm thankful that we usually see each other a few times a year. Suzanne and the kiddies drove up from New Hampshire - yes that's right, she drove up from New Hampshire by herself with FOUR children. She is brave and a little crazy!
For Easter Sunday we all decided to go to church in Richmond Hill. Mom bought a turkey so we could have a lovely dinner. After church the Bates kids had fun meeting their new cousin Alice. Anna and Kate had fun reconnecting.
For Easter Sunday we all decided to go to church in Richmond Hill. Mom bought a turkey so we could have a lovely dinner. After church the Bates kids had fun meeting their new cousin Alice. Anna and Kate had fun reconnecting.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Easter Saturday Fun
After a healthy breakfast we had an Easter egg hunt! The eggs were hid in plain view for the benefit of the 2 year old!
After eating lots of chocolate we made a trip to Downey's farm to partake in some Easter festivities. We saw some animals, went on a wagon ride, walked through puddles, fell in the mud (Kate only), had Kate's face painted, posed for some pictures and saw some more animals. Fun day!
After eating lots of chocolate we made a trip to Downey's farm to partake in some Easter festivities. We saw some animals, went on a wagon ride, walked through puddles, fell in the mud (Kate only), had Kate's face painted, posed for some pictures and saw some more animals. Fun day!
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
Alice is Eight Weeks Picture Comparison
So last week I declared that I wouldn't be taking any more "week" pictures of Alice. Then I went and checked my files. I discovered that I'd done weekly shots of Kate until she was 12 weeks - and then I switched to just months. How can I deny Alice this same pleasure?! I suppose I take pictures all the time so what's the difference you ask? I pick out a cute outfit or sleeper and I pose the kid on a chair or couch - sitting up - or sort of sitting up. I don't want Alice to be less documented then her sister!
Here's Alice - 8 weeks old!
And here's Kate - 8 weeks old - March 5 2009
Here's Alice - 8 weeks old!
And here's Kate - 8 weeks old - March 5 2009
More Cousins
Kate and Alice have LOTS of cousins - YAY! On Sunday Lisa and Ken Peck (Lisa is one of Ken's sisters) came with their kids to meet Alice. We had a fun time hanging out.
On the couch is Kate, Sarah, Brenden, Rachael, Kristen and Alice.
Rachael just loved Alice. You'd think she knew her or something...
We had a lovely visit and bade the Peck's farewell at 8pm. We assumed they got home no problem... Monday afternoon I read this on facebook:
CAA couldn't get it off either. So we had to have the van towed back home here last night, but as everyone knows, there isn't room for 6 in that cab. And we were on the highway, so how does one get off the highway, the tow truck driver called a buddy and this friend of his, who was actually pretty nice drove us to the local 24 hour Tim Hortons. Where we did stay for 3 long hours. Ken got back home, then drove back to retrieve us. We arrived home around 2:30am. Uggh - the kiddies are all sleeping in - forget school for now, we can do that later. But what we did do during that 3 hours was this. We counted our many blessings 1. That no one got hurt 2. That Rachael didn't cry or fuss when we were there 3. That Sarah was able to sleep upright with her head on the table and not fall off 4. That Tim Hortons takes Mastercard on any amount 5. That they did not enforce their 20 minute no loitering policy as posted on the wall. 6. That the police seemed to frequent that particular Tim Hortons 7. That someone was willing to tow the car home for less than $200, I'm sure there were more that we came up with. But we're all glad to be home, and I think its time that we said goodbye to Bessie (the name we've given my vehicle) because she has tooo many things wrong with her and it drives me crazy! Brenden said - Oh, we've made a memory, we won't forget this, so we'll always remember when we visted because now we have a whole story to go along with it. So - now we'll remember!
On the couch is Kate, Sarah, Brenden, Rachael, Kristen and Alice.
Rachael just loved Alice. You'd think she knew her or something...
We had a lovely visit and bade the Peck's farewell at 8pm. We assumed they got home no problem... Monday afternoon I read this on facebook:
CAA couldn't get it off either. So we had to have the van towed back home here last night, but as everyone knows, there isn't room for 6 in that cab. And we were on the highway, so how does one get off the highway, the tow truck driver called a buddy and this friend of his, who was actually pretty nice drove us to the local 24 hour Tim Hortons. Where we did stay for 3 long hours. Ken got back home, then drove back to retrieve us. We arrived home around 2:30am. Uggh - the kiddies are all sleeping in - forget school for now, we can do that later. But what we did do during that 3 hours was this. We counted our many blessings 1. That no one got hurt 2. That Rachael didn't cry or fuss when we were there 3. That Sarah was able to sleep upright with her head on the table and not fall off 4. That Tim Hortons takes Mastercard on any amount 5. That they did not enforce their 20 minute no loitering policy as posted on the wall. 6. That the police seemed to frequent that particular Tim Hortons 7. That someone was willing to tow the car home for less than $200, I'm sure there were more that we came up with. But we're all glad to be home, and I think its time that we said goodbye to Bessie (the name we've given my vehicle) because she has tooo many things wrong with her and it drives me crazy! Brenden said - Oh, we've made a memory, we won't forget this, so we'll always remember when we visted because now we have a whole story to go along with it. So - now we'll remember!
Needless to say, we're glad everyone is safe!
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Wendy has another birthday!
When I was in my teens I thought it was ridiculous that people (okay mostly women) were embarrassed about their age. I thought it was silly to dye your hair and I couldn't understand why teachers wouldn't just admit how old they were. FAST FORWARD... I can't explain exactly how I feel about aging but I'm not totally okay with it. I'm not dying my hair, but I will when I feel it's needed.
So why the change? I think I judge myself to harshly. I started university late, I got married late, I had kids late... at least that's what I tell myself. Why was it late? Why don't I just know in my heart that it was at the right time for me? Why do I hurt myself by comparing myself to others? Being home with my two beauties is intense at times but there is no where I'd rather be right now. BUT am I okay with turning 38... I suppose when it comes right down to it I have to be because I am 38!
I had some friends over during the day - no photographic evidence sadly. Once Kate stopped having melt downs about sharing toys I enjoyed visiting. Ken came home and made a lovely dinner, my Mom joined us. It was quiet but lovely. Happy Birthday to me. I've now got less than two years to process 40... eek, must start processing...
So why the change? I think I judge myself to harshly. I started university late, I got married late, I had kids late... at least that's what I tell myself. Why was it late? Why don't I just know in my heart that it was at the right time for me? Why do I hurt myself by comparing myself to others? Being home with my two beauties is intense at times but there is no where I'd rather be right now. BUT am I okay with turning 38... I suppose when it comes right down to it I have to be because I am 38!
I had some friends over during the day - no photographic evidence sadly. Once Kate stopped having melt downs about sharing toys I enjoyed visiting. Ken came home and made a lovely dinner, my Mom joined us. It was quiet but lovely. Happy Birthday to me. I've now got less than two years to process 40... eek, must start processing...
Monday, April 11, 2011
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