LEPRACHAUN TRAPS

This year for Kindergarten Wade got to make a Leprachaun trap. Macie with her love for crafting also wanted to make one, so we doubled up on our supplies at the dollar store. They had great fun making their traps and Wade loved taking his to school to show his teacher. He brought it home on Friday from school having unsuccessfully caught a Leprachaun. So Saturday night we put the kids traps on the kitchen island and that silly Leprachaun somehow swiped our coins and got away. He did though leave us with some Lucky Charms to have for breakfast that morning and some skittles to enjoy.

MOMMY'S AND MACIE'S YEARLY TRIP!!

Every year since Macie was very little we have gone on a Mom and Daughter trip, the first year was to Calgary for Disney on Ice, then we moved to Cold Lake so our yearly trip switch to driving to Lloydminster to watch plays put on buy a Jr Acting program. First year was Annie, then The Little Mermaid, Last year was The Lion King, and this year was The Wizard of Oz. I was so excited as this is one of my all time favorite movies.  It's been fun watching these kids every year get better and more confident with there acting. Me and Macie this year started buy some shopping then Lunch at the best Mom and Pa restaurant ever (Tasty K's). Donairs and soups were loved and devoured by me and Macie. Then off to the play, they did such a good job and we both loved watching it. After the play we did some more shopping then Marble Slab Cremary for some ice cream. This is one of my favorite traditions to do every year with Macie and I love the fun we have and the bond we are building in our relationship, I can't wait to start bringing Kansas with us next year.

Kansas & Puzzles

Kansas loves her puzzles.

Today I was watching her do some puzzles. I was very impressed with her ability to do the magnetic fishing one. She is able to control the swinging magnet by dropping it near the piece she wants to pick up, then dragging the magnet to the metal tack and lifting the fish and shaking it off into a container. She did this so fast and efficient, it was like watching a 5 year old, maybe even better.

 

Kansas also loves her ice-cream- watch out if you try to take away her cone. That was a 1 hour long tantrum. I had to, she was almost done and was making a huge mess because it was melting all over.

I know you think I am a barbarian, steeling a cone from a baby, but it needed to be done.

SPRING FINALLY

Well Spring may have temporarily arrived, but it has been so nice the last few days. There is so much melting happening.
As a family we have been outside quite a bit going on walks or playing. Today the kids were extra sugared up with Lucky charms. Our walk was looking to be the 6 km run around Sobey's and back home. The walk was cut short when Wade tried to avoid a large puddle lake by walking in the snow adjacent to the side walk. He ran an jumped and fell over. The snow was held up by 3"-6" of water. This wasn't what Wade was expecting, and he fell down. He yelled, "I'm drowning, I'm drowning! Help Help!"  Watching him crying and screaming was kind of funny because the water was only at his shoulder blade as he was laying down. Mom ran to his rescue and pulled him up. Yes he was very cold.
Luckily the sun was very warm and we made it home in one piece

Wade and Kansas playing in the kids park.

example of what wade tried to avoid

LIFE UPDATE

Lots of things have happened this past month.

The company that Mark has worked for since 2006 is selling and moving out of Canada. We are very sad to see that happen as the future is now unknown. Devon has been a great company to work for, and has taken care of our little family. We hope that the next company will be just as wonderful and will keep Mark on during and after the transition.

The weather has been dreadfully cold for many weeks now, but finally in early March warmed up to more seasonal temperatures. In light of this change, Mark took an extra day off to enjoy the warmth and as a family we all went skiing.
Our children did soooo good.
Macie picked up where she left off and was ready to get skiing.
Wade has progressed so well, and not only did he go down the bunny hill by himself, but also did all the runs available, in which he only fell down once on "the last run of the day" (of course). He was going so fast that dad could hardly keep up to him, but when he caught Wade, he was laying in the snow crying. Dad was very worried that Wade was in serious pain, but funny enough, Wade went too fast that he got scared and bailed. After a little bit of coaching Wade finished the hill. Very good day for Wade.
Kansas also had a great day. She was so cute as she went down the critter hill with mommy close by. She never fell over, and only cried for the first two runs. After that it was "again" "again"  in a quick cute high pitched voice. we used these little gator clips on to tie the skis together, otherwise here little legs would have spread apart wide and the day may have turned out much worse.

Kansas prepping for the first run
Her coat was a little too big.

Macie and Wade on the Chair lift

Mommy and Daddy have both been called to the Stake Self Reliance program  and are attempting to help the program move forward in the Sherwood Park stake.

We did a Fireside in Edmonton and have 3 groups that have started up. One of the principles that start the finance class is seen below.

Our little Kanas is growing like crazy and is talking like crazy as well. She knows a lot of animals and their sounds. She can repeat most words you say to her and comprehends most conversations.

Kansas eating peanut butter and Jam

Kansas loves her Peppa Pig

Our dancing girls 

Wades Leprechaun trap

Wade has finished up another season of gymnastics and did very well. He was very sad to have completed it. He took it pretty hard knowing that its all over.

Wade at Gymnastics

 We  were shown this great board game by our friends the Lowry's, in which we have since downloaded to our phones. The game was nearly impossible to win, infact we could not win playing the board game. We have since won several times and glory in the victory. This win came at a cost, some very late nights.......

screen shot of the win

Mommy was very sick one day and was having trouble moving about. Our Sweet kids pulled together and helped out big time. Macie put Kansas to bed. Then her and Wade wrote this sweet note to mommy. Then Macie helped put Wade to bed, and put herself to bed. What great kiddos

 it reads " I am sorry that you are sick. I love you very much. I hope you have a very  good day tomorrow. To Mom. Love Macie and Wade.

Our Sweet Lilly is getting up in Age and has had a tumour on her back hip that is progressively getting larger. We all dread the day we have to take her to the Vet one last time.

                        

And finally some very important news that had mommy and daddy stressing as they didn't know if it would happen in time. The children all got their passports and so we are all ready to go to Las Vegas trip.  Macie's and Wade's were delayed because they didn't get the correct birth certificates sent, and we had to order a new one for Macie. This had potential to take a long time to get mailed to us so we could send it to passport Canada. and then it would take some time to review and render the passport and mail it out. However, we have everything and we are ready to go.