2014 KINDA SUCKED!!!!

I'm not going to say a whole lot about it, but that it was a tough year, soooo....

So long farewell and I hope to never think of you again, but focus on a new year with lots of new goals and 365 days to make it a good one. 

MACIE IS 3!!!!

How is it possible that this little miracle of mine is already 3 years old. It blows my mind how fast they grow up. Sometimes I like it as I see them accomplish new things and learn new things everyday, but it is said that she is not my little baby anymore. She is almost not even a toddler anymore, she is turning into a kid.

- Macie still loves swimming more then any other activity. She would go everyday if we could.

- She is all girl, is obsessed with anything pink, purple and princess.

- Having mommy do her toe nails is one of her favourite things, and sits crazy still to let me do them.

- Her days are consumed with playing dress up, colouring, matching card games, playing outside, hide and seek, and rough housing with Mom, Dad and Wade.

- She is such a kind spirit and has such a good heart. She is strong willed like most kids, but never wants to see anybody cry or get hurt and will put her own wants and needs aside to make sure others are happy.

- Is still one of the toughest kids I know and can get kicked in the face and barely draw a tear, but if her feelings get hurt she is a wreck.

- When we asked her what she wanted for her birthday dinner she of course said Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwich. She would eat that everyday if I let her. She is awesome at eating her fruit and also pretty good with veggies, she will eat broccoli, carrots, celery, snap peas, corn, sweet potatoes, even asparagus, cauliflower and peas. However ask this girl to eat some meat and it is the end of the world. If there is dip I can get her to eat chicken and Salmon but nothing else no red meat at all. The only type of sandwiches she will have is Nutella or PB and J. Cheese and Yogurt are another obsession and popcorn is definitely her favourite snack. She is not big into sweets which I don't mind at all and will pick home made carrot zucchini muffins over a cupcake.

- Baking is another love of Macie's, climbing up on the counter and helping mom put in all the ingredient and stir is one of her favourite things to do with me.

- She finally learned how to ride her bike at the end of the summer, I was out with her almost everyday and finally at the end of August her legs got long enough and strong enough that she could do it on her own.

This girl is so awesome, and I will always be eternally grateful to my Heavenly Father for picking me to be her mother. I love the bond we have and the amazing relationship we have together. I hope it only grows stronger as she gets older.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY BEAUTIFUL MACIE, WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!!

Church Christmas Party!!!

To say I love dancing is an understatement, I can't even describe how good it makes me feel and how free I feel to dance the night away. Tonight was our church Christmas party and the ladies who put it together did an outstanding job. I think my favourite one yet. There was dancing all night long with an actual paid DJ who did a fantastic job. Then they had made this huge train and gave all the kids a golden ticket to ride the polar express. They got there tickets punched and went for a train ride to the primary room where they watched the Polar Express and had delicious snacks. Macie definitely has her moms love for dancing. That girl danced her little heart out and had so much fun, she ended up not even watching the show and danced the night with mom and dad. Wade was too GQ for the night. Looking so cute and busting a move when he felt the need to. What a fantastic night and great time as a family and with our friends.

Family Pictures 2014

More Sunday cuties

Santa pics!!

Yesterday we had two Christmas parties. Lisa Waldorf (the kids day home) and her hubby put on a Christmas party for all the day home kids. So sweet and so much fun. Then we had Mark's Devon kids Christmas party. They booked the gym at the Servus Sports Centre and set up bounce houses and all the toys then had Santa come and give presents. Such a great time and a great day as a family. 

P.S Wades Santa pic is classic. 

Gingerbread Houses

My favourite time of year is here and I have been loving it. Decorating the house (although this year is very pathetic thanks to the 1 year old tyrent in the house), the Christmas music ( Mark is already sick of my Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers CD) the outdoor Christmas lights, tonight for FHE we drove around to look at all of them (there is one house by us that is incredible), wrapping Christmas presents ( I seriously love it I feel like a kid in the candy store picking out the wrapping paper and then coming home, and wrapping the presents), Watching all my favourite Christmas shows and Decorating Gingerbread houses (a new tradition we have started since having the kids)