I did it!!!!

Wow! 365 posts and photos and comments. A year of our life in pictures and memories. It was easier in some respects then I thought it would be - taking the pictures that is. Staying on top of the journaling, well that took a bit more effort.

I am so glad that we now have this keepsake of our life at this time. 50 years from now we will be able to look back and marvel at the changes - changes within our family, our lives and society even. Glimpses of our everyday life. I wish that I had a keepsake like this of my grandparents lives. I hope that our kids will enjoy looking at this year of their life in the years to come.

God bless!
Alison

Day 365!!!!! Thursday, December 31, 2009

We spent the early part of the evening skating with friends who rented out the local ice rink. That is, after we bought Marlee new skates. We're not quite sure where they are but were sure they were too small anyway.

Friends came over to watch Up with us and returned home before midnight so I brought in the new year by myself as Drew pretty much slept through it!

Happy New Year!!!!

Day 364 - Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Gearing up for the new ski season. I think these are a little small.

Day 363 - Tuesday, December 29, 2009

We saw Sean and family today - the kids had such a great time and of course there were more toys involved.

Day 362 - Monday, December 28, 2009

Another recent acquisition. She is noisy and likes to sing High School Musical. We have heard it a LOT.

Day 361 - Monday, December 27, 2009

Right back to normal routine - feeding Puffel and Teddy (both newly acquired) at the table.

Day 360 - Saturday, December 26, 2009

Our cousins were able to join us for the day...

And Uncle John taught Matt how to play Axel F on the piano!

Day 359 - Friday, December 25, 2009

It was a blessed day yet again. We were all spoiled and enjoyed a great day together and with extended family. Highlights included a new SLR camera for me, lego for Matt, a DVD player and dvd's for Cierra, funky socks and toys for Marlee and an assortment of list items for Drew.

Day 358 - Thursday, December 24, 2009

Marlee lost her first tooth (of normal causes) - and is so excited to get money on Christmas!

Day 357 - Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Finally getting the year end gift albums done!

Day 356 - Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Happy Birthday buddy!!!! I can't believe our baby is 7 years old! He wanted birthday balloons in his room as well as the birthday banners (I LOVE these traditions!), and Lucky Charms for breakfast. We celebrated later with a party at the church with a number of friends, a jumping slide, jumping castle, mini stick hockey and pizza and cake. He considered it a great success.

Day 355 - Monday, December 21, 2009

Matthew spent time preparing his thank you cards for his upcoming birthday party (tomorrow). We give thank you cards with a $5 gift card to Toys 'R Us rather then loot bags.

Day 354 - Sunday, December 20, 2009

I was honoured at church today for my role as Director of Children's Ministry (of which I am retiring) and later in the evening we joined a number of members to go caroling. Surprisingly the kids were much more gung ho then I thought they would be! It turned out to be a lot of fun.

Day 353 - Saturday, December 19, 2009

Marlee helped me make apple crisp for my staff dinner later tonight and also for OOTC next week.

Day 352 - Friday, December 18, 2009

We've finally got enough snow for the kids to be tobogganing on the front lawn again. They are so excited especially since we have new sleds to accommodate everyone!