Day 360 - 2010

The IKEA bowls are so easy to entertain with. I guess Marlee was getting jealous that Mitchell was having all of the fun and wanted to get in on the action. I haven't seen him do this with them though...

Day 357 - 2010

Marlee and I went shopping while Drew and Matt went shopping for gifts for our immediate family. She got very creative with ideas for all the kids and even her dad. When we got home we locked ourselves in the basement and did all the wrapping.

Day 353 - 2010

Mitchell was having a great time entertaining himself in the mirror. He then moved on to climbing on Marlee. She loves nothing more than attention from Mitchell. So cool.

Day 349 - 2010

Marlee and I had a lunch date today. She picked Burger King so that she could get a Zhu Zhu pet. It wasn't exactly as she thought but she was still happy and despite the rush (this was a little far from school), she was glad to get some 1:1 time. Me too.


Marlee was so happy to play Mary in the manger scene in the 3rd showing of Back to the Manger tonight. I'm sure she smiled the whole time.

Day 346 - 2010

Marlee and Matthew participated in one of the three shows for their play production this term. It was 'Back to the Manger' and they all did an amazing job. They met weekly and helped on the creative team, building sets and props. On the final play days they joined the drama team for the manger scene. Marlee was so excited to be playing Mary for one of the shows. We have suggested that each term they choose one play for creative team and one play for drama.

Day 326 - 2010

She's got the clothes.
And she knows how to use them!

I managed to catch a 'pose' today as we were waiting for the kids at school. I think we are going to have a fun time when this girl is a teenager - she already has a fashion sense all her own. I love it!

Day 317 - 2010

Better watch out Marlee - this boy is on the move and he wants YOUR candy!

Day 315 - 2010

Marlee and I went out for her lunch break at school. She of course picked MacDonald's for her 1:1 time with me. It was really nice to get out together and I hope to do this with each of them every other month.

I picked up 4 frozen chicken and 2 dozen farm fresh eggs yesterday! I am cooking up a roast chicken for dinner tonight!

Day 312 - 2010

Silly bands - another craze rolling through town. They are thin plastic bracelets that are in the forms of different shapes when laid out flat. They have everything from princess crowns and shoes to guitars, to cars and maple leaves. The kids have been trading them and losing them and learning lots of life lessons from them!

Day 301 - 2010

Marlee and her classmates put on a show for the parents on their study of Native Canadians...

...and we finally got the pool covered and officially closed up today. Thanks Papa Don!

Day 287 - 2010

It was only us after school today so we headed to the library where Marlee and Matthew participated in the open lego room. It was simply a room with a few tables set up and several buckets of lego. And they really enjoyed it. Cierra and I and Mitchell looked at books and we actually ran into 4 families we knew. I'd love to do something like this at church one day!

Day 275 - 2010

Marlee and I took part in some barbie/pet shop/polly pocket/barbie furniture GIRL/ one-on-one time while the boys were at hockey (actually Mitchell was on the floor beside us chewing on the toy potty but that's okay).

Day 268 - 2010

We picked out Marlee's glasses today. There were so many to choose from - it's amazing how far we've come in style and choice. She is really happy with them and that is what counts. We should be able to pick them up in about a week.

Day 267 - 2010

The best I could get from Marlee, ever the fashionista.

Day 259 - 2010

Mitchell loves playing in the sand. We just have to watch that his older sister doesn't put it close enough for him to eat it! It is so nice to have some warm days to enjoy it again!

Day 253 - 2010

The girls are growing up so fast. Marlee wants a new suitcase with a "backpack" for her birthday because a few of her friends have one. Note the "purse" on her arm and the rolled up jeans - oh and the attitude.

Day 234 - 2010

Marlee is amazing at just playing. She can find great ways to amuse herself - and it's another reminder of how much we like the beach.

Day 219 - 2010

Marlee helped Drew clean out and vacuum the car.

Day 198 - 2010

Some new shades and a newly decorated bunky at Nana and Papa's...

Day 197 - 2010

Just Marlee, Mitchell and me. Taking in a little McD's and a new park.