More 4th Birthday

Here are a few more shots, including the 2nd one of Avery and her best friend Emily Dunford.

Avery's Birthday Party with friends

Hi Strangers,

I am back again after a significant hiatus. Thanks to those who gently encouraged me to get my butt in gear again. There is justification for my time away and it includes such events such as a trip to Vancouver to visit Meghan, Mark and Hadley for the first week of the Olympics (fantastic), trying to finish the photobook I make for the grandparents every year (almost there) the death of my Grandma Beth after being ill for a couple of weeks (we miss her), toilet training McKinley (he is doing well...now) among other of life's little challenges. I don't have to tell everyone how busy life is sometimes but I always like to be reminded that people are still crazy enough to be interested in my darling children and to encourage me to share our photos with everyone. I have also recently joined Facebook - it doesn't seem to be fading away so I thought I would finally see what all the fuss was about, I have to admit that I am still wondering about the fuss so if you are reading this feel free to add me as a friend so I will think Facebook is the best invention ever.

So anyways back to the photos...this is Avery's 4th birthday party at the London Children's Museum. She had 10 friends and family there and they had a great time. Avery loved the attention she true thrives being in the centre of things. The gift opening was my favourite when she was sitting in a chair and everyone else was on the floor and she kept telling everyone (in her best teacher voice) to scootch back so she had room to open her present.

Sledding then breakfast

We made the hour long trip to go to Wheeler's for breakfast. The sausages were amazing but it was way too cold to go for a walk on the trails. We did check out the barns and the maple syrup museum but we were too cold to take photos.

Tobagganing

We took advantage of the warm weather and lots of snow to go tobagganing down by the park. We drove there old school style in the back of the pick up truck (without helmets even). McKinley was a crusty, miserable piece of work but the rest of us had a great time.

Back to New Year's

I realize the blog has been a bit out of chonological order lately but it seems to go well with my scattered brain. I will eventually get back on track but for now bear with me and just enjoy the photos.

The last 2 are a bit blurry but they beautifully capture Avery's joy of tobagganing.

Lone Rangers

I am not quite sure how it happened but we ended up making masks for Avery and Muddy and they were a big hit.

Avery's Family Birthday Party

Avery had a never ending birthday party with the Adkins family over to celebrate on the Saturday before, her friend party on the Sunday and gifts from Mom & Dad on the actual day. She, of course loved every minute of it. She requested a My Little Pony Birthday cake but after Craig could not find one for rent in 3 different stores she was still thrilled with Ariel as choise # 2.

Treats of the Week

I am sure Cam and Craig are very proud to see their girls all tarted up. Thank heavens that Ella and McKinley are a bit more conservative.

Dress up time

We had a nice visit from Kelly and the girls after Christmas. They had a great time dressing up in Avery's new dress up outfits. The slightly disturbing thing was that Avery and Molly thought it would be better if they took their regular clothes off first. Kelly and I have no idea how they learn to pose in such a grown up way. Too bad there is no audio otherwise then you could appreciate the added effect of Molly's new accent she has acquired and that Avery was trying to imitate. Hilarious.

Go Canada Go!

Grandma & Grandpa Adkins bought everyone Olympic gear so here are a few shots of everyone looking patriotic in their new duds.

Adkins Christmas continues

Some more photos from Christmas day