Pre Halloween Apocalypse (Is that a little dramatic?)

This is what our day looked like yesterday.  We spent the morning, while Justin was out saving the world one eye ball at a time, decorating for halloween.  Which I have never really done, but really love.  Ruby and Noni had a great time too figuring out where they wanted the caution tape and the bats and how they wanted to create the door monster.  (I of course added a mustache, nothing is complete without a mustache- except Justin I prefer his face to be mustache free)

 Take note of the pumpkins in the background- A good friend and I made those together and I love them!  They look so amazingly awesome.

 The weather was so terrific we sat outside and rode our bikes and played and decorated outside the entire morning. It was amazing.  In fact I almost forgot that I lived in Canada and thought we might have an enjoyable Halloween this year.  Then it snowed this morning.  I mean really?  It ruined almost all of our halloween decorations, a few of the bats are missing, the monster face is water damaged, the pumpkins are blown over and everything is covered in a thin layer of snow.   And we are all inside cozy under blankets.  I hope I can survive this winter....

On a positive note- I am excited to for the kids costumes this year.  I just let the kids decide and be whatever they wanted to be.  Ruby decided she wanted to be a Vampire spy, Noni decided he wanted to be Ninja with a popcorn head and a green eye and Eldy decided he wanted to be popcorn.  (I know that Eldy is so clever)  More of that to follow.  I have high hopes that I am back on the blogging train!!

Painted Piano

Best decision ever made!

Ruby Lou Conquers the Bike!

This little Rublet has learned to ride a two wheeler (in May).  She is incredible.  I love watching her ride, it reminds me of when I first learned.  She was brave and persistent, just like she should be.  I think she is awesome.  We rode from our house to my parents house (5km) and she did it all herself.  It involved a little bit of coaxing and some 'you can do it' chanting but she did it!   Noni is still working on learning how to steer his tricycle but he will get there one day... right?  He is awesome too.  Eldy is getting used to the bike trailer and slept the whole time instead of screaming at me- so that was a great improvement I would say!  

Farewell Summer Friend

This summer has been good to us.
We were able to vacation with friends and family.
Have cousin camp.
Enjoy the great, sunny, beautiful weather.
Spend all our time together.
And get settled into our new home!!
We are going to miss the summer...
The first day of fall is tomorrow.
And we all know that only lasts a day (maybe 2 if we are lucky)
Then onto the first day of winter.

Pictures of my kids crying should cheer us all up.

 Noni doesn't cry all that often so it is hard to catch it on film.  I'll just post this awesome picture of him enjoying a vanilla bean frappuccino on what may be the last day of good weather we see in a while.  I miss Ohio...

Kijiji fiend

I have been a crazy kijiji fiend as of late, I frequent the site looking for awesome deals and the perfect furniture for our house.  Which for the most part I have done pretty well.  I am still looking for that one amazing gem, but when I find it you will know.  Anyway, in my site visits I have seem some interesting things.  This one, however, wins first prize. 

Hair of Micheal Jackson, http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-art-collectibles-Hair-of-Micheal-Jackson-W0QQAdIdZ499067412 Price: CAD 100.00

Someone was selling Michaels hair, 40 dollars per inch.   A good buy I say if you are planning on cloning him... I guess then we would be able to verify the true source!

A Magical Day at Costco

Sometimes things are just meant to be.  You end up in the right place at the right time.  Well this one particular weekend was that.  We decided to head to costco to get a few things and when we arrived there was a police car, a fire truck and an ambulance in the parking lot.  Upon further inspection we deduced that they werent there because of an emergency but they were there to entertain.

We took the kids over and enjoyed looking at all of the different vehicles and speaking to the operators.  

Arrest these nerds!!!

 And he did!!

Contrary to what this picture says- she really did enjoy herself!

After having all the fun possible we headed inside to finish our shopping, and what surprises us there?

The PRINCESSES!!

 They held Noni there against his will.

 Ruby thought it was awesome.  Especially when we saw tinkerbell and cinderella eating in the food court.  But I dare say they forgot their manners...

And just when we thought we had seen it all what to our wondering eye should appear?  But the helicopter!  We were able to watch it land and be the first to explore!

 The kids liked the helicopter the best.  But really, who doesn't?

And in case you thought we forgot eldy at home- we didn't, he was there... being stinkin' cute as usual.

Nerd Alert

It always amazes me what a nice outfit can do for the mood.  It just puts a little pep in your step, ya know?  lately I have been thinking a little bit more about my style and just going for it.  If I think it looks cool I will wear it.  I am in love with colored and patterned pants right now, they are awesome.  As long as it is modest and awesome there is nothing I will say no to.  I have decided that I will never again say 'i will never wear that'.  Except when it comes to overalls I really cannot foresee ever wearing those again.  But I have been known to eat my words as of late.  But really, I won't wear those again.
I thought it would be kind of fun for me and my posterity if I documented some of the things I now wear that I swore I would never wear again.

Tapered Jeans.  I mean honestly, not those nasty things, right?  Well as it turns out- I wear those almost every single day.  And they are awesome.  And just to add insult to injury, sometimes they are colored and patterned!!  My favorite are the flower ones.  I know!!  I don't want to talk about it.

Nerd Glasses.  I love nerd glasses.  If I could have 20 different pairs I would.  I think they are awesome.  The bigger the better.  I keep saying- only to a certain point, but lets be honest, just when I get used to one large pair they don't seem so large anymore and I just want to go bigger.  I love the mad men look.  I cannot believe that I am now wearing the same type of glasses that I have relentlessly made fun of my parents for.  And the craziest part?  I think they look awesome.

Jean Shirts.  I don't care what you call it.  Chambray or jean it is all the same to me.  Except its cool now.  Ridiculous I tell you, ridiculous.  But awesome.


Neon.  I haven't totally grasped this trend yet, but I am sure I am on my way!

Slumber Party

A friend of mine had a contest for her photography business and I was lucky enough to be the winner.  She is really talented and I love her work.  She wanted to do a fun shoot for the kids with a theme and she came up with a slumber party kind of theme with all white so she could focus in on just the cute little faces they have.  I love them!!

I just think they are adorable!  I can't wait to hang them in my own home!!!