Tank Top: GAP
Shrug: Jacob
Capri Jeans: Jacob
Sandals: Old Navy
Necklace: Reitmans
Sunglasses: Nine West from The Bay
Bella wanted to join in the fun too!
Top: Old Navy
Pants: GAP
Thursday, September 15, 2011
What I Wore
I haven't done this in a while...
Tank Top: GAP
Shrug: Jacob
Capri Jeans: Jacob
Sandals: Old Navy
Necklace: Reitmans
Sunglasses: Nine West from The Bay
Bella wanted to join in the fun too!
Top: Old Navy
Pants: GAP
Tank Top: GAP
Shrug: Jacob
Capri Jeans: Jacob
Sandals: Old Navy
Necklace: Reitmans
Sunglasses: Nine West from The Bay
Bella wanted to join in the fun too!
Top: Old Navy
Pants: GAP
Friday, September 9, 2011
K Is For Kindergarten
Bella made it through her gradual entry week of Junior Kindergarten with flying colours! I think the real deal will be on Monday when she takes the school bus for the first time. I'm sure a few tears will be shed (mine, not hers sniff sniff).
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
S Is For School
The start of another school year has arrived -- the beginning of Kindergarten for Bella and Grade 2 for Luke. Isabella can't wait to go to big school but I can tell she is a wee bit nervous, and I think a little thankful, that she doesn't start until tomorrow. Luke, on the other hand, is super excited to get the ball rollin'!
It was mighty chilly this morning. I swear I could hear our teeth a chatterin' and our knees a knockin' as we walked along the sidewalk. I think Luke was too focused on the thrill of getting to school that he didn't care.
The bus rolled up and Luke and his friends boarded their big yellow ride. He gave me a huge two thumbs up when he and his friends found an empty seat at the very back of the bus. I think it made him feel like he wasn't the youngest kid on the bus anymore.
If you listen closely, you can hear him saying,
"enough with the camera already, mom!"
Sniff, my baby is growing up fast!
I can't wait to hear how his first day went. He's also excited to be in a Gr. 2/3 split so he can hang out learn with the "older kids". I wasn't too sure how I felt about the split when I found out about it, but now I'm thinking bonus! The Grade 3's have been speaking French for a whole year more so hopefully their skills will rub him the right way.
After dropping Lucas off at the bus, Bella and I headed over to the library to get some much needed books. I'm no longer counting the times Bella and I have read Sleeping Beauty or a Barbie book together but how many times we don't read them. I know repetition can be a great thing but if the books somehow play their own little game of hide n' seek, let's hope someone doesn't win in the seek part.
This stack of books should keep us busy for awhile!
Is today the start of a new school year in your house? How did it go?
It was mighty chilly this morning. I swear I could hear our teeth a chatterin' and our knees a knockin' as we walked along the sidewalk. I think Luke was too focused on the thrill of getting to school that he didn't care.
The bus rolled up and Luke and his friends boarded their big yellow ride. He gave me a huge two thumbs up when he and his friends found an empty seat at the very back of the bus. I think it made him feel like he wasn't the youngest kid on the bus anymore.
If you listen closely, you can hear him saying,"enough with the camera already, mom!"
Sniff, my baby is growing up fast!
I can't wait to hear how his first day went. He's also excited to be in a Gr. 2/3 split so he can hang out learn with the "older kids". I wasn't too sure how I felt about the split when I found out about it, but now I'm thinking bonus! The Grade 3's have been speaking French for a whole year more so hopefully their skills will rub him the right way.
After dropping Lucas off at the bus, Bella and I headed over to the library to get some much needed books. I'm no longer counting the times Bella and I have read Sleeping Beauty or a Barbie book together but how many times we don't read them. I know repetition can be a great thing but if the books somehow play their own little game of hide n' seek, let's hope someone doesn't win in the seek part.
This stack of books should keep us busy for awhile!
Is today the start of a new school year in your house? How did it go?
Monday, September 5, 2011
Much Love Monday
It's Labour Day Monday! And, it's actually quiet in the house. S took the kids with another family to a park, so I've opened the windows to let the breeze in, plopped myself on the couch and I'm catching up on some emails and blogs.
Since it is Monday, I thought I'd add some much love!
These little dudes have been visiting all weekend. I guess they've found a spa vacation right in our own backyard.
These little dudes have been visiting all weekend. I guess they've found a spa vacation right in our own backyard.
We had our annual street party on Saturday.
My friend brought over these super cute pink lemonade cupcakes -- YUM!
Lucas and his friends had a candy stand at the street party with one of my favourite candies -- sour keys! I've been devouring these sugar delights all afternoon.
Speaking of leftovers from the street party, I used some veggies leftover from a veggie tray and some of the grilled chicken from the meat platter to make an oh how I missed thee stir fry. This used to be one of my favourite meals growing up at my parents house with white rice and doused (ok, maybe sprinkled) with soya sauce. I'm salivating over here. Is it dinner time yet?!
What was your favourite meal growing up that your parents used to make?
Hope you're enjoying your Monday!
Friday, September 2, 2011
Random Thoughts
watching ~ my children play with their friends.
procrastinating ~ mowing the lawn. I love mowing the lawn -- all part of my gardening enjoyment! But the lawn, and gardening, has been getting a bit neglected this summer. Hopefully once the kids are back in school I'll have some time for a little gardening TLC!
feeling ~ a little all over the place. I have a bazillion things on my mind with the start of school fast approaching!
wondering ~ how that little spider got on the inside of my window. The glories of lakeside living.
craving ~ chai tea. I think I'll make my way downstairs after this and add a nice warm drink to my me time.
missing ~ my brother and his family. I finally got to meet my nephew for the first time this month but sadly they had to make their way back home to Vancouver.
enjoying ~ reading about charities kids have created. Hannah Taylor who created Ladybug Foundation is very inspiring! I would love my kids to get involved like this. Hopefully one day!
procrastinating ~ mowing the lawn. I love mowing the lawn -- all part of my gardening enjoyment! But the lawn, and gardening, has been getting a bit neglected this summer. Hopefully once the kids are back in school I'll have some time for a little gardening TLC!
feeling ~ a little all over the place. I have a bazillion things on my mind with the start of school fast approaching!
wondering ~ how that little spider got on the inside of my window. The glories of lakeside living.
craving ~ chai tea. I think I'll make my way downstairs after this and add a nice warm drink to my me time.
missing ~ my brother and his family. I finally got to meet my nephew for the first time this month but sadly they had to make their way back home to Vancouver.
enjoying ~ reading about charities kids have created. Hannah Taylor who created Ladybug Foundation is very inspiring! I would love my kids to get involved like this. Hopefully one day!
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