Do I Look Like Paka?

He put his glasses and hat on this morning.

"do i look like paka?' he asked grace.

Thankful on Thursday

So much to be thankful for. Life is a blessing. In our family each person is a blessing, a wonderful addition that we celebrate.

We've tried hard to get into routine this week. Although my small tired son refused to nap, he is quiet in his room for an hour allowing momma some quiet time to purge a closet, blog a post, do the dishes, or catch a cat nap if I need. The baby has fallen into a better sleeping pattern as well, so we keep working towards it. Small steps.

The weather is changing. It is cooler in the evenings and morning. Sometimes causing me to slip on a pair of socks, or grab a sweater. I'm sorry to see summer coming to a close. The long days are getting shorter, and talk of kids going back to school is everywhere. Swimming season is coming to a close, as the pool is cooler, and they are only in it for short bursts. My thoughts have turned to changing leaves and orange pumpkins. Big red apples hanging off the tree...and apple sauce simmering in the crock pot. Kids playing in the straw at the pumpkin patch dressed in warm fall sweaters, with bits of straw stuck in their hair.

But thankful for remnants of summer to enjoy today.

1. Picnic and a splash as the park with my local Le Leche League group

 

happy for momma's talking and connecting(grace is the little momma:)

baby hands, and sweet homemade hats!

 

grace luvs her

2. a quiet morning cuddle with my little man

just the 2 of u

3. and a cavity free visit for these 2. They also got a lesson on brushing their teeth and some free dental stuff. Perfect!

4. and making plans, dreaming and talking together for a kitchen make over...to be done for Christmas!!

 My list for the week. Its been good, and finding the happy in the small things is a goal I'm reaching for always. Tiny hands holding a muffin, Klara saying 'Hi', and...all the little things that make me smile.

Whats your thankful list? It would make me smile to see it!

Monday Memories - August 15 2011

My memories. August in Ontario.

watch for the theme

took her awhile, but she totally gets it!

She is frequently climbing the stools and reaching into drawers and shelves not meant for her. She climbs so proud, and gets into the drawer with the hair things in the bathroom, and plays with my little radio in the kitchen. She is very careful getting down, and neve falls.

and she is sporting itty bitty pig tails...

and she is very proud to be up on the stool!

These memories are not mine, but my kids. I missed out on the beach trip today, for babysitting, but am so glad to have these!!

cousins!!

My night draws to a close. Its been busy tidying and cleaning for a friends visit tomorrow, and Goran has returned to afternoons, so the routine has gone out the window.....

Hope your weekend was wonderful!

{this moment}

As inspired by Soule Mama:
{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

 If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.

Thankful on Thursday

OK, honest, I was just sitting here thinking, what should I do? And then "Oh crap, its thankful on Thursday"!

So I'm blogging my thankful list.......

Thinking hard this week, as Goran has just gone back to work after a week off, and getting back to routines been difficult. Missing him, being so disconnected at the end of the day, the kids missing him, clambering over each other for his attention; all of these things have been hard.

I've taken a few pics that going through made me smile. The smiles on faces, and helpful hands, fresh veggies all cooked up remind me. (I'm thankful for pictures ;)

1. fresh veggies, grilled, baked, and cooked!

tune melts with fresh tomato slices...

tomatoes thrown in a pot, cooked up, some spices, pasta...was it good!!!

2. spilled milk....

.....that has got her feeding herself!!

they grow so so fast...

3. my friends kids,

 that play with, teach and entertain my little ones!

That is all for today. Tomorrow my friends and kids are coming over, and I thankful for that. And my hubby and I are going out for dinner. I am thankful for being able to connect, just him and I over dinner. Tomorrow. 

What are you thankful for this week?

9 Years

Happy Anniversary My Luv!

9 years ago

I feel so blessed,

To call you my husband

For all the we have made together,

All that we are, 

and all that I am because you are part of my life. 

today's surprize

promises from 9 years ago - still standing true today!

I love you Goran.

Monday Memories - August 8 2011

This is a quicky.

Friday was a great day. I joined my mom and 2 nieces for a day at the beach. I regret I never brought the camera out. We spent hours on the beach, children splashing in calm water, cousins building castles together, and my momma and I wading, and talking. I wish I could develop the pictures in my mind!
Just as we were getting ready to head up, my dad and my hunny showed up! We potlucked supper. The men eating and talking around the Coleman stove, mom cutting melon in the trailer, and all  the kids took turns pushing Klara in the stroller (even Bryan). We ended the evening with a walk on a quiet beach, sun setting, children laughing, running and wading, holding up their skirts to keep them dry accept Bryan, who just  walked in :) Once we got back to camp, we sat around the a cheery fire, faces glowing. Children eating smores, cousins sharing laps and baby asleep at the breast. Finally the time came, loading kids into the van, hugs, waves, and a chorus of goodbyes followed us as we drove towards home.

The weekend was a strange one, with misunderstandings, and hard feelings, but all seemed to work out by the end.

Today everyone slipped into the routine of Daddy at work, the extra little girls coming in the door easily. It was peaceful and quiet. They played, swam, rode bikes and everyone was helpful. It was goodness.

Pics I've taken today that reminds me of good things about the weekend.

making hats for my girls - and Bryan needs to get in on the camera action!

She wanted a ruffle to be like Laura Ingalls.

Graces's was a bit different without a ruffle, and one piece sewn up and folded. Super easy, super cute!

Klara's was the same style as Graces. The more I do, the better it comes out, and the faster I get!

I picked out the heart shaped buttons just for her!

camping chairs for the big 3, with luv from Nana and Paka. (Bryan's foot....)

I'm posting this late. My mom is spending the night and we slipped out after the babies were in bed to see Harry Potter (my third time). Making these memories with my mom, being with her, I feel blessed. It was a secret that she was coming. She had promised the kids a sleepover 'sometime', and the looks on their faces when she was at the door! I had just put the baby to bed, and even she hollered at being left out.

Tomorrow Goran and I celebrate 9 years of marriage. 9 years ago I made my vows to him. Some days have been struggles, but I am so so so happy for that day and the promises we made to each other. I am truly blessed to have him as my husband.

Any memories you want to share from the weekend, or blessing in you life you are truly thankful for?

I long for my bed now and the comforts it brings. Sleeping baby breathing softly, and hubby slipping his arm around me in his sleep - blessings.