Merry Christmas!!!

Calleigh's new swing set

I know I am one day behind, but its been a really busy couple of days.  On Christmas Eve, we started our Christmas celebration.  Andy and my parents surprised us, with a huge swing set for Calleigh.  We were not expecting this at all.  It was a huge surprise, and we are very grateful for this wonderful surprise.  So Andy has been hard at work trying to get it all set up.  Later in the day, we went to Andy's parents house for Christmas, we had some good food, and opened our gifts.  We then went to Church as a huge family.  It was nice to celebrate the day with everyone.

 Christmas morning, I made breakfast and we opened our gifts at home.  Calleigh was not one bit interested. She would rather play with all her toys instead.  My advice to other parents who have young ones, is get the toys set up before Christmas, so the day of, they know what it is and they will open it and be excited about it.  Calleigh loves her new toys now that they are put together and she can play with them.  Once we were done at our house we went to my parents' house to celebrate Christmas over there.  Once again Calleigh was not the least bit interested in any gift opening.  Maybe next year!!  Overall, we had a wonderful fulfilling couple of days.  We are ready for some rest and to bring in 2011!!!

Calleigh's a winner

I am getting ready for my annual Special Olympics event next week.  I am getting all the paper work done, and making sure we have volunteers and what not ready to go.  I was counting out the medals needed to give out for our competition.  Andy was home with Calleigh while I was at the ice rink. Andy hears some clicking (like when medal click together).  Andy didn't think anything of it, he just thought it was Calleigh playing with Cash's dog collar.  Until, Cash shook and his collar made the clicking noise.  Then Andy knew for sure it wasn't Cash's collar.  He comes into the office to find, Calleigh putting on all the medals around her neck, saying to her dad "pretty, pretty"  I guess she just wanted to feel like a winner!!!!

Daddy's dressing skills

Okay, so I went to the ice rink this morning and told Andy to get Calleigh dressed.  He asked, "Is there an outfit out for her, or should I find something for her." I said, "No, I didn't get anything out, but just find something to put on her." Well that was a little mistake.  I know, Andy tries really hard, but all mothers know that its just not the same.  When I got home from the ice rink, Calleigh was wearing a light pink skirt, a light pink long shelved shirt, a pair of striped brown and tan legging pants and a pair of white socks pulled up towards her pants.  All with a fuchsia and lime green bow.  I am proud that he actually took the time to finish the outfit with a bow. Way to go dear!!!  He said that she needed a bow because they went out to the grocery store.  I said, "You took her out in public with this outfit."  I know Calleigh doesn't care, but mommy cares.  I guess next time when Andy asks, "Is there an outfit out for her?" I will make sure to say YES.

Let it Snow, Let it Snow!!!

It has been like over a month since my last post.  Man we have been so busy around here, its hard to believe the Christmas season is upon us.

Last week, Calleigh, my mom and I went up to Canada to visit my Grandma, Uncle, Aunt and cousins in Edmonton.  We arrived right in the middle of their first winter snow storm.  It was so cold, -20C (-4F).  Calleigh looked so cute all bundled up in her hat, and jacket.  However she hated every moment of it.  I have come to the conclusion that she likes it warm and really hates the cold.  We had a nice but short visit with grandma and the rest of the family and then it was off to Vancouver.

Once again we hit the weekend, with the coldest on record, and their snow storm as well.  We just couldn't get away from this stuff.  It was a little warmer but not much, -10C (14F).  We visited with Grandma and friends and family.  It was my godson's birthday, so we got to celebrate his special day while we were there.  It was a lot of fun to see everyone, but we are so glad to be home in the warmer weather.  I think it will be a while again before we get to play in the snow, maybe Calleigh will enjoy more the next time......

Halloween 2010

Trick or treating

Well today was Calleigh's second Halloween experience.  Her first wasn't that exciting, we didn't go trick or treating and didn't dress her up.  BUT, this year, we went all out.  Calleigh dressed up as a little ladybug, she was so darn cute.  We went over to my mom and dad's house, they have so much more going on in there neighborhood then ours.  We had a nice pot-luck dinner with mom, Nancy (mom's neighbor), Barb, and Jerry (my in-laws) and of course us.  We sat out front with our dinner, and gave out candy to all the trick or treaters.

Eating her candy

Andy and I took Calleigh around the neighborhood, to go trick or treating.  She was so cute, holding her bag open for the neighbors to put something in her bag.  As soon as they put the candy in her bag, Calleigh immediately wanted to eat it.  She figured out REALLY quickly that if she walked up to a house and held out her bag she was going to get some candy.  I think Calleigh has a sweet tooth just like her mom.

The end result!!!

By the end of the night, I think Calleigh was on a major sugar high, and crashed as soon as we got home.  I think her second Halloween was a lot of fun, and we look forward to many more in the future.

To the Zoo we go!!

On Tuesday, we went to the zoo.  We met my girlfriend Amanda and her three adorable kids, Kyler, Kaiden, and Audrey at the zoo.  This was Calleigh's first trip to the zoo, she LOVED it. 

Calleigh watching the giant tortoise

At every animal she would growl like a bear, or bark like a dog, it was so cute.  We will have to teach her the right sounds for all the different animals we saw.  At least she new they made a noise. Lol. She was all about walking around, and chasing the birds.  This made for a very busy momma, chasing her all around the park.  Thank goodness that she did want to sit in her stroller for a little bit, but mostly she just wanted to walk around. I think her favorite thing about the zoo was the train ride, she was quiet, and enjoyed the movement.  We saw so many wonderful animals. We had a fabulous time at the zoo, and will probably have to become a member, I see many more adventures there soon. 

Thank you Amanda, Kyler, Kaiden and Audrey for inviting us to the zoo, we had a blast and hope to do it again soon.

Mom/Grandma's Birthday

Calleigh enjoying a lemon

Mom and Calleigh having some brownies

Calleigh and Austin enjoying lunch

Well yesterday was mom's birthday!! She loves birthday's and well, who doesn't.  We celebrated with some lunch with Barb (mother-in-law), Jacque (sister-in-law), Austin (nephew), Calleigh, Justin, Katie (Justin's girlfriend) and of course me, we went to Boston's and had a really nice time.  They brought us some brownies to share, which was delicious of course.  Mom and I then went for a much needed pedicure.  We finished the night with some dinner at mom's neighbor's house.  It sure is nice to have great neighbors like them.  Overall, mom enjoyed her day, and she got to celebrate with the people she loves most.

Sneaky, Sneaky

 I was in our bedroom, putting some clothes away when I hear some ruffling in the kitchen.  When I came out to see what is going on.  I find Calleigh sitting on the couch with a bag of Oreo cookies helping her self.  She had them all over her face.  This little girl sure loves her sweets.

It's Rainning, It's Pouring!!

Calleigh watching the rain!!

Yesterday, we had TONS of rain.  I opened our front door, so that we could let in the cool breeze of the rain.  After opening the door, I soon realized that Calleigh had never really seen rain before.  Well that she would remember anyways.  She sat at the door and watched the rain come done, it was so cute.  Later, Grandma came over, and took her outside to play in the puddles, she loved it!!!

Busy, busy week

Well this week was pretty busy, with my mom away, (man she does a lot when she is here) Calleigh and I had to balance our daily routine and a little work too.  Calleigh was very miserable this week, she was cutting a least three teeth that I can see, and fighting off a little cold too.  It was hard, when I had to drag her along to some appointments and skating lessons, but she was a trooper and tried to put on a happy face for everyone else.


On Friday, Calleigh and I got to look after my nephew Austin for a few hours.  Calleigh didn't really know what to do at first, but she soon realized that it was going to be okay and that she could help mom rock him to sleep.  We also went to visit my fellow teacher friends at my old school.  It was really nice to spend some time there and to show off, Calleigh and my nephew to everyone there.

We ended the week with a fantastic family dinner. Andy made some smoked brisket on the smoker, and I made some homemade bake beans,  baked potatoes, and corn muffins.  It was delicious, and it was nice to spend some time with the whole family.

Poor Calleigh

Calleigh had a rough day yesterday.  First I wake up to her screaming bloody murder, go to find her in her room walking around.  Obviously she climbed out of her bed, or fell out would be more like it.  She had a hug red bump on her forehead. Poor little girl:( Then while out with dad she tripped on the sidewalk and scraped her knee.  Then while at the ice rink she got her fingers caught in the door.  So far she is really not having a great day.  Then while jumping at Jump and Shout she fell over and got kicked in the back by another little kid.  Obviously not this little kids fault, but our poor Calleigh was having a rough day.  Needless to say, we haven't had a day like this in a while, and those are the joys of her just growing up!!!

Starting a Blog

After reading so many friends and families' blogs, I decided to start one.  Call me crazy but I think it will fun, to see new and old posts, of things that are happening in our life.  This will be the official first post, so lets see how it goes:)