First Day of Kindergarten

Well the day is finally here, Owen’s first day of kindergarten, first day of school.

Sean and I took the day off work so that we would be able to take Owen to school and pick him up and I am so very glad we did.  Owen was very excited but like his Mom, he holds the excitement in and just smiles big and gets really quiet.

Owen with Mom and Dad in front of the new big school.  Lots of cars in the parking lot, bikes in the bike racks and kids standing around.

Going around to the kindergarten doors, we joined all the other kids and their parents while we waited for the bell to ring for the start of class.  Owen’s teacher was there to help calm any nerves and explain what that loud noise was.  We headed inside and saw the frog with Owen’s name – jacket and shoes here please.  Then onto the kindergarten classroom where more hooks were and found Owen’s name again; this time his backpack and snack bag hung here.  Then he headed for the play-dough table with all the other kids….while the parents lingered – not sure what to do next, should I leave, should I stay?

I was too proud of Owen, sitting down and starting to work with the play-dough.  A little quiet when one other child asked his name but smiling and happy.  And then Owen cut out a heart shaped play-dough for me….

And that is when I broke down…the tears came and I scooted out quick before Owen noticed…..Sean laughed.

Then Sean and I drove back at recess and watched Owen from across the street…and the tears were there too.

The big man in the house!

Big changes are coming in our house this September….our Owen has turned 5 years old and will be starting kindergarten. It’s a big leap for everyone, while it’s scary because it is unknown, it is also so very exciting to start something new!

And it is official, Owen got his welcoming papers from his school in the mail.

You know before you have children, you hear how your parents talk and laugh and roll your eyes at their comments but once you have children, you totally and completely understand everything they ever said to you and said about you. Five years ago Sean and I became parents and five years ago, kindergarten seemed like forever away but now it is here and we couldn’t be prouder of our Owen and we couldn’t be more excited for all that he is going to experience….and we can’t wait to come along for the ride! We love you Owen!

And Brandon, you’ve got a whole year of preparing for your upcoming adventure into kindergarten….don’t rush it, enjoy it and we will help you through it! We love you B!

May….the photo shoot

I am very lucky to have such a wonderful husband, who not only is the best around but also a great photographer….check out his work at www.korsanstudios.com

Each year we take the boys out on their birthday for a photo shoot to document the important milestone in their life.  This year for Owen, we chose to shoot at the Royal Alberta Museum.  The lilac trees were in full bloom with vibrant purples all around.  It was a cool morning and with a little bribery, we got a lot of really great pictures.

I love how Sean was able to capture the boys personalities through these shots, cause it is not about the perfect shot, it’s about the real shot!

Rides, Games and Army Tanks!!

We woke to the sun shining and bright blue skies, the perfect day for going to the fair grounds — Capital Ex!

We started with the rides. There was the Merry Go Round, a couple rollercoasters, the cars and motorcycles and the Bumble Bee ride too!

Then it was onto the games…Owen and Brandon were quite good and ended up with an armful of prizes!

After the rides and games, we needed a place to cool down, inside the Expo Centre was the Family Fun Town. Owen and Brandon enjoyed building with the big lego blocks a very very tall tower!

And on the way out, of course, we stopped by the army tanks, trucks and guns.

It was a long, hot fun-filled day. The boys did exceptionally well walking the whole day!

Pancakes and Parades!

It’s that time again, time for Capital Ex (or as most of us lovingly remember it as Klondike Days or K-Days).  Yes the line ups are long, the food is horrible for you and it is thousands of people but every kid HAS to experience it, right!?

The pancake breakfast was put on at Mom, Dad, Aunty and Grandma’s work and Owen and Brandon loved coming downtown, riding the elevator and eating where Mom and Dad eat for lunch everyday.  After the breakfast we walked to the parade route and scouted out a spot on the curb.

The parade is starting, the parade is starting…

The marching bands, army trucks and tanks, police and fire cars were the highlights of the parade. The walk back to the van was tough, it was hot, we were tired but Mom and Aunty came to the rescue — between the two of us we luged four chairs and carried two very tired boys!

Mix Matched

The newest and latest trend as reported to me by my 5 year old and 3 year old….mix-matched socks!

It’s all the rage….at daycare!

Enjoying the summer heat!!

We were lucky to get a run of some really hot sunny weather in the beginning of July and we took full advantage of our dinner on the deck and kiddie pool.

Brandon especially enjoyed the kiddie pool.

Ummm…Mommy I am really really wet, can I have a hug?! ha ha


Happy Birthday Mommy!!

My birthday came this year with hot hot sunny weather.  The best weather a girl could ask for — ahem – the best weather a girl with air conditioning could ask for!  +30 weather, means dinner on the deck in the sweltering heat, filling the kiddie pool with freezing cold water for the kids (and my feet) and then sleeping in an air conditioned home!  The boys helped me blow out the few candles I had and helped me out with cutting some lettuce – from our veggie garden — for the birthday dinner.  Yes that is right, I am so proud of my veggie garden!

Of course a water fight broke out….quick everyone get the photographer!!

Happy Canada Day!

Happy Canada Day to everyone!

Our plan was to spend the morning with Aunty Claudette and our wonderful neighbours and visit the Devonian Botanical Gardens and celebrate Canada’s birthday but to our dismay the clouds came out and even before we stepped out of the house…correction…Tim Horton’s, the rain started to come. First it was a few drops, something that might blow over, but by the last bite of bagel and last sip of coffee, the rain came and it poured. This was not blowing over…plan B – Telus World of Science. Plan B was great, there was a new exhibit about robots and the newly renovated discovery room was a blast, then we treated ourselves to McDonald’s and a little extra playtime in the playground.

Luckily for us, by dinnertime the sun came out and we were able to enjoy a bbq on Aunty Claduette’s deck!

Garden fresh!

We got our first foods from our garden for the season…lettuce, yummy crisp lettuce. Owen and Brandon helped hold the bowl while Mommy cut the lettuce and so of course a picture of my proud helpful boys was required.

Looking forward to more yummy veggies from our garden!