Friday, December 28, 2012

Outdoor Fun!

We were fortunate to have Nana and Baba and Great-grandma with us over the Christmas holiday!  Despite the very cold weather we had in Calgary (-27) we made the most of our time together and some of the lake community activities we enjoy!
 Nana and Baba gave Megan new skates...she couldn't wait to get them on and hit the ice. She did so well in them and is excited to try again now that the weather is warming up (-5!)  She was also very impressed with how fast Baba goes on his skates - yeah Baba!

We also did some toboggan runs...but when it was time to warm-up, we hit the near-by Tim Hortons!  There's always time for Tims and a cuddle with Nana!  Some great memories and lots of laughs - thanks for the visit...see you soon on Facetime!  XO

Saturday, December 22, 2012

Do you like my dance moves?!




Dance Video!


This was a classic view of our 30 minute dance preview.  Megan waiting in line for her turn - but why watch the other kids or simply wait when you can continue your one-girl show by yourself?!  We love the little looks she gives to make sure we are still watching!

Dance Class

Hi!  Today was sneak-a-peek @ dance class!!  Each Saturday Scott takes her, but waits in the lobby while the dance class is on...guess it's to help the little ones stay focused w/o the parents in the room. But today the parents were invited into class to see their progress!  Here's some photos.  We had a blast watching her and she really seems to be enjoying herself too!

 The girls were cold before they got to run around and warm-up!  Calgary is in a deep-freeze...but we got fresh snow overnight which is making things look great for Christmas!

 Attendance and time to listen...guess who couldn't resist sending us a grin with her excitement!?!

 I'm not even going to try and describe the technical aspects we saw. Some of my sister-in-laws who took dance growing up are welcome to leave comments!  Lets just call this warm-up hokie-pokie!

 Megan can't stop moving...even when it's not her turn!  She's getting ready for her chance tho!

 Megan's Turn!!  They called this 'side gallop'  We will try and post some video either here or FB because this was very entertaining to see!

 This was a skipping type move - with a focus on tippy-toes!  Yeah Megan!

At the end they let the kids do some free expression dance. Magic wands, check. Large mirror to stare at herself in, check. Music, check! Prepare to be amazed.  LOL!  Great work, baby!

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Update Update Update!

Long time no update, eh?!  Sorry...life keeps rolling and we've been having fun!  Here's some quick snaps to bring you up to speed...
 
 It starts early! Megan and daddy were in the mall on one of their Mondays and she asked to go into a shoe store! A pair of purple boots caught her eye and she wanted a picture with them...too funny!  Wait until she understands money and finds out it's a LOT of babysitting to buy them!
 
 1 pumpkin....2 faces!
 
Megan is loving her dance class. They were allowed to dress up for Halloween and her and her friends had so much fun! 
 
Scott was recently in San Diego for work. As soon as he knew he was going he bought tickets for the Monday Night Football (NFL) and really had an amazing time!
 
So there ya go - the quick 4 picture update.  Happy November!!

Saturday, September 29, 2012

Happy 3rd Birthday!

We had Megan's birthday party today.  End of September, in Calgary, and you can pretty much expect anything for weather! But we were VERY fortunate to have amazing weather and the party could take place outside!
 We hired a face painter - and the kids loved it. Megan was a butterfly, but we had Spiderman, puppy dog, flowers and princesses!

 Sierra was very cute!

 We moved the bouncy castle outdoors (it paid for itself today...kids love these things!)

 So between the bouncy castle and the play set/swings the kids were distracted enough to all be good and have lots of fun!!

Birthday Girl was all smiles, all day!

 And of course there was lots of food. We had 9 kids and they ate 12 hot dogs!

 Megan was very spoiled with her gifts - very nice family and friends (thank you!!)

 And of course time for cake too...Rapunzel Cake this year was the request!

And there was lots and lots of dancing!  Auntie Eve got her a new pink shimmering toto...we lost count of how many twirls have already been done in it!

Happy Birthday Megan - have a great year - We love you!

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Bouncy Castle!

 Birthday came early for a little head red girl!  She loves her bouncy castle and party plans at the end of the month are sure to include it!

 She's learning some new moves and can get really high already...great.

Happy girl...

Monday, September 3, 2012

End of Summer...

September Long Weekend...where did the summer go?!  Looking back we can say that we did lots and had a great time with family and friends - but it doesn't make it any easier to know that we're headed for the cold.  We made the most of our last day of the long weekend and spent the day @ Calaway Park. Megan was here 2 years ago with her Nanaimo cousins, but was now big enough to enjoy and play!

 We had watched this ride before she got on - but she was made at us because she didn't like how it bumped up and down like a dune-buggy.  She quickly forgave us when it stopped. But this photo is a symbol of her protest...LOL!

 Mom and Megan were first in line for this ride and were able to secure the Purple seat...despite only letting go with one hand, she loved this ride!

 Captain Megan of the purple boat! She liked that she had "guests" ride with her and quickly made friends and pointed out her mommy and daddy to these two kids.

 Ace of the high sky, in her purple air plane! Are you seeing the purple theme develop...hahaha!

 We stopped for a bag of cotton candy - which she knows by name, despite having only had it at the circus before this time.  She loved the massive bag we got for $5

When the bag was empty, we told her to give us her best "sad face" -- we laughed really hard!!  She cracks us up!!  We had a great day and Megan managed to stay awake eating her lunch on the way home too!  Hope you've had a great long weekend!

Monday, August 27, 2012

Dance Dance Dance!

1 pink body suit.
1 pair pink tights.
1 pair pink leather ballet shoes.
Equals $120
Watching how excited she is to start dance class = PRICELESS!!

Yes, with the Fall season upon us comes a birthday for a little girl. And by turning 3 she gets to experience a whole new world of opportunities!  Her Monday time with dad will now include a dance class and her Friday time with mom will now include swim lessons.  Today Megan and dad went and got the dance class gear. The ladies in the store made it a painless process - first question they ask is where she is registered at for class and then they check their book with all the clothing requirements...too easy!
Although she is most excited about ballet - this class will open her eyes to all different types of dance. There's a recital too - Alice in Wonderland.
Wait until she finds out she gets to wear a costume and make-up for that show!! 
Stay tuned....

Sunday, August 26, 2012

August!

The smile pretty much sums up our summer!  Having fun in the sun and enjoying each day and the adventures that come.  Blog more when things slow down....LOL!

Monday, July 23, 2012

Island Holiday!!

We just got back from a great week on Vancouver Island visiting family and friends.  We were pretty much non-stop action and enjoyed each moment. Here's a few highlights...

Megan got a Disney Princess Merida from 'Brave' and seems to be all consumed with it lately. Her Auntie Heather and two cousins (Colin & Wesley) added to her enthralment when they made her a bow and arrows.  She even napped with it the first day...very cute!


 If you look at Matthew in the background, he too had a Disney character favourite - Buzz Lightyear - and he's activating the arm laser beam to give Princess Megan a zap zap zap!

 But Princess Megan was quick to return fire...LOL!  All the cousins had an amazing time together.  The older cousins were excellent with the younger ones and we all avoided any significant meltdowns!

 Here's Nana and Baba with all their grandchildren!

 There was always lots to eat and some amazing weather to enjoy eating outside!

 Tons of time for games too!

 And we had an invite to go pick some berries!  We managed to talk Megan out of her princess dress too!

 Everyone had to help pick...or they couldn't help eat!

 And Megan and mommy were both really happy with the fruits of their labour!


 The rewards!!

 More family sit down and eating!

 And tons of smiles...

 Tons of hanging out....

 And tons of being silly and acting like a kid again!


 And who can forget the beaches!  We saw a few during our week away - each one with new rocks, starfish, sand dollars, crabs, eagles and much more to explore!

 Some hikes to make the kids tired!

 And some water sports to make the adults tired!!

 Everyone loved our day @ the lake too! Whether we were playing games...

 Or just relaxing with a Strongbow!

Holidays are an adventure with kids and it's fun to see the world through their eyes and enjoy things again.
Thanks for a great time away!!