Oh the things kids say

Grant, Evan and Madison all playing upstairs in the playroom.  Grant throws a ball, it bounces off the couch and hits Evan.  They all have a good laugh and then Madison looks at Grant and says "that ball totally hit that kid".
Haha.  Words of a two year old!

Spring is here

Spring is here.  The kids are playing outside everyday...almost all day, which means they sleep like logs at nap time and at night.  It's wonderful!!!

We've been hanging out at the bow river on weekends...the kids and the dog love it....Madison loves throwing rocks, Maya loves the water, and Evan loves the mud!

Went to a farm to hang out with some animals....Evan has no fear at all!

Hi horsey

Uhhhh....mummy....help

Old man Evan was strutting around in this outfit last week and reminded me of Grandad Guthrie.  At least we all know what he's going to look like when he's 75!!

Family Vacation April 2013

A few more pics of our Mexico trip

Madison trying out her new swim goggles

She didn't really like wearing them in the water...but she loved this little floaty

Dressing up at baby rock club....the awesome resort daycare

On the boat with Joanne Fox, getting ready to go snorkelling

Madison trying out a few beach poses

Love that smile...so happy to be hanging out with Auntie Joanne and uncle Torbin!

Playing some chess

Walking to dinner with her 2 favorites of the day

Spring Vacation....Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Just got back from a great vacation in Mexico.  Have to say, Grant and I were pretty nervous about the flight down with a 1 year old and a 2 year old, and about entertaining Evan and Madison all day. But it all worked out great.  For any of you that have young children, the Melia resorts have a kids club that take kids as young as 1 yr.  This was awesome for Madison and Evan.  It gave the kids something to do, and a chance for Grant and I to get some vacation time together...usually a paddle board in the morning.  Was awesome to hang with family, wear flip flops every day and get some much needed sun!  Here's a little video of our trip.

Happy Easter

Feels like spring is here...Happy Easter everyone!
Grant and I were just in Palm Springs...Grant there for a conference, while I played all day...working out, hiking up a few mountains and generally soaking up the warm weather...being responsibility free for 5 days (kids stayed at home with the nanny)!  It  was wonderful!

Today is easter.  The day started out with an easter egg hunt.  I was informed by Madison, last week, that the easter bunny hides eggs around the house for her to find...so I figured I had better do something.  ;)

We leave for Mexico in 2 weeks, and are pretty excited to be going on a family vacation.  Grant had a second surgery on his leg 2 weeks ago and is hoping he will be healed enough to do some surfing.  Fingers crossed.

A FEW PICTURES OF SPRING AND THE KIDS

Little racer

Well she comes by it naturally, her mum used to race bobsleighs.  Madison thought she would get an early start!




In other news, Grant goes for surgery again tomorrow.  His foot has been swollen, painful and we think infected, since he got his first surgery Nov 22.  Tomorrow he goes in for surgery and they take out the hardware (9 screws and a plate).  It means another cast...but hopefully it will finally start to heal.

We have a trip to Mexico planned in April which we are soooo looking forward to.  If you're not doing anything April 13th to 23rd and want to join us in Puerto Vallarta for a week, send me a note and I can give you our hotel details.

"No, don't touch"

Where has the month gone, I can't believe it's March already!  Evan is no longer walking...now he's running!  Unlike Madison who would gently look at things, or listen when you asked her to stay out of a cupboard or not touch something...Evan behaves in true boy fashion...looks at you and gets into it anyway!  He is starting to talk, and no surprise...his first words were "no"...his first sentence "no, don't touch"!!!!