Ty's first Christmas concert

We just got back from Ty's concert and it was too cute. He was right in there singing the songs and doing the actions. He was so excited to give me the present he made too. It was a sweet little Christmas ornament. I just love it!! After the concert I told him I was so proud of him and that I loved his singing. He said "Mommy, I was rockin'!"

(Ty with his antlers giggling with his little friends)

Last weekend before Christmas

What a great weekend it was. Friday we visited with my girlfriend from university, Krisha & her daughter Sydney. The kids had fun playing and opening their presents. Krisha & I had a great time eating goodies and catching up.

Saturday we had breakfast with Santa at Cullen Gardens then headed over to Little Feet for another Christmas party. Ty got to sit on Santa's lap twice that morning and he actually did really well. He was so sweet- the first thing he said was "Santa can you bring Vanessa a mailbox please". He didn't forgot to add that he "needed" a trampoline too but I was so proud of him for remembering Vanessa.

(Ty with his girlfriends Julia & Mikaela at Breakfast with Santa)

Sunday we were off to Ty's Papa Kelly's (Iain's dad) work Christmas party. It was a lot of fun- they had a little display of reptiles and rodents for the kids to touch and hold. Ty was very nervous but warmed up eventually. I think Iain and I had more fun then the kids though.Finally Sunday night my roommate from university Robyn came to visit. I successfully cooked a pork roast dinner for us and we got caught up while Ty entertained us.
It was a great weekend although I'm pretty tired today. I need to catch up on some laundry and clean up and hopefully this week get a present for my dad already and then I will really be done and ready for next weekend. I can't wait...

More Christmas parties...

We are having great time with all the Christmas parties so far. This past weekend we got together with the neighbours to celebrate and once again the kids had a great time. We bought both little girls princess costumes for Christmas so when they got all dressed up Ty announced "I want to be a princess too!!" I'm sure Iain was thrilled with that... Here's what we came up with. Ty was happy with this makeshift costume so it was perfect.
Last night Iain and I went to our work party. What a great night that was. It was at "Smooze" in downtown Toronto. I was able to get caught up with a lot of my old co-workers and I was even presented with an award for 8 years of service. (3 of those I have been working from home though) It was a beautiful pen & pencil set from Tiffany's!! I don't think I'll even need such a nice set but I love looking at the pretty blue box!!LOL! Overall it's been a great week with only more holiday excitement to come. I can't wait.

(Iain and I all spiffed up and enjoying a great night)

(This is my youngest brother Ryan, my parents and Iain and I at the party last night)

I ain't no Hollaback girl...

Well we are back from the Gwen Stephani concert. It was such a great night out with Dawn, Carol & Cathy. We had dinner at the Air Canada Club and could have watched the concert from there - the view was perfect (just a little far). We watched the opening band from there (I'm not sure who they were). Dawn and I sat together and our seats were amazing. We were about 40 feet from the stage. I've never been that close at a concert. The crowd around us was such a mix too. We had a little girl who might have been 10 yrs. old behind us and two men in suits in front of us. Everyone was on their feet dancing as soon as the music started.(Dawn & I in our seats- the little shine above Dawn's head is the stage)

( The Encore- Hollaback girl of course!!)

Update about my neighbour

My neighbour started her chemo treatments today. Iain and I hung out with her and her family last night. She was really scared. The doctor told her that she should expect to lose her hair by the end of the week. She also got some really bad news - chemo will put her into menopause. She did some quick checking about freezing some embryos but unfortunately that takes months of hormone therapy- time that she just does not have right now. Even after everything she has been through so far ( the mastectomy ) and what she is about to go through Iain and I were able to sit and chat and even laugh and joke around with her and her husband last night. They are incredible people and I can not wait until this whole ordeal is over so we can all plan a fabulous vacation together. I feel so fortunate to know such a strong person and I really hope I am helping in some small way.

Christmas pictures with the cousins

Well we got to my SIL's at 11:30am and didn't leave until 2pm and here is the best we came up with. The kids were actually really good- it's just really hard to get 5 of them all looking and smiling with open eyes. (This is Carter 4 1/2, Nolan 29 months, Ethan 9 1/2 and of course my little pumpkins Ty 28 months & Vanessa 5 months)

(I had to throw this one in because she was just too cute with her Christmas dress on)