We were on our way to Chuck E Cheese for Elyse's birthday, we made a quick stop at Toys R Us and came out to flat tire!!
Chris came to our rescue in no time with NO complaints. Thanks Babe!! I really appreciate having a good husband to do those "man" things without giving me any attitude!
The girls were thrilled to search out all the treats the Easter Bunny left. I love seeing how excited they get over some chocolate!
We had an Easter/Birthday party for Elyse on Good Friday. It was really fun. We had an easter egg hunt, bunny cupcakes and lots of presents.
I love the difference in these 2 pictures. The girls playing at the party and then there is the boys playing at the party.
Paige is ready to party in her Easter dress.
Chris bid on a job in Kicking Horse, B.C. It is about 3 hours from Calgary and he had to go up to site measure. The people he is doing work for said he could stay in their chalet so I thought that I would go up too. Mom and Dad watched the girls for the weekend (thank-you Mom and Dad!!), so we could have a weekend away for my birthday. The chalet was right on the ski hill and absolutely amazing, it was one of the nicest places I have ever stayed. While Chris worked, I chilled out in this amazing place with gorgeous views of the mountains and read a magazine, did my nails, relaxed, you know, all the things you can't do at home with two kids! I had the best weekend, what a great way to spend my birthday! The only downside was I got food-poisoning from my meal on Saturday night but at least I waiting until we were home last night to get really sick!
The view from the Top of the mountain, we took the gondola up. Unfortunately we didn't really have time to ski.
The view was breath-taking! There was so much snow but still it was about 10 degrees warmer than Calgary!
We went into Golden, B.C. which is the town at the base of the Mountain, not much there :)
This is the day we were leaving, this is the chalet's patio leading to the "backyard". It was sunny and nice when we left and then we came home to more miserable weather and a ton of snow. Why can't spring just come already!!
It is a beautiful drive through the mountains to get there. And the drive seemed really quick with no-one fighting in the backseat :)
We decided we needed a break from this awful weather and we went to West Edmonton Mall last weekend. Bruce, Alida and the boys decided to join us. We had the best time! We went on rides, out for dinner, saw Sea Lions, went to the water park and shopped. An awesome time was had by all!
Elyse and Connor by one of the many fountains. The kids loved the water.
Of course the big kids had just as much fun on all the rides.
Daddy and Daughter giving their best cheesy smiles. Do these two look alike or what!?!?!?
Goin' our way? The truck floor.
We watched the Sea Lion show before we left. It was pretty amazing. Paige especially loved it. She kept saying "dolphins" and when I would say they were not dolphins she would call them "sharks". She thought they were pretty funny.
Bruce and I took Connor and Elyse to the Flames game on Saturday. Unfortunately there is only 1 matinee game a year so we each decided to take a child. We had such a great time! Elyse is ready to go!
When we got to our seats, Harvey the Hound was there, in all the years I have gone to the games, he has never been in our section. Elyse was thrilled to see him and get her picture taken- talk about good luck!! She LOVES mascots, Connor on the other hand wasn't too thrilled to see him and refused to sit with him for a picture, it is funny how the kids are so different.
There was a reception before the game for long time season ticket holders (thanks Dad!!), it was great, we got free food and drinks and Connor won this Flames hat. He was nice enough to let Elyse wear it for some of the game.
The kids were really good for the game and loved to cheer. Does this look like a happy kid or what!
It was a beautiful day, the view of down town was great from the Saddledome. We of course had to get treats, a malt at the game is a must.
It was a good crowd at the game.
It was such a great day, it really couldn't have been any better, the kids loved it and Bruce and I had a great time too.
The girls and I went to cheer on Daddy and Uncle Bruce in their hockey tournament. Unfortunately they didn't win the tournament but they won the game we saw.
Elyse loved the game but Paige was really scared of the guys in their equipment. Even after Chris took off his helmet she still didn't want anything to do with him.
Are your kids as zoned out watching T.V. as mine? Notice the "T.V. Face" on both of them.
Mom, Dad, Paige and Uncle Dave at Coleman's first birthday party.