We celebrated Easter at my parents house. The kids had alot of fun. Carter, of course, loved it but this year was so much fun for Hayley. She could actually walk around carrying her basket, hunting for eggs, getting excited when she found them, and sneaking off to unwrap and eat as many chocolate eggs as she could before we caught her. We had a big family dinner with the Harlines (cousins) and had an egg tossing contest after dinner. It was a really fun day.
Tomorrow, the movers are coming to pack everything up. I think I have finally finished getting everything read to go. This move wasn't supposed to be stressful at all (the moving company even packs our household items into the boxes for us!) but somehow, I have managed to stress just a little. We are going to be here in Edmonton for a few more days and then head down to Elkford, where the company puts us up in a furnished (5 bedroom!) house for as long as we need to until we find a house we want. Easiest move ever, right? I know.
We are looking forward to getting there, but this past weekend has been a sad one as we've been saying our goodbyes to everyone. Poor little Carter has had a few moments where he gets all sad and doesn't want us to move away. He gets so sensitive about stuff like this - he doesn't like change and also realizes that we won't see Grandma and Grandpa (and Ethan) as often. Then we have to remind him about all the exciting things to look forward to when we get there and he gets past it.
I'm with ya, Carter. Bittersweet.
Happy Easter!
A Little Bit of Everything
Well, things are going good here. We are busy finalizing our plans for the move, cleaning house, throwing stuff away, and hanging out with friends and family as much as we can before we go.
Hayley is finally walking with more confidence. We went mini-golfing as a family at West Edmonton Mall last night and she pretty much walked around the mall by herself the whole time, which is a vast improvement for her. She just about didn't make that "walking unassisted by 18 months" mark and I was a little worried. This past week, she has all of a sudden taken off walking. Just before she turned 18 months. I am convinced that she's been thinking "Why walk when I have these chumps to carry me around?" all this time. It just goes to show that Hayley doesn't do something till she's good and ready. That or her freakishly small feet have finally started growing and can support her freakishly large thighs now.
Having fun dressing up. Remind you of anyone?
Of course, walking means she can get into things more easily now. Like chocolate chips...
Speaking of chocolate and messes, something funny happened last week. I was in a rush because I was trying to get to my Young Women Activity and I was already running late. I asked Jared whether he wanted to put Hayley to bed, or make Carter some chocolate milk. He picked the chocolate milk so I took Hayley upstairs. On my way back down the stairs, I heard Carter yelling, "Mommy! Come quick!". I walked in the kitchen and Jared and Carter were both standing in the kitchen, covered in chocolate syrup. It was all over the floor, the cupboards, the blinds, everywhere. All Jared says is, "Maybe I should have put Hayley to bed after all".
Story of my life: always cleaning up after my three kids. Haha - kidding Jared!
Megan and her kids came over yesterday to play and I took this funny picture of Carter and Ethan. We bought these suckers that look like big, ugly teeth.
They thought they were pretty hilarious. Funny boys.
Ice Fishing
Today Jared, Carter and my Dad went ice fishing out at Wabumun Lake. They had some good luck and Carter even caught a fish all! by! himself! They were catching mostly whitefish and were heading to leave at the end of the day when Jared decided to throw on a really big hook. He was actually trying to hook the ice scoop that Carter dropped down the hole (Oops! Sorry Dad!) and brought up a huge pike instead. They then stayed for another hour catching pike and brought some home for supper. I'm not a huge fish eater but... it was pretty good.
Here's a picture of Carter and the fish he caught. Look at his face - he's so proud of himself!
While the guys were gone all day, my Mom, sister Carly, Hayley and I went shopping and watched a chick flick together. Pretty good day all around, I'd say :)
Reason #7629 Why I Love Weekends
On Friday, we went to Strathcona Wilderness Center and Elk Island National Park. We did some easy trails with the kids in tow and enjoyed the beautiful weather. We saw rabbits, and bison and elk (oh my!)... and alot of deer poop.
Cutest Baby Ever
We had the Stevensons and Hayes over for another UFC party on Saturday night. I didn't take too many pictures, but I did get this one of Skye. How cute is she??? She loved the rocking horse. When we move, I am so going to miss this baby... and her parents :)
Best Buds
It was warm enough to play outside this past week. Carter and his friend Ethan had a fun time building forts, throwing snowballs, shoveling, and blowing bubbles. I know that last one has nothing to do with winter, but hey... spring's coming...
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