2 Boys and their Mom

We had a fun photo shoot on Friday (even convinced the Mom to join in). I must say the little one was a trooper considering he was not feeling well!

Ballerina and A Duck

T and S had their dance recital today. What a fun way to end of many months of dedicated practice! They both did fantastic. I was a little concerned with S, didn't think he would enjoy the dance (1 of 2 boys in a group of 15??), didn't think he'd like being on stage...but he didn't bat an eye. There was no question that he was going up and he was so proud of himself! And T loves to be the center of attention. Mom was beaming with pride. :)
One of the best parts of the recital was being able to perform for the people they themselves specially invited. They were so excited to hand out their 5 invitations earlier in the week.

To Be Published

I got a phone call Thursday afternoon, I didn't recognize the number so I prepared myself for a telemarketer. After a short time I realized this person really was looking for me and she was looking for my permission to publish a scrapbooking submission in Creating Keepsakes magazines Reader Gallery. I will be published in the July issue! I was long off the phone before I even comprehended the phone call. The word gallery threw me off and I first thought website...now to wait until July to see it in print!

Stick Art

My little creative bug got into Grandma's popsicle sticks and practiced her printing. T has become very interested in spelling different words (of course she asks me how to spell them). She is doing such a great job with her printing and alphabet. I was surprised to see that she has enough control to write on such a small little stick. I love seeing what she comes up with!

We have our photo studio functional in our new space in the mall. We did a quick little practice with our new lights. S was so cooperative and actually posed for us, I guess he is learning that is the quickest way to get it all over with :) Here are some shots I took in the new location.






























I can not forget to add some pictures of our dance party at Grandma and Grandpa's on Sunday. Grandpa had it going on!!! Is that my toque?

Getting Closer

My baby is getting closer to mobile independence. She is certainly a climber. She is constantly climbing onto the couch (when the kids take the cushions off, climbing up on and standing on chairs). She isn't quite convinced she really wants to walk but there are times when she accidentally finds herself standing up without holding on. This is a strange concept for me, although T was also a late walker she was not as content as R to just hang out. R loves to sit on the couch and read a book or even cuddle. I'm loving just how content she is. Saying this, we have started to see a small amount of attitude. She will "yell" at her brother and sister when they take a toy from her. She is sure to make herself heard but really for the most part she is content being the non-talking, non-walking, easy to please member of the family. I'm loving that she is still like a baby. I REALLY want to savor this age and stage just in case she is our last baby.

We have movement!

T has had an awesome afternoon and is now using her arm! I am so relieved. I'm guessing it took so long for her to regain full use just because of how long she went before having her arm put back in place. Now we will just have to be very careful for the next several weeks but I think she is on the mend! Thank you for all of your well wishes! I feel like a weight has just been lifted off my shoulders! Happy Thursday, tonight is our opening of the new location of Rhubarb Roots in the Altona mall!

My Heart Is Breaking...

T and S had a little accident this weekend while they were playing in their bedroom. It is difficult getting the full story from kids this age but all we know is S was holding T's hand he fell and her arm twisted (at least that is the most we can put together from their stories). T has not moved her arm since. She had x-rays on Saturday (no break as far as they could see, but it was a real struggle to get her to straighten her arm). We went back today and after a 2 1/2 hour wait, 6 x-rays all while she was screaming and crying (not to mention mom) and then a twist and bend to put it back in place and she is still hurting :( The Doc thought it was dislocated but believed she would be able to move it after he put it back in place...