petting farm

Matthew's preschool class went on a field trip to a petting farm yesterday. Caleb and I joined them. We enjoyed seeing the calves, goats, sheep, chickens, pigs, bunnies, llamas and even guinea pigs!It was Matthew's helper day, so he got to carry Franklin around the farm

I got alot of shots of the back of their heads! (Matthew is the one crouched down)

I feel so bad, because halfway through the field trip, I realized that Caleb wasn't feeling well. He was such a little trooper though.After the farm, the class had a little picnic in the park. I brought farm animal cupcakes! The kids thought they were fun.

Happy Birthday Cathy!

Today is a very special lady's birthday! Do you know Cathy?

I love Cathy because she has such a strong faith and amazing photography skills and great kids and she's so honest and friendly and has the most delicious sugar cookie recipe and she once sent my mom a whole bunch of handmade cards and she always says "smooches" and I just love that!

Happy Birthday Cathy! Smooches to you!

ten on tuesday

1. It's actually Monday night :) Is that cheating? Most of you won't read this until tomorrow morning anyway.

2. Thank you, Susie for posting this photo of yourself on flickr. I looked at it before putting the boys to bed and then as soon as Cale was asleep, I was off to the YMCA. "I bet I look just like Susie," I told myself as I treadmilled while watching Rules of Engagement. Thanks for the motivation, Susie!

3. Swimming lessons started on Sunday. We decided to have Caleb repeat the Bubblers class even though he passed it before Christmas (that's the class for 0-3 year old and their moms). We just didn't think he was ready to move on to the Bobbers where he needs to go without his mom (or dad). Matthew moved on to the Gliders. And his teacher was one of my former students!

4. Skating lessons started for Matthew too. He skates all around the whole rink! What an improvement from last year! (sorry, no photos or footage from this year yet)

5. We celebrated Rick's birthday this weekend too.

6. So, of course, we needed to decorate.

7. We also went toboganning!

8. I think my favourite Christmas gift (besides the box of love, obviously) has to be my dustbuster!

9. Is that weird? Well, maybe it's not my most favourite, but I sure do use it alot :)

10. Is anyone else super-excited for Jenny L. to have her baby? I am! Good luck, Jenny!