Category: Family

From Pictures of the Day 2012

Today the kids spent some of the evening at with their Nana and Papa. When they came home they brought some Pizza and some treats. For Jacob he got 3 new work books, while Violet got some new Pillow cases. I’m not sure how that worked out, but they both seem happy with there presents from Nana and Papa.

From Pictures of the Day 2012

Grade 1 has brought weekly spelling for Jacob. It seems each Monday the teacher will five Jacob a list of words that he has to use in sentences. Each day he’s supposed to review the words so that on Friday  he’s ready for the weekly spelling test. Today he brought home his second list of words and sentences. So after dinner he sat down with Mom and reviewed the words and did a practice test. He knows the words, but he’s going to work on them each night to help with his printing. Also to help him get used to studying for when the words get harder.

From Pictures of the Day 2012

Today Jacob hit the Ice for the start of another season of Tyke Hockey. Today was try out so the coaches can pick the teams for the coming season. It was great to see how much Jacob’s skating has improved from last years try outs.

From Pictures of the Day 2012

Today he headed to Sears Portrait Studio to use a Groupon deal we got. Last time we went to Sears for our photo’s it didn’t work out to well, the kids were restless and the photographer was impatient.. We were not impressed, but the Groupon deal was too good to pass up so we braved Sears Portrait studio once again, and were rewarded with wonderful pictures. Today’s picture of the day is of some of the shots I took during the session.

From Pictures of the Day 2012

Today we had a quick shopping run before dropping the kids off at Nana and Papa’s for a surprise sleepover. After our first stop, instead of the whole family heading in, the kids and I waited in the van. Where I captured today’s picture of the day.

From Pictures of the Day 2012

Today Jacob came home with a little surprise in his bag. It seems he won a Good Thinking Award in class today, for making the mystery word ‘animals’. Tomorrow my little man has his first spelling test, I’m looking forward to see how he does. If his practising today is any indication, hell ace it.

From Pictures of the Day 2012

Today we have another picture of miracle baby Nathaniel, who continues to improve. He’s had a rough start and a long road a head, but I’m sure he’ll continue to improve and thrive.  I’m hoping to have a chance and see Nathaniel in person tomorrow after work with the kids.

From Pictures of the Day 2012

Today my thoughts are with a very close friend, who had their first child today over 2 months premature. Both Mother and Baby are recovering, he was just 3 pound 1 ounce and 37.5cm long. I have yet to see the little guy, but looking at the picture that Melissa sent I can’t help but remember when Jacob was a baby in the NICU. Of course he was only 4 premature not over 2 months.

From Pictures of the Day 2012

Today we have a picture of Jacob, beaming with pride as he sits on the monkey bars in his school’s playground. In the past he’d asked me to lift him up there, today I said no. if he wanted to go on top of the monkey bars he had to get up there himself. Well he should me.

From Pictures of the Day 2012

With the sudden onset of cooler weather, Melissa finally got to ware her new skinny jeans out and about. She’s looking amazing. I’m so proud of her.