Apple picking

The kids had a P.A. day last Friday so we headed out to the farm for some apple picking.
What a great day. 30+ it was a hot one!

Getting caught up

Well, where to begin. It's hard to believe that we are nearing the first month of school. A whole month has gone by and we've been busy.
I am happy to report that both Emma and Gabriel have adjusted very well to school.
Gabriel went in with no concerns, he has loved school from day one and is really doing well.
I try and go in regularly and am proud of how well he is adapting and learning the routine.
He is a little sponge and is taking it all in. Like his sister he loves to learn!

Emma is my little sidekick and really feels being away the whole day from her Mama. It has been trying at times, but I try and remind myself that these days don't last forever and although I can't imagine it right now there will be a day where I am uncool to walk around a mall with....I know I have a hard time believing it too;)
She has however adjusted very well academically and after talking to her teacher at curriculum night we were happy to hear just how well she is doing, not that we were too surprised.
She loves her teacher, her friends, french and math. And the biggest surprise (not) is that she loves recess!

I am waiting to hear when I go back to work. We know it will be soon as I am waiting for a placement so while we wait we have been transitioning Gabriel with his new baby sitter.
Agnes picks him up from school at least once a week and he spends the afternoon with her.
It's been nice to have some time for myself before I go back...these times are rare and treasured!

So..throw in a new start to ballet (and jazz) this year, Sparks (where I signed up to be contact guider...which means I am in charge of everything...was I crazy?!!) and Gymnastics to start soon with little man, our days are busy!
Plus a few business trips for daddy and a stolen car, which I am happy to report we got back. It's amazing we have time for anything else.

We've managed of course and have had fun at places like Wonderland and the local farm.
So that's what we've been up to, hopefully the blog will continue to get done, it just may not be daily all the time!

Enjoy:)

I re-title this post "While Daddy's car was being stolen we were....."

Oh and I forgot to mention a bad tumble with Gabriel that resulted in his teeth going through his bottom lip..luckily no ER or stitches were required!

Celebrating the end of Wonderland season with some face painting.

Daddy attack.

Two of a kind

Happy Birthday Grandma Brown!

It's Grandma Brown's birthday today! We hope you are having a wonderful day and w enjoyed celebrating with you yesterday:)
We love you lots! Thanks for being such a great mom, mom-in-law and Grandma!

Rob, Rosie, Emma and Gabriel xoxo


Grandma with Grandpa and Daddy.


The birthday girl with two of her monkeys!!

Happy 1st Anniversary Ange and Doug

Happy 1st Anniversary to one amazing couple! We hope you had a wonderful day celebrating!
Hard to believe it's been a year already!

Lots of love to you both xoxo

Introducing.....

Spiderman and Batgirl!

Happy Birthday Auntie Kim!

Today is Auntie Kim's birthday! We hope you have a very happy day and Uncle John spoils you!
We love you lots!

Love, Rosie, Rob, Emma and Gabriel

Getting a lift

Celebrating September birthdays

On Sunday we celebrated Emma and Auntie Kim's birthdays.
Thanks for hosting Grandma and Papa!


The giant cupcake cake that Auntie Angela made. It tasted as awesome as it looked!


The birthday girls going in for a bite.


Birthday buddies.

Blowing out her candles.

Camping drive-in

Annual Labour Day camping trip

We had a great weekend on our annual Labour Day camping trip.
It was a lot colder than it has been in the past but we survived. It was all about layering!
The kids had a blast playing with all their buddies and we too enjoyed catching up and ending the summer with a fun trip with good friends!


Two little monkey ready for bed in their glow in the dark pjs.


Emma.


Playing with John.

Pickle had organized a dinosaur which the kids all loved.

Daddy and Mr. G on the dinosaur dig.

Digging away.

Look what they found!

Group shot with their findings.

Playing in the rain.

Emma and Annika.

A beautiful rainbow.

Our friend Neil arranged for a movie night on a big screen so it was a drive in at camping! What a hit and a great new tradition...there was even popcorn!!

Princess Gala party at Beaners!!

Yesterday Emma had her birthday party with her friends.
We had a Princess Gala party at Beaners and the girls were so happy.
They all had their hair done in up -dos, make-up and nails done. Perfect for nine little princesses.
While they were getting dolled up there were costumes to dress up in and music to dance and play games to, cookies to decorate and crafts to make!

It was awesome and Emma had "the best birthday she could have ever wanted and there was PINK nail polish on her cake"!! It was a perfect day!

Daddy had to work so special thanks to Auntie Kim for coming and helping me with the girls and to Uncle Johnny for taking Gabriel for the afternoon!



Emma with some of her guests as they were arriving.



We started with some pizza.



Birthday girl.



Getting her hair done.

All done with purple streaks and all!

Moving on to make-up!

Playing dress up with her ballet buddies. Cassie, Reece and Holly.

Getting ready for their fashion show.

Musical chairs.

Group shot!

Her spa birthday cake.

It was yummy!

Opening her presents at the end.

Playing in the balls.