Annabel and her Hospital bed

This was Annabel in her hospital bed during her stay due to croup! She was a trooper and made herself right at home with her blanket and pillow from home!

She was very bored as she was confined to her room the whole stay but we snuggled lots and watched lots of movies!

Merry Christmas to all!

We have had a rough month of december with illness in our home. It started wtih Annabel being admitted to the hospital on December 9th for croup ...she gave us a big scare with that as she could hardly breath due to the virus being in her voice box...She stayed in the hospital til sunday morning. At the end of the following week, Thomas decided to give us a scare and he was admitted to the hospital on Dec 17th with a viral chest infection and stayed in pediatrics until yesterday....he is now home but we have to give him breathing treatments 2 - 4 times a day for the next couple weeks.

Needless to say we are not quite ready for Christmas but as long as we are with family and remember why we are celebrating this special time of the year, the birth of Jesus, we will have a great holiday season!!

God bless you all and may you have great holidays!!

Halloween 2005

This year Emma decided that her costume was that of a tooth fairy and she was very excited...she was allowed to wear mom's makeup and boy was that exciting! I could just picture her ten years from now wearing it all the time!

Annabel dressed up as a princess so she called herself but did not want to say trick or treat to get the candies!

The twins were not dressed up this year..next year forsure!

Between the two girls they got too much candy but sure enjoyed seeing all the kids in the neighborhood. Emma was able to be dressed up monday morning for preschool and thought that was pretty neat!

Our Family pic in October

Well, there is the clan and the twins are growing like weeds. They will be 7 months on the 24th of October, can't believe it! Amelya now has two bottom teeth and Thomas just discovered two weeks ago how to roll over! They are getting better at holding themselves up when we find the time to practice sitting them up!

Emma is in preschool 3 mornings a week and loving it and also continues to be a big help around the house. Annabel is continuing on in her role as a typical two year old and speaks in sentences all the time, some of which amaze us at her age!

Life is very busy around here and the list is endless of things that need to be done....hopefully I will get to Christmas cards this year....heres to hoping!

Back to routine!

Well, September has hit and it is back to the business that comes with preschool, mom's group etc. Emma is enrolled for preschool three mornings a week the key is being able to get her there and back on time with the twins in tow!!

Emma would love to try gymnastics or skating plus i would like to enroll her in clubs this fall so we shall see what she ends up doing.

Annabel is a typical two year old, always on the go and she always has something to say! She saw the dentist for the first time this week and was not overly impressed! Emma had to go as well as a couple fillings she had fell out and she will need to go back in October to have them repaired, not a fun trip but needed!

The twins are doing great, they started eating cereal and veggies a week and a half ago and are doing great. Thomas just figured out how to eat from a spoon this morning after a messy week of trying!

Leo is busy with work which is great and has intentions of going hunting in october for about a week..ahhhhhhhhh!

And I am just busy with running the house or rather maintaining it at this point in my life!

Take care everyone!

Emma and Annabel

We recently went to a birthday party at Bridal Falls for Emma's little friend and I got a few good shots of the girls so here they are!! Emma is four years old and Annabel will be two on the 26th of this month. Time sure goes by fast, I can't believe she is two already. And Emma is a little mother around the house, loves to do everything and anything for the babies.

Annabel is the monkey of the family, always making everyone smile and laugh...especially with her wild hair!

Emma is a nurturer who loves to help everyone out and make sure everyone is happy!! She is lots of fun as well and it is so neat to see her growing and changing all the time!

The Twins!

Well, here is a pic of the twins, Thomas Albert Norman and Amelya Ruth Rheanne, who are now 4.5mths old. Thomas is almost 16lbs and Amelya is 14.5lbs and they are great babies for the most part. Amelya is busy rolling all over the place while Thomas is just content to sit in the bouncer and chatter away. They smile at everyone and love their sisters Emma and Annabel!

Back from a break!

Well, I just got back from St. Catharines, Ont. where I attended my ten year high school reunion...what a fun time. Most people wondered why I would be so excited to go back and attend this function but it was so work it!! Seeing old friends, where they are now, the kids running around etc. it was great. and the best part of the trip was spending time with my twin sister Jacqui and her husband and 2 year old daughter Sarah.

I was also able to get away from my dearly loved four children for a much needed break!! But all good things must come to an end and I am now back to reality and having a great time being a mom to four kids four and under!