Life is Good...

Well, the last few months have been kind of busy, so here's a recap:

MARCH 2013

Easter

Our Easter 2013 Family Photo

27 weeks prego.

APRIL 2013

Birthday/Anniversary

April 20th marked birthday #41 for me this year and anniversary #6 for Greg and I.  We celebrated by dropping off the kids at Grandma's and spending the day together.  We had a delicious all-you-can-eat sushi meal that we stuffed ourselves with, and just relaxed the rest of the day together.  I feel so blessed to have such a wonderful, caring, loving husband.  Thanks for putting up with me all these years, babe.  LOVE YOU!!!

And here we are picking up the kids from Grandma's and them singing Happy Birthday to me.  Thanks for making me feel special!!!



MAY 2013

Caden's 2nd Birthday

Another birthday we celebrated was for our little man Caden.  He turned 2 on May 31st, and we had a fun Lighning McQueen party for him.

KA-CHOW!!!

Having a fun time with the family...

The water balloons were a hit...

So was the pinata!

And what birthday would be complete without some yummy cake?!!
HAPPY 2nd BIRTHDAY CADEN!!!

JUNE 2013

Celebration of Life

On June 8, Greg's Grandma Emma passed away.  She was 88 years old and lived a full life.  She had 8 children and many grandchildren.  We celebrated her life on June 15 with lots of family.  RIP Grams.

Another Family Photo

Welcome Baby!

It was an early Tuesday morning that we welcomed the newest member of our family.  I had a scheduled C-section set up for June 18th at 7:45am.  We got to the hospital at 6am to prepare for the surgery.  This was the first baby we were having in Canada.  It was a bit different than the States, but I can't complain.  I had heard that there were only 3 private rooms the hospital provided for mothers and babies.  I was worried I would have to share a room, but since I was having a C-section,  luckily I got the private room.  Yes! 

It was a little strange knowing exactly when this little one was going to make her way into the world. I kind of liked it.  I didn't have to go through any contractions or labor pains.  The only thing  that scared me was the needle they had to put in my back for the spinal block.  By 8am, I was wheeled into the operating room to get started.  Shortly after, they let Greg join  me, and half an hour later, we heard the sweetest sound ever...the cries of our baby girl!!!

CHARLYSE TESSA

 was born June 18, 2013 at 8:32am, weighing 7lb, 9oz, and 19.5 inches long.

Isn't she adorable?!!

Our little angel.

We love her to pieces!!!

I spent about an hour and a half in recovery before I got to see and hold her, but what a blessing it was when I finally did!

 Welcome to the world Baby Charly!!!

So blessed to have you in our lives!!!

Announcing...

Our Vegas Adventures 2013

SURPRISE!!!

So, we decided to make a trip to Vegas and not tell my mom we were coming.  This was the result...one happy grandma with tears of joy running down her face.  PRICELESS!!!

A VISIT TO THE DENTIST
Since my mom works at a dental office, we took advantage of a free cleaning for our  whole family.
No cavities...YAY!!!

LUNCH DATE
Met up with my very good friends, Rachel, Anna, Melissa & her daughter Adri at the Fashion Show Mall for lunch at Grimaldi's.  Good food...good times...I miss my girls!!!

FAMILY TIME
Had dinner at Ping, Pang, Pong with my mom, cousin & her family, followed by some ice cream, too.  It's always so good  hang out with them!!  The kids have so much fun with their cousins.  

FONDUE FOR TWO
My friend Luda & I both had cravings for something yummy...Max Brenner at the Forum Shops had a delicious chocolate fondue for two that we shared.  The results...two happy pregnant ladies...and babies :)

THE OLIVE GARDEN
We filled up on bread sticks, soup and salad, not to mention pasta, on our last lunch with my mom & Jenelle. We were stuffed.


BIG BROTHER TJ
TJ couldn't join us this trip to Vegas, but we did the next best thing and chatted with him online and he treated us to some music on his guitar.  The kids loved dancing to his music :).  Thanks Teej...we miss you!!!

SPRING
The Conservatory at the Bellagio

PRETTY LADIES (and Chance)
I just love coming to the Bellagio and experiencing all the colors and smells of Spring.  A perfect place for picture taking with the family.

CALEIGH
Our beautiful girl looks so grown up.

CHANCE
This silly boy loves to make funny faces in front of the camera...can you tell?

CADEN
This is one serious little dude...but oh, sooooo cute!!!

DATE NIGHT
Greg & I rarely get a night out alone (it's pretty tough with 3 little ones), but we managed to sneak out one night, grab some In-n-Out Burgers, and do some sight seeing at the Bellagio.  Fun night!

PLAYING TOURISTS
We no longer live in Vegas, so we technically are tourists...again.  So, here are the kids, my beautiful mom, and me at Caesar's Palace.  

FUN IN THE SUNThe kids couldn't wait to get in the pool.  The weather was perfect in the 70-80's during our visit.  We had to soak up as much sun as we could before heading back to the cold in Canada.

MORE FUN POOLSIDE
My cousin Jen stayed at Mandalay Bay with her family and invited us to join them at the pool there.  The kids loved the wading area and the waves that came with it!

It most definitely was a fun 2 weeks in the beautiful, warm, sunny desert.  We almost didn't wan to leave, but unfortunately, all good things come to an end.  We'll miss you all.  Until next time....

High FIVE!!!

ANNOUNCING...

 

BABY NUMBER FIVE...

Debuting around June 27, 2013  :)

In other news, Caleigh turned Five this year.

She has grown so much through the years, hasn't she?

  She's our beautiful angel!

Here's the crew in SMALL, MEDIUM, & LARGE

The Birthday Girl wanted to get her ears pierced  this year

 since she's a BIG GIRL now!

We had a Mommy-and Me date at the mall.

Here's the brave girl...

before...

during...

and after!!!
GREAT JOB CALEIGH!

We made a day of it and got her haircut, too!

a little trim...

and curl!!!

And here's the finished product of our glammed up doll.

Enjoying some frozen yogurt!

                                    

Birthday number 5 was all about the BLING...

new earrings, new necklace,

 and what kind of a princess would she be without a new tiara?!!

Happy 5th Birthday, Caleigh girl!

We love you more with each passing year!!!

(Even though she couldn't think of a wish here,

 we know it came true when we found out about her new baby SISTER!)

High five, girl!!!

Winter Greetings

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Birthday Catch Up...

Okay, okay...so it's been almost half a year since my last post.  What a horrible blogger I've been this year.  Looking back, at least I was able to archive our family's birthdays this year.  (At least half of them, anyway.)

For Greg's birthday, we celebrated at home with a feast.  Since his birthday, our 7 year anniversary and (American) Thanksgiving fall around the same time, we had a big dinner for our little family.  He worked during the day, but once he got home, we had turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and all the fixings.  It was Y.U.M.M.Y!!!! 

(Ignore Caleigh's pouty face here.  She couldn't wait to eat)

The kids even made homemade cards for their daddy.  Aren't they sweet?

This November, Chance turned 3 years old.  We took the kids swimming, then had a small party for him at home with family.  We had pizza, ice cream, and a delicious M&M cake his mommy made for him. 

Opening presents

Taking off with all his loot

Happy 3rd Birthday, Buddy.  We love ya lots!!!