Winter Visit

Back from a blogger break. I had planned to have a bunch of scheduled posts while we were away but life happened and I of course did not get them all typed out. So I had to leave you all hanging.

We took a quick trip to AB to see T dance in the Nutcracker. It was fantastic! Those kids did so much work and the show was incredible. It was awesome to see T smile when she saw us (we were a surprise). The we spent a few days with her and the family before coming back home to host Christmas.

Man, does AB have some snow


Emmett sat in his highchair for the first time


T did her very first diaper change

and we got the BEST family photo EVER!!!!!

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Commercials are good for Something

Through the power that is advertising I have found the best lullaby's for Emmett. He LOVES these songs.

Thank you AmazonKindle for introducing Annie Little into our lives



And thank you Canon for bringing us Amy Seely - who doesn't have a youtube video for Surprisingly So (which is AWESOME) but you can check out her music here

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You Capture - Holiday Decor

If you're looking for some holiday cheer or some decor ideas, head on over to Beth's site and see how others have decorated for the holidays.

I admit our decorations are pretty minimal this year. We'll get a few more up but nothing major this year.

Tissue Boxes are the best at Christmas. Kleenex really goes out of the way to make them beautiful for the holidays.



My Snowman

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Fireproof

It's a bad habit, I know, but I usually have the TV throughout the day. I'm not sure why because I hardly ever stop to watch it. I just like the background noise. Yesterday I was flipping through the stations while breastfeeding and stopped on a movie called Fireproof. I hadn't planned on watching it but after a minutes I was absolutely captivated by it and I couldn't turn it off.

It starred Kirk Cameron (Growing Pains) as a husband on the brink on divorce. His Dad asks him to try a Love Dare for 40 days. The results are life changing, not only in his marriage but in himself as well.

Wow is all I have to say. What a great thing for all marriages to try, whether you're on the brink of divorce or happy as can be. I think every individual could benefit from this. I know that my marriage would definitely benefit from this dare. I don't know if I could ever convince Brendan to try it with me but I'm going to give it a go.

http://www.fireproofmymarriage.com/

If you're looking for a good movie try Fireproof.

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Christmas Blogger Exchange

While checking out a few of my favorite sites a few weeks ago I stumbled on The Mommy Files. Which is this completely awesome site that I'm now in love with. Anyways, Shannon was just getting ready to host a blogger Christmas exchange so I jumped on the chance and put my name in.

I was paired up with Jessica from The B Keeps Us Honest (a product review blog). Her blog is cool and trendy and is always letting us in on the newest products, the best deals and even a giveaway now and then.

This was my first exchange and the rules were pretty simple - include a card, presents should have a little hometown representation and a money limit. So I put together my box of goodies from the Canadian Prairies and sent it across the Country and it hopefully made it across the border.

My package from Jessica made it across and found it's way to me this past Friday. What a great way to kick off the weekend.

She included TONS of fun stuff.



I'm so excited to try out the coffee - I'm saving it for Christmas to enjoy it with all of our company. The softlips lip balm was torn open immediately after the picture was take (LOVE this stuff) and I'm trying to patiently wait for some really good red wine to enjoy the Ferrero Rocher.

As soon as I clean off the computer desk I will swap out our plain old green mouse pad for my new bright and colorful mouse pad.

I had a great experience with this exchange and can't wait to do a few more. This is a great way to make the "blogging world" more real and it makes mail a whole lot more fun!

If a few moments don't forget to check out The B Keeps Us Honest.

Thanks Jessica!

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The Coldest Place on Earth

Last night it reached a whopping -59C with the windchill in Edmonton, AB. Luckily, I was tucked away here in SK with the -40C weather, almost like spring, wouldn't you say? My brother however was lucky enough to experience the awesome -60 weather, which earned ETown the title of Coldest Place on Earth on Dec.13. BRRRRRR.

We've been busy finishing our shopping, cleaning, christmas partying, staying up with a restless baby and of course, HIBERNATING!

Friday was a great kick off to the weekend. A few weeks ago I joined a Christmas blogger exchange and received my package on Friday. So much fun to get goodies in the mail. I'm getting ready to head out right away but I will show off my cool North Carolina gifts from The B Keeps U Honest tomorrow.

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Turnaraound

For months Emmett and I have been going to baby talk at our local libraries and for months I've been trying to get Brendan to come with us and for months he's either been working, busy or just not really wanting to go. So when work was postponned this morning I jumped all over him about coming to baby talk with us. I'm pretty sure I used guilt, eyelash batting, puppy dog eyes and my personal favorite...the ever adorable Emmett. Even though I go through all these motions EVERY time Brendan is off during baby talk he always says no "it's your thing" he tells me.

Today was no different
K: "don't you want to go to baby talk with us?" imagine pouting wife, looking up through the lashes while holding a very happy and adorable son.
B: "well, it's your thing"
K: "It's Emmett' thing. He loves it." pout pout pout (it's shameful, and I take full advantage of it, how we women can use the pout)
B:"you really want me to come?"
K:"Well, not if you don't want to. I just thought you might want to see how E interacts with his friends" Oooh, use the adorable baby against him.
B: "Alright, where should I meet you?"
K: "At this library" spoken after moments of silence and after the biggest grin erupts over my face.

And the little family went to baby talk, Daddy had a great time (even met another dad) and they all lived happily ever after.

Happy Friday Everyone. We have a severe windchill warning for tomorrow (-50C) so later today Emmett and I are heading out to stock up with food, goodies and movies for the weekend.

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