If You Can't Beat Em, Join Em!

Well, like the smart people in the world say, " If you can't beatem, joinem!"  That's just what Grace and I did today.  Although I am pining over Spring arriving, it has yet to show up so I decided we might as well make the most of the still copious amounts of snow we have.  We took a drive out to Grandma and Grandpa's house and spent over an hour outside riding in the toboggan, pushing the toboggan, walking and just having fun in the sun (and snow!)  We had a great time and now I wish it would stay around a little longer.....

Happy Spring?

OK.  Seriously, Winter.... you win.  
Now, take your ball and go home.

My front yard on the first day of Spring.  Notice the snow falling. Again.

My backyard on the first day of Spring.  Notice the snow falling. Still.
Should mention, I have about a 2 foot picket fence back there in the far corner surrounding my vegetable garden.  Where is it?????
Unbelievable!

A Wee Bit Irish

My Little Leprechaun was up to her usual tricks on Sunday, dressed in her best green t-shirt and goofing off with her cousins.  I think she really thinks she's a wee bit Irish!!!LOL
To quote my cousin Suzanne, "If you're lucky enough to be Irish, you're lucky enough!"
 

Twins???!!!

Irish for the day!!

Happy Birthday K!!

Cousin Love!

I had the absolute pleasure of having my "soon to be official" niece A. over for the last weekend of March Break.  We had a ton of fun making Easter cake pops, taking Grace for a walk and just hanging out.  Grace loved having a new friend around the house and I got a much enjoyed break while the two girls played. 

What's for breakfast girls???

Making cake pops

Yummy!

Anna Olson look out!!!!!!

A. helped me give Grace a bath.  She thought Grace should have every bath toy we own in the tub!!!LOL

There's no room left for Grace!

Finishing touches on the cake pops! YUMMY!

A Beautiful Sound

Today I heard Grace's voice for the first time.  It was so beautiful I cried happy tears.  It wasn't exactly a Norman Rockwell moment, I was changing her diaper, but she babbled and made sounds that actually sounded like words.  And then she continued to do it at my parents' place later on that evening, getting more and more confident with her new talent.  I've heard her squawk, I've heard her cry, her laugh, even her big belly laugh, I've heard her whine and grunt in frustration, I've heard her whisper babbles, but I've never heard her voice.  She has a beautiful little voice and I can't wait till tomorrow to hear it again!

6 Months

6 months ago today my life changed in more ways than I could have imagined.  I had no idea I could be this busy, this tired, this happy.  My girl has filled my days with laughter, joy, and tears.  She has made my life complete and I love her unconditionally.

First moments of meeting Grace

Signing the paperwork to make the adoption final

Ontario's Family Day holiday February, 2013

Guess Who????

My little bundle of joy in disguise....

Family Day

Finally getting a chance to catch up from the week.  Family Day was quiet but fun for Grace and I. We attended a local Snow Festival which was fun for a little while.  We saw a guy doing a tree carving and I pulled her around on the toboggan and we ate Beaver Tails but really there wasn't that much for a baby and a mom who is pulling a baby on a toboggan to do.  I think we'll wait a few years before going again.  Later in the day however my parents came for dinner.  That was fun and it was my first real attempt at cooking a whole meal since Grace has come home.  I think it turned out ok and at least no one went home hungry!  It was a nice way to celebrate Family Day.

I forgot to add photos of the book I gave Grace for Valentine's Day. For those of you that know me personally you'll see why this book was so appropriate.  I've only included the first few pages but it goes on to describe how I will teach her music and crafts, etc. and ends with how I will tuck her in each night because she means the world to me.  Got the tissues ready??!

Valentines Day 2013

My little cherub has yet another cold ( I don't how it happens, I swear we wash our hands 20 times a day!!!!!).  We kept Valentines Day a little low key as a result (coupled with the fact that she's only 18 months and has no idea who St. Valentine is!!!).  I made fried noodles with vegetables and pork, a favourite for both Grace and I, we set the table and lit candles.  Snow was falling softly outside so it made for such a great backdrop.  How romantic!!!LOL  

You can't see it, but we were having a beautiful snowfall outside our window. Beautiful mostly because I was inside enjoying a glass of Bailey's, not commuting home!

Notice the "one shoe on, one shoe off" look???  Get ready it's coming into fashion, my girl is trend starter!

 We delivered Valentines to all the people we love including Grandma and Grandpa, the cousins and my next door neighbours....

We made heart-shaped muffins for Grandma and Grandpa and the neighbours

Grandpa sharing some of his muffin with Grace

Could this be any more adorable?