Cork Reindeer

I got crafty this year and made cork reindeer ornaments. There are many variations on Pinterest.

You need:

• Glue gun
• Corks (3.5 per ornament so drink up!)
• Pom Poms
• Googly eyes
• Ribbon
• Pipe cleaners

Cut the corks with a knife and glue on an angle for feet. The eyes, antlers, nose and ribbon are all glued where you like them. So cute!

I love them! 

Hope everyone had a great Christmas (we sure did) and all the best in 2015!

Xo,
Meg

Bananas for Mommy

Another cute comparison. Nicholas was definitely chunkier than Nathan.

Nicholas is 8 months old in this picture and has a tooth. Nathan is 1 day shy of 7 months in this picture. 

Xo,

Meg

Santa!

Nicholas and Santa... through the years:

Age 1

Age 2

Age 3

Xo,
Meg

November!

In addition to the regular play dates...

• I went to a craft sale at Dan's work.
• We had a play date at McDonalds Play Place with M and her kiddos.We also went to their house for a play date.
• We got a new stove! It took two tries but we finally have one!
• I had a few coffee and tea dates. 
• The Hunt's came to visit. We went to the night time Santa Claus parade in Cambridge. 
• Nathan and I went to Dumb and Dumber To. He's gotten too wiggly and active for these movies now!
• We had a play date with Marianne and her girls out in Elmira.
• I visited school and had lunch with my co-worker E!
• We bottled another batch of wine. Amarone :)
• We hosted a "2nd Thanksgiving" the weekend of American Thanksgiving. 
• We went and got our Christmas tree!

Xo,
Meg

Mad Men Thanksgiving

We hosted a 2nd Thanksgiving dinner at our place tonight with friends. We got the idea while watching an episode of Mad Men a few weeks ago. We all shared the cooking and it was yummy! 

Making an Old Fashioned

Xo,
Meg

Pretty Little Stove

We originally ordered a Kenmore stove from Sears. It came damaged.

I declared my hatred for Sears but we ended up giving them a second chance after they price matched TA.

Here's the new one. It's a GE.

Bring on the Christmas baking!

Xo,
Meg

Christmas at Chapters

Two adorable finds:

I love polar bears

Xo,
Meg

Dino Love

Another favourite outfit of mine.
Xo,
Meg

Nicholas- 4.5 Months

Nathan- 5.5 Months

It's Movember again!

It's that time of year again!

It's fun (sorta) to see all the mustache growth and it's for a good cause. The money actually goes where it should!

Xo,
Meg

October Memories

 In addition to the regular play dates...

• Nathan had his 4 month needles. Where is time going?
• We hosted the C's for lasagna. Baby girl C arrived on the 20th!
• I had a few coffee dates with a co-workers.
• We traveled to Kingston for Thanksgiving as well as to Montebello, Quebec for my Uncle's wedding. We also went to the pumpkin patch. A lovely family filled weekend!
• I had breakfast and browsed Chapters with my friend M. 
• I took E out for a birthday lunch. And we went over for birthday pie :)
• We went to Cooper's 3rd birthday!
• Soccer Tots started for Nick and women's soccer started for me.
• Fevers hit our house again. They quickly left thank goodness. We got flu shots!
• I had lunch with my friend H. 
• We had lots of Halloween fun including trick or treating at Dan's work, around the neighbourhood and a baby party here.

Xo,
Meg

New Lamp!

Nicholas has been great about stuff moving from his room to Nathan's room (ie. crib, change table, some decor etc.) The latest thing to move was the Pooh bear lamp so we let Nick choose a new lamp for his room.

He now has the nicest lamp in the house. LOL

Xo,
Meg

A drawing

Nicholas drew a picture before going to SoccerTots this morning. "It's a spaceship with 2 windows." 

When did this shift from scribbles to an actual object happen?!

Xo,
Meg 

Today is brought to you by the letter N

N is for Nicholas, it's good enough to eat.. 

Xo,
Meg

Orange & Green

We brought home orange and green pumpkins this year. Neat!

Xo,
Meg

Why yes I'll take that free book shelf

Nick's daycare was getting rid of a shelf. So much storage in Nick's room now!

Xo,

Meg

Art Switcheroo

I framed a card Nathan got for his Baptism. Like it?!

Xo,
Meg

Lovely September

 In September...

• I took Nicholas to the library for the first time.
• I turned 33! Cake, dinner with the fam and lunch out with E. Great birthday!
• We went to The Museum as a family. Nick loved the building area the best. Naturally!
• We did the Terry Fox Run/Walk. 
• We did playgroup again as well as a few play dates and walks.
• I took Nathan in to my school to visit.
• Nathan and I started Baby Time at the library.
• Nicholas went to Playfit in Cambridge with his pal Rachel. 
• I had the worst chest cold I have ever had! I'm not even at work for goodness sake!
• We went apple picking!
• We had the G's over for cheesecake. My first attempt!
• Nathan was baptized. This was a very special day for our family. 
• My inlaws came up for 2 nights. 

Xo,
Meg

Deal of the Day

This backpack was $3.00 at Dollarama. It's not Kindergarten quality but good for trips to Kingston or the park etc. Every time Nick puts it on I get choked up.

Xo,
Meg

What a Hoot!

Xo,
Meg

Nathan- 3.5 Months

 

Nicholas- 3 Months

Drain tray be gone!

I hated our drain tray. It was constantly stained and the idea of putting clean dishes in something dirty to finish drying was grossing me out. 

My sis-in-law introduced me to drying mats. 5 bucks at Jysk and can be thrown in the washer/dryer. Yes please!

Xo,
Meg

August Fun

August was fun! 

• We went to Kingston for an extended long weekend. Festivities included a BBQ, some swims, the family reunion, a family birthday party for Nicholas, bowling and lots of visiting.
• We checked out a new park (to us) in Elmira with friends.
• Play Group started. We visit and have a potluck lunch. It's great!
• We had several barbeques (including our Deck party) and lots of visits with friends during the week.
• Nathan had his 2 month needles.
• Nick turned 3 and Dan turned 33. We had a yummy Norris bakery cake with the G's on Dan's birthday.
• Nick's soccer wrapped up for the season.
• I went to another Stars and Strollers. (The Giver)
• I had a visit with the girls (minus one) sans kids.
• We participated in the Kitchener Kids with Cancer Run and Walk. 
• We checked out the Busker's Festival
• We traveled to Courtice for a family get together.

Xo,
Meg 

Cheerio Goodness

I tried out a new recipe I found on Pinterest.

1. Melt 1/4 cup of butter on the stove
2. Mix in 3/4 cup of peanut butter (or even more!)
3. Mix in 40 large marshmallows. After it is nice and melty, take it off the heat. 
4. Stir in 3 cups of cheerios until nice and coated.
5. Press into a square cake pan. 
6. Top with a handful of chocolate chips while still warm so that they melt a bit.
7. Chill, cut and serve!

Yum!

Xo,

Meg

Italia Baby!

My favourite pajama of all time...

Both boys fit this around the 3 month mark. Nicholas was just chunkier and filled it out more :)

This is the picture that freaks me out the most. It's Nicholas but it could easily be Nathan. They look like twins when they are asleep!

Xo,
Meg

Caked Updated

Here I wrote about the cakes that Nicholas has had for his birthdays so far. I thought I'd update it since he had a super fantastic one this year.

1:

2:

 

And 3:

Xo,
Meg

Family Reunion Flashbacks

My family hosts a family reunion every Civic long weekend. We've only made 2 in the last 5 years due to honeymoons, due dates etc.

Here's a fun flashback:

2014

2012

 

 

 Same cute kid, same cute green chair.

Xo,
Meg

Living is easy in July

Let's have a look back...

• We had a Canada Day picnic at RIM park. We also went to see the fireworks at UW. This was Nick's 1st fireworks show!
• We went to the family day at PTC. Nick loved the bouncy castle!
• My cousin and Aunt came up to babysit the boys so we could head out for a solo dinner to celebrate our fifth anniversary. So nice!
• We went to a BBQ and had several lunches and play dates with friends.
• I had coffee with my friend/co-worker E. I love getting out solo when I can!
• I went to my first "Stars and Strollers" with Nathan. I only managed to go twice when I was on mat leave with Nicholas. I need to do this more!
• We took Nicholas to the Brantford Zoo. He loved it! 
• We worked on toilet training Nick. Groan.
• The Hunt's came to Waterloo and we had a nice visit/dinner and I finally got to meet little C!
• We went to the Serbian Food Festival. Yum!
• I went with both boys to D's Half birthday party. Time is flying!

Xo,
Meg

Simple Door Signs

I made these for the boy's bedroom doors. I found the foam stickers at The Dollar Store which I'm enjoying more than Dollarama these days.

Xo,
Meg

Beer Sampling Part 2

Over the course of the last few days, Dan and I have finished sampling the beers I bought. You can read Part 1 here.

6. Somersby Cider: This is the only one I had tried before. Now that I drink beer I find it a bit too sweet. Overall Mark: Good.

7. DAB: This is a German beer that's very easy to drink. Overall Mark: Very Good.

8. Wells IPA: This is an English beer. Overall Mark: YUM. 

9. Fire in the City: This is another wheat beer. Overall Mark: Only ok.

10. Boneshaker: This was very, very hoppy. Overall Mark: Satisfactory. Likely will never drink it again. 

Xo,
Meg