Thirtysomething Mama

celebrate

June was the month to celebrate the men in our family.  Father's Day, Tim's birthday and a visit with my brother.  We had such fun!

 
Our birthday cake for Tim

 

 

My dad with my boy's on Father's Day

33

Today I turned 33.  It was a day spent with my family.  Lovely memories...

   

mama's day

The day was spent in the sun with my boys.  Lovely...

  

6 months

6 months ago today sweet Hudson joined our family.  I feel like I have known him forever. 

 
One day old

 

182.5 days old
  

3 years ago today...

...my sweet boy was born.  I can't believe how quickly the time has gone.  He has become such a lovely little person.  Happy birthday, Jackson.  Mama loves you.

 
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christmas 2009

What a joyous time.  My two boys have brought new life into Christmas and I have savoured the day watching Jack's bright eyes and listening to little Hudson's sweet coo's.  I head into the new year excited about what's to come and hoping time stands still long enough for me to truly remember what a lucky girl I am.

Hope you have all had an extra special holiday!

it's beginning to feel a lot like christmas

Jackson woke up sick this morning, which was disappointing because he had his heart set on seeing a bit of the Santa Clause Parade.  He insisted he was well enough to go and then at the last minute looked at me and told me he needed to stay home.  I felt bad for the little guy so I busted out this cheap pre-baked gingerbread house and we spent some time decorating it.  He was pleased.

happy day

Today is my birthday.  The day is almost done, but oh, was it nice.  A day off work, lunch with a dear friend, some time on my own, Chinese take-out with my family, a few presents from some wonderful people and now I am ready for bed.  32 years since I came into this world.  I have been given so much already and I can't wait to see whats in store.

my first time

We had our 'official' Christmas dinner on Saturday because the snow on Thursday didn't allow us to pick my grandma up.  Everyone gathered at our house for dinner, where I attempted to cook turkey.  It was my 1st time doing it on my own and I must say, I didn't love the experience, but the outcome was good.

 

There were a few highlights from the evening.  The 1st one I didn't get a picture of, because of the emergency factor, but we had a small fire.  My aunt brought me a little present and as I was opening it the tissue paper hit a candle.  I have never seen flames grow so quickly.  My uncle Maurice and brother Kris were quick thinking and patted the flamed out with my apron, but it was scary.

The other highlight was more pleasant...for Jack anyway.  My grandma brought him this...

 

It was a very successful, fun night.  Look forward to next year.

christmas 2008

This morning we woke up to snow and a few exciting presents.

 

 

We had a glitch in our plans due to the snow, so our 'official' Christmas is going to be held this Saturday.  We couldn't get out to New Westminster to pick up my grandma, so instead we headed over to my mom and dad's for dinner. 

 

   

Hope you all had a very happy holiday!