Noah

I am back! With the birth of my third addition, Noah Ryder, to this wonderful family of mine already over 7 weeks behind me, I am starting to think I should keep better track of my life. Time goes by too fast (cliche I know, but it's so true!)
Things have been crazy...and when I say crazy I mean YIKES! Having a third child has seemed to challenge me more than I had expected. It's taking time and with lots of help from supportive family and friends, my sanity has remained intact. So a big thank you to all those who have went out of their way to make our life a little easier. Don't get me wrong, I love the craziness and chaos that is our life. I love to squeals of joy and laughter that comes from my children. The smiles, the hugs, the kisses. My kids are amazing and I am blessed to have them. Mikhayla and Tanner are two of the proudest big brother and sisters I know! They love their little brother and have plenty love to share with him. Now if only I could bottle up their energy and use it, I'd have it made!
On that note, I should probably sneak off to bed while the going is good! Cheers! xo

And Then There Were THREE!!!!!

Well, it's officially official. Someone decided we were not done having children and we are blessed to be preggers with baby number three!! Yikes!
Should be interesting having two in diapers that's for sure!
At the moment, I am not sure how far along I am. On November 4th, I go in for an ultrasound to find out just that. We figure late June, early July. Thankfully this time, I won't be pregnant during the summer!! Yes!!!
So that's my big news!! Until then, I must figure out a lot of things! Such as rooms for instance. We had thought about creating a room in the basement for Mikhayla at the bottom of the stairs so she isn't so far away, but that idea was put to rest by Mikhayla. Apparently she's cool with sharing her room...yeah...right!! Back to the drawing board we go!!

Fun Halloween Decor

I found this while looking up some crafts for kids for my day home I will be starting up in a few weeks. They're a little too tricky for little ones, but older kids (including myself) would enjoy this. They are very cute! I think they just may  be my new favorite Halloween decoration. I made mine from baby food jars. Tealights fit right inside them. But bigger jars can be used. Mikhayla loved making her ghost, it's the one on the far left with the square eyes and rectangular mouth :)
Crazy Domestic - Monster Jars

Sooo Cute!

If this doesn't make you want to go all Martha Stewart, I don't know what will! What a great
idea! I think this would make an awesome gift for Christmas...or maybe just a fun thing to have
around the house. What better way to play memory with your kids than with your own personalized

memory game!

http://jamiesdigidesigns.blogspot.com/2008/12/photo-memory-game.html

Winter Wonderland....

On this lovely summer morning, yes, it's still technically summer lets not forget, we woke up to a nice blanket of snow on our front lawn. So, not only has mother nature teased us with our one week of really really nice weather, she is now throwing in some early September snow...gee thanks!
On a more positive note my lovely daughter will be turning 7 next week. Though it kind of makes me feel old, I am proud of all the things she's accomplished over the first 7 years of her life. Overcoming a lot of challenges that were thrown her way throughout the years.
It has been a fast 11 1/2 months on maternity leave, but sadly, my time off is coming to an end! As most of you know, I am starting up a day home and watching kids which makes this end of my time off a little less sad. I still get to stay home with my little man and do something I enjoy doing, hanging out with kids! This has prompted me to research crafts and fun stuff to do with the kids and in doing so, I have found some crafts of my own to do. The internet is full of amazing sites with some really great things to make. So don't be surprised if you get a Christmas gift from me this year that's hand made.

Lately, I've been on this DIY kick and wanting to do and make all these great things I find. It's a bit of a challenge to find time to do this with a 6 year old and a 10 month old, but I think I can manage. I have decided to start posting these on my blog to share.
Anyway, nothing really interesting to say here, just thought I'd update since I haven't written anything in quite sometime. It is also a challenge to write a blog when you have a little one. At the moment, he is distracted with an Arrowroot cookie...so that should spare me a minute or two!
I promise my next post will be more entertaining!
 Happy Tuesday to you all!! xo

Where Is The Year Going?

So December is here and I haven't the slightest where the year has gone. I know it has in fact been a busy busy one. Since September hit it seems like the time has gone by twice as fast as before.
Mikhayla has done very well in school so far. Even with her speech and fine motor skills that are a little further behind than normal, she loves school and works very hard at learning new things. It's amazing what three months of school have done for her. She's made quite a few new friends and has already been to two birthday parties. On the 17th, she'll be preforming in her first Christmas concert. I am so proud of her! Of course, what parent isn't proud of their children. I just feel that she has a lot to overcome and has the strength and courage to do it.
Work keeps me busy and when I am not working, I am at photography class or taking pictures for someone and when I am not doing that I am taking care of my family at home. On that note, I guess it's not hard to see why at the age of 25, I have several gray hairs....yes, SEVERAL gray hairs. And all I want for Christmas is to not grow any older. In fact, I wouldn't mind going back a few years. Wishful thinking, I know. But a girl's got to try!
Chris is doing well, he's working up north at the moment and back tomorrow night. He's been in between jobs as the other job he was at has slowed down quite a bit!
Kind of scary, but shall make due. Thank goodness for those shut-downs!
Well, that's about it for the moment. Although I've left out a few months worth of news, seeing as my last post was in August, I must being getting to bed. Somewhere along the lines I stopped staying up so late. Still, I am not a morning person. Never really have been and I don't think I'll ever be one. Though who knows, now that I have gray hair, things could change drastically around here.

Off To School We Go!

Where to begin! As you can see I have been a neglecting the blog lately. A little for some weddings, which were all so fun. A little for my photography....okay, a LOT for my photography. A little for the beautiful weather we've had. Then there's this cute little four year old who likes to keep me on my toes. So I will do my best to keep you up to date and hopefully this isn't all old news for you!!
At the risk of repeating myself, I'd first like to share that I am going to photography classes at SAIT this winter. I am very excited and I have been practicing taking all sorts of photography shots and reading up on it as well. As I've said before, I am always looking for models! You know you want to!!! I feel like I have finally found something I am so passionate about and I look forward to growing as a photographer and possibly a business.
Mikhayla starts school in less than a month...27 days to be exact! I am not ready, in fact, I am having second thoughts. She doesn't really need to be in school right? Just kidding!! I am sure in the years to follow I will be singing the song "It's the most wonderful tie of the year!" when it's time for her to go back to the school but for the time being it just seems to me like she was a baby not too long ago....sniff sniff...and now she's...sniff sniff....going to school [insert hysterical crying and random babbling that no one can really understand here]. But I digress. She is ready for it and that's the main thing....I guess :)
I tell you though, this year has definitely been a year of change! It all started with Chris starting his own small business and working two weeks on and two off in the Northwest Territories to now pursuing a career with TRAK Enterprises...my step-dad's company. So basically, Chris has gone from being a welder to a trucker. I'm just happy that I get to smell his stinky feet every night when he comes home from work....I mean see him every night! Not only that, but both Mikhayla and I are in school this year, there's been two weddings in the family and far too much to mention in this one post. So far no family pregnancies and to answer the question, yes I know what you're thinking, there's no babies for us, yet! We are trying, so it's only a matter of time. Mikhayla has already put in her request for a little sister and I sure hope that if we ever have a boy that she's not too terribly disappointed!
On that note, I shall bring this riveting blog post to and end. Hopefully I can keep up so that all my posts aren't a month apart and a mile long! Thanks for checking up on us, I only hope that I haven't bored you to tears!
Love You All!! xoxo

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