One would think that after living my ENTIRE life in Alberta I would be used to the weather… well this morning we woke up to a bit of a travesty in the eyes of Ken and the kids – SNOW! Not a ton but enough that our walk to the gas station is on hold and the bikes will remain put away for the nonce. I am remaining tentatively optimistic that we will still have our sunny weather for the day before Easter and the hoped for OUTSIDE egg hunt… but will plan to have it in the basement if not.

Not unusual but still...

My occupation for today has been to work on the Lucky Stars I bought the special strips of paper for months ago. Ada was not up for a visit this weekend so I hunted down a couple videos (1, 2) and written directions and gave it a go. So far only 3 wasted papers and a few of them a bit lopsided but I think I am getting the hang of it.

A start to the stars

The kids had a busy crafting day with lots of colouring, cutting and painting. If we can’t have spring OUTSIDE we are certainly enjoying it INSIDE. Lots of flowers and bunnies and today the beginnings of a May basket. Zander was even able to tell me how to get his wished for pink paint when we didn’t have that specific colour available (red and white of course). What a great feeling to know that SOMETHING sticks! We also made up a bunch of the mini books they have been working on which will be put into their Spring/Easter lapbooks.

Baskets in the works

Tomorrow the hope is to complete even more projects… for Ken to go back to BANK and see how things are going and for the kids and I to keep busy! Maybe the snow to melt? Maybe? Ken is finally keeping busy… which is exciting but nerve racking at the same time. It will be a little while before I can give out all the information on that but at least he is positive and that is HUGE for us!

OH and the big news for the extended family: Mike got an award for his work last year at the college! Very well deserved: Betty Ostenrud Award “An award established by the Augustana Student Association to recognize the staff member who, during the academic year, contributes the most time, energy and talent to the life and furtherance of Augustana, U of A.” YAY MIKE!

Award in Hand!

I love it when you get news like this at the end of the day – a great reminder that the world is NOT out to get everyone and good things DO happen to everyone. Now to get back to my sewing and Lucky Star making!

One of the best things to ever happen to us!

Sunday always feels like it is going in fast forward when we take the whole family out to church. Rush rush rush but at least all 4 kids looked more than presentable. Though I was unable to get a good picture of Trinity in her new dress from Grandma – that paper bag had cereal in it and she was very reticent about letting it go!

Cereal in Tow (had no other small container in the van to take into the church lol)

Gavin far right

The twins are one week away from their Palm Sunday service where they are VERY excited about the chance to sing the special song they have learned for the service. Then the following Sunday we are off to Grandma’s for Easter service (at the church all 3 boys were baptized at and Ken and I were married in). I have plans to dye Easter eggs both here at home and at my mom’s. We are trying to decide if we want to do an Easter egg candy hunt or a treasure hunt here at home. Last year we hid candy in the basement for the kids to find (with the den Otter two) but with Alan’s LAN party next weekend there is no time to plan anything with them so it will just be our family. Last year we had to do it in the basement but with the snow melting and the weather turning quite nice we may be able to have our event in the backyard! To keep costs down I am hoping to get the candy or the special toy at Dollarama. So this week we have to make a trip over there to make the final decision.

The upcoming week is a rather boring one really. I would like to get the whole family out to the local nature centre and maybe take a nice walk to a gas station a few blocks away, but the majority of our  time will be spent with the print outs for Spring, crafts, and giving Ken the time he needs to get his stuff done. OH and contacting BANK in regards to the fixing of THEIR mistakes. (fun fun)

Yesterday we had a special treat – one the boys had been waiting an age to have – the Meatball store for lunch! We took Sean with us this time and everyone had their fill. Of course we had to go through the store to get out again and picked up the usual batteries and this time a new plant. One I am going to have to re-pot soon I am sure. We also stopped in at Michaels so I could replace my markers. I use them to make signs and things for the boys for their schooling and my box were well over 3 years old and drying out.

Big girl at Ikea!

I am very excited with the way things are going…  I plan on calling Walmart to order new contacts – I made my goal with commissions and working on surveys! That is just such a confidence boost! So keep checking back, soon we should have the new patterns up as well!!

Baby bump!

Way too worn out from a busy week so here is a picture from the past!

2003 if you can believe it! Pregnant with the twins!!!