November

November....well it was cold, and pretty sure we had snow. (when haven't we had snow this winter season?)

 There were ballet classes for Audra. She is quite the little dancer and loves going every week. She then comes home and dances around and shows off her "moves".

 Audra got her first school pictures. Wow, they have certainly changed since I was in school. The choice and choosing our favourite was hard.

 Someone loves playing school and being the teacher. My favourite is when she asks a question, and you go to answer, and she says, you didn't raise your hand Mom! Sorry. Also Eleanor is not the best student and continually disrupting the class. lol.

 This one, gets into EVERYTHING!!!!! Has to be watched like a hawk, because you never know what she is going to get into. She of course doesn't like being in the playpen, so can't be contained. Started walking a bit, and taking a few steps here and there.

 But this little face melts my heart. Her first Starbucks date with mom!

 Learning how to zurber and make noises with her lips. Hmmm.... wonder where she is learning that from?

 Big surprise!

 Kinda using utensils. Generally picks the food off of it and eats it that way. But still cute to see her with utensils.

I may have made some additions to our Elf on the Shelf. I girly'ed it up. I figured Audra would understand the whole elf on the shelf this year, and wanted her to have a girl elf. And I was not supporting the $10 skirt available for purchase.

November, like the past couple of months, passed in a blur. At the end of the month, Jamie and Audra went and cut down a christmas tree. There was lots of selective decorating this year, because Eleanor would have had a field day with all the decorations. She wasn't too bad with the tree thankfully. Hoping by next year, we will be able to put out all the christmas cheer and joys and not have to worry about it getting mauled and destroyed.

October

October, hmmmm, was certainly a long time ago. What happened and what did we do?
Well there was thanksgiving, Eleanor's first.

 Jamie celebrated another birthday, and of course we got him an ice cream cake (or log if you will)

 Pumpkin carving for Audra and Dad. She loves helping out and creating.

 We went and saw the halloween parade at school, (and I can't find those pictures). Afterwards, we did crafts and made the 5 little pumpkins, which they then acted out for all the parents. This is Audra helping to tell the story.

My little unicorn and cupcake. Audra had a blast trick or treating. Eleanor was tired and fussy so stayed home with Mom and Maureen, while Audra, Jamie, Cam, Jenna and Logan went out. Audra kept up with the big kids no problem and really didn't want to come in. Like father like daughter I suppose. Who doesn't love candy?

 The Rockton Fair, our annual tradition. (yes this post should be closer to the top of the page, as it was around Thanksgiving wknd, but at least it's included)

 The corn tables. Every kid loves these! We met Leslie, Dave and Amelia at the fair and everyone had a great time.

 These two are soo cute!

 Audra's first merry go round. I wasn't sure how she would react, so made Jamie take her. Clearly he is having tons of fun. lol. Audra on the other hand, had a blast.

 The girls rode the train ride, look at Audra's smile. Loving it.

 The very overpriced duck game, but hey, at this point, we can get away with only having to do one game, so we'll take it.

 Just in case you wondered where Eleanor was. She wasn't walking at this point yet, and I thought putting her in a sandbox filled with corn, might not be the best idea for someone who puts everything in her mouth!

 This poor monkey ended up with the hand, foot and mouth infection. She was a trooper though. We spent a few evenings at McMaster hospital. They thought it was impegato at first, but then later diagnosed with the other. Bad rash on her little face and hands. Nowhere else though thankgoodness.

Starting to clear up, but you can see the rash around her face.

October was busy. I went back to work at Starbucks. I worked two weeks out in Cambridge, getting re-immersed. Then started at my current store of Burlington Indigo. It's a different vibe and has it's challenges, but the hours are good and let me drop the girls off at the bus and daycare. It's a bit of a rush getting home and getting dinner on, as I usually don't get off til 5 or 530, but we have figured out some routines.
Eleanor started going to daycare more often, and she loves Kristin. Audra still likes going to school, and has lots of fun. The stuff she is learning at 4, amazes us daily.

Can you say slacker?

Yup, that would be me. I can't believe where the time has gone. How is already March? How have I not posted since October? Oh yes, that thing called life. Work, school, and daycare and two very busy girls certainly take up a lot of time. Just uploaded the camera card and my phone, let the posting begin......