Ramblings of a Stay-at-Home Mom

Thankful Thursday, Nov 29: 1) I know I've been saying this every week, but I am really thankful for V. She is growing in leaps and bounds and exploring everything right now. Even on her cranky and miserable days (you would be to if you were teething and there is no more soother), she still brings joy to my day. And I always want to be thankful for that. 2) Keith: that man, is well.....my man :). He take care of us in every way possible and then some. 3) Winter: as much as I hate the cold, it's also a nice break from the heat during the summer. It means building snow forts with the niece and nephew, seeing V play in the snow for the first time, and CHRISTMAS!!!! 4) Friends: after a couple things hit the fan with a "friend" on FaceBook, I'm grateful for the girls that I can call as real friends. The ones (you know who you are) that I can share my highs and lows, the joys and triumphs, and the giggles of being a Mom and Wife at the same time. And they share those mom...

Welcome to my first attempt at December Daily. This is a project that Ali Edwards puts on and documents every year. You document every day of December, or how much of it as you want to. I'll probably end up doing the entire month as I have Christmas gatherings right up until the end. As most scrapbookers do this traditionally, I'll be sticking with my digital scrapbook program for this (like all my other scrapbooking projects). I got rid of a lot of my "traditional" scrapping stuff a while ago and just stick to digital. The program that I use is Creative Memories StoryBook Creator. I've had it for almost a year now and still love it as much (if not more) than the day I got it. I have the creative freedom to do whatever and however I want with it. So onto my foundation pages...   This is the first page of the album. I put our family name and the December Daily 2012 header and will add some journaling at a later point. The album will be 8x8. I'm using the pre-m...

September 30 - October 6 October 7-13 October 14-20 October 21-27 October 28 - November 3

You’re 1 year old Baby Girl! And you’ve grown so big! Currently at 21 lbs and 31 inches. You are very good at scooting around on your bum as your mode of transportation and even trying to stand up with some help. You love walking around the house while holding onto Mommy’s hands. You’re eating everything in sight. Mashed potatoes, hamburger, chicken and toast (either in butter or Cheez Whiz) are your favourites. You’re starting to be a little shy when it comes to new people, but when it’s someone you know, you’ll gladly go over to them. You are even trying to say more words, but right now Mommy & Daddy can’t understand them. Although we do know when you are happy because you’re talking non-stop and squealing with delight.

Sept 2-8 Sept 9-15 Sept 23-29 Sept 30 - Oct 6

The inspiration for this post is found here: http://aliedwards.com/2012/09/around-here-8.html Watching V eat. I gave her slices of banana as snack after lunch. She's having fun making a mess and shoving them in her mouth :) Listening  to V talk, scream, cry. Any sounds she makes is just amazing. But I like it better when she's "talking." Appreciating  my hubby and the countless ways he spoils me :) Like renting movies for me, making me supper, giving me a massage...the list is endless. And I always appreciate it. Dreading going back to work beginning of October, even if it is only on the weekends. How did 1 year on Maternity Leave pass so fast?? Trying  to Baby-Proof the house...and failing. Listening  to my iTunes while I journal. :) Helping  V as she tries to learn how to walk. :) Enjoying  the Fall colours around here. The kids and dogs enjoy it too :) Waiting  eagerly for a long-waited Trail Ride with the horses and family in Sa...

You just keep on growing and growing little stinker! And you've had a pretty big month so far. You were the flower girl at Aunt Jen’s wedding and did awesome. And looked so gorgeous in your flower girl dress. The big thing this month was that you started walking with assistance! Mainly Mommy or Daddy’s hands, but you’re getting there. I think that you’ll be walking by yourself pretty soon. You got your second tooth on the bottom and as a result, have been up quite a bit at night and being very clingy and cranky during the day. You also had your first sleep-over at Aunt Natalie’s place as Mommy & Daddy needed some time to themselves and you’re old enough now (and fully weaned) to go away for the night. Brody and Madison were thrilled that you stayed the night and Aunt Natalie said you did really good! You’re growing up so fast little Stinker.