Hockey

Our boys along with a couple pals, participated in FUN hockey the past couple months. They had so much fun, our boys are back in it come January. Ry was the coach and somehow suckered Darryl to team up with him. It was a great way to get the kids skating and learning beginner hockey skills. Although Caleb managed to spend alot of time flat on his belly crying he claims it was the most fun every. Have a look and see what skilled hockey players we have!!! hee hee....

We Wish You a Merry Christmas!

Well we are right into the festivities at our place! Tonight we had all the Grandparents over for supper and off to enjoy a Christmas Eve Service at my parents church. Each year Burnett Fellowship does a "Christmas Eve" service on Dec. 23rd. They have this service to accomadate families who have traditions or rotate family gatherings etc. They still have services on Christmas Eve but this extra one really works for us as we rotate Christmas eve and Christmas day between the Keatings and Douglas each year. The service was really fun, they had all the children come to the front and lead us all in christmas carols then their children's Pastor read a story to all the children at the front. Then the Pastor of the church spoke as well. The entire service was modern with video enhancments and great music. The kids all received goodie bags at the end. It was really fun!

Now we are all ready, wrapped and prepared to enjoy our families as we celebrate the Birth of Jesus! Merry Christmas Everyone.

Here Comes Santa Claus!

Only 6 more Days til Christmas

In one week we will be enjoying our Christmas Morning together, how exciting!!! I can't believe only 6 days to go. We have had many moments of holiday fun already and look forward to even more to come.




Josh made this at school, he was so proud he wanted a picture of himself with it, he then took pictures of Abby with his gingerbread house and a whole whack more of his creation on its own. Aren't digital camera GREAT!


These were the kids picks.....a bit too soon to cut these wee ones down though!

We ventured to the tree farm two weeks ago to pick out our tree! It was lots of fun, even though poor Josh was super sick, he was a trooper!

Christmas Mishap!

Guilty as Charged...

Happy Monday

Here is a peek as to what is going on at our house this Monday!!!

Happy Birthday Abby

Our Castle Creation!

Caleb, Abby and Connor built this in the snow today! okay I helped too....

I'm officially 2!

Abby had her big day on Sunday, it was very eventful! The power went out three times during her party. The first time had kids stranded in the basement, Auntie Natalie and Jacob upstairs and the rest of us in the main living area off to rescue those in the dark! The girls were screaming downstairs it was quite comical. After hunting down the candles and matches in the dark we were able to rescue all those in need. So we had a party by candle light, it was very exciting. Thankfully the meal was all cooked and we were able to eat and continue on with the festivities. Not only was this a special day because Abby was born 2 years ago we chose to have her dedicated on this day as well. We had all four grandparents pray for Abby each one contributed very special words and prayer for different areas in her life. My mom and dad wrote a song for her which I think I recorded I will try and get it on here, it was very beautiful! The Aunts and Uncles all shared something special with Abby about God a verse, prayer, or story. Josh and Caleb each chose a verse that they wanted to tell their sister. It was very sweet. We had lots of fun and we think Abby did too. We put her to bed that night and she yelled from her crib the toys she was wanting to play with b-huggy, Dor-da which resulted in a long cry, that girl was up til 11pm she was so wired.

It's Beginning to look alot like Christmas!

I think it is fair to say some love it others hate it! I stand on the love side. I think everyone in our house does! We have enjoyed all the fun that snow brings, the kids play til they can't feel their hands (which doesnt' take too long) come in get warm and head out for more adventures in the snow. Here is a look into our winter wonderland at our place.

Life with a Girl!

When Abby has a plan you don't mess with it. Last week she was so busy creating and playing with her dolls, it occupied her for over an hour. She took out every pan from the drawer and turned them into beds for her dolls. The center of her village was the Nativity scene she had found and brought out as well. It was very cute!



The boys saw the fun but had a twist to the idea of playing with the pans! The pans were taken from their sister and brought into the garage where they formed their "Garage Band". When asked what a garage band is, josh replied "When you are the band and you play in the garage with the door open so everyone can hear you!" We had a variation....in the garage but with the door down! Josh is the drummer, Caleb is lead vocals, I am not quite sure what Abby's part is but apparently she is in the band. There is talk of adding new members, David was pleading his case to his cousin on the weekend "You know me and Connor have a band and I am a pretty good singer". I will let ya know what the "garage band" decides. Garage band practice often takes place Monday - Friday from 4-5pm.

Alphabet Song

This is not for well mannered people....
This surprised me and Ryan the other day and we figured although not the most polite, we figured it was none the less a talent! Therefore we decided to film it and share it with all of you. So here is our Talented 6 year old Josh!

39 Days to go!

Our NEW Nephew!

Finally he has arrived!!! Jacob Marc Douglas was born November 11 at 1:34am!!!! He weighed in at 7lbs 6oz, 21in! He is OH SO cute! Natalie and Marc are both beaming and our super proud of their new addition to their family. So far he is the quietest baby I have ever heard, just peaceful and content with being in his mommy's arms!









We took our kids today to meet their baby cousin and they loved him instantly. Especially Abby, she was ready to push me and Natalie out of the way and take over! This two year old is pretty excited to have her own baby! Good thing her Auntie is good at sharing...hee hee. It is amazing to see the difference between boys and girls! Abby was ready to hold him snuggle and kiss him content to sit for as long as we would let her, the entire time pushing my arm away from baby Jacob wanting to do it all by herself, she kinda figured out that I was actually holding him.





Caleb held him next while Abby cried in disbelief that she had to share her new little cousin. Caleb lasted about a minute and was ready to pass him off to Josh.












Josh sat and co-held his cuz for a whopping minute and a half, and then suggested that his sister do the holding. Unfortunately we aren't as good at sharing as Auntie Nat Ry and I wanted a turn to hold the little guy!
We had a great visit with Jacob and left a very tired mommy, daddy and baby to get some sleep!
Good Job Auntie and Unlce, we LOVE our new Cousin Jacob!!!

Caleb and the Lord's Prayer

As we were walking home for preschool today, Caleb was singing me some songs it started with 5 little monkeys jumping on the bed followed by 5 little monkeys swinging in a tree. Then the best was his version of the Lord's Prayer which he told me he has been learning at Wee College!

Here it is:
Our Father who works in Heaven hallowed be my name,
Your kingdom come your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Hallowed be my name in heaven, Hallowed be my name in heaven

and that is all!

we will keep working on that, but he is pretty insistant that one that first line!!!

Day Trip

Happy Halloween!

we had Luke Skywalker

Elmo!

A Tiger!

Off for our trick or treating....

here is most of our gang!

Aidan aka Curious George, Baby Ben aka Pumpkin, Connor aka the Bat,

David aka Obi won kenobi, Caleb the Tiger, Abby is behind there aka Elmo, Emily B aka elephant, Big Ben aka green monster, Emilee aka Super Emma, Josh aka Luke Skywalker.

Girl Time!

Not sure if you all remember the last time I had the girls.....there was lots of POO involved! So today I had the pleasure of having the two girls all to myself so I figured I should make a better memory for myself! We did manicures! They both sat so well, and were very pleased with their pretty nails.

Maybe it should be Top 20 things NOT to say!

Well my fellow past, present and possibly one day pregnant people! Your contributions have not gone unoticed! Reading your comments just bring me back to the days of pregancy, which when you add all three up were alot! So I thought I should post the add ons: Here are 10-15!

10. When a mother is on bedrest do not tell her "it will all be worth it in the end"...believe me I KNOW!!! But it doesn't make it any easier untill the baby arrives!!

11. I would love to be able to lay around all day, I wish my dr. would prescribe me to be on bedrest."

12. sharing stories of women they knew who gave birth on their kitchen floors, cars! Is that not the craziest thing you can tell a woman about to give birth?

13. asking an unexpecting woman if she is pregnant...another BAD question. Just DON'T ask that one at all!!!

14. looking at someone from behind and saying they could definitely tell you are pregnant. )qoute from miss tiny Cara Lee)"I actually had a couple of people comment on my size...this is a big NO NO!!"

15. Not bad you just have a couple of stretch marks there hey!

More Wedding Day Sneak Peeks!

Here is the guys perspective...