Giggles?

As soon as Mikayla's eyes open after a sleep, she is trying to get my attention. I have a feeling she is going to be just as loud as her brother and sister which I suppose will be a necessity!!

Is it just me or does it sound like she might be starting to laugh?

I know many kids have security items, but do my children have to carry around 3 foot long blankets?? These blankets go everywhere with us. In the van, stroller, and all around the house. I agree that it is handy to wrap them up warm and snug while we read or cuddle, but as we walk around the house I am always forced to drag three feet behind. This can be especially frustrating when I am in a hurry! Hopefully Mikayla will take to something smaller!


For the first 6 weeks of Mikayla's life, she slept on my chest in our bed. I was starting to feel really stiff in my back and neck so decided to take the plunge and move her into her playpen. I also put the playpen in her new room (our closet) and figured that although I may lose sleep at first, in the long-term it would be a better solution. Well, I have been delightfully surprised that she is sleeping better!! Around 7-8ish I wrap her up in her Miracle Blanket, nurse her and put her to bed. She has then been waking only once or twice until morning (6ish). I really love her swaddle. I borrowed one from Rachel for Caileigh and so I knew how great they were. I was so pleased that my friend Bree got me one for Mikayla. Does Jax use his Rachel?


During the day, Mikayla likes to sleep in my arms, her sling, or in her swing.

Caileigh just loves to pretend she is a baby too!

Has anyone ever second guessed their child's name or it's spelling??
I sometimes wonder if we should have spelled Mikayla, Makayla. I like nicknaming her Miss Mik and prefer Mik to Mak, but I still think that Makayla looks nicer. I suppose she can always change it when she is older if she has a problem with it.

Artistic Aiden

I showed Aiden how to use the camera today and he had a great time taking pictures! Here are some of my favorites, unedited








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Bear meets Bear

With Caileigh Bear's extreme interest in bears, we figured it was time to get her over to Bupee Garling's for a visit with his bear rug. We were out playing "delivery service" with our Valentine's cards so we head over first thing in the morning. Caileigh was very unsure when she first saw the rug. The only way she would walk past was for me to hold her hand. She was quite happy to just sit on the couch and observe the bear.

Aiden was excited to see the bear!

With Bupee's help, Caileigh decided to get a little closer.

Finally, after being there for nearly an hour, and convincing herself with enough self talk that this bear was not alive and would not eat her, she overcame her fears and touched the bear.

A very successful visit!

Goodbye skating, goodbye.

It is with my deepest regret that I must inform you, friends and family, that Aiden's endeavour with skating has come to an end. It seems that the intense pressures of remaining vertical under gravity are weighing heavily on our senstive, unassuming son. It is cruel to expect a tired, hungry athlete to hold up for a whole season, let alone a 30min class. We are hoping that with another year to recuperate, Aiden can come back to the sport feeling rested and strong. We do, however, remain optimistic as Aiden informed me, only moments ago that, and I quote, "I am really good at skiing!"

Baby Faces

Sleepy Face

Sad Face

Happy Face

Serious Face

Sister Baby Face

Mom Baby Face

Responsive Face (Please excuse my horribly sweet sappy voice)