~ Baby Fox #3 ~

So, we've been at it again! Sorry, excuse the pun - eek! Another town, another baby. That's right, we're officially expecting our third little rugrat! I keep teasing Nathan that we can't move again! It seems each post he's had I've gotten pregnant. LOL

It was amazing, I got to see so much with this ultrasound. This baby was moving so much. I got to see our little Skeletor sucking his thumb, hand in his mouth, opening and closing his mouth! And yes - It is a Boy! We found out this time and we are so excited. For now, though, potential names are being withheld - gotta leave something to be surprised at!

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~ Mom's Visit to McBride ~

I finally got a chance to give Mom a tour of McBride on Monday. First stop, the Whistle Stop Gallery and Beanery coffee shop. As we walked out of the train station this is what we viewed. I have never seen an entire rainbow! We witnessed not just one end, but both. Sadly, we were unable to see the pot of gold!

Next stop, Dunster. This is Mom outside the train station.

Then we were off to the West Twin Old Growth Recreation Trail. It's a 1.5km trail through an old growth forest. It was amazing and so beautiful. Hard to believe it was just along the side of the highway.

Next on our tour was Horseshoe Lake, with it's birdwatching gazebo.

My Mom came for her first of many visits (hint, hint) to McBride this August. She made it up on the 22nd, just in time for Lennah's 3rd Birthday party, that post to follow. We had a very busy 4 day visit. After the birthday on Saturday, I hosted a very successful Undercover Wear party - you're welcome Mom! Then, as you can see from the photos, we kept ourselves busy touring around the immediate area. I didn't even mention that the whole household came down with a cold while Mom was here - sorry 'bout that! We're so glad you could make it up to visit us Grandma.

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~ Puddle Jumping - Chapter 2 ~

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You can see in the background the temptation - PUDDLES!

It all started out innocently enough, or should I say tame?

I'm not sure who was having more fun - Nathan or the girls?

Pruney Feet! Both the girls rode home sans pants, socks and shoes!

We've finally ventured out to see some of the surrounding area here in McBride. The girls and I have been here since mid July and I haven't seen anything but the town itself. So, Nathan took us to Holmes River about 10 minutes out of town. The falls, while small, were very pretty. But, as you can see the girls and Nathan had a ton of fun in the mud puddles.

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~ Mud Pies ~

April 4th. This is how the spring break up looked. Pretty ugly and wet! I should note that last year when I left in May to go to Surrey to await Charley's arrival there was still piles of snow all over our compound and the sides of the road. As a matter of fact, it didn't all melt until June when Nathan joined me.

Lennah still managed to have lots of fun with her "lawn power".

Still enough snow to pull Charley around on the sled - sort of. LOL

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Nathan still hoping to plow some snow with the new quad. 10 days after the first photos and the snow is rapidly melting.

But, it's still wet enough for making Mud Pies!

I even managed to get in on the fun a little.

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~ Our Girls ~

We finally ordered Charley's birth announcements and here is the finished product. Some have been handed out already and the others are in the mail. What a precious little girl we are so proud to call our own.

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Here's a couple of comparisons between Lennah and Charley I wanted to include.
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I just love these shots of Nathan with the girls - they should be called "A Father's Love". It's so apparent how much he adores them.

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~ Happy Valentine's to Me ~

My lovely Valentine's Day gift from Nathan - handpicked by me! I am in love with this one of a kind, silk and nuno felted scarf. I can't wait to dress it up with a blouse, jeans and some high heels!

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~ My Cool Finds ~

Pink Champagne pendant with cord necklace.

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Cosmic Stripe pendant that was custom made into a brooch for me.

These two pieces of one of a kind jewellery are from the GroovyGlassGirl. For now I'm keeping my source of "where to buy" close to myself. I'm very excited about them and can't wait to get to show them off.

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~ My Xmas Gift to Me ~

Merry Christmas to me, Merry Christmas to me!

I got a wonderful Christmas gift this year. A new treadmill. Tonight it is assembled and ready to go! I just hope I am. I'm hoping that I will turn over a new leaf and get back into fighting shape as they say - wish me luck!

~ Out with the old ... ~

Before

Right down to my natural waistline.

That's all my own natural curl.

After

And in with the new!

After 12 years with virtually the same haircut, just slightly shorter or longer, I took the plunge and "hacked it off". With the help of my good - and trusted - friend Deanna, this is what she came up with for me. And I couldn't be happier, and lighter and freer. As my mum-in-law stated, I look less like a pioneer woman and much more modern. Just like a new Mom of two little girls should.

Thanks D.