June Vacation In Saskatchewan

It has been a while since the last posting. Nikki got the chance to go to nationals again this year for darts. This year it was in Quebec, which was a lot better than last year when it was in Winnipeg. While Nikki was in Quebec, the kids and I went to Saskatchewan to my parents house. We were there for about ten days, which was nice. The kids got a lot of Grandma and Grandpa Huber time, which by the end I think my mom was fairly exhausted from. When we got there, we went camping down at the Round Lake for the weekend, and then stayed at my parents house in Stockholm for the rest of the time there. Taylor got to go fishing in papa's boat which she always enjoys. The kids also got to go to my future sister-in-laws bridal shower, which was fun for them as well. Other then that, did not do a whole lot. Went to the park a bit and relaxed around the house which was nice. That is all for now. Will try to post more as things come about.

Oh My The Chaos

As always I am hoping for things to get better in the near future. The kids sleep schedule back on track. Right now we are just hoping for 9pm we have a huge summer full of lots of events, Grandma and Grandpa Huber's for 10 days, Stampede week, Aug long (with Cal and Brook's wedding and Taylor's birthday), 2 sessions of swimming lessons. So once we get back from Sask in Aug. we will make bedtime 8:30 and then obviously 8:00 again before school starts.
Speaking of school I transfered Taylor from St. Micheal's school to Mother Theresa's school. Its going to be great because they have a preschool there as well. So once Eastynn turns 3 she can go there as well, she also needs to be potty trained which I can't foresee being much longer.
The girls have been really cranky lately so hopefully putting them back on a sleep schedule will help us and my happy fun girls will be back and hopefully they will start listening soon too. I know not likely but here's hoping.
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Cute Story

I had a really really bad headache to me so I was getting Taylor to help Eastynn to put on a pull-up. They were chatting and I was listening Taylor said everyone is the exact same except for black people.
Yikes I perked up a little to see where this was going and some how the conversation got diverted.
So I asked her why are black people different and she said cause they are angels. It made my heart melt.
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Eastynn

Eastynn I think is getting close to wanting to be potty trained but it depends on her mood. One day she will tell you ever time she pees but no matter weather she pees or poops its always poop. I pooped she says. She is now taking off her diaper ALL the time. Which is quite the surprise, yesterday she went to bed in our bed and when Fabian went to move her was surprised when our bed was covered in pee. Today she peed all over the bathroom floor while we tried to get her to put her diaper back on but she was having a meltdown. Hopefully soon she will be trained but I think we need to cut back her fluid intake a lot which with her temper is going to be rough.
She is so much fun though talking up a storm and starting to eat a lot better lately while her sister is developing a ton of food aversions.
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Taylor

Taylor has been busy as usual with soccer and playing and school.
Monday she had soccer and she was so happy that Auntie Chris, Uncle Jason and Grandma made it out to her game its hilarious. When you say "go Taylor" to motivate her on the field she gives you one of 2 responses a very annoyed "I AM!!" or stops dead and says"WHAT?" its too funny.
Today she got to celebrate her birthday at school she took in timbits and juice boxes. She thought it was the best that the entire class sang Happy Birthday to her. But is very confused and now thinks her birthday will be any day now.
She also go to have a surprise play date with "little" Brook today they usual have a great time with one little spat in there somewhere. They played hard and painted there nails it was fun for them and nice for me to be able to visit with Becky we don't see each other nearly enough although after today we will see more of them they said its literally a 2 minute walk from her house to ours.
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Another Birthday Party

On Saturday we went to another birthday party for Skylar. I met his mom the night of the cancer shoot, and we get along really well.
The girls really had a fun time they got a very big goodie bag if you can even call it that. They played with most of it the entire time. Skylar turned 1 and the girls really enjoyed babying him not sure he felt the same way. It was really nice to hang out with some new people. We had a great time and I am sure we made some friends that we will be making memories with for a long time. I didn't get many pictures at the birthday and haven't uploaded the ones I did, I will soon.
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Relay For Life

This year the Relay For Life was a little different than in previous years for obvious reasons.
This year I joined Fabian for the survivor supper, we shared our supper with the girls although it was really small. My mom and dad were also there and Auntie Cindy. It was pretty nice.
After was the survivor lap which is pretty inspirational. Obviously hard to watch some people there no one ever wants to see anyone in there family there but also very hard to see children in there.
This year there was the Chisholm/Sehn team in memory of Stephanie.
Also this year a team from Fox Valley for my mom's cousin Larry and the tents were side by side. So an enormous amount of family there it was really nice.
We stayed till about 11pm and then left, the girls were so so tired.
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YAY Eastynn

Today was a big day. We went to Taylor's soccer game and she played so so well she is getting better every game she plays. Eastynn was very distracted throughout the game she said she had pooped and we had no diapers. So Fabian was going to take her home to change her and as they passed by the potty she asked to go potty and she did it she went pee pee in a port a potty. YAY Eastynn. Of course we made a big deal of it and about 10 minutes later she asked to go again and she did. YAY Eastynn. Big deal again. She came home and was bragging till we put her to bed so I think this maybe the beginning of the end of diapers.
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Operation Family Identification

Today at London Drugs they had Operation Family Identification. It was a free service that anyone with young children should try and do every year or every other year. We went in there filled out some info, go to the next station and then they got weighed and measured, then the next station and got finger printed and lastly the got there pictures taken. You get a kit and keep it in a safe place in case something were to happen to the kids. Very nice to have that little piece of mind.
The girls were good for the most part so they of course got a treat but that's okay.
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She Is Her Mother's Daughter

Yesterday morning after Eastynn and I dropped Taylor off at school we went shopping. Taylor is in such desperate need of clothing I had to go out and splurge. We got her a ton of stuff. Some CK underwear, some Nike socks which were a super good deal only $3 for 3 pair, she got a Paul Frank shirt (it has a monkey on it), she got to Tommy Hilfiger polo shirts, a pair of shorts mini ungava I really like them, also a mini skirt from the same name, a pair of levi's shorts,and a really nice sweater which she will probably get for Christmas it was to good of a deal to pass up only $20 on sale and usually it would retail for $60. I also got her and Eastynn a matching out fit and Eastynn got some puma socks.

Later in the day we went to get shoes to match all her new clothes and this is where she made me feel bad for every time my mom took me shopping. She threw such a fit cause she wanted Hannah Montana shoes I couldn't even convince her to try anything else on. I did manage to find a pair of Hannah Montana flip flops for cheap so then she gave in and let me get her the shoes I wanted to get her.

As for Little E, I have found a ton of clothes from Taylor from when we splurged on her so she is set for the summer for the most part may need some shorts but we have tons of skirts so hopefully she can get away with just the skirts. Instead of buying Eastynn shoes I went to the condo to grab Taylor's old shoes and grabbed all of Taylor's shoes and all Eastynn's shoes I could get my hands on they have so many shoes it ridiculous I would say there is at least 40 pairs from infant to Taylor's size now possibly more.

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Mother Day 2009

Mothers day was a little different this year normally Grandma C, mom, Heather, Velvet and I go to a mothers day brunch at the Lodge or another hotel, this year we went to Pam and Shane's. We had some KFC. Taylor and Eastynn played lots with Kennedy. I got some new clothes for mothers day some nice girl clothes which I love. It was a little sad I only got to spend a couple hours with my mom cause her dad and Fabian went to Calgary. Fabian has a course up there and dad has radiation up there as well.
It was also little Kingston's first birthday wasn't sure I was going to be able to see him but they stopped by for a little while.
We also got some pretty special news which I can't say online till the people it involves get to tell all the people they want to tell but its awesome, can't wait.

Happy Mothers Day to all the mothers that I know and especially all the mommies who read this blog, love you all.

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ps I also forgot that on Friday Pam took the girls and mom to Kenny's dance recital they really loved it and Taylor is really wanting to go into dance now so hopefully we can do that soon as well. Eastynn loved it too but she will have to wait awhile till she can be enrolled in some dance classes.

Also Little E has figured out how to open doors so sleep hasn't been happening much lately so we had to go get some door knob covers from the condo otherwise she will get up at any hour of the night and just chill out by herself. Hopefully soon everyone will be on a normal schedule again.

Medicine Hat Dart League Banquet

Saturday was the MHDL banquet. It was nice dad got a trophy for high score 177 which is the highest score you can get with out hitting 3 triple 20's. I got a special award for a 170 out. Taff was also awarded with a special award and got a standing ovation. He's a pretty special guy to me and when I seen my dad get out of his wheel chair and stand I nearly cried. Mom and Dad didn't stay long sadly but we partied pretty hard after they left it was a great day.
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Mothers Day Tea

On Friday I went to Taylor's school. The kids sang us some songs served us some treats and gave us a card it was so cute. The card made me cry and her teacher told me she wrote the To mom and love Taylor all by herself. The songs were very cute. I love that little munchkin and its always nice when me and her can do something one on one.

We also have got the girls registered for swimming lessons for the summer Eastynn is in one duck she still needs to have a parent with her when she is in classes so I made it in the evening so her and daddy can that class together because those to NEVER get one on one time. Taylor has back to back classes 2 weeks as a salamander and then 2 weeks as a sunfish. Its crazy next year she is going to seem so grown up. In school, swimming, soccer and maybe dance my baby is getting so big. And Brook you think time is flying by now wait till you baby is going to school and you go what just happened to the last 4 years.
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Swimming Again with Papa and Grandma Mellor

On Friday we went to the pool again with Grandma and Papa. Since Papa isn't as good at walking anymore it was quite hard for him but thankfully he had a life jacket cause with the waves and the lazy river he got tossed about the pool. I think if we go earlier in the morning before they put on the waves it will be easier and more theraputic for him. So after getting smashed into the wall he went and sat in the hot tub. Eastynn and I sat in the tot pool. Grandma and Taylor stayed in the wave pool and I think those to had a great time and I think Grandma will be going to the pool again, she loves swimming.
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Taylor and Soccer

Taylor has soccer every Monday and Wednesday. She is doing so well I am always so proud of her every time she is out on the field. She is also getting better every time she is one the field. She loves to play. All the little girls crack me up to no end you see about 10 face plants per game last game a girl even lost a shoe when she did her face plant. I love how all the little ones will talk to there parents from the field like they are the only ones there. A little girl at the last game took her fingers and pointed at her eyes then the ball and yelled at her dad. Did you like that I kept my eyes on the ball. So cute.

Swimming with Jay and Tyler

On Sunday May 3 we went to the pool with Jason and Tyler. Sadly daddy didn't come but the girls had a blast with Jason and Tyler. They even took Taylor on the rope, where you swing on it and land in a deep deep pool. Taylor tried did not to bad she forgot to let go every time but she will learn I am very proud that she is not scared of the water. Jason also showed off his diving skills to Tyler and Taylor while Eastynn and I waited in the tot pool.
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We have been so busy with lots of stuff lately.
On Saturday May 2nd we had our 2nd annual Canadian Cancer Society. It was absolutely amazing. We raised an amazing $5244. Everyone had a great time. It was nice that we had some Chisholm's actually play Alex and Collin and they both did very well. Alex finished in the top 3 in the B side and Collin finished in the top 3 in the A side. My dad was down but unable to play but just his presence there was pretty awesome, his doctor even came down for awhile. Jason and Tyler also came from Calgary. It was very nice to even have Brian and Eva come down for it too, sadly the day after they got a phone call that Brian had lost his brother, Gerald, from Edmonton. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the Huber family.
I would like to thank everyone who just came down to show there support, those who played and those who helped run the tournament, even those who couldn't make it but donated without your support this tournament wouldn't have been successful.
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Taylor's First Soccer Game

Today was Taylor's first soccer game. Despite the rain and the little bit of snow and the only 6 degree weather they played. There are 5 girls on her team including her they don't play with a goalie. The girls are Taylor, Makenna, Terri-Lynne, Kali, and Nicole. It was pretty caotic but I think that is to be expected on the first day and the fact that they are 4 year olds. They do 15 minutes of drills, and 2 15 minute halves. It was pretty fun but cold I am looking forward to many more games hopefully they are a little more organized though soon. Eastynn just enjoyed all the open area to run.
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We still haven't been doing much. The girls love the mom and dads house we have been here for close to 2 months now. There is more room for them to play no especially since the 4th level is empty and tons of room to play. Also the can go outside more now we play on the driveway lots now with the big air bouncer I bought them awhile ago and soon the pool that grandma bought them a couple years ago.
Last week we did go swimming on Friday the girls really enjoyed the pool. Taylor loves the river they have there she runs through it now she is going to be a good little swimmer soon, I think we will put her in a couple swimming lessons over the summer and a couple in the winter and then she will be done all the preschool lessons (for 6 and under) then the real swimming begins. Eastynn is getting a lot better in the pool too, last week we played ring around the rosy in the pool and me and Taylor would go under the water and after a couple times she would put her mouth and nose under the water but not the eyes yet, that will be soon I am sure. They both are getting good at jumping off the edge of the pool as well.
We also went for a bike ride last week as well, Taylor has a problem she will peddle peddle peddle brake. Its hard if you are behind her you have to be right on it so you don't crash into her. I had Eastynn in the little bike trailer. She didn't seem to like it but she didn't dislike it either.
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Funniest Story Ever

Today Taylor came up to me and said, "MOMMY, JULIANNA AND HER MOMMY AND HER DADDY ARE HAVING A BABY IN TWO WEEKS." I said, "Really where are they getting the baby from?" And as excited as ever she said, "WAL-MART." The funniest thing ever, I thought she would say from Julianna's mom never expected that to come out of her mouth. Kid's defiantely say the darndest things. I love it.
This week has been pretty good so far. Me and Eastynn went swimming on Tuesday while Taylor had a play date at Julianna's. Today me and the girls went swimming and we are hoping to go again. The weather has been nice enough to go to the park but I love the pool and its only a couple more weeks before our swim passes are expired so we are going to try and go everyday for the next while.
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