Halloween 2007

Little Red Riding Hood and Lil' Pumpkin

Thanks Grandma Brenda for the costumes! The girls looked great and got lots of compliments.

Jenna still hasn't figured out the trick or treating part of Halloween yet. We stopped at my boss's house first, which is a couple of blocks away, then we came back home to bring Brooklyn home, as this was cutting into her bedtime. As I was getting Brooklyn undressed, Jenna is taking off her costume saying "I'm done! No more trick and treating! I'm done!". Finally Billy and I convinced her to put her costume back on and Billy took Jenna to about 8 more houses when she decided to come home. Then she wanted to give her candy away to the trick or treaters that came to our house. I am beginning to wonder if perhaps someone switched her at the hospital.

Thanksgiving 2007

We spent Thanksgiving in Saskatchewan with my mom. Jenna was very excited about the trip and had to phone Grandma several times before we left to ensure that Grandma had her tea set all ready.

We also managed to make a trip to Alsask/Marengo to visit the Weinkauf's where Jenna enjoyed the miniature ponies, dogs, and kittens (apparently kittens can reproduce like bunnies because there was a whole barn full). We also managed to visit with Billy's Auntie Bert, Uncle Stewart and Kim.

Busy, Busy, Busy

We have been busy this month. Jenna started preschool and dance. Although we have had tears at both, she is getting into the swing of things. Today at dance I didn't even have to enter the studio (this is a big step for us!!). And once we get our goodbyes over with, she is enjoying playschool as well and reports back about the stories, games they play, and songs that they sing.

Brooklyn turned 7 months old on the first and has decided that she wants to crawl. She gets up on all fours (unfortunately I haven't caught a picture of this yet) and then she gets rocking. She has yet to make any miles, but she is pretty close. Brooklyn has also gotten her two bottom teeth and is starting to snack on cheerios (among other things that Jenna sneaks onto her plate).

Jenna turns 3!

Jenna's 3rd birthday was on the 17th. Billy and I got her a dollhouse which she thought was great. I left the box out and she was looking at all the extra furniture that you could get with it. I saw her checking it out, then she comes to me and says " Mom, where is the red chairs, where is the dog, where is the Grandma with the stroller? I need them!" That will be the last time I leave the box lying around.

On Saturday Jenna had her birthday party. Her friends Micah and Jocelyn came over, as well as cousins Mckayla and Kaitlyn, all the way from Calgary. Jenna had a great time and loved getting presents. Brooklyn also loved getting cuddles from Auntie and the girls. A great time was had by all!

Happy Birthday

I recently celebrated a birthday, and all I can say is how can you not have a good birthday with these two cute faces!

July

Wow what a hot month. I don't want to complain too much because before we know it, there will be snow. We got Jenna a little pool and she enjoys cooling off. Fortunately, because it has been so hot, the water warms up nicely. We also got a swing set set up, but unfortunately, because it is so hot, sometimes the plastic heats up so much that she doesn't want to sit on it.

Brooklyn is doing well too. She turned 5 months old and loves to be entertained by her big sister. She also likes hanging out in her jolly jumper and exersaucer.

We were glad that summer had arrived, but this heat is really taking a toll on all of us. The girls are so hot that neither one of them wants to go to bed, and I can't blame them! I sent Billy off to get fans for their rooms so hopefully that will help to cool them down a bit.


We took our holidays in June. We were in Calgary for 5 days and took advantage of Grandma Marsha's hospitality. We visited the Zoo, Bar U Ranch, Head Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, and Canada Olympic Park. It is amazing that I lived in Calgary for seven years and the only one of those places I visited was the zoo. We had a great time and Jenna always enjoys seeing Grandma and her cousins. We also stopped at the Torrington Gopher Museum on our way to Calgary. Although it was interesting, all the stuffed gophers did creep me out a bit.




Brooklyn is growing like a weed as well. She was 14 lbs 3 oz at her 4 month check-up. I think her teeth are starting to come in because she is drooling, chewing on her hands, and is a bit out of sorts - although, that could just be the heat.


Jenna is busy as ever, and always my helping hand. She loves to talk and comes out with the strangest things. She also loves stories and every once in awhile I catch her reading a story to Brooklyn.