November 16, 2010

Lots going on, but not too much to say. Halloween came and went. Not the best picture, but here's a quick snapshot of the kids as they were leaving to go trick or treating. I made McKenna wear a coat under her costume since her ghost outfit was so thin....she ended up looking like a marshmallow. Maiya was a unicorn, Tyson a panda bear, Damian and Catcher were ninjas, and Grant was a Robot/space guy. We had gone to a trunk or treat on the Saturday, and then went out for trick or treating on sunday. Kaitlyn surprised us all by not wanting to go out this year. She wanted to hang out at home and watch halloween specials and hand out candy to the kids.

She ended up changing her mind after the kids came back after their first round (Catcher was done and wanted to come home), then she decided she wouldn't mind going out. She dressed up quickly as Sally from Nightmare Before Christmas. They all got wayyyy too much candy. I put away a bunch to put in their stockings for Christmas.

I have been doing alot of photoshoots these days, and I did one for my sister, Charity, and her family on Nov. 1st. This picture ended up being a random snap of Drayton with their puppy "Jack" on the sidelines, but I actually really like it. So cute.
Here's a cute one of the girls too

The kids have been going on a lot of skating trips for school. There have been the usual lessons to drive them to (Singing, Kickboxing/Muay Thai and Gymnastics) as well as Cubs and Activity Days.

Grant and I went on a date to East Side Marios (one of my very favourite restaurants) Kaitlyn took a quick picture of us before we headed out.

I went out with some girls on the Monday (8th) for dinner. We went to Joeys. I've been catching up on photoshoots, collecting new props and coming up with new ideas for next year for my photography. I have also spent a few days doing my usual house cleanse. I can't believe how much "stuff" we have, even though I feel like I do this a lot and don't feel like I bring a lot in. Grant has been the most awesome husband ever by planning out a bunch of new meals, saving the recipes, writing out a grocery list, buying the food and then making the dinners for me. He is AWESOME!!

There were a few days off of school in a row, so some time was spent with the cousins. We had Drayton, Reese and Presley sleep over. They watched the new "Karate Kid" movie. Damian and Drayton happened to have the same pjs, so I snapped a quick shot of them (they look a little crazy, but they were trying to do Loud faces because of their shirts and this was in the morning, so bed head!)

Today we woke up to a winter wonderland. Maiya and her friend Carter went out to enjoy the snow. I also realized that Tyson doesn't have any snowpants or boots for this year, so Grant went out to go buy him some.

Well winter is finally really upon us. I can't say I ever really welcome it, but I am excited for the Christmas season. It's always so fun and there is such a good feeling come christmas time among people.