Thief or Accomplice??

This afternoon we cleaned the fridge. Halle and Charlie were both very helpful. Halle pulled things off the shelves and Charlie helped rid us of some leftovers! When I was washing out one of the door compartments I turned around and saw the following scene. You decide. Who is the thief and who is the accomplice? I swear it looks like Charlie is whispering in Halle's ear in the second shot telling her where to find the left over roast beef!! They are quite the pair these two!!
So really, the pictures should be narrated from Charlie's point of view.

Ok, little one, let's put those little hands of yours to good use instead of just using them as whisker and tail pullers....
Yes, that's it, in the foil.
You did it! You have succeeded in your objective little one! Good job! Now use your opposable thumbs to unwrap it....
The top shelf is not that high....it's where they keep the cheese! We can share!

A Nice Day in February?!?!?

Since the temperature was only -5c today, we decided to head outside and do something! And by outside, I don't mean the mall, we went for a drive, and had hot chocolate with Grandma and Grandpa and their friend Dave and then we went for a walk in the woods. It was a beautiful day. Days like this remind me that Spring will arrive someday!! When we got home, Halle got her birthday present from Auntie Janesta & Uncle Allan. We were very excited to see a copy of "Goodnight Moon" because we don't have that book yet. Auntie Janesta also included some hair clips and elastics. I couldn't resist giving them a try. Somehow I found enough hair to make two mini pigtails!!

Terminator

When I opened up the package of blocks the other day, I didn't realize what a big 'hit' they were boing to be for the kid(s)! BTW, Alan is growing the beard as part of some contest for Voyageur/Trapper days. I hope there is a prize for most improved!! ha ha He never reads these blog posts, can you tell?!?!

Batteries Not Included

The Birthday Bash!

Halle had a pool party on Sunday afternoon for twelve of her closest friends!! The kids had a good time in the pool and on the waterslide and of course the hot tub! It was probably one of the coldest days of the year but everyone turned out. Minus 49 windchill will not stop these hearty prairie folk from attending a party!!

Halle looks a little nervous about heading down the waterslide with her Dad!

Mom cutting the birthday cake.

Our girl is one!!

I bought Halle a helium balloon for her birthday. I didn't expect it to become her best friend. She takes it everywhere and waves to it from her highchair while she is eating. It's an obsession.

Halle's First First Birthday

Alan's parents and his Aunt and Uncle, along with our neighbour Isobel, stopped by Saturday afternoon for some cake for Halle's birthday. Nana even called to sing 'Happy Birthday' part way through the party. Everything went really well until the party girl hit the wall...and then the party was over....

Psssssstt!

GONG XI FA CAI!

Happy Chinese New Year!

This is the Year of the Rat:

People born in the Year of the Rat are noted for their charm and attraction for the opposite sex. They work hard to achieve their goals, acquire possessions, and are likely to be perfectionists. They are basically thrifty with money. Rat people are easily angered and love to gossip. Their ambitions are big, and they are usually very successful. They are most compatible with people born in the years of the Dragon, Monkey, and Ox.

Playing in the Morning Sunbeam