Disneyness!

We are home from a wonderful 9 days in the sun at Disney World!

Quinn is growing up so fast, and he loves anything and everything about Disney. He could have gone sun up until sun down. He is taking after me a bit there.

Here are a few pics:

Quinn's first ride

The big cheese, love this silly pic!

Us on our "date" with Quinn

Charlie LOVED the Lion King show

We found her fav food, fruit leather!

Quinn always loved the ladies best

Making faces in line (fastpass of course)

Watching the dolphins

She only lasted 5 min with daddy, then became re-attached to me...

Quinn said this is for johnny, 'cause he loves LEGO

Playing around

DH answered the ringing phone, and a guy from Englad wanted him to answer Disney trivia, how fun!

Can you see Ivy? She was very cool to see.

We had a good time, and since it was my last week of freedom, we tried to just enjoy being together as a family.

Since Quinn enjoys being around lots of people, at times he talked a lot about Nate and how he wanted him there. He was talking non-stop about when they could go together on rides and stuff, and he said he was finding out all things Nate would like. It was like he was researching the park this trip to prepare for when Nate would be going next time!

Quinn has some imaginary friends, and recently he added Johnny to his list. When I asked him why he started talking about Johnny in Disney, he just said he missed him. Very cute, and I grabbed the camera and got most of it on cam. This is for you Jon!

Overdue Update

I have been a little bit behind in getting my blog updated. I really didn't think anyone read it... but really, the threatening emails can now stop!

DH woke up one morning, and decided it would be a perfect day to do something in the yard, and got Quinn to help. Oh wait, he decided to rip out my deck stairs!!!! For his garage that we don't have yet! I guess he was anxious to start?

Quinn mostly just digging up bugs...

DH also ripped out the spice garden to make room for his "vision"

Last Saturday, we decided to go for a visit to the wildlife park. Shawn was nice enough to tell me that he invited my parents along. I guess that is why they like him more than me... LOL

Cuties

Ok, I don't like animal pics, but he was so cute!

The rents stealing the kiddies for a pic

This pic shows why Quinn calls Charlie Boo from Monsters Inc!

So bad mom moment here:
I was coming in the house the other day with four bags of groceries on my left hand, and keys, Charlie, and my purse on the right. I set down everything in my right hand, and run into the kitchen to get rid of the grocery bags. Since Charlie fell on a step a few months ago, she has been staying away from them completely. Well, she decided to take this 10 seconds to quickly scramble up a few, and then fall down even quicker! I ran back and grabbed her up.  She was ok, but ended up with a bit of a shiner. I think she forgot all about it, because yesterday she did it again, but \i caught her that time

A shiner can't ruin that beauty

 Ok, I am about as low maintenance as anyone could be. I don't do anything to my hair normally, just wash, comb, and go. I get a haircut about once or twice a year. Thanks to grouo deals, today I also got some foils, and an hour long blow out, for a very good deal.

Summer hilights

Quinn saw the camera out...

Then Charlotte crawled up my leg for one too.

Easter Weekend Fun

I decided to catch a lift up to Jon and Jessies for the week-end since HC had to work all week-end long.

Ready to go!

Cutie

Having some of aunt Jessies wonderful food!

Nom Nom Nom

Fun in the sun

smiley baby

is that dog food??

Guess who liked apples?? LOL

 Quinn asked uncle |jonny if he could help him make something, so jon was cool enough to let a 3 year old work in his new kitchen. They made jonny's famous egg burgers. Quinn was very serious about the whole thing, and was very good. I found out later that jon let him break all the eggs by himself and everything. Even I don't do that! It even tasted good...

working hard

Egg hunt #1

We had a great time visiting Jon and Jess again, and are glad they will be moving closer soon!

Visitors!

On Sunday. we had some special company.  HC's parents came up for the day.  Quinn really misses them a lot, so it was nice to have them up.

Cuties

I love this one, Charlie looks like she's going to smack her nana!

Papa was very happy that Charlie enjoyed hanging out with him.  She really did like just chilling with her papa.  She was in pj's because she smashed an entire plate of bananas into her hair.  |
It was fun having them visit, and we wish they lived closer so they could visit more!

Walking on Sunshine

Even though it makes me sad...Charlotte is getting very good at her balancing.  And this morning, dhe thought it would be good to take her walker out for a spin.

She really enjoyed it, and kept walking on around the house.  I think she will be running me ragged very soon...

Baptism

HC was baptised on Sunday.  It was so much fun, and we even kept it a secret from my rents.  Of course, we didn't tell Quinn...

  

There were 45 people that ended up getting baptised, it was so cool!!


I am so proud of my man, and how he gave a nice (short) testimony.

The Unique World of Princess Auto!

Yesterday was HC's birthday.  He doesn't like to celebrate his birthday,  but when I asked what he wanted for his birthday dinner, he asked for a dinner out without children.  Oh, my, so that we did.  the dinner was not good, but the time away and company was very good.  We also stopped at a little store on the way home.

HC has a love for a store called Princess Auto.  It is a weird and fun little store that carries many useful products for the garage and home.  He has been a loyal customer for many, many years.
He was able to find a super practical new item they have begun to carry last night, and took pictures because it is such a grand item.

Now what parent hasn't had their moments in the car, with too many stops along the way?  I have been there, and I am now intrigued about such a wonderful product!!!

It is the E.Z.P.!!!!!!  WOW, it is a really great way for your children to PEE IN YOUR CAR!!!! Oh my, I don't even want to know about how to use this product.

Thank goodness they included detailed instructions on how to PEE IN YOUR CAR!!!!

Ok enough of that, besides, as HC so bluntly put it, "That is what empty pop bottles are for!"  I am so glad he has a great sense of humour... at least I hope he was joking...

We actually did find a neat item to buy

It is for the kids and comes with 30 special coins that go into the machine.  Each coin allows 30 minutes of tv or video game time.  The kids earn the time, or can be punished by taking it away.  Right now, though it is just a fun novelty, but I know the days are coming....

Dancing Queen

This little gal has got to move when she hears music.  See for yourself!

What a cutie...

Today Shawn and Quinn went outside to clean up the yard.  Well once miss Charlie heard all the commotion of the tractor, she was standing at the door jumping up and down to see what was going on.  I had to take her out and let her get on the tractor, for her to calm down.  You would think the loud noises would scare a baby, but she LOVED it!  I guess having Quinn around makes a baby used to loud noises ; )

 

 She was smiling at Quinn who was cheering her on.

Free makeup!!

This post is for Jess, Mel, and anyone who likes to get new makeup for FREE!!!!

Physicians Formula is offering a free try of their new organics eye makeup.
 Links for the rebate are below. Just make sure you buy the UPCs on the rebate, and they will mail you a check.
Eyeliner
http://www.physiciansformula.com/rebates/2011/Eye-Booster-2-in-1-Lash-Boosting-Eyeliner-Serum-Freebate-Form.pdf

Mascara
http://www.physiciansformula.com/rebates/2011/Organic-wear-Jumbo-Lash-Mascara-Freebate.pdf

all it will cost you is 1 stamp!!!
Have fun girls

Weeken at Uncle Jon and Aunt Jessie's

We went for s mini-break up to Blackville NB to visit my bro and his cool wife Jess.  When Quinn found out last month that she was having a birthday, he invited us up.  He was very lucky that she said it was ok, and he started planning the festivities.
I forgot to take a pic of the cake, but it was an abomination to the eyes.  Icing in bright reds, blues, and every sprinkle colour that exists were placed lovingly all over the cake.  At least it tasted very good!
We stopped in Moncton to drop off nana and papa at Mel's, and had a quick visit.

Nice, neat playroom

baby in basket, notice the mess??

How does this thing work??

Chefs at work

The on to jon and Jessies.

Chilling

Some kinect fun

The kids loved Jessies really expensive piano...

Jess let Quinn help make cookies and muffins, yum!

And when the girls went out... this is what happens... (no beer was consumed by any babies!)

Quinn and his sculpted something or other

We had a fantastic time, and really got to see in person all the hard work they have done on their home.  I am sure someone will want to buy that place really fast so they can move closer to family.
Thanks for hosting us you guys!