For a while we’ve had a chart hanging on a wall with a bunch of chores that get checked off each day when there done. Jacob loves this chart, but for the longest time we just haven’t been following it. Well this weekend Jacob decided that he wanted to do it. Over the last few days we’ve …
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POD: Future Hockey Star
With Jacob now signed up to play hockey in September it was time to see if his equipment would fit. So Melissa pulled it out of the closet and tried it on him. Jacob was so excited to try it all on. I’m really looking forward to watching him play this Fall and Winter.
POD: Lakeshore Mardi Gras
Today the kids and I headed to the Lakeshore Mardi Gras, for some rides and fun. There weren’t many rides, but the kids really enjoyed it. While there we saw Nana and Papa, Violet even roped Papa to go on a ride with her.
POD: Hair cut
After talking about it for what feels like weeks, we finally took Jacob to get his hair cut. We decided to try a new place, and we were rewarded with a hair dresser who was patient and engaging with Jacob. What impressed me was that the people at a fancy hair salon was better at dealing with …
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POD: T-Ball Awards
Today we wrapped up Jacob’s season of T-Ball, and with it we ended the crazy summer of sports for Jacob. It’s been a lot of fun, watching as Jacob got excited to head out to T-Ball twice a week. Just as I was looking forward to having some time off from running around to different …
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POD: Fashion show
Today Melissa tied some of Violets fall clothes on her. It was amusing to watch home much fun Violet had trying on the different clothes and posing for pictures. It can be such a hit and miss with her and clothes to add a camera and I was amazed that the clothes ran out before her interest. …
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POD: Where’s the Water
Today I found some time to take the kids to the local splash pad, I’ve captured them waiting for the water to come back on. We were out there when Melissa got home from work and it got Melissa and I talking about how great our summer has been. Whats great is how much we are doing …
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POD: The Movies with Mommy
Today Melissa and Jacob spent the day out on an adventure. First to the toy store where Jacob picked out a few new Cars. Followed by some back to school shopping and topped off with an after noon at the movies. They saw the Smurfs movie and both seemed to like it… perhaps I’ll have …
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POD: Birthday Girl
Today we celebrated the birthday of our niece Sofia. I really enjoy celebrating these milestones, kids seem to be growing up so fast. The party was at Balls of Fun, and the kids loved it. Jacob is already saying he wants his birthday their next year 🙂
POD: Visiting a Library
Today was a work at home day and instead of spending the day in the house a bit before lunch we headed out to our local library. I was there to pick up a book I had on hold, the kids took the opportunity to find a book for themselves.