Our Snow Angel

On Monday, we had our first snowfall of the year. This is to be expected when you live in Alberta. Needless to say, I was mad and sad but there was a glimmer of hope... ISLA! I knew she would love the snow and because I love her so much, I needed to get over my pity party and get my butt out in the snow. Nana and Popi (my mom & dad) bought Isla a new snowsuit a couple months back (August, really??) so we decided to wait for Daddy to get home from work and head out to the backyard to play. Despite our best efforts, Isla simply couldn't move in her new suit so she sat joyfully in the snow and tried to pick it up with her covered hands. I never thought I would say this, but I am looking forward to spending this winter with Isla and Cam outside!

There are no words for her adorableness here. Just a tiny head and a sea of snowsuit. 

Isla + Snow = Love

"Why is my world so white? What IS this stuff?"

Weekend Photos

Here are some photos from our weekend previously blogged about.

Isla and her pal Kinley playing together at our pumpkin party at the Macneils.

Us carving a pumpkin and Isla getting her little paws in there too!

Isla. Looking as cute as ever.

Where's Isla? Can you spot her? Isla and her friends at Luci's Birthday party. 

Isla and Martin, all snuggles. 

Isla and me with her first loot bag ever. 

So cute.

A Few Things...

Just a few things to mention about what has transpired in our lives this past weekend.

1. Everyone must go see "Life As We Know It". It is only the best movie ever. Seriously. There is a little something for everyone... humor for the comedy lovers, tears for the drama crazed and Josh Duhamel for every woman with a pulse (he is ridiculously attractive... just sayin). We laughed, we cried (and I do mean 'we'... Cam may have shed a tear or two) and I know Amy had a few sniffly moments. *Disclaimer* - If you do go see this movie, you MUST bring tissues, it's essential.  A definite MUST. SEE. EVENT. Thanks Jeskes for the truly devine evening.

2. Isla went to a birthday party this weekend and enjoyed cupcakes and ice cream too (Daddy went a little over board with the ice cream... most of it ended up back on her shirt). We went swimming with Isla's little friends and she frolicked and played in the water with her pals. Simply darling I tell you. She also received her first loot bag. We took a photo of all her friends... including little Martin getting fresh with her. Too much.

3. As a result of this, we signed Isla up for swimming lessons at Fountain Park Pool (Thanks Erin for the suggestion). They start in February and are SO cheap :) 8 weeks long and the program is called "Babes". So excited.

4. Isla also carved her first pumpkin. And no, we didn't let her have the knife but she played (a little) with the goo but we stopped her before any of it made it into her mouth! We had a lovely time eating delicious pizza, playing in the tub (not the adults, just the kids) and carving with the Macneils. Thanks for hosting us pals.

All in all, a wonderful weekend.

Isla's First Spoon

Not the kind of spoon you eat with... the kind of spoon where you cuddle something precious to you.
Today, I peeked in on Isla as she was napping (something I do every now and then just to watch her sleep... she is so dreamy and peaceful) and this is what I found.

Isla is spooning Zoe the Zebra... her favorite stuffy. Notice her little hand caressing her and her face canoodled right in to Zoe's back. This is quite possibly THE cutest thing I have ever seen. I love her so much. 

Costume

On Saturday, Cam and I went out looking for Isla's Halloween costume! We found the PERFECT one... she is going to be SO adorable... I simply cannot wait. I am not telling. Stay tuned for photos.

Isla loves to Choo-Choo-Choo

Yesterday marked a very special occasion. Isla went on the train at Galaxyland for the very first time! It was so priceless. We got her little hand stamped at the ticket booth (it's free for kids under 2 AND their chaperone and it includes several of the kiddie rides), which was so cute to see the 'GLD' spread across her tiny hand. We lined up and waited for the 'CHOO-CHOO' and we piled on. Both Cam and I went on with her (Momo also took her on for an encore ride), and we watched as her eyes grew wide with amazement, bewilderment and pure ecstasy. Her favorite part was the tunnels... the look on her face grew wide as the lights turned out. She stared at the passing rides and gazed forward, overwhelmed and delighted at what she was discovering. It was the best. Here are some photos to mark the day.

My little pear and I waiting for the train ride to begin!

Her eyes as we entered the first tunnel... Deer in Headlights. 

Daddy: "Woa (said in the voice of Joey from 'Blossom')".

Isla: "Daddy, who turned out the lights"?

Crazy Christmas-ers

If you know me really well (and my family too), you will know that we LOVE LOVE LOVE Christmas. Everything about it... the lights, the smells, the food, the chocolates, the trees, the music (I think *NSYNC Christmas could be the best album ever recorded) and the gifts. We love spending time with our families... laughing, eating and being merry. Seeing as how it was Thanksgiving weekend, we decided to go Christmas shopping. Haha. I'm serious. Cam and I decided to spend part of Holiday Monday Christmas shopping for Isla. Previously, we had discussed getting Isla one toy, one outfit and one book... for several reasons: 

a) she is too little to really KNOW what Christmas is

b) she is going to get spoiled by grandparents and aunts & uncles anyway

c) her 1st Birthday is 12 days later... and a first child's first birthday is a BIG deal

If you know me really well you will ALSO know that sticking to this 'one' business would be impossible for me... and it was. We left Toys R Us with not one toy, not 2 toys... but 5 toys in tow. And not just little hand held toys either... I'm talkin' big, noisy, big girl toys. She is getting a kitchen, a ball pit, a sit and read chair... just to name a few. If you are a family member reading this and you were thinking of getting Isla toys for the upcoming holidays... please DO. We have a very busy child, and despite our splurging, she will need more and more to keep her occupied. We welcome anything. 

I am getting very excited for our first Christmas with her... 73 days left. More Christmas posts to come.