Day 23 - Happy 2nd Birthday Molly!

Ok, so I am about 11 days late on this one, and we actually missed it totally, but it happened to be the day Haley took her to school for show and tell.  Yup... I would be talking about Molly... Haley's Build-A-Bear!  She really is part of our family!

The story behind her name is that "Molly" was actually Mike's parent's dogs name.  They had to have her put down shortly before Haley got her build-a-bear and she decided to name her in honour of Molly.  Brought tears to my eyes I know.

Anyways, I received a very nice email from build-a-bear reminding me of her birthday and including a coupon for a free accessory... so we went out for dinner as a family tonight and took a trip to buid-a-bear with Molly, Zoom & Zip (Paige's build-a-bear and her puppy) and picked out some accessories for both of them!  Haley used her own money from the tooth fairy as well as her coupon and got a new Toronto Maple Leafs ball cap and a head towel with a sleep mask to go with her bunny slippers and housecoat that she already had.  Paige picked out a little backpack and a fancy headband for Zoom.  (both of which are hard to see in this picture!)

Once home, they dressed them accordingly and snuggled up on our bed for a photo op.

Hope your birthday was a memorable one Molly.  :)

Day 22 - Anoffer missing tooff

Haley lost her other front tooth today.  Although it really is the cutest thing EVER... I can't help but laugh everytime I see her smile or try to say tooth!

Day 21 - The future...

I got to have some quality one on one time with Paige today.  I was home from work with pink eye... yet again!  LOL  Here is Paige hanging out today playing a game on the computer.  She really enjoys it. (especially when her sister doesn't interrupt her)

Day 20 - Kevin

This little guy has a home in my Hibiscus plant in the dining room.  I looked over one day and realized that he looks much like the bird in UP, "Kevin".  Haley got a real kick out of this and he now has a new name...

"Kevin" 

Day 19 - Off the beaten path

Today I spent morning number 2 in search of jeans for myself.  NOT a fun task, but needed.  I was happy with myself and my purchase and on my drive home noticed how the trees were so beautiful covered in ice/snow.  I wanted to pull over that moment to take a picture, but was on a busy street and the rest of the scene was not exactly eye catching.  So... instead of turning left at the next lights, I turned right.  Which led me to the country.  I drove for a few minutes until I found something I was happy with and pulled over to snap a couple pics out my car window.  This is so not something I would normally do.  I am not one to do things without planning and forthought.  Boy did it feel good!  At this point, not even sure I care how the photos turned out... I am just happy that I ventured off the beaten path!

Day 18 - Keeping Busy

Haley's favourite past time since she was very little has been crafts.  She would do them all day every day if she got the chance.  A friend of mine bought this kit for her for Christmasthat involves scrunching up tissue paper and sticking it to the cutout.  She had a GREAT time today doing it!  Couldn't resist taking a picture of all those colours!

Day 17 - Tobagganing and h-o-t t-u-b-b-i-n-g

My friend and I took the girls tobagganing today.  It was the second time for Haley but the first time for Paige.  They both had a great time and it really amazes me how they really have NO FEAR!

Haley doing her stuff!  She had a riot!

And Paige and I going down!  I couldn't believe how much she liked it!!

And who could resist THIS! ;)

Then for a relaxing afternoon, Mike and I decided to take the girls into the hot tub (first time for them in the winter).  The funny part was that we were trying to keep it a secret and when I started spelling HOT TUB, Haley right away said "Are we going in the hot tub?!?!?"  Darn it... when did she learn to spell???  Secrets out. ;)

Anyways, here is a couple shots from then.

Before...

During...

"TOES!!!!"