It's funny... apparently

One of Paisley's favorite new activity is crawling through the legs of the chair in the living. She has such giggle fits while she's doing it. You can't help but laugh. She thinks it's hilarious! Almost as hilarious as going down stairs. This day however, Joel was pushing the chair while she was doing it. They like to rearrange the furniture during the day.

Flowers

I got flowers for my birthday (from Dave and Cheryl - Grandma and Grandpa Schroeder).


This morning our agent took us to see several houses. There was one we really quite liked. This afternoon she had an open house at our house, so we went and looked at some new built houses. And we found one we REALLY liked. So we will look more into it this week, and find out if it's feesible.

Our agent keeps telling us that our house is showing well... so we're hoping for an offer sometime soon.

This evening we had some friends and their son over for a bbq dinner, and got a chance to catch up with them a little.

All in all, it was a good day.

Saturday Slice - birdhouses

Watching the birds fly in and out of the neighbour;s attic through a woodpecker hole, made me think of birdhouses, so that is my pick for today's Saturday Slice.  

Church Birdhouse by jusdaspoke

Note Cards by FreshlySkweezed

Rustic Farmhouse Birdhouse by baconsquarefarms (such fantastic rustic items in this shop):

Apple Birdhouse by outofourgourds (some other really neat things in this shop):

Break from farm life

We went to Park Lake for a picnic yesterday.

Joel decided to sit in the lake (Molly followed shortly after)



Using the wagon... everyone wanted in (Joel wanted out)



Molly posing for a picture. Isn't she a cutie?



Raylee likes to eat rocks



Joel and Raylee looking pretty/handsome



Paisley posing



Raylee looking cute



Joel coming to check things out



We like to space them out. Keeps the poking/scratching fingers away from the other faces



Raylee and mom picnicking



Paisley eating a Timbit... shhhh

On the Farm Part 2

Playing on a hay bale

On the Farm

This last weekend I went up to Edmonton for Edmonton Extravaganza.  A papercrafting event.  I had such a good time.   Josh and Paisley stayed in Crossfield for the weekend.  On Sunday they got to go out to the Tillman farm.

There are tonnes of pictures.... so we're doing it in installments... means more posts.... since I've been slacking lately... that's a good thing.

Here's Paisley meeting the miniature horse (who was due to calf any day).  Grandpa and Grandma tried to convince her it was alright.

Checking out daddy, with the camera

On the other side of the fence:

Getting braver:

And scared:

She was very good for them this weekend.   

More farm pictures to come tomorrow.

Days gone by

Wow, the days are going fast.

Friday/Saturday we had several showings, Sunday Josh's parents were here finishing up the stairs to the basement (they look great!). Monday Josh and I went to look at several houses. There was a couple we liked, but they were on the very upper end of our limit, so we will keep looking.

Yesterday we were at home all day with the kids, then went and test drove a couple vehicles in the evening.

Today we have a showing. SO I'm hoping the babes go down for their nap really soon so I can finish swiffering and dusting. That way when they wake up, I can just load them in the car. This showing is a repeat showing... so that's promising! They wanted to come back for a second look.

I'll be happy once we are sold, I won't have to be so meticulous in everything I do. It's hard to keep the house spotless with 2 mobile babies, 2 cats, and 2 busy adults.

The card reader and cords for the cameras are tucked away due to showings, and so I have no pictures to share right now. But hopefully soon!!

A Day In The Life....

I started off the other day (I think it was Thursday... but might have been Wednesday), taking pictures of our typical day with 2 kids. But then things happened, and I didn't get very far.

The kiddos... just playing at the gates (very normal)


Took away the walking toy, because Paisley was insistent on plowing over Joel, repetitively.


It was just after this that things changed. I'd taken the toy away about 3 minutes when Paisley decided to walk on her own. SHe walked across the living room to give Joel a toy (about 10 steps). See..... she didn't need it! And she's been cruising since.

But right after her first lone walk.... she celebrated:


By taking off her shirt. Yes... my child refuses to keep socks and shoes on... but now has started removing shirts.

Saturday Slice -Coffee Time

Coffee..... been drinking a lot of that this last week! But this is just a short slice... We had a showing last night, another this morning, and we're heading out again because there will be another again shortly. We just came home for long enough for Paisley to have a good nap.

I love coffee.... no wait... I love latte's. I do drink regular coffee, but much prefer specialty coffees. Enjoy. I may post a couple others later... but for now, here's what I've got.


Coffee Coasters by Odds and Blobs


Coffee Cozy by Snap Street


Lip Balm for Coffee Lovers by ylbb

Treats

One morning, I was checking e-mails, and sitting on the couch.... Joel and Paisley were playing.... but I realized that it was quiet, so I went and peeked (they were beside the couch). Apparently they had gotten one of their treats containers open... and were FEASTING!



Silence always means... go check! The living room is a "safe" zone... nothing they can get hurt on. SO I generally relax a little when we're in that room. :)

They're too funny, always amusing me.

Notice the one sock of Joel. Paisley is the same. They never leave their socks on (or shoes). So most days we're barefooted.

Tulip hat

Heather (Molly's mom) made Paisley the cutest tulip hat, with matching mittens! It's so stinking cute! :) The mittens have a matching leaf, and a string.

Paisley quite liked them, and I put them on her Saturday morning for our outing to Home Depot, since it was rainy and chilly.





Heather's knitting skills amaze me. So do her mom's.... her mom knitted the sweater Paisley is wearing in these photos.

Here's a picture of just the hat and mittens.



Thanks so much Heather!! :)

Hmmm does she need it?

Lately I've been wondering if Paisley even needs her walking toy anymore. Her balance is great... she stands on her own really well, but she doesn't like to let go... even though she just drags it behind her these days. Quite amusing. She has taken 3 steps on her own.. but prefers to hang on to things.

House Pictures

Last night Josh took the pictures for the real-estate agent. We opted to do them ourselves... since real-estate pictures generally are not very descriptive (a picture of a corner... no reference to what/where it is). So here's a link:

Main bathroom, originally uploaded by Joshua Schroeder.

Pictures of House

We haven't taken a picture of the 3rd bedroom yet (I'm still tackling my craft stuff...), nor the basement. I've been working hard in the garden all day... and Josh will re-take the pictures of the outside with the pretty gardens, and tidied up a little more (plus with the big dumpster gone).

The sign is up, the key box is on the door. Tomorrow the listing goes online!

Meredith is 1!

So yesterday Meredith turned 1! She looked so pretty in her pink and black dress:

Another short one

Well we had the realtor come tonight. We've got everything moving.. and will be officially listed on Monday. We decided Monday, since I need to get some yard work done this weekend, and Josh needs to work on the front steps. It will also allow me a bit more time to organize the craft room and basement (the 2 zones that still need work). Wednesday morning lots of realtors will be coming through to check out the place.

I'm going to have to come up with some creative places to go with two babies during daytime showings. I think Wednesday we'll just plan a coffee shop date or something.

And finally, I photo from the archives for my top commenters (James and Dara):



I think this was the one and only time that James was able to steal Paisley away from Dara ;). I think she was in the shower.

Quick

Real quick post before Joel gets here.. . I closed my computer while pictures were uploading last night, so messed it all up. Called it a night.

Paisley has finally started using a "sippy" cup without me holding it. She would use one.. but only if I held it, and that just defeats the purpose. She's good at straws, so I picked up these.. and she loves it:





WOrking on Joel, and seeing what sippy cups he would be willing to use. He tried 2 different ones. He managed to drink out of both... but not much:





And finally... playgroup at my house Friday:



And some silly Paisley shots: