creativity

I married a creative genius.

that may not be how he would describe himself.

he can build and create some pretty spectacular pieces of work.

i have a page on this blog dedicated to the things we make, but this piece...

I had to make sure it was seen by everyone who checked out the blog.

He made me a lamp this year.

from a tree in our back yard.

my job was to paint the lantern covers.

we're a pretty good team i'd say.

Sick Day

So, my son is home from school today - sick.

honestly he's getting over whatever he had yesterday but i kept him home to rest a little more. 

he's so tired lately.

School's a big adjustment for a little body.

well, we decided to have a party tonight
- and to have a party, one needs a cake -

so we got to work on it.

the kids donned their aprons
(hand-me-downs from my mom's kitchen)

and we got to work.

flour.. check.

sugar.. check.

milk... oh crap. 
i had maybe 2/3 a cup of milk.

i was going to go to the store this today after the girl and I went to a friend's house but my plans all changed when the boy still ran a slight fever.
(or he was just warm from his comfy bed).

into the car we piled and off we drove to Kawartha Dairy.

love the drive thru window.

after a stop at Tim Hortons,
and halloween sprinkled donuts,
 we came home to continue the cake.

we got everything else into the bowl and I mixed it.

then the kids were done.

time to enjoy their treat for helping.

i may blow up some balloons and i'll put some icing on the cake. 

it's a party for all of us,

just because we all love eachother.

name a better reason for a party.

good idea kids.

just doing some thinking today.

4 years ago I had a baby boy.

we did almost everything together.

today he is in Junior Kindergarten.

he is dressed as a soccer player.

2.5 years ago I had a baby girl

she did almost everything with me and my boy.

today she is making a tower beside me.

There is a cow standing on the tower.

don't wish the days and years of playing and learning to be gone.

cherish the children in your life.

love the children in your life.

hug and kiss the children in your life.

or they will grow up before you realize it.

they go from learning to walk on the living room floor

to walking right out your door

and into their own grown up lives

and you will wish you could have those days and years back.

(the cow is now off the tower and she has made a duplo motorboat)

for Vanessa

the following photos are for my friend, Vanessa.

She misses our Ontario Autumn.

Vanessa, I hope this helps you on the days you miss home.

(remember how much you are loved from here too)