1st Birthday Photoshoot

Here are some of my favourite pics from yesterday's photoshoot with little Miss A.  I posted more here...Miss A is one!!!

New Arrivals

We picked up our 10 meat chicks on Tuesday.  They are sooo cute!

Griffin putting away the snow shovels.  He stole one of Robin's boots.

Goldie, our Golden-Laced Wyandotte.

"I don't wanna go inside."

Griffin trying to escape the backyard to get to the ATV.

Robin loves the little fluff balls!

Buster, our Golden-Laced Wyandotte Rooster.

White Socks- our silkie rooster.

Spring is finally here.

Griffin is 2!!!

Watching the guests arrive.

Robin already too cool for the camera!

Awesome Bob the Builder cake made by cousin Andrea!

Griffin stripped for supper.

Wolfing down the delicious cake.

Robin turns into the cake pirate...hardy har har.

Grandma and Grandpa loved the cake too.

Griff modeling some of his new clothes.  The hat is super cute.

Thanks everyone for making it such a happy birthday.  Robin and Griffin slept very well that night!  He's got enough clothes to last him a couple years and both kids are playing with the My Little Ponies right now :)

Cheslock Sugar Bush

We had a great time at the Cheslock Sugar Bush in Poltimore, Quebec on Saturday.  Lunch was delicious and the kids loved that they could pour maple syrup all over their plates :)  We got to see some of the family and even went sledding at the cottage, although we couldn't hike all the way in because the snow was too deep.  The highlight for the kids was getting a sleigh ride with the big horses.  I found it a little slow compared to the dog sled but the horses were beautiful.  Now we are all stocked up on maple syrup....at least for the next month :)

Aunt Cathy's Surprise!!!

A couple weeks ago I got an e-mail from my mom asking me to have a look for some old barbie shoes.  Aunt Cathy was searching for a missing shoe for her vintage barbie.  When we moved to the farm we threw all of the rubbermaids into the hay loft in the chicken barn and haven't bothered going through them yet...so it was probably time.  I waited until Matt was around to watch the kids and then I started digging.  I found my old Jem and the Holograms dolls and some old barbie clothes and a bag with shoes!  When I got in I cleaned everything up and sure enough the bag was filled with the vintage Barbie shoes and accessories.  Robin was so excited to see the Jem dolls since we just finished watching season 1 of Jem and the Holograms.  I grabbed a few sets of shoes, packaged them up and got Matt to mail them to Aunt Cathy.  After all these years I think it's pretty awesome that she's still playing with barbies and that we managed to find the original shoes for them.  Well last week we got a note in the mail box to pick up a package.  We weren't expecting anything but after talking to Grandma Hazel I learned that Aunt Cathy had mailed us a little something for finding the shoes.  We drove over to the post office a few days later to get the package and Robin freaked when she opened it.  Inside were 3 beautiful aprons made by Aunt Cathy.  Griffin's has the farm animals and Robin and I have matching pink polka dots!!!  They are super cute!  We had to try them on right away.  Robin got hers on in the car and then since she had one Griffin wanted his.  The other day we made some hot cocoa so we finally got them pretty dirty.  Here are a few pics....Thank you so much Aunt Cathy for the awesome and thoughtful gift!  They are super adorable :)

Dog Sledding with the Family

On Sunday the family accompanied me to Timberland Tours.  Even Grandma and Grandpa drove from Ottawa to do some sledding.  I got to show them all of the dogs and dad got to reminisce about the good ol' days of racing the huskies.  Robin and Griffin seemed to have a great time, even though they help me sled with our dogs at home every day :)  Griffin had a power nap on my lap in the sled while Matt drove.  Robin went with Grandma and Grandpa drove.  It was a beautiful day but the snow was melting fast.  After the tours were done and the hot chocolate and hot dogs gobbled up, Denis brought out his racing sled and allowed me to take out 4 of the powerhouse dogs.  It was awesome!!!  Matt and Denis followed me with the ski doo just in case I bailed but I was fine and they dogs did a great job.  Dad took pictures.  I ran Miller and Guiness in lead which was great because a few months ago when we were short of leaders I threw Guiness up there and he did an excellent job....he's been leading with Miller ever since.  Killem and Zowie were in wheel and they are amazing to watch.  They matched each other stride for stride and pulled without any effort.   By the end of the run the dogs were slowing down and hot but when we first took off the ski doo clocked us at 20 some mph!  Anyway it was a great time and once the snow melts and everything dries up we'll take the great grandparents over for a tour with the big dryland cart.
  The snow has been perfect the last 2 mornings for sledding at the farm.  Robin has learned to drive the sprint sled with the 3 dogs and Griffin in the basket.  This morning she stood on the runners in front of me and we had a fast ride on the trails.  Hopefully we can get a few more mornings before it gets too wet.