T-minus 12 days!

Only 12 days until we move. Things are falling into place. The packing is progressing, the insurance and utilities and cable/phone are being switched, my list is getting smaller. Luckily we have a great lawyer (thanks Uncle Dave & Aunt Jeannette!) so we don't have to worry about that aspect of things. I'm getting really excited and very anxious to move. Ryan's been working long hours to help us be able to afford the house. I think we'll all be glad when he goes back to a teacher's schedule.

We've had some fun times lately. We spontaneously drove to the ACT pool for a family swim one night. It was great - they have very accessible facilities and a great change table for kids/adults with disabilities so we always feel safe going there.

Natalie went with me and the girls to the Art Walk on Whyte Ave and we also checked out the Farmer's Market. I love the atmosphere of these street festivals and fairs.

A painter on the Art Walk.


Claire really enjoyed the singers in the Gazebo park by the Farmer's Market.


I couldn't have done it without Natalie! It's so nice to have her closer now.



Before our leisure access passes expired...I will miss them...the girls and I went to the Muttart Conservatory one last time for free. Despite getting soaked on the way in, we enjoyed looking at the flowers and being in that neat environment.

On our way out of the conservatory, we found a squirrel and Madeline ran to chase it. It ran up the tree trunk and kept running to the opposite side of the tree as Madeline ran around it. She probably ran around about 10 times before the squirrel ran all the way up the tree. They were so funny to watch.


Madeline loves to push Claire and I think Claire likes it better than when I push her.


Claire amongst the cacti...cactuses...multiple pokey plants.


Maddie striking a pose.


The girls liked the waterfall in the tropical pyramid the best.



One thing for all those stay-at-home moms, I want to pass on something. You can apply for a subsidy for approved children's programs for up to $100 per month, per child. You can use them for preschool fees or classes like Gymboree. Here's a website to check out.

I got more pictures of Maddie at Gymboree. She watched a little boy jumping from the high platform onto the bouncy mat and so she jumped too. She spent most of the class running up and jumping. Here's all I could catch of it.


On the bouncy balance beam.


Rocking on the horse.



Here's Madeline's ballerina moves.


Claire really enjoys this little piano. One of our best garage sale purchases.


Maddie and Abby having fun together in their stylish hats.