Getting Ready for Christmas

Last Saturday we went to our friends' farm for their annual Christmas Tree Party. Cadence & Clayton were bundled up together as they were carried along. Unfortunately all our snow has gone, but on the up side the weather was great for having babies out. Also good for picking out a nice tree, since it's not disguised by all the snow.

Here Cadence watches as Drew and I decorated the tree. I wonder what he thinks about all of this.




Last Sunday we went to another party, and Cadence was lulled by the music. He hung out with our friend Eva, and each time the music stopped he'd fuss, then sit quietly again once the tunes began.

Broken Wrist, Sweater, & Sled

It's been a crazy time. I learned to drive standard last Thursday, which was good fun, and then that evening I was playing basketball, fell, and broke my wrist! We're managing, and Drew's doing fantastic at taking care of both Cadence and me.




This is my favourite picture of Drew and Cadence.


Here's Cadence wearing the outfit that his Aunt Lee and Uncle Steve gave him when he was born. It's for a 12-month old, according to the label. Hm.


Yesterday we took a turn around the yard in the new sled that Doreen (Nana) sent Cadence as an early Christmas present. He sat right up in it...I think it'll be perfect for getting around this winter! I think Tofu was hoping we'd tie him to the front, so he could fulfill his dream of being a sled dog. Maybe next time.

Finally, it's winter!

Well it finally snowed...the snowmachines are out, sounds like the cross-country ski club's open, and we're darn excited! Aside from the "to let the car warm up (idle)/not to let the car warm up" debate that Drew and I can't seem to resolve, all is peaceful and it's starting to feel like Christmas.

On the weekend I was lucky enough to sit down at the computer when my friend Miia was doing the same in Ghana, and we had a great chat on MSN. Here Cadence was trying to get a look at what I was doing, or maybe he was playiing with the dog, or maybe he just fell over. Anyways, here he is. Big thanks to Doreen's friend Helen for the sweater...we're certainly into sweater weather now!


Our backyard...three cheers for snow!


Drew started a five-week "Tickles and Toes" class with Cadence at the library. Here they are at last week's class. This is the closst we've found to a "mom's" group so it's great. He was quite into massaging this little girl's head, and Drew reports that she seemed into it too.


Cadence is practising standing up, and he gets pretty happy in doing so. He also seems to get super happy when we make drum beats with our mouths. I wish everyone were this simple to please.