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Going to find Santa!

I am back "home" in Saskatoon and loving being in the city. My mom greeted me with a Starbucks latte which was lovely:)
We are off to go and find Santa today!! I hope the pictures do not turn out like these!!!

Outside my window...SNOW SNOW and More SNOW

I am thinking.....that I should probably get off the computer and cook supper or go to the gym.

I am thankful for... Jack, Kim, My Pooches, My family, Friends, Health, 1 year maternity leave, everything I could ever want I have and more.


I am wearing.....lululemon from head to toe

I am going... to a family night at a school tonight with a new awesome friend and hopefully to Saskatoon tomorrow if the weather cooperates.

I am reading... MAGAZINES. Bought a photography one today!

I am hoping... I get to Saskatoon safely tomorrow.

I am hearing... TV on in the background.

Around the house... clutter from me. everywhere I go I tend to leave a trail behind.

One of my favorite things... making Jack smile. Kissing Jack and just loving him up in general.


I cannot wait for....my NEW BLOG to be done!!!!!

Teaching a baby

Since it is Jack's 1st Christmas and he is too young to really know what is up I was hoping I could get some educational stuff for him. I have no idea where to begin or what to get. It is mind blowing to realize that I am responsible for teaching him everything he knows from now until he enters the school. As a teacher I know how important it is to be involved in your child's education. Learning and development happen outside the classroom and if you give your child a strong foundation they will be that much better off when they do begin school. I have seen many kids whose parents just leave it all up to the school system to teach their children and it is really quite sad. If anyone has any suggestions for good quality educational products for babies please let me know!

My Little Tubby Man!!!

Excercise DVD's

My husband and I bought a new TV stand for our TV which meant I had to organize my portion of the DVD's. I took a quick snapshot of the one's I currently own....I think it is about 30. Oh and I just ordered another one today. Starting next week when I return from Saskatoon I will be starting a 10 day challenge. I must do one exercise DVD a day for 10 days. I will review each DVD as I do them. I am looking forward to getting the one I ordered today because it is a baby and me DVD which will give Jack and I something to do during the day while we are cooped up inside. I sometimes feel bad that I do not entertain him enough. Do you have any suggestions for indoor activities to do with 12 week old babies? We usually go from playing to the swing to his play may to his bouncy chair and do that rotation a few times a day. The poor little guy must be bored. Oh wait I do random photo shoots with him where I make him wear crazy things like a pet Santa hat, beads and throw random Xmas tree balls on him!!!

On another note I thought I would include the only picture Jack will ever have of his mommy and him in his 3 months of existence as my husband is not good at picking up the camera to take shots of us at all. He only seems to get the idea when I have not showered and look like complete crap. This photo was taken after I went to the gym and was a sweaty mess but oh well!!!

I had to include a picture of Ruby because she is too sweet. I really would love to get another pooch. One her breed and age so she has someone to play with. Benji just does not play well with her and he is grouchy and growls at her sweet face:(

The bottom 2 DVD's are one's I would maybe like to order but I am not sure. If anyone out there has tried them please let me know. I have a couple of Tracy Anderson DVD's and they are a bit ridiculous but maybe this one will be good?

December 5th

I must say this little guy grows on me more and more everyday. Look at his sweet little face. Although he is not smiling in these pictures he smiles soooo much these days it is awesome!!! I am beginning to realize that winter is going to be rough. I tried to take him out for a walk in his stroller yesterday and well....let's just say Canadian snow covered roads are a nightmare with stroller. We were getting stuck in ruts and snow drift and almost tipping over. It would really help if I lived in a place where there were places for him and I to go but there is NOWHERE and it really bothers me. I hate complaining about it but it is really upsetting some days. There is nowhere to even go grab a coffee...like I mean nowhere.
Today I tried to go to the gym in town and it was closed so I came home and did Body Pump which has been my favorite weight workout forever and it really is awesome. It is 1 hour long total and each major muscle group is work for 5 solid minutes to fatigue.....there is nothing quite like it really. I bought the equipment from my cousin's gym before I moved away and I am so glad I did. Now I must work on the ol' cardio and running situation!!!! My great friend Kass just text me and told me she ran a 1/2 marathon in Vegas in under 2 hours.....AMAZING!!!! YOU ROCK KASS!!!!
I plan on going to Saskatoon on Wednesday for some much needed city time:)

Carter

1st off I know my blog is a MESS!!! I am in the process of getting a new blog as this is a disaster!!! Just wanted to share a little pic I took of my friends little guy Carter a few weeks ago.

December FANTASY wish list

Well it is that time of year again. Xmas is just around the corner and I am a consumer's dream as my mother tells me. I actually do NOT want anything for xmas this year.....seriously. My mother reads my blog sometimes and this is directed at her....DO NOT GET ME ANYTHING. Each and every year since I was born my mom goes over the top at Xmas and spoils me rotten. This year is Jack's 1st Xmas and it is about him although he does not need anything either. All I want for Xmas is to go away in January or February and to shop while I am down there.
If I did want things for Xmas it would be as follows:
1.North Face triple C Jacket as seen on Angelina Jolie. I am sure she is wearing it in LA or somewhere stupid. I have wanted this jacket for like 4 years now but it is expensive.
2. FUJI instax Polaroid camera WIDE because it's cute
3. AN IPAD just because I LOVE all apple products
4. Starbucks mug.Especially this lovely pink one. LOVE LOVE LOVE I collect starbucks coffee mugs.
5. Cute yarn ball mobile for Jack's crib.
6. Just for fun a "cheap" lens. Canon 85 mm 1.8

OK I have been on www.koodeal.com ALL day trying to bid on something and it has taken over 5 hours and I am sure I will loose my bid. I think this site is a scam.....does anyone know?

Jack's Unfinished Nursery

When I was prego with Jack I searched the internet looking for nursery inspirations. There are so many beautiful nursery's out there and I was inspired. I wanted a neutral palette with lot's of room to POP color. I am nowhere near being done with his room but I thought I should share a little with you. As you can see we have a closet door problem! Oh and his room is really really small as it is hard to incorporate too much stuff. The teddy bear does NOT stay in the crib so please don't worry I just picked it up off the floor for the picture!

Today I:
- had coffee with my awesome mom's group
-went to the gym for a fantastic workout
-played with pooches outside for a little bit
-cleaned the house
-spent too much time online as usual!!!