I know I havn't posted in a while.. I'm saving up posts

 I'm saving up posts for the new blog thats currently under construction coming soon but for now enjoy some pics of my cuties.. we went for a walk yesterday and I decided to take some pictures with my new camera I got for my birthday from johnson. I've wanted a dslr for years I'm fascinated with good photos and I wanted to learn how to take them how to compose them and edit.  So Now I can finally explore the subject that interests me so so much.. What a great release that I have needed! I find I deal with stress by staying busy. The sun has helped so much in my attitude and overall thought process. Maybe we need to move to California.. I can only dream. It's my favorite place ever. If I could live in disneyland I would. No like seriously I've had this dream about hiding in the top of the castle and everyone goes home and I have the land of magic all to myself... How awesome would that be!anyways I'm hooked. How Lucky I have such great subjects to shoot.Can't wait for my photography and editing classes

Bunk Beds Canadian style

I totally stole this title from Brooke.. but it was too cuteWe went to the cranston gym yesterday to let the boys and Jett man Run around. They have a parachute balls rope.. it was nice to just chat with Brooke while the kids got some energy out greyson and harrison had two sides of a jump rope that they were playing tug of war with and one would run while the other tried to catch the end of the rope.. also coco was quite the headturner.. there was a little 2 year old there named alexander he kept coming up to coco and saying I like your pretty dress and petting her SO FUNNY But it gets better every time we lifted up the parachute .coco was in the middle  and they were under there kissing! Like full on the lips smooching!. And this continued for about 10 minutes. His mom was dying laughing as was I because coco seemed to enjoy it.. not how she reacts from her brothers I'm in mega trouble... this also happened

they were tired by the end and decided to napin the hockey netstypical canadians :)

cupcake loveness

I can't believe she's one

Isn't she beautiful...She brings my soul such joy

Decor compliments of my parents and sister acacia

Is the balloon chandelier not amazing! Reminds me of my fav glass sculptor chihuli 

It was a crazy week! So I'm glad they were there to help me.

Cupcakes from Crave which she loves...such a pretty party for one very pretty girl.

she got a bunch of clothes

a walker

a toy dog

a little light up piano

some stuffed animals including a special owl 

and a pink big girl car seat

stuff she's doing ta one year...

waving

clapping

 babbling

 she plays peek a boo

always want to be next to her brothers

she does this flop thing on the couch and then laughs at herself it's so cute

she can climb the stairs like a pro

all milestones I think I took for grantid before this year.

I'm so greatful she's mine. And that her oozing sweetness touches my spirit and uplifts me daily.

Would you just walk already!

Coco loves her brothers.. and she's always trying to crawl after them but she's not fast enough
she'll be right by the door and they will close it on her and all I see when I rush to her are big blue eyed  alligator tears. I really do see a bond that she has with both of the boys. It's sweet. She is a huge blessing. There's something so special about this girl and I'm so greatful to be her mom.
 I feel like she's Harrisons personal cheerleader. Every time He says a new word and I clap...overdramitically.. because it helps to be animated she gets into it as well as Greyson and they clap for him too. 
Oh to have your own personal cheering section!!!
 Its sweet and helps me feel like they have his back and love him just as much as I do. And it relives some of the pressure on my shoulders.
 Lately  miss coco slides herself backwards on the hardwood and laughs at herself because she dosn't get how to crawl backwards it's hilarious. She still refuses to walk. I guess I'm just used to crazy twin boys. I should enjoy the crawling. Thank heavens for humor somedays.

Feeling stronger

I think having a plan and something to start helping Harrison .. that alone is helping me..  I realized this week that Harrison is still Harrison.. We just now have a label..which will help him get help. What's funny is that to others.. you can't even tell somethings wrong.. and sometimes it's hard for me to tell.. besides the lack of speech. I think that makes it hard on me. I know there's something wrong but it isn't easy to see how it's affecting what he learns. I'm Grateful he's not on the low end of the spectrum but frustrated that he will be expected to fit in this world and it will be tough to teach him in a totally different way. I'm learning structure is my friend.. He's thriving on it..It's interesting talking to people that help teach kids on the spectrum and I've heard this again and again..All it is is a different learning style.. very very visual For instance I drew a picture of him eating lunch showed him before we started eating.. and he sat and ate...and smiled and showed me his fork and spoonIT WAS AMAZING!I can't wait to see what he does with the therapists.
 Did I mention I'm tired. 
I feel like it's constant engage Harrison 24/7 because thats how he's going to learn that he has to connect with people. He's great with me Brandon Greyson and Grandparents.. But other people/peers are harder for him. He's ok to just just do his own thing...Which reminds me of me..I hated group work in highschool and college.. Just let me do it my way ....I have a plan... wonder where he gets his stubbornness? We had art time todayHE LOVES IT!Don't know why I didn't try stuff like this soonerwhat a wake up call to motheringHe's teaching me how to play againinterestingand he said all his colors to me made me happy
also coco's laugh makes me happy its like elmer fudd not even joking
And Brandon bought snicker bars we were on the couch watching Modern family and he says want a snickers? I have a secret stash.. Totally fun and unexpected treat. made me smile
I'm feeling stronger.. still hurts...but am ready to start fighting back

Happy Birthday Miss coco

Thanks Miss V for the most wonderful tender day.One year ago my little coco came to me.what a sweet tender little gift she has been Such a wonderful wonderful baby gentle quiet sweet.Big smiles a hearty laugh and appetiteand just genuine oozing of cuteness and love really I have people say she exudes loveand I totally get it

With all the stress lately I knew I needed a one on one date with my daughter.So I had miss v from vrphotography take some birthday shots of miss coco. The link will show you some moreWe went to Crave and had a cupcake then chilled down by fish creek park because the weather was so warm during the chinook. It was such a joy to just bask in sunshine get in cute girly clothes and spend some time with my cocoThese shots are so precious to me thanks again Vanessa You are truly Talented. And you captured the love.We might have to make this a yearly tradition

they are tight

This girl loves her dad.. when he comes home her face splits in half with a smile...also all her teeth except her two top ones are on the right side its kindve funny...
anyways I'm sad I wanted her to be a mommys girlbut alas.. she is not whenever he sets her down she cries.. I think she's spoiled one baby at a time gives you so much more time to hold them!she stands in her crib and when Brandon walks in the room she bounces up and down or she moves her hands up really high and throws them down fast it's hilarious.she's such a joyI adore adore adore this little girl

true bliss

I vowed

I'd never talk about potty training on my blog... but I guess I just had to share this story so coco has some leverage on her brother some day. I just got done cleaning up this mess for about an hour... heres the story....I'm on the phone with Brooke I hear greyson slam the toilet seat down. So I go in and he's got crud all over him- he looks up smiles and says big poop. Yes buddy but where's the rest of it besides all over you.. so I clean him clean the toilet then hunt for the missing mqueen underwear- where is it????- I know its not going to be good if I cant find them i'm scared of what Im goig to find....no luck in the bathroome boys room my room stairs downstairs.... I then go into the bonus room and see coco in her exosaucer.
I let out a scream
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
The underwear is on her head! 
HER FLIPPIN HEAD! 
and she's covered...and it's not chocolate.....no words... ..no words to describe the grossness..My poor baby
and I clean again.
*Bright spot* Keshia is home from winnipeg- and she brought me cupcakes I swear this girl has a 6th sense as to when I need sugar
There you go hopefully my one potty story.

my sweet little family 2010

Taken by wendy and Tyler from Blue Lily photography in Downtown Calgary I have been begging wendy to come to Calgary to do pictures for about a year- and when she e-mailed me saying they were coming I was so excited- like jump and down on my couch tom cruise excited. Her sense of style in her pictures is exactly what I love. lots and lots of color- less posed- raw emotion in kids. And I love how she puts the family's personality into the photos. The photo session was so fun. I was super stressed about the boys cooperating( not melting down)- but once we were there it's like the stars aligned and they were wonderful- funny, cute and ready to jump run ect. I have to say wendy and tyler were great at getting our kids attention and I absolutely love my pictures- bright colorful crazy happy just like my sweet little family