Papa's Party

We had such a great time helping Papa celebrate his 80th birthday...

The party crew (not sure why daddy looks so sour?)

Auntie Patty made the most delicious "pattycake" for Papa

Papa lighting up his cake

All sparkly! Except for the black burn mark,
from the sparklers, on gramma's new tablecloth (whoopsie!!)

putting out the fire

80 looks real good on Papa :)

Can we eat the cake, now??

Happy 80th Birthday Papa!!

Today is Papa's birthday.  Troy drew a special picture for Papa - of the both of them.  Notice the birthday balloons (yes, that is what the floating orbs with the squiggle strings are).  Can't wait to celebrate with you on the weekend, Papa!! Troy is looking forward to helping you blow out all those candles:)

Trick or Treat!

Halloween 2016 was a success: Troy was a "master" trick-or-treater and all of our 100 treat bags were handed out!

Master Chief ready for his mission

A final wardrobe check

Master Chief with his very cute co-treaters

This house looks promising!

Score!

Pumpkins, Packaging and Parties

It's the countdown to Halloween...the pumpkins are out, the treat bags are ready and the parties have been ongoing :)

Troy "helping" Mommy decorate the porch with pumpkins

Can we go trick or treating yet??

Troy adding his own touch

Mommy...it is 7:00 a.m....what are we crafting?

Potato-stamp pumpkins, of course :)

To brighten up the treat bags

happy stamper

Troy on quality control

Hey Dadddy...did Mommy make up the treat bags so we can't get at the candy?

"Master Chief" Troy

What do you mean this is just a dress rehearsal??

Okay...fine...let's try on another costume...from my collection!

Troy the Stormtrooper

Watch out Galactic Empire

I think I'll wear this one to my dayhome party

Mommy made treats for the party

Hanging out with my friends at costume party #2

The whole crew in costume

Sky High with Auntie Carol

Today we had brunch with Auntie Carol...at the Calgary Tower.  It was a beautiful, clear day so the view was fantastic.  The food was delicious, but the company was the best part :)  Thank you Auntie Carol for an unforgettable Calgary-experience!

All dressed up for Auntie Carol :)

Look waaaaaaay up...that's where we are going to have brunch!

Mommy and Me just before we head inside

Auntie Carol spoiled me with gifts too :)

Playing my new game - with a great view!

Standing on top of the city

Daddy in front of "the Bow" building

Feeling a bit more brave in Daddy's arms!

Checking out the view with my new Calgary Tower binoculars

Riding the C-Train home

Crafty

Troy has been enjoying a few fall crafts...

At Kayben Farms with Mommy (and Auntie Lorraine)

Painting a pumpkin

The painted pumpkin HAD to go in the tent :)

This pumpkin is going to need a lot more paint!

Carefully adding chocolate chips to the banana muffins

Working on a thanksgiving turkey craft (thanks to Auntie Lorraine!)

knock, knock...

Troy has a new tent (gifted from cousin Jude).  It is a favorite place to hang out and tell knock, knock jokes :)  (note:  these pics were taken a few weeks ago BEFORE the snow.  Mommy has been busy with school, so the blog doesn't get updated as often...sorry!)

Check out my tent!

Camping in the backyard

Happy Camper

Getting too warm for clothes 

All cuddly