Snow Day in September

Yes...it snowed...in September.  And while all other Calgarians were cursing the unseasonal weather...Troy was EXCITED!  He couldn't wait to go play in the snow.  Thankfully his 'muddy buddy' still fit (sort of) and it was warm enough for him to wear his rain boots.  If nothing else, it served as a good reminder that we need to get shopping for some winter gear :)

Let's GO Mommy!!!

Making footprints in the snow (along everyone's lawn on the way to the playground!)

This snowman needs some work

Look...the snow slid down the slide!

Mommy, why aren't you helping me with the snowman?

The finishing touches

Time for a swing

Snow ROCKS!

Kayben Farms

Today Troy and I went to visit Auntie Lorraine and Dylan at Kayben Farms. Dylan works there, in the kitchen...and he even pulled some strings to get us in the adventure park for free...wheeeee!  It took a while for Troy to warm up to the place - but once he did...there was no stopping him (not even for lunch).  Thankfully they put picnic tables everywhere so that Lorraine and I could enjoy a tasty lunch while Troy played (and ate a lot of sand and dirt-covered snacks).  Dylan even made us fresh donuts (with glaze!) in the outdoor kitchen. What a treat :)

Hmmmm....I think I see Dylan over there?

It is Dylan...cooking at the wood-fired oven

Of course Troy found a swing (shaped like a car...how perfect)

Then it was off to Wheat Wonderland

Wheat makes for an interesting sandbox

Dylan making donuts (using Gramma Annie's recipe)

Yummmmmm

Making the glaze for the donuts in the wood-fired oven

the outdoor oven

Giddy up Cow

Maybe these Rhinos will go faster?

Digging in the sandbox 

Bouncin' away

Troy filling the ball cannon

Then running after the balls to fill it up again

More running

The sign of a very good time...a face (and entire body) filled with dirt and sand

I am pretty dirty, eh Auntie Lorraine?

Thanks "big cousin" Dylan for showing us such a yummy good time

I can't believe how much fun I had!!

Old Fashioned Fun

Troy and I joined Auntie C and Jude on a trip back in time...to Heritage Park.  It was so delightful to walk through the old buildings, ride the carousel and play with antique toys.  We enjoyed the charm of "simpler" times.  Although we did joke that simpler did not mean easier (the woman baking with a wood burning stove on a hot muggy day reminded us of that!)  We certainly appreciated our air-conditioned car afterward :)

Riding the Carousel

Racing the Ducks

Doing some School Work

Flower Child

Prison Break

Troy and Mommy playing Fort

Couldn't resist the big dandelion puffs on the way out

Making a Mark

Troy loves to "colour".  Which means using Mommy's sharpies.  Most of the time is spent taking off the lids and then putting them back on...tightly. Today he found out what happens if the marker gets too close to your nose :)

blue nose

the "masterpiece"

two.

Troy turned two.  To celebrate we had a hot dog party with Auntie C and Jude.  (editors note: Troy's birthday was June 11 and that is when we had the party.  However, we moved into our new home the next day...so this blog post has been delayed due to the unpacking of boxes.  We are settling in and I hope to keep the blog updated more regularly)

I'm two! (and I finally got a haircut)

Time to decorate for the party.

Where should this balloon go?

I know...this haircut makes me look at least three :)

Auntie C is helping me show "two" on my fingers (I prefer to add 1+1)

Everyone shows us your "two"

HOT DOG PARTY!

This coconut cupcake looks delicious

What?! I have to wait until the candles get lit? 

Jude is showing me how to blow out my candles

Now it's my turn...all by myself??

pheee phew 

It's not working, is it? 

The candles are melting on my cupcakes!

Try, try again

It worked!

Can we eat them now?

YUMMMMMY

Thanks Jude for showing me the birthday ropes...can't wait for your birthday party!