2013 so far

For some reason, I've been  putting off writing a new blog. Each time I pass by our site I'm reminded that I should update with a new post, but then remember how far behind I am, I put it off even more. Well I guess I've put it off for as long as I can, well that and it's time to start thinking about writing report cards again. Funny how procrastination from other undesirable activities can making another activity you once thought was 'undesirable' not so bad anymore.

Skating lessons: Part of the reason for our lack of time recently was that the kids have been enrolled in skating lessons. They run two times a week on Monday and Wednesday afternoons. During this time I get 30 mins. of bliss as both kids are in the same class. In the beginning I'd sit in the stands and just laugh to myself the whole time. It was so fun to watch them slipping and sliding all over the place. Now that they are more stable, I truly enjoy my 30 mins. of peace to read my book. The kids love the classes and I'm really pleased that Ethan is enjoying the classes so much. I think having his sister in the same class really helps a lot.

Visits from Oma and Opa: Shortly after we got back from Revelstoke, Oma and Opa came down to visit while on their way to Portland, OR. It was a great way to end the tears as we drove home from Revelstoke with the promise that we'd see Oma and Opa again in just a week's time. Josh and I even got a chance to go out for a date night on the second weekend they were in town.

Po Po's Birthday: 

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HA! I started writing the beginning of this post back in February some time. Even then it was hard to get into it because I felt so behind. Even the "I'm procrastinating from doing my report cards" wasn't enough of a pull to get me out of my blogger's writing block. Anyway, it's now or never so here's a recap just to get us up to date and back to where I can feel caught up.

Like I was saying, it was my mom's birthday in the beginning on February and then Josh's mom's birthday at the end of February. It really did feel like the month of February just zoomed by. The kids took another session of skating lessons and that kept us pretty busy because they are two days per week. They both loved it, but when I ask Ethan if he'd go without his sister, he says no. We are taking a break from skating for now. Just to slow down for a bit and hopefully get outside more since Spring is just around the corner.

We had quite a few birthday parties, the celebration of Chinese New Year, and Valentine's day in there too. We had to miss a few events here and there because of minor illnesses and 3 of us are just getting over some coughs/colds. We were spared the REALLY bad flus that were going around this season, so we were pretty lucky.

Ok, I'm done. Here are some pictures. I know this post is all over the place. I really just needed to get it done in order to move on. Everyone kept telling just to start a post and it didn't matter if there was a gap, but I couldn't do it.  My apologies for this horrible post.

 This picture is for Uncle Pascal. Thank you.

 

 At their first skating lesson.

 Year of the Snake Expo at BC Place. It was a bit of a dud. Lucky thing they had the rides.

 

 

Oma made so many toques that weekend. Ethan was putting orders in for all his stuffed animals.

 

 

 On the rides at the CNY celebration. The rides made up for everything. The kids LOVED going on them. Especially since the adult couldn't go on. 

This was Ethan's first rollercoaster. He was so happy.

 

 Happy Birthday Po Po. Always get big smiles right before cake.

 Making Valentines. Love the concentration.