Emmy's 5th birthday

Emmy had her 5th birthday celebration on Sunday, Feb 20 (which is her birthday). We chose to do a family celebration rather than a party with friends as her daycare friends are all considerably younger than her, including  her  beloved Landon aka her boyfriend who is 3.

 She had no lack of presents by any means. My parents sent her a portable DVD player and a DVD  of Alvin and the Chipmunks. It is a week later as I write this and it is still her favorite gift. She also received a  keyboard,  a U-draw game tablet for the Wii, 2 Leap Pad Explorer  games and a HUGE stuffed bear from Uncle Sheldon and Aunt Lorna. I have purposely left out her new doll "Allyson" aka Chucky, who we are hoping Em only has a short fascination with. We can't even blame All-chucky's arrival on anyone else as Keith bought it for her and was a leftover Christmas gift. It  never shuts up. Ever. Just when you think it has gone to sleep, it starts again.

We had a good day - We had lunch at Grandma's and  had cake and family time. We took Emmy to see Gnomeo and Juliet, which was in 3-D. As it was dark when we got into the theatre, I randomly handed out the glasses to Keith and Em. Unbeknown st to me, I had the kids size and Em had the adult pair. For the entire movie I had these REALLY small and tight glasses on and didn't even clue in.  Good thing it was a good  movie!

My latest sappy video

Emmy's 5th birthday is on Sunday, so I made this video to show how she has grown. She is still crying and "never wants to see it again"...:(

Happy Birthday, Emerson

Mr Bossy Pants and more

Emmy called me "Mr. Bossy Pants" this afternoon which earned her a tine out and an automatic removal of the movie she was watching. Em at this stage is calling everyone a "he" or a "him, no matter how many times we try to gently correct her. Dad is a he - and she gets that. Yet Mommy and Grandma are also he's in Em's world.  One day...one day.

In my effort to catch up on this blog I am adding photos from fall - back when we could see the grass still. Emmy and Keith were raking leaves. It absolutely blows my mind how much she has grown in what feels like a blink of an eye.

It's been waaaaaaaay too long!

If you are reading this, I am thankful for you, your patience and that you came to visit my  blog. I am back and have a bunch of posts to make this weekend. Short update on us: We are all well, had a great Christmas and settling back into life. Em's 5th birthday is in less than a month, and next Wednesday, Keith will be registering her for Kindergarten for the fall. As I am on the tail end of the 6 month ban on driving which ends March 14, 2011 providing with God's Grace I don't have another seizure, it made more sense for him to do it. It has been a frustrating 6 months as I have been completely dependent upon others to get me from point A to B. There is really nothing within a decent walking distance and whenever I am home, Emmy is with me. Add in the fact it is winter in Northern British Columbia and that equals staying home LOTS.

So, Iam back  and will be updating over the next few days with pics and more.

Seizure # 2

Last Friday, I ended up in the ER again due to a seizure, and this time I KNOW I didn't take 2 of any pill.
I went to bed around 11 and woke up at 1sh not knowing who I was and Keith in front of me getting me ready. I again didn't know who he was, who I was or where I was. Worse this time, I cut my face open on the shelf beside my bed and needed stitches. So off I went to the ER where I was stitched up and released. I meet with the Neurologist again on the 8th and I am praying for some answers. As both have happened at night, how do I know it won't happen tonight?

Keith has been absolutely AMAZING when I know he is just as scared as I am.Emmy tells me daily to not get anymore scratches. I love my family :-)

Smoky Prince George

These are some photos I took this morning around quarter to 8. My camera is not dirty, this is what it looks like air quality wise and has been since Sunday night, The air is thick with smoke from forest fires in other areas that has decided to settle in Prince George. Outside, all you smell is smoke and it was actually raining ash this morning as I drove to work. We are all hoping for some strong winds and soon!

2010 PGX

Today, we went to the annual Prince George Exhibition. It was a very warm day in Prince George, with temps hitting 31 degrees. We saw the animals, Emmy went on a bunch of rides a bunch of times, and we ate some trans-fat laden fair food. Emmy got a sparky temp tattoo as she didn't want her face painted. Here are the pics...

Swimming fun :-)

Emmy has been in swimming lessons for the past 4 weeks(2 separate lessons of 2 weeks each), and she has a great time... Unfortunately, she is having trouble with the requirements of the 'Salamander' level so we will be back at it in September. With any luck, she'll be a 'Starfish' in no time!I only do the lessons in the spring until early fall as I am not up to trying to dry Em's hair and bundling her up in the winter. Call me lazy but it's just not fun! Here are some pictures from both sessions....

Some recent Emmy funnies and more...

As I am so far behind in things that need to be done I have copied and pasted sine of my status updates from Facebook, which is good for two reasons. 1. I want to remember them, and 2. I don't have time to do a real post right now. I have a bunch of pics to post, but I just keep running out of time or Em steals my computer to play games on. Enjoy :0)


Funny from Emmy...Playing a painting game on the DSI, she looks up and asks. "Are rabbits gay?" Both Keith and I say, 'What?" and she says, "Gay! Gay!" Then I realize she's dropping her 'R"...but really it is the rabbits choice LOL

So, as Emmy and I walked up the stairs to her swim lessons last night, we passed a Mom and her 5-6 year old who were leaving. The girl said "Hi" to Em and the Mom told me that Em was beautiful. I said thanks and encouraged Em to say hi back. As we walked up the stairs, I was absolutely MORTIFIED when Em says loudly " ...Those people are weird
"..


I was telling Emmy last night about the movie I was going to see (but didn't end up going) was called Sex and the City. She says to Keith when he got home, "Mom's going to see sex on the road" I am thinking that would be a completely DIFFERENT type of movie!

Emmy just told me, "you are the best Mom I ever had"...there's more than one??? I have the C section scar LOL

Emmy told Keith
this AM that he could take her bright pink play microphone with Hannah
Montana stickers all over it to work to show all his coworkers LOL!

Another Em gem from this AM...She asked for a piece of bread with Peanut butter and jam on it...BUT did NOT want a peanut butter sandwich...

it always makes me giggle when Emmy starts sentences with "When I was young..." because at 4 she is so ancient!

After her bath tonight, Em ran around the house yelling, "I'm naked, look at my bum!" Hopefully she grows out of this before she's a teen LOL


Somehow, I don't see that happening!

Canada Day and more

Absolutely belated, but Happy Canada Day!
We had a quiet Canada day in general. We didn't take Em to Fort George Park as we were still in shock from 2 years ago that there were THAT many people in Prince George. Keith is pretty anti-crowds, so we went to a local park for her to play.
We then had a nice barbecue ala Keith. Overall a nice family day.

The pic before the video shows Em and I in our nightly tradition - working out. Every night as I head to the treadmill, she yells, "I am going to work out too!" and jumps on the Elliptical beside me (even though its HUGE on her) and we work out. Emmy for about 3 minutes before she is bored and I do my minimum of 30. I have lost 41 lbs now - still a LONG way to go, but I am committed and excited. Weekdays I exercise 30 mins as I tend to be crunched for time, on weekends it is usually 90.
We are off to Emmy's Salamander swim lessons tonight, so more pics coming!

Happy Fathers Day and more

I have been terrible with the updates lately. I have no good excuse, simply like any working Mom, I need more hours in the day. I have been working out daily and my motivation is still strong. But then add in work, Keith and Emmy and I have a full schedule. Luckily,Keith is amazing and doesn't mind cooking some nights(and I have to admit he is by far the better cook around here!)

We celebrated Father's Day in our usual fashion - as a family. Em made this card for Keith at daycare on Friday.




We spent the day together, playing in the backyard. Keith put out her pool and even took a few turns running through Em's Dora sprinkler. It was a great family day.