I figured I better blog one last time this year!


sorry for the late blogmanship but here goes!


There is our xmas tree with Totoro happily atop it!





xmas morning. we tried really hard to let granny gracie sleep in so we let the girls get up and have their stockings around 9am!

Here is baby Jason, click to enlarge and look at Madigan. I cannot believe how much she looks like my brother!


One of Maeve's favorite gifts!


Huge haul and tempers flaring!!



We had a wonderful xmas it was great! The girls seemed to have a really nice morning and so did we!



Christmas dinner was great! Thanks Auntie Lisa for the turkey bucks! We got a free organic turkey it was huge and there are still lots of leftovers! *groan* I/we are sick of turkey!!!


This is what we did this morning, New years Eve. So sad that it took me a week to get this blog up!

Hello ya'll:

Happy Holidays!

In Vashti's family they have a tradition that they can open one gift the night before christmas (it was always a pair of PJs). So we're continuing this with the girls (sorry, I'm too tired to remove the red-eyes):

Oooooh Christmas is coming! I cannot believe Christmas Eve is a mere week away!


Yesterday Sara and Jakers came over for a visit. They stayed the night and today we made our way over to Richmond to go visit Great Granny Gracie!




We took her to Mc Donalds! hahahaha you'd think we'd be able to treat her at a better restaurant but hey, who else has a playplace! We had a nice little lunch then let the beasts loose on the outdoor play structure! Turns out that this particular McDonalds was the one Michael, Erin and Sara went to when they were little!

After lunch we hit Tim Horntons and had a nice visit at Great Granny Gracies. She taught Maeve how to play dominoes!





Jakers and Madigan ran laps around and around her place and Sara and I fought over the donuts! I won because she ate them! Hhahahaha hope she gets fat even tho I know she wont!!

Hopefully here is some video of the wild things and their rumpusing at McDonalds



ps don't judge me for the less than warm looking attire on the children. As far as I'm aware they haven't frozen to death yet and when they are cold, they'll come and get any one of the number of jackets I have on hand!

peace out bitches!

Decorating the Yule Tree

Hello all,

After pestering mommy and daddy for a week, the girls finally got to decorate our tree. Here are some pictures of the shenanigans. That is all.

Michael.





And finally, Merry ChristmAss:

hellooooo my fine feathered friends! Hope life is treating you well! We are in fast forward it seems! Life is going way too quickly!

This weekend has been busier than the rest. Monday we got a scary call. One of our friends was in the ER and we ran and picked up his big brother to spend the day with us so Mom and Dad could be at the hospital. I'm very happy to say that everything is now fine and everyone is back at home doing well!


Maeve and Madigan are doing well. Cheeky as ever and I wouldn't have it any other way! Maeve is under the impression she is the boss of us. She is constantly correcting me while I discipline Madigan!


Madigan on the other hand, is such a little trouble maker! I imagine this is what Michael was like when he was little. Always with the teasing, bothering but is so incredibly loving. Madigan is so quick to share her treats with Maeve, so fast to give a hug or a kiss and always says sorry when she hurts Maeve. Sadly the #1 reason Madigan hurts Maeve is by kneeling or laying on her hair! Maeve's hair, although gorgeous.. is becoming a little more of a hassle! She officially does NOT want me to take her to have her hair cut. She is concerned that cutting her hair will hurt her! I tell her its like cutting her nails but she isn't having any of it!


Michael has been working late the last few nights and I'm not going to lie, life has been pretty challenging for me. I know he doesn't want to be working late anymore than I do. Poor Michael misses the girls and they sure miss him! I know my job isn't neurosurgery but I have to tell you I'm feeling pretty beat these days! I'm looking forward to the holiday, to Brodie and Lindsay's wedding and spending some time with my family on the island for xmas.

For the Mussellam Chambers side of things we are meeting up with everyone at Michael's Auntie Lisa's place on Dec 23. Kersten, Michael's cousin is back from Ghana and we haven't seen her or Ryan for 2 years! My god where has the time gone! Great Granny Grace is going to come and spend xmas eve/morning with us, Grampa George will be coming over Christmas day and on boxing day we hope to have a few people stopping by! Busy busy busy!

I found a funny page where you can have a chat with Santa ! See what he has to say these days!

Hello everyone! Happy Snow Day!

Saturday I walked to work and it was sooo quiet! We had a couple of centimeters of snow on the ground and it was coming down pretty good. I worked until 2 and it had snowed, then stopped, then snowed again! while I was walking home the snow was hitting me pretty hard! I was so excited! I had a meeting with a possible babysitter so I had to hurry home and not dawdle and play in the snow!

I got home and Madigan was sleeping so Maeve and I geared up and made the snowy trek to meet our babysitter to be! Andrea is great, she is originally from Malaysia but has lived the bulk of her life in Ireland! She has lived in Vancouver for 1 1/2 years and has zero accent! Weird huh? Maeve really liked her and I really liked the way she talked to Maeve! She gets top marks from me! Michael and I are going to go on a date and not have to call my Mom over from the Island to watch the girls for a change!

While I was at work, Michael took the girls to the park up the street! looks like they had a blast!




Sunday was more snow! I figured the snow would have stopped overnight but nopers! We had tonnes of the white stuff! We had a late start today! Michael and I lazily woke up at 9:44! Oh the joy! The girls had gotten up earlier and watched some treehouse! Huzzah! Lisa came over around 1:30 ish and took me shopping at oakridge mall. I got the girls some cute long john type shirts, tights, soap and some popcorn.. oh the joy! So now Michael is making dinner and I'm signing off!

Ho Ho Ho Pic heavy posting!

Hello everyone! We just got back from the very fabulous Santa Claus Parade! What a blast! We met up with the Kwan D'Eons and the Snagg Duncans!


Auntie Sara and Jakers arrived this morning and we hung out for a bit while Sara did some research before buying her new camera! Maeve, Madigan and Jake seemed to have a blast playing around the house and then we were off to hit the downtown core before the rest of the 299 994 people did!


The weather was GORGEOUS! Sooo sooo sooo cold but gorgeous! In some of the pics you might notice that Maeve's jacket is inside out. The reason her jacket is inside out is because, that is the only way my stubborn child will wear it. Apparently it was fine all last year but this year the jacket is offensive because it is only pink on the inside. Maeve's clothes have to be pink on the OUTSIDE! Voila, jacket flipped inside out and we have a warm content little girl! Man is she stubborn tho!




We got to the parade route and the Kwan D'Eons very kindly saved us a spot! We squeeze in and hunkered down to wait! The girls did really well waiting it out, they did even better when they had snacks! I'd take a picture of my marvellous mini bread sandwiches but the little piggies ate them all. Poor Milo and Theo didn't get to sample my fabulous treats! The parade was really great. I had a blast! I think the girls enjoyed it too! Since we were at the end of the parade route the paraders seemed to be a little pooped. Who could blame them tho they had been parading since before 1pm and long after 2:30!



Here is gorgeous Daddy and his gorgeous girls!




Saturday we met up with Team Doucette at Douglas Park. We walked over around 1:30 met up with Lisa and the boys. Liam and Madigan were asleep and Ronan and Maeve tore the playground up! A little later Mr Doucette arrived and chased Maeve and Ronan around the playground! Maeve LOVED it! It was beautiful but cold too! We hung out til 4ish and then headed back home. On our way home we hit capers hard! We bought a tonne of expensive snacks!! hahah 7$ for some garlic mashed potatoes! haha we are idiots! The snacks we got were delish tho!!


*note yesterday was the day Maeve's jacket issue was finally resolved! Look how cute Madigan looks in her hat/mitts set that Auntie Erin got for Maeve 2 yrs ago!

Sunday

hi diddily ho diddily! How is everyone? We are good. I'd venture we are even GREAT! I love our new home! Last week I organized the girls room... finally!!! All their toys are in the right basket in the right spot. I'd take a picture to show you but of course now it is a disaster! Maeve has a dress up closet with all her dress up clothes, shoes and accessories! We broke out the old skool fisher price sets and they have been getting alot of use! We've had Ronan and Liam, Mel and Carter and my Mom over for visits! I'm not doing to bad for someone who doesn't like house guests!!! Having my Mom over was GREAT! the girls caught this amazing super cold that has been keeping us all up at night. By Monday night I too caught the cold that never ends. My Mom came over on Wednesday night and kept the girls home thursday and friday so I didn't have to take them to work. It was so helpful. I don't have any pics to show you what they got up to but I'll leave you with three words.... cookies and cinnamon buns! Thanks Mom. I sure do love and appreciate your help!

This weekend we hit home depot AGAIN. What is it about home ownership that dictates all weekends shall be spent at home depot? We were there last weekend too. Replacing all the light bulbs in our place for the low energy ones! We had to put some caulk on the bathtub too so that was great! Last weekend we spent ages looking at all the paint colours. Maeve and Madigan have selected pink and purple for their play room. shock of shocks! I'm a little worried about painting because Kevin and Kate Scott have scared me with their paint horror stories! Kate wound up repainting their living room at least 3 times! I'm too lazy!

here are some pics.. just random and maybe not even related to the above blurb! ok no pics blogger is being a bitch.. i'll add them later!

here is maeve & friends at dinner



conversation after video footage

maeve speaking for mustard bottle, "i like you, you are tall i'm glad i married you."

maeve speaking for vinegar, "dancing, i like dancing. for my next trick.. "

Michael speaking to the mustard bottle and vinegar, "excuse me, maeve will play with you later she has to eat her dinner."

maeve, "uh Daddy, they don't really talk"

pwned

oops!

Oops, sorry gang. I have been a negligent blogger! Bad Vashti! Bad Vashti!

Here are some halloween pics! So late.. but we had a great time! One house even gave hot chocolate to all the parents! A girl I work with said a house near hers was handing out booze to the adults.. now that is the right message we want to send out! Jeesh!






here are some snippity snaps of our week this week!

The gorgeous Mr Carter Duncan and his equally gorgeous Mommy came over to visit us!







Ronan, Liam and Cookie Doucette came over for a playdate!



It has been a busy busy week!


cheerios!

MOooOOooOOOving right along... Guess what kids??


It is MOooOOOOoving day!

Yay! We are packing up and moving to our home!


Sooo excited! Movers are busy lifting as we speak! Ok, well I speak!


Next post will be from our home!

xo bitches!
v

Hallooo

What a GORGEOUS day! We spent the day with Lisa, Ronan and Liam! I had a hoot! We kicked it old skool style. Riley Park just like the old days! Lisa was much faster than me and posted a great blog so check hers out!

The day went like this,



Riley Park





Kits beach for some serious sand play!

Said gbye to the Doucettes and opted for a prenap potty visit. Walked maybe 2 feet away from the facilities and Madigan is crashed in the buggy. Looks like we'll be staying at kits for a little while longer! Maeve looked like she had a blast playing in the sand while Madigan napped. She was pretty far away from me and I was a little nervous. She of course face plants right at the shoreline! The good news is I've never seen her jump up and spring to action faster! The badnews was her jeans got a little wet.. no biggie! I managed to transfer sleeping Madigan from buggy to carseat and we picked up Daddy! Now Daddy is reminding me there are only 4 days left before we move! sweet mother of mary I better get packing!

What a rainy week!

Wow, what a monsoon! The weather here is really the pits! Ok ok, a few of these pics are from last week when the sun did pop its welcome self out!

Poor Auntie Erin and Uncle Don had to move in this rain. Blech! So, I haven't blogged in what seems like eternity! Sorry. I know there are some of you out there that check my blog daily... I mean some of you other than my Mom who checks it hourly!! Casa Mussellam is getting all packed up and boxed up for our big move to Mt Pleasant! I can't wait!! Recently we've had a few hiccups related to the purchasing of our first home but Michael is doing a really really great job sorting it all out and getting it all solved. Michael is pretty amazing. Poor guy had alot of growing up to do of late! Now, before you get all mad at me those are his words not mine!!



The girls continue to be wonderful human beings. Madigan is so cheeky it is unbelievable! What a girl she is. I'm not sure why but she seems to be going through some sort of separation anxiety. Bloody child almost breaks my heart this morning calling, "cuddle me Mama.. cuddle me Mama.. Mamaaaa" I had to go to work and I was really sad leaving her. I know she will be ok without me but man can she pull on the ole heartstrings!



Maeve is very quickly blossoming into a very unruly teenager.. what the??? Is that normal? My gosh she can get miserable fast! Lucky for us she comes out of it just as quickly as going into it! Maeve is our resident beautiful ballerina and can frequently be found in front of the tv... not necessarily watching it but watching her reflection in it! ha what a girl!




I am doing well. My work situation could be better. I had no idea how much it would blow working on the weekends. Don't get me wrong, Michael is an amazing father and he and the girls seem to have a wonderful time.. its just that I'm getting ALOT of grief from my supervisor regarding requesting time off.. you know, to move and whatnot! Sheesh lady, give me a break! It turns out that my Early Childhood Education License to Practice expires Dec 11/07! What? Where the hell did the last 5 years go'? So, I am enrolled for my emerg first aid Nov 1, I have 2 workshops and I need to find another 4 before Dec 11! YIKES!!



Cathy, I need to know if I have a really good career move coming my way!

Here come the Mussellams, a day late and a dollar short! How unusual!









We love you Papa George! Hope your birthday was the best!


For the record we did film this on your bday but since we are so slow to post around here... day late.. dollar short.. everyone should know how we Mussellams roll!

Wednesday!

So today we had a great day! It was GORGEOUS out! Cold but sunny.. brisk and beeyootiful! We met up with the Doucette family at Cambie St Park and it was pretty great. When we got there they boys were throwing rocks in the ocean! Everyone made their way to the playground where Maeve and Ronan played as tho they haven't been apart a day in their lives! It was really really great! Liam is adorable!! He is super cute! Ronan is such a little surfer boy with AMAZING gymnastic ability! Around 4:30 or so, the Doucettes stuck out for home. The girls and I hung around the park waiting for 5:30 to pick up Daddy!

You want video?? Oh I'll give you video........

Here is some video of our day!


Maeve knows every single word to every single song on this album. We now skip over the songs that have naughty words in it!

Maeve is such a ham! I was aiming for Madigan when the show stealer popped into view! What a turkey!


My children are so beautiful to me! Never mind the birdseed on Madigan's face.. it is actually a very healthy granola snack that Mrs Kwan D'Eon made for us! YUM!







Madigan also knows the words to Gwen Stefani. LIke her sister before her, she demands tick tock be playing at all times in the vehicle. I am so sick of Gwen Stefani! We are coming up on 3 years of overplay here people!

This week

Hey gang... big thanks go out to Ang, Theo and Milo. We have had 2 playdates with them at their place and it was great! Ang got a new couch and it is... well... the best couch I've ever seen! It totally beats our fagelbo! It has a flip down table and the chaise part reclines! How sweet is that!





The girls and I have had some major running around to do the last couple of days so it was really nice to hang out with team Kwan D'Eon. Yesterday we had brunch with the lovely Melanie Snagg and the always adorable Carter! He is so adorable I can't believe it. I thought only girls were sweet and cute, turns out Carter is both and more! Its funny how babies just seem to capture your heart with seemingly no effort at all! You should have seen him gurgling and making raspberries.. He is one clever boy!