Happy Halloween!!!

Well, it was Sari's first Halloween, and what a Halloween it was!! She was our cute little ladybug!! We took her around to most of the family here in Brandon to show her off, but we really only got to a few before she really started to fuss, so, sorry to the people that we missed. That's OK, she was a trooper! She was offered treats, but because she can't have any treats yet, daddy graciously accepted on her behalf! Of course I posted pictures below of our ladybug, so enjoy!

"I love my costume!"

"This is fun!!"
Sari enjoying the thought of having some chips.

Sari with G.G. Lil.

Sari's New Favorite Thing

Sari has a new favorite thing...standing! Of course she needs our help to get up, but once she's up, she doesn't want to come down! I really would prefer her to learn to crawl first, but, I guess if standing makes her happy, then that is what we are going to do! Other than that, not much else is going on. Sari is continuing to teeth, but nothing is popping through. I hate seeing her this uncomfortable. Sari is also becoming quite the stubborn little girl. For example, eating, I made the mistake of adding some apple sauce to some veggie and meat dishes that she doesn't like quite as much, and now she won't eat those foods without apple sauce. So, now I am backtracking and trying to reintroduce foods without the sweet touch! I know, I know, I should never have done it in the first place, but to my defense, I am a new mom and I was just concerned about her eating. Don't worry, I have every intention of correcting my mistake!

Enjoy the pictures below!

"Look at me!!"

"Here I am!"

Our Calgary Trip!

Well folks, we made it to and from Calgary in record time and enjoyed every single minute of it!! Sari was a little trooper and only needed to have a few stops on the way there and way back. We decided that she is a good little traveller so we are definitely going to do more of it! It was great to have Carrie in the car with us, not only for the many laughs that were had, but also for the fact that there was always someone in the back with Sari keeping her company. Thanks Auntie Carrie!!

Our visit with Berk, Christy and Ryder was such a good time! We laughed constantly at the cousins 'playing' together, or should I say staring at each other, Ryder knocking Sari over, and stealing each others toys!! I think by the end of the trip though they had started to enjoy each other and liked having one another to play with. Us adults had a great time too. Berk surprised Chris with tickets to the Flames / Oilers game on Saturday night, which made my husband not just happy, but ecstatic!! That was pretty much all he could talk about the whole weekend!! The night that they were out, Christy and I had a very nice girls night watching girl movies and not having the men in the room groaning at every kiss and romantic gesture! It was great! Of course we hit Ikea and stuffed the car as full as it would get! Christy and I went out and did a little bit of shopping for the kids as well, but that was about it for shopping. I am definitely going to have to get back soon to stuff the car with stuff from the mall!! Sari also had many new introductions while we were there. She met Krista and Cam on Saturday. (I'm sure you all have either met or heard of Chris's friends from high school). They bought Sari the cutest little outfit! I can hardly wait until next summer when she fits it! It was really good to see them again. She also met Nan and Auntie Maureen for the first time. She was a big hit, as usual! We had a short visit with them, not as long as we would have liked, but unfortunately 3 days just doesn't allow any real long visits with anyone. All in all, it was a great trip. Hopefully next time it will be a little longer. Enjoy the pictures below!!

Sari fell asleep while feeding her in the car...how cute!

Ryder and Sari.

Krista loving Sari...who gave her that beer???

I love this picture!

Ryder and Sari enjoying their bath time together...they are going to hate this picture when they are older!!

Nan and Sari.

Ryder and Auntie Sheri.

Ryder showing Sari some affection.

"I've had enough!!"

My little model!

Fall Fun!

We took Sari out on this beautiful fall afternoon, hoping to catch some cute pics in the leaves. We were able to snap a few, but little miss grumpy pants didn't allow us to stay out there for very long. That's ok, we did manage to snap a few keepers.

Sari is doing good as usual. She is teething right now, so it is making her little gums sore, causing her to be grumpy. No teeth have popped through yet, and I am told it may take a few months, so I am preparing myself for some sleepless nights and some hard days. Oh well, I have been pretty spoiled so far, so she is entitled to a few crabby days!

Our house is coming along...slowly! Chris and I went down to Minot yesterday and stocked up on pretty much everything that is needed to renovate our house, plus a little treat for ourselves...a new bar-b-que. I know, I know, we should have stuck to our list, but with the amazing prices down there, we just couldn't pass up the good deal. (see pictures below of Chris's new toy!) Needless to say, we saved a whole ton of money going across the border. To anyone who is doing renovations of any sort, I strongly urge going down to Menard's, nothing up here compares to the prices down there. Yeah for the dollar being so strong!

We are looking forward to heading out to Calgary this coming weekend to visit Berk, Christy and Ryder. I'm sure there will be more pictures to post once we get back. Enjoy the pictures below!!

So cute!!

"I love the leaves!"
Such a big smile!

"Ok, I've had enough now."

"Maybe just a little more leaf crunching."

I don't think those eyes could get any bigger!

Chris and his new toy...I expect bar-b-que every night now!!

A Quick Update!

Well Blogland...our little girl isn't so little anymore. She had her 6 month doctor's appointment today (yes, she is 6 months old already). She has gained 3 lbs and grown 3 inches since her 4 month appointment which brings her to 29 inches tall and 19 lbs 0.5 oz. Yes...she's not a little baby anymore. Now, she's a big baby (like her mother!)