Waiting for a muffin

Here are our two kids sitting on the new "visiting chair" that was given to us by the kids grandparents. I have it just off the kitchen and the kids like to sit in it while I am making their meal and talk to me.

This morning I pulled out some of our Christmas decorations and we started to put them out. During this time I sat down with David and we talked about what Christmas was all about. I told him that we were celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. We also talked about what Jesus' birthday and His coming down to earth means for us. After we talked a little more about what we were celebrating David asked if we could make a cake for Jesus. I told him that I would love to make a cake to celebrate Jesus' birthday and Christmas.

This is the conversation I had with David after his nap today:

Me: David would you like a muffin for your snack this afternoon?

David: No mom, I want to wait until Jesus comes!

Me: (Trying not to laugh) What?

David: After Jesus comes for his birthday and cake!

Me: Oh........well I think we need to talk a little more about when Jesus is coming.

David: For his birthday at Christmas.

Me: David, Jesus won't be coming to our house for Christmas. Do you remember reading the Bible and talking about how Jesus was born on earth and now is living in heaven until it is time for us to go and be with Him?

David: Oh, I forgot............can we still have cake?

Me: Yes we can still have cake.

David: OK, Thank you mom!

Me: Do you want a muffin?

David: No, I'm OK

Jaclyn

Jaclyn is growing up into such a fun little girl. She loves to dance and sing. She also likes to dress up and will try on any shoes that she can get her hands on. This morning I put her in a dress that was mine when I was a little girl. It fun to see my daughter in a dress that I remember wearing when I was young. I am very happy that my mom saved some of my clothes from when I was little. Thanks mom!! I am enjoying seeing her in some of my old clothes. In fact right now I am waiting for a package from my mom with some of my old sweaters for Jaclyn to wear.

My little diva!!

New Blog

I have started to make cakes. In doing this I have also started a blog to record my thoughts and some pictures in this new adventure.

The web site is: www.hobbycakes.blogspot.com

I started a new cake tonight and I will be trying some new ideas with it. I will be posting more pictures this week.

Does anyone know of a good cake template for my new site? If so, please let me know.

Its been to long....

Sorry it has been so long since I last blogged! Our life has been crazy here.........
so here is a little update.
David is almost completely potty trained, still working on the nights.
Jaclyn is out of her crib and sleeping in a big girl bed. We bought her a twin bed, she looks so little in it. However she is sleeping really well.
The kids and I love to make crafts together and I am always looking for more crafts that they can both do. Yesterday was pirate day, we made pirate hats and talked like pirates all day!
Does anyone have ideas of crafts I could do with the kids?

I will try and post some pictures soon!

David turns Three!

Well David turned three on July 19 and we had a wonderful weekend. The kids grandparents came into town, which the kids always enjoy. We went to Stanley Park, had a Mickey Mouse Clubhouse party and celebrated with Davids birthday twin Jenna. (They are born an hour and a half apart at the same hospital. Her parents are good friends of ours)

Here are a few pictures from our weekend.

Jaclyn and David playing at Stanley Park.

Here are David and Jenna on their birthday together. Ever since they were babies David has always wanted to be close to her. When they were about 7 months old David sucked her toes. As soon as he could walk he started to chase her for kisses and hugs. He would get so excited when she would let him hug or kiss her. It was very cute! Well it seems that the tables have turned a bit. Jenna now loves to hug and kiss David and he will run or say NO to her. Right after this picture was taken David moved over away from her.

They are so cute together, and they have a lot of fun playing with each other.

Jaclyn playing at David's party.

David going to make more bubbles.

The kids outside with the bubbles.

I made Mickey Mouse capes for all the kids that came to the party. They all loved them and wore them all afternoon.

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse cake

Summer Swimwear

The kids new swimwear with built-in life jackets.

Weekend Fun!

I love spending time outside with my family. This last weekend we spent most of the time outside enjoying the sun! We went to White Rock beach, which is one of my favorite places to spend time. Both Chris and I just love the sounds and smells of the beach! It seems that our children enjoy it also. We had a wonderful time, we walked along the beach, looked at a big sandcastle, watched the planes fly by, had a picnic and ice cream. David has been asking everyday since if we can go back. I think that we will be making more trips to the beach this summer. We also went for a walk to a park. Chris and I are going to try and go for a walk with the kids every day that it is not raining so that we can all enjoy the weather and parks around here. It is wonderful that Jaclyn and David are getting older and both enjoy getting outside more to play.

Jaclyn's first time putting her feet in the ocean.

David playing in the water and watching a plane fly by.

Playing at the park

Picnic time

Running in the field

"Flower for mom"