Wordless Wedneday

Hanboks from Korea

Andrew and I brought Hanboks (the K is silent) home for the kids from Korea.  Its the traditional Korean clothing that is worn (for anything special really) at Chuseok (Thanksgiving) and things like wedding.  We picked matching ones and I think they look so cute.

I got to take another picture when her hair isn't in her face.

Love the expression Ethan

Here is a vintage picture of Andrew and I in the Hanboks we wore for Chuseok while teaching.

To see pictures from our trip go here.

Foreign Germs

I brought some lovely germs home as a souvenir from our trip to China and Korea.  Ethan and I both had the flu while we were gone (Ethan here in Canada, and I  was sick in China).  Then while Andrew and I were in Korea I picked up a wicked cold.  So it was no surprise when poor, sweet Ethan slept in until 9am this morning, so we knew something wasn't right.  Normally, Ethan is our alarm clock, so we checked on him and sure enough he had a fever.   Mommy and Ethan are two peas in a pod this week.  Hopefully, he feels better soon.  Stay tuned for some pictures of our trip in the meantime her a picture of my little sicko.

Wordless Wednesday

When the rain falls!

Keeping the kids out of trouble can be difficult for me when its raining especial this time of year.  I try to encourage them to come up with ideas themselves.  So here in no particular order are some of their own favorite inside activities.

Playing with laundry.  Usually from Hannah's dresser, but often from the dirty clothes hamper.  Piles of laundry are fun to jump in, pretend to pack, and even dress and undress 100 times.  Hannah loves to pack her suitcase over and over again.  Ethan loves to throw laundry around.

Playing "baby".  Hannah is the mommy and Ethan is the baby.  Usually Ethan ends up naked.  Here is Hannah trying to convince Ethan to lay still so she can change him.

Go for a drive.  The kids love to go to work, or to papa's house.  They can leave and come back a thousand times before getting bored.

If its been noisy and Mommy and I`ve yelled lots they often scurry away to read books.  Usually somewhere interesting like in a basket.

Playing with blankets, pillows, and dish towels.  This follows suit with laundry but they like to hide under or spread out blankets to walk on.  Hannah also LOVES folding towels and blankets.  Hannah is under this blanket in this picture trying to pull Ethan in with her.

If all else fails going outside in the rain is also fun.

Happy Belated Canada Day

This past Saturday we spent the day down in the States for Canada Day. I know what your thinking, and it makes me laugh when I say it out loud.  I have spent many a Canada Day in the states where my parents have a trailer.  What's great is that they have a joint Canada Day/July 4th celebration.  We joined the family that was already down there and had a really fun day even if it was a but wet.  I didn't realize it until later but all day I thought Saturday was the first. hehehe.  

Hannah and Ethan waiting for the parade to start.

Ben all snuggled up in blankets.

Me

Floats

Enjoying the candy.

Ethan and Papa

Ben's Baby Shower

My sister and I and a fabulous time coming (and finding) ideas for the baby shower we threw for our sister Teresa and our new nephew Benjamin last weekend. We did a green umbrella theme and I think it turned out well.  Most importantly Teresa had a good time introducing Ben to everyone.

Teresa's friend Irene made this wonderful (and delicious cake).

Decorations.

We had a Wishes for Ben station and hopefully Ben will enjoy these comments when he is older.  

(Source: lil sugar)

The food, big thanks to everyone who helped out.

Ben was loved and cuddled all afternoon.

GG and Ben (Great Grandma)

Of course there were presents.

New mommy cut the cake.

Gama pulled all the kids around.