Car seat and dryer

It comes a time when are kids get to big for things and it was time for Stephane to get out of his infant car seat. He isn't quite one but he is over 20 pounds and walking. He loves it and is glad to see something other than the back window.I was doing laundry the other day and Stephane was there pulling everything out of the dryer as usual. I kept telling him to stop it and the next thing I knew he was inside. Now everytime I open the dryer he climbs in and hands the clothes. Well, at least he is being useful.

Crazy kids

Since Lee's parents came for Thanksgiving they decided to bring Marie-Eve her big present that was to hard to ship. We had her open it then so they could see her do it. It is a big doll house and she LOVES it. Stephane even helped her open it.

Some miscellaneous pictures of the kids. They are so freaking adorable. Can he have bluer eyes?

My little cutie.

This is his mischievous look.

Stephane always has to have what Marie-Eve has and usually she willingly shares. She was eating a poptart and Stephane wanted some to so he just climbed onto her lap.

It's been awhile

I need to be better but sometimes it is hard to get on the computer with everything that is going on. The computer is hooked up to the tv and someone is always using it or the kids are awake and won't let me sit down. lol But I am here and the kids are getting excited for Christmas (okay, Marie-Eve is and Stephane dosen't have a clue). Lee's parents came for Thanksgiving and Lee was thrilled. Until, the army sent him to a class that made him only have Thanksgiving off so he didn't spend the time he wanted with him. So we are going to Utah for Christmas!!! We are counting down the days and looking forward to seeing everyone again. The kids are going to have the best Christmas ever because it has been a long time since little kids have been there for Christmas so of course, they are going to be spoiled. But thats okay just means less work for us. :)

GAS!!!

Has anyone as excited as I am about the depleting price of gas. I LOVE IT!!!!! Tonight I saw gas for $1.99. Can you believe it? I remember when it was $0.99 and we thought it was expensive. Finally I can breath again when I put gas in the car.

He is finally doing it

Okay, Stephane has been taking a couple of steps here and there for a couple of weeks now. After dinner tonight I thought we would try to get him to walk back and forth between Lee and I. It hasn't worked before but it was worth a try. Of course, he proved me wrong and did it over and over. He loved it and kept laughing and couldn't stop going back and forth. Here is a video that Lee took while it was going on.

My little dancers

Both Marie-Eve and Stephane love to dance. Whenever music comes on no matter where we are Stephane starts bobbing up and down. Marie-Eve loves to watch Dancing with the Stars and she is always wanting to dance. Now she has a dance partner. The video is kinda dark but it was to cute not to post.

HALLOWEEN!!

I know it is a bit late but this is the first time I have been on the computer to do this without a little boy trying to take the keyboard and mouse away from me. Marie-Eve was Fancy Nancy (from her favorite books) and Stephane was a monkey.

This is my attempt at rag curls. Fancy Nancy has very curly hair.

It's been awhile

I know it has been awhile but not a whole lot going on.
Well, actually that isn't completely true. Sunday, Stephane took his first steps. It completely suprised us. We have been waiting for a long time ever since he started cruising almost 2 months ago. He really hasn't taken anymore than the three on Sunday. But before I know it he will be running around like crazy. Right now I just wish it would happen.
Marie-Eve said the funniest thing last night. We were sitting on the couch eating a snack and I asked her if she wanted anymore and she said, "No, I'm stuffed. Stuffed like a turkey." I couldn't believe it. All I could do was laugh. She is always coming up with something new to make me laugh.

Coming Clean!!!!

I have never been tagged before so here it goes.
The rules are to grab your camera and take pictures of the following with NO CLEAN UP!!!
My house isn't in the best condition but just trying to catch up from a week of Stephane being sick and it is taking longer than I thought.

The Kitchen sink: Well, I have some clean and a few dirty. Not to bad.Toilet: Luckily I just cleaned it.


The Laundry Room: Just gathered clothes so it looks bad but my goal

is to finish that today.

The Refrigerator: Also just cleaned this out and went grocery shopping. If you would have seen this a couple of days ago you would have thought we were starving. LOL
Where the kids are: So Marie-Eve was watching cartoons and I couldn't get Stephane to hold still so I had to sit him next to her.

Favortie Pair of Shoes: Right now it is any pair of flip-flops I can grab since

usually that is all the time I have.

Favorite Room: Wherever the kids are.
Dream Family Vacation: Anywhere we can be together. This is when Lee got his citizenship but as long as we are together it doesn't matter where we go.
Closet: Man this is scary.
Self Portrait: Broken glasses and all.

I TAG: Dorothy, Nina, Krista and Mandy....Don't forget you can't clean first.

My kids being adorable

Just some random pictures of the kids and how cute they are.

Marie-Eve playing her games on the laptop. Stephane being content on Mommy's lap. I love it when he sits like this.

It is the only way he sits when he is still.

After I was done folding clothes he decided to climb into the basket. He loved it.


Marie-Eve loves to sit in this flower pot. I finally remembered to grab the camera when she did it this time. And she loved posing for the camera.

Then of course, I had to put Stephane in. It is to bad that I didn't have a flower costume or it could've totally been an Anne Geddes picture.

Stephane got his first tooth. It all of a sudden cut through on Saturday. I hadn't even noticed but we left the kids over at Lesa's for about an hour and when we picked them up she asked if I noticed. Of course, I hadn't and I was totally suprised. It never really budded. You can't really see it in the picture but this is the best that Stephane would let us get.

On Saturday while Lesa watched the kids I got to shoot a gun for the first time. It was a gun that Lee traded a scope to get and had to put it in my name since at the time he wasn't a citizen. So I should say that I finaly got to shoot MY (LOL) gun. I have video of it but can't figure out how to separate that clip from the others. When I do figure it out I will post it. But here is a picture of me with my target. I didn't do to bad I only missed the target once. Lee was impressed he thought I would of done worse. And I hit the black part 4 times which is good.

Rough day yesterday

So yesterday was such a rough afternoon for Marie-Eve. She went outside to play with the neighbor kids and wasn't out for more than 5 minutes when she was crying. I rushed out to check on her and she had a scape on her forhead and nose from falling. She was running after the boys and tripped over her flip-flops. She was okay and went off to play some more. A little while later she came crying again but this time I knew it was serious because she was wailing. Low and behold one of the boys threw a rock and hit her just under her left eye. This is what it looked like yesterday. This is what it looked like today.
So now she has had her first shiner. She is a trooper and hasn't complained at all.

Marie-Eve's new do

I couldn't stand Marie-Eve's hair anymore. It was so hard to comb/brush because of all the tangles so I cut it. I don't believe I did a bad job for not having any experience with doing hair but it turned out cute. It is a bit shorter than I invisioned but it will grow. Here are a few pictures that I took a couple of days before the cut and then the end result.

Been awhile

It has bee awhile since I last posted anything. It just has been so busy. The kids are getting so big and I am having trying to keep up with them. Stephane is into everything now. He is pulling himself up to see anything and everything. His new trick is to climb the stairs. Man, do we need to get a gate.

He has also found the joy of playing the drums. I can distract him from about anything by letting him pound away.

Has it really been 7 months?

I can't believe that my baby boy is 7 months old today. It doesn't seem like it has been that long since I held in my arms for the first time. He has gotten so big and learns new things everyday. 18lbs. 11oz 28in. He crawls everywhere now and nothing is safe. LOL
He found his reflection in the sliding door and has so much fun playing with himself.

And he pulls himself up and cruises (slowly) around. He has already stood all on his own several times and probably will be walking all on his own soon.
He is so handsome and is going to break alot of hearts in his future. I love him and he teaches me something new everyday.