HALLOWEEN 2011

Since Halloween fell on a Monday this year, we had quite the eventful one. We had a weekend full of fun, and trick-or-treating on actual Halloween. On Friday night we went to the dance at Trystan's school, Saturday Kobe took the kids to a party at the Central Baptist Church. We always get invited and they never disappoint. Monday Trystan had a Halloween Party, aka Black and Orange day, at school; I made an orange dinner, then we headed out for an hour up and down the block and got a ton of candy and had lots of fun. The street was packed with children this year. It was awesome to see everyone having so much fun and taking a moment to celebrate this fun time of year!
Here is our Halloween in pictures:
When I babysat S&K I made these Monser Toes and Mummy Hotdogs



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My (Nichelle's) 29th Birthday

Well...I am now 29. I really thought it would be so difficult on me. I am one that looks back on my childhood with fond memories. Playing with my sister, making up dances to songs such as "Kiss him goodbye", exploring in the forest, playing with friends, Christmases, Birthdays, etc. I loved my childhood and look back on it everyday. I often wish I could go back in time. BUT, getting older is a lot easier on me than I thought it would be. I feel younger inside, and that's a surprise to me, after all, I have been through quite a bit. But I do believe my positive outlook and good morals and loving heart keep me young at heart.
My Birthday was great this year. Kobe decorated our little place for me. There were lilac streamers hanging from the ceiling, pastel balloons covering the floor, and some chocolate and birthday cards waiting for me on the kitchen table.
I really felt the love of my family this year and the love of my friends.
For fun I decided to go to Tillicum Mall to spend my birthday money. I got myself a jacket sweater thing, some nice comfy grey sweater boots, we ate greek food, and just had a fun time. I almost made the kids and Kobe go grocery shopping, but we didn't. Thanks to the buses being spaced out. Kobe and the kids were happy about that. Kobe said, "Who wants to go grocery shopping on their birthday?" I said, "ME!" lol

Happy Thanksgiving 2011

This year Thanksgiving was on October 10th. We opted out of making a big turkey this year, neither of us really felt like it. But we did want turkey of course. So as I was at Fairway one day I noticed they had turkey roasts so I decided to get one of those. It was a tiny one, maybe 1 pound or so, but we still had some left after dinner. Dinner was delicious.
We had this:

And made these:

I love my chidren and my husband, they love me! We have our struggles (i know, who doesn't) but I am grateful all our struggles have been things we can handle and are strong and happy!

Interview of Trystan. Age 7

Just thought it would be fun to ask Trystan these questions. I would ask Tiff too but I don't think that would go over well. haha

All about My Mom
1. How old is your Mom? "28 right now but you are turning 29"
2. What is your Mom's favorite color? "I don't know haha what is your favorite color...Aqua? I forgot. Your favorite color is Aqua right?" (Yes, yes it is!!)
3. What is your Mom's favorite food? "What is your favorite food? I don't know."
4. How tall is your Mom? "I have to measure you first. Medium. You're medium."
5. What shoe size does she wear? "Size 8." Sometimes, Trystan. Good guess!
6. What is her favorite TV show? "All the shows on Food Network."
7. What time does your Mom wake up in the morning? "Really late like between 11. But on school days you have to wake up early."
8. What does you Mom do while you're at school? "Does laundry, plays with my sister, and that's all I think. Oh, and cleans up the mess that Tiffani makes when I get back home."
9. What is your Mom's first name? "Nichelle"
10. What do you like best about your mom? "I just love you!"

All about your Dad
1. How old is your dad? "31"
2. What is Dad's favorite sport to play? "I don't know 'cause he doesn't play any sports."
3. What is Dad's favorite food? "Stuff like salad to make him not fat anymore."
4. How strong is your Dad? "Really strong I think maybe stronger than you. I don't know. I don't know how strong he is."
5. Where does your Dad work? "Ummm....I don't know let me ask him. Money Mart. I forgot."
6. What is Dad's favorite TV show? "Oh. I should ask him again. Jeopardy."
7. What is your favorite thing to do with Dad? "Umm...play beyblade. And play soccer, but I have to get my soccer pumped still."
8. How tall is your Dad? "I don't know. I still have to measure him." 5'10"
9. What do you like best about your Dad? "Ok. I just love my family. That's all. OK?"
10. What is your Dad's first name? "Kobe."

All about your sister:
1. What is your sister's name? "Tiffani"
2. How old is your sister? "2"
3. What does your sister like to do? "Play with her toys and make messes."
4. What is your sister's favorite food? "I don't know. She would have to be talking by now so I know."
5. What is your sister's favorite tv show? "Treehouse"
6. Who is your sister's favorite person? "Her family"
7. Does your sister have a favorite toy? "I don't know. All her toys."
8. How tall is your sister? "Like...about here or something (points to his chest)"
9. What do you like about your sister? "UGH!! I JUST LOVE MY FAMILY!!!"
10. How much do you love your sister? "A lot!"

All about me:
1. My favorite color: "Blue, green, red, and orange"
2. My favorite thing to do: "Watch tv, and play beyblade, and sit down on my butt doing nothing."
3. My favorite thing about school: "Everything"
4: My best friend is: "Dominic, Cameron, and Ivy."
5: My favorite food: "Lots of things."
6: My favorite thing to do with my family: "Play with my family"
7: What do I want to be when I grow up: "I don't know 'cause I can't be a police."
8: How tall am I: "I don't know."
9: My favorite animal: "Cheetah, and puppies"
10: If I had a million dollars what would I do: "I would buy a house and a car. And I'd live by myself..wait...I have to get married anyway."

Thanks Trystan! We love you!!!

Trystan's 7th Birthday

Trystan is 7!!! Hard to believe that he was 3 when we moved here and is now way taller, older, and so much more mature!
He had to go to school that day but we gave him what he wanted for breakfast (an english muffin with butter), and let him open his present from G/G Grant.
He chose Domino's for dinner and a Oreo cake from Fairway for dessert.
He was showered with gifts and phone calls from family. I also made cupcakes for all his classmates and teachers at school.
On the following Saturday he invited a few friends and had a party. They all had a blast.
We love our Trystan very much!!
You are:
-Smart
-Funny
-Helpful
-Loving
-Mature
-Understanding
-Empathetic
-A great brother
-Compassionate
-Obsessed with beyblades and webkinz LOL

Back to School

This year back to school was on September 6th. Trystan was very excited and not nervous at all! He absolutely loves school! His Grade 2 teacher's name is Mrs.O'Keefe. He's in a Grade 1/2 class. He likes it better than he thought he would. His Grade 1 classroom is right next door so he used to walk by it daily. He thought it looked boring and that all they do is work, but he has been pleasantly surprised that it's not that way at all. Funny kid!
Mrs.Lee (the principal) said he's in the perfect class for his needs. Mrs.O'Keefe is apparently the number one teacher as far as literacy. So she will be good for the pace that Trystan is comfortable with. Being in a grade 1/2 class will also give him the chance to feel like a leader and be a leader and help out the grade 1's.
I'm happy with things and so is Trystan!
I'm sure he'll have a fabulous year. I'm really not worried about him at all, he's such a smarty pants! :)

Summer 2011

Well Summer has come and gone. It went by fast as usual. Our weather was ok, not too hot. We didn't go to the beach once this Summer. Didn't really feel like it until school was in. LOL. Isn't that how it goes!

So our Summer consisted of babysitting Seth and Kira for a few weeks, a visit from Oma and Opa, water park, picnics, park, relaxing aka Jammie Days, and a visit to Kamloops.








Oma and Opa stayed for three weeks. We did some shopping, lots of cooking, and hanging out and enjoying each others company. It was a very nice visit. They are already planning their trip to come next Summer too. :) I don't have any pics of them on my camera since we didn't have our new one when they were here. I have a few on my phone and they sent us some actual photos.

Babysitting Seth and Kira was nice. They are loved by us and we love to have them over. Although sometimes the kids fight like cats and dogs; but that's what happens when people are friends.

Kamloops was nice as well. We did lots and lots of shopping, played outside in the water, hung out with the Johnsons. Kamloops wasn't too hot when we were there, low and high 20s. I'm used to it being close to 40. But it was actually kind of nice. 40 is just way too hot.





















Overall we had a very eventful Summer.

Trystan is happy to be back at school, Kobe is happy to be back at school, and Tiffani and I are enjoying our alone time with each other and to be back in a routine.