November 2020

We began the month by going to our favourite little outdoor playground in Coquitlam. Coquitlam is about a twenty minute drive and a part of the "Tri-Cities" of British Columbia. Nolan loves climbing like all toddlers and Nash is just soaking it all in. 

Nash is our last baby and has outgrown so many things. I donated a ton of baby items and passed several things on to our friends. Several tears were shed and it is a little sad to be done having babies. But I said a prayer of thanks for my precious healthy boys and that these clothes and items would be a blessing for their new mamas. 

 We went back to our favourite indoor playground twice this month. 

I captured some sweet dad and son snuggles one morning. 

I made play dough for the first time and discovered kneading the colours into the dough was a great stress relief for me too. I used this recipe and it was so easy and fun.

It rains A LOT in the Pacific Northwest and November was not an exception. After dealing with rain for nearly two weeks as well as new lockdown orders, I took the boys on a safe field trip to Tsawwassen Mills. We made a stop at Bass Pro Shop to look at the fish. Loretta Lynn's Coal Miner's Daughter was playing in the background and it was just what my country heart needed. 

We celebrated Christmas early because Santa got Nolan a Strider bike and we wanted to take advantage of a week of sunny weather for him to get outside and play. Nash enjoyed sharing Nolan's Little People airplane and a Mr. Potato Head and Taco themed Teething toys. Nolan loves his helmet the most!

We are so excited for December and to end  2020 on a high note!

October 2020

“I’m so glad to live in a world with Octobers.” ~ Anne of Green Gables

October was a busy month with two holidays, a party, new playground discoveries and the return of my much loved and needed Mom’s group!

Thanksgiving

I say this a lot but my favourite thing about being Canadian is having Thanksgiving in October. If we ever end up moving back to the states I will always celebrate in October. I made a pork loin along with the traditional sides. 

Mom's Group

One of the hardest part of 2020 was the cancellation of my Moms' group. Every Wednesday morning we would meet at the church for brunch and visiting with each other. Being a mom can be lonely sometimes and I can't begin to share how important it was to my mental health to be around other moms who let me know how I was feeling (or how my kids were doing) was normal. 

Things looked different (the theme for the year, right?) and now we meet at a park outside. There's no food but the amazing childcare workers who keep our kids so we can have adult conversations are there. 

It is such a gift for people who love my kids especially when they spend most of the time chasing them around. 

JelloLand.

I am always trying to explore new options to take the kids indoors and came across a new playground. It’s small enough where I can see the whole thing yet big enough for Nolan to enjoy. We will definitely be back. 

We also went to our beloved 365 Fundays playground twice this month. Having a place for my toddler to burn off his endless amount of energy is priceless!

Halloween Party 

I had a few moms and their kids over for a party the week before Halloween . This was the day before Dr. Bonnie Henry banned gatherings over six.

I made snacks that were individually packaged and we spent the time outdoors.

Halloween

 

We ended the month celebrating Halloween and doing a drive through trick or treat event at the PNE. Both boys slept through it and our favourite part was the food trucks at the end. It was like a date night (which we never get)

I left out a bowl of treats for trick or treaters. I'm pretty sure two teenagers grabbed the whole lot. Oh well at least it's out of my house. 

Now, bring on all things Christmas!!!