The Gift

After a full day of pelting rain on Saturday, and a heavy snow storm that blew in last night, completely socking us in, Mother Nature sent a beautiful gift our way this evening. She is a good ole gal isn't she?

I happened to look up from what I was doing and saw that the curtains had taken on a mauve glow. I peeked out and when I saw the sky I promptly ran for my camera. What a treat for storm weary eyes.

Within seconds the sky went from a mauvey blue to brilliant yellow and pinky blue..
then faded to paler shades of each...
before dulling down completely. Thanks MN, I needed that.

Masked Marvels

These kids sure make life interesting. The other day they emptied the drawer with the placemats in it, and walked around with these two slatted wooden mats over their faces. I found some elastic and tied the mats at the back of their heads, and they thought it was pretty cool to walk around like this because they could still see where they were going.
I thought we should put faces on them, so we found some old Christmas stickers that worked just fine for this purpose..
Once that was done, Smudge wanted hair, so we found some ribbon and voila - the perfect hair-do was achieved.

Let the adventure continue.

JJ's new haircut

Oh my poor heart. We went over to the kid's place on Sunday and discovered that Daddy had taken JJ for a haircut on Saturday. Sniffle! All those golden curls gone. Sob!
Smudge didn't know what to make of the haircut at first...
but I think she really likes it now.
It's going to take Amma a while though.

Wishing for spring

I think Smudge's bright smile just might make spring hurry its arrival.
She is getting her brother in on the act too.

I just can't help myself...

I've waited so long to be able to put a bow or clip in Smudges hair, that now when she asks for bows and clips, I just have to take a picture.

She had a doctor's appointment the other day, so she asked to wear a pretty dress and have a bow and clips in her hair as well as a pony tail.
She was pretty pleased with the look. I think JJ was too.
The bow and clips actually stayed in ALL day. Another milestone.

After the dance.

After the Ballerina had danced to her heart's content, and had shown her brother a few steps, it was time for some rest and quiet contemplation.

She then needed to get some work done, so she found a sunny spot that made her dress sparkle, and she sat down to tend to her tasks. The only problem - it was too sunny to work comfortably.
Amma found her sunglasses for her, and they were just the ticket.

The Ballerina...and her brother

On this day JJ didn't insist on a Tutu like his sister, but he did want a pony tail.
He watched closely how sister held her arms, and pointed her toe...
but decided he wanted to colour at the kitchen table instead of dancing, so sister had the floor to herself.
Things they are a changin'.

The Ballerina

Words aren't necessary!

Hats and Jammies

Kids think it makes a perfect combination.



I do too!

Needed - one hill!

I didn't know what the kids were doing the other morning when I arrived for my "tour of duty".
Smudge was on Waggs, the stuffed dog, and JJ was on Winnie, the stuffed bear. The animals were face down, and the kids were holding onto Winnie and Wagg's ears while they slid rather laboriously along the floor.
"What are you guys doing?" I asked in a puzzled tone of voice.
"Sleighing" was the answer and off they went. I don't think Winnie and Waggs will ever be the same.

Pas de deux

After the special pony tail in Smudge's hair for the party the other day, she asked me to put three pony tails in her hair for a very unique ballerina look she wanted one morning last week. Well, as soon as she was all set for the dance, you know who wanted the same look! So Amma grabbed three more elastics for his hair, and went hunting around in the cupboard for a skirt that would pass for a tutu. Both kids were pleased with the final look and...
twirled and whirled around the bedroom with toes pointed and arms in the perfect position.

Sleepover fun

We enjoyed a long weekend here in Ontario, so seeing as we had an extra day to sleep in and relax, we decided to have Smudge over for a sleepover on Friday night. She does enjoy her morning cup of tea at Amma and Buppa's house after her sleepover, and invited her friends to join her for the party.

After the party it was time to explore the space under the coffee table...and...
invited her friends to join her in the expedition.
Yes she is there, look closely.
Who knew a tea party could put her under the table?

High Fashion

Smudge wanted to go to Montreal to visit Grandmama the other morning, so she gathered her best "going to the big city duds" and helped JJ put his outfit together too, let's see -
Hats? check!
Mitts? Check!
Purses? Check!
OK JJ, we're all set for the high fashion world of Montreal. Let's go!

Off to the party...

Once Smudge had her pony tail in place she was all ready for the party, but...JJ did not want to be left behind and insisted on a pony tail too, so Amma happily obliged.
Once his coiffure was to his liking, he and sister set off for the party. Smudge took him by the hand and they wandered down the hall to one bedroom...
and then to another. All the while Smudge was chattering away to him and about the trip and the party they were going to.
They each had to pack a bag of goodies to take to the party, and once they were all packed...
they got on their cars...
and off they went. Zoom, zoom, zoom!
When snack time rolled around, they parked their cars and sat at the kitchen table still in their party attire with pony tails firmly in place.
Cute little pony tails I must say.
I wonder where Smudge's imagination will take us tomorrow.