Isn't she Cute???!!!

As I have been getting ready for Halloween and trying to find a costume for Elle, I attempted to make a tutu for her. It was so easy and I'm grateful for sisters that are willing to share their talents with me. I just wish that we lived closer together so that we could do all these fun projects together.  Elle was such a good little model as I tried to capture her new tutu. Isn't she so cute??!!! We have a little built-in bench at our front entrance that has been the perfect picture taking spot. I think that I was having a little too much fun with the camera and Elle was loving all the attention.

24 weeks....3 1/2 months left.

Thought that I should post a picture of the BeLLy....This baby has been moving like crazy and the time has gone by so fast. Elle loves to give the baby kisses and says "SHHHH" everytime we talk about the baby. We are getting really excited!

We BOUGHT a House!

We bought a house today!!! AHHH...I know it's crazy, but we are so excited. Our new address will be: 79 Cimarron Meadows Close, Okotoks. We haven't worked out all the details yet, but we'll be in by October 1. I can't wait to have something that I can call my own and be in it in time to decorate for the holidays. It really makes me excited for Halloween and Christmas. If their are any volunteers to help move...I'm kidding. I am just excited to start packing. Doesn't that sound weird.

I'll try to post pictures when I can.

SuMmerLand, Bc- "the California of Canada"

We even spotted the Ogopogo in the Okanogan Lake. haha. A family friend created an amazing new sand scupture everyday we were there. She is so talented.

Elle is already out little bathing beauty!

We went to the go-carts one night. It was so much fun!

We had such a fun family vacation in Summerland, BC. It was well worth the 8 hour drive out there to spend time in the sun, with Jared's family, at the beach, and playing games every night. Even though it wasn't the hottest weather the week we were there, it was just fun to be in there. Elle enjoyed playing with her cousins everyday and being at the lake. She's getting so big and loved the water.  It was such a nice break from busy work schedules to relax and just enjoy our week we were there. We LOVE Summerland!!!

We're Having a NEW Baby

Thought that I should announce that we are having a new baby!!! I am due Dec. 19 and we are so excited. It has been fun to watch Elle learn more and more about babies and love my belly as it is growing. She already loves giving the baby kisses (by kissing my belly or blowing on it) and is obsessed with my belly button as it is popping out. We can't wait to watch Elle be a big sister. 

This picture is older...I am 13 weeks here. 

Elle wore this shirt to announce to our families that she was going to be a BIG sister.

BaNFF

We are so lucky to live so close to such beautiful national parks...we were even luckier to get to stay at the BaNFF SpRIngS HOteL as my Mother's Day gift from Jared and Elle. It was so much fun. I will admit, the night was hard having Elle sleep in the same room as us, but spending the day in Banff was so much fun. I felt like I was staying at a castle....it's just so beautiful and mysterious. Thanks Jared and Elle for a wonderful gift and a fun few days in BaNFF.

Elle found a friend as we were walking downtown Banff. This dogs name was Ellie too. 

Elle loves to swim and the hotel has the funnest swimming pool. They have a little kiddie pool inside, a lane swimming pool inside, a hot tub, and then a big outdoor pool too. It was fun to go back and forth between all of the pools.

{Happy Canada Day}

We had such a fun time down at my parents house celebrating CANADA'S birthday and being with family. It was so nice to have Jared there for 3 whole days with no interruptions from work. We went to the Raymond Parade, hung out outside, ran through the sprinklers, painted rocks, and ate. It was such a relaxing few days that I really did not want to come home. I love spending time with family and making such fun memories. I love Canada!

Elle loved playing with all of her cousins and eating the candy from the parade!

And of course we can't forget about my mom's famous cake she makes to celebrate both Canada Day and July 4th!!! (I think that this year's was the best I've ever tasted)