Thanks Auntie Trish!!
As our friends to the south celebrate Thanksgiving today (Happy Thanksgiving!) I realized that I’d forgotten to post our Thanksgiving pictures last month. It was a beautiful, warm sunny day and we enjoyed such a wonderful day together! The leaves we showing off their beautiful colours and the girls had such fun raking them, jumping in them and tossing them in the air!
Hannah and Makenna are so close and I love the friendship these cousins share!
Add to this cousin love big cousin Bec Bec and they are a happy crew!
Hannah has been talking about going to see ‘Frozen’ since we saw the first previews last winter.
Last weekend she and I went with her cousin Makenna and my SIL Trish for a girls afternoon out. What fun we had!
I wasn’t sure if this movie might be a little too scary for her but she really enjoyed it and when things got too intense she just buried her head in my shoulder until that portion passed. I found it funny to see what parts she found ‘scary’. She watched the trolls just fine but was upset when the sisters were separated.
If you’re looking for a great family movie to attend this holiday season, Hannah and I give Frozen 2 thumbs up!
I’ll start with saying Hannah has a memory that baffles, impresses me and puts me to shame! I have always struggled to memorize things and so far this gift seems to come naturally to Hannah. It could be that due to her age she doesn’t have a lot to clutter up her little memory but still – she amazes me! I pray it has nothing to do with her age and that it is a gift she will always have.
On the way to gymnastics a few weeks back I told Hannah we were going to go to the sugar bush later that day with her cousin. She was super excited and bouncing around in her car seat! What she said next is what baffled me. She said, ‘Mommy, we went there with K & G but then last year it was raining so we couldn’t go with Ben.’ And yes – she was right! I’m baffled because the time we went to the sugar bush with K & G she was 25 months old! Yes, 2 years and 1 month old and that was 2 years ago but she remembered the details correctly! And that our sugar bush adventure with her friend Ben had been rained out last year. Oh how I hope this gift of remembering things remains with her!
So, after gymnastics we picked up Hannah’s cousin Makenna and headed out for an afternoon of fun. Posing on this beautiful sunny day with an old style sap bucket.
Both girls said their favourite part of our trip to the maple sugar bush was the wagon ride. Check out those smiles!
The girls were also able to try out a replica of how sap was carried from the trees in the past and how they reduced it to syrup over an open fire.
The girls also had an opportunity to hand dip candles. Lots of fun little activities packed into an hour’s visit.
When we left the sugar bush we headed up the street to a store that I knew had baby chicks the girls could hold. These little cuties were only 2 days old! I love the look of simple joy on Hannah’s face!
Check out that smile!
The friendship our girls share is precious and I’m so thankful they have one another!
Hannah was excited to celebrate her cousin ‘Kenna’s’ 4th birthday with her! She counted down sleeps for an entire week waiting for the party! It was a fun little party with 5 sweet girls running around dressed as princesses and entertaining all of us. Makenna’s big sissy Laken was on hand to provide manicures and pedicures for the adorable little princesses.
My sweetie still has the most beautiful, long fingers.
Hannah was excited to see one of her little friends K who she doesn’t get to see often.
My little princess waiting to sing happy birthday to her cousin.
Happy 4th Birthday Makenna! It was such fun celebrating your special day with you!
Hannah and Makenna are just 5 months apart in age (Makenna is older) and they love to spend time together! I love the relationship that they share as their next closest cousin in 3 years older than them so they’re our two ‘littles.’
The girls absolutely adore one another and when they saw each other last Saturday at an early family Christmas celebration, it reminded me of the commercial when the kids show up dressed alike and begin screaming.
When we arrived the girls realized they had the same tops on and the giggles began!
This is my ‘little’ brother playing with the kiddos.
I think if you listen carefully you can hear the laughter and giggling right through these pics!
So thankful for the love these sweet cousins share!
What a glorious weekend we have to celebrate Thanksgiving! The sun is out, the weather is warm and the trees are absolutely beautiful!! The tree on the left is in my parents backyard and it's always one of my favourite trees to watch turn colour in the fall. This year it's vibrant and oh so pretty!
Baby toes. There is nothing like baby fingers and toes!
Noah holding his new baby sister for the very first time.
The proud parents; my brother Dave and his wife Trish
Grandma with Makenna
Grandpa taking a turn
'Everyone' wanted in on the deal. Even Mr. Turkey wanted to pose with Makenna! Heh...our little pumpkin is even smaller than the turkey was even though she's looking unimpressed to being asked to pose with a turkey! Nothing a little nap won't take care of.
And finally, just pics of my precious little niece all by herself, just because she's so cute! Not sure what she was dreaming about here but it sure was good! 
Love you sweet Makenna! xoxo
It's a GIRL!!! I'd love to introduce you to my precious new niece, Makenna Catherine Jean Ryan. She is named after her 2 grandmother's and Auntie Cathy just happens to share the same name as her maternal grandmother. She was born at 8:04 this morning and weighed in at 5lb 6oz. What a teeny, tiny little cutie!
Noah (5) and Daddy waiting for things to get rolling this morning. On our way to the hospital I asked Noah if he would like a little brother or a little sister. He said he wanted a little sister first and a puppy second because he already has enough 'broders.' Heh!!
Little Makenna weighing in at 5lb 6.4oz. Her head circumfrence was 11.8" and length 18" long.
My brother Dave, the proud Daddy!
In Mommy's arms for the very first time.
Daddy putting a cute little new outfit on Makenna this evening. He's a great dad and not afraid of diapers at all. Go daddy!
Auntie Cathy enjoying her first snuggles. Ahhhhh, I'm in love already! I can't help but wonder how my sweet little muffin Hannah is doing as I believe she is born and living in China already. Praying for her daily. What fun Hannah and Makenna will have together!!
Adorable...totally adorable!! Love you Makenna!
Happy Birthday Rosie!!
Happy Birthday Marie!!!
