Polar Bear Swim 2021

Ever since last January 1st, Jordie and Kennedy have been saying that they wanted to do the Polar Bear Swim this year. James said he'd do it again too, and Jim waffled back and forth on it :) 

January 1st we woke up and the weather was stormy and miserable and we knew that no one was jumping in the water that day. The forecast showed that Sunday would be nicer so we planned it for that day instead. 

Sunday arrived and it was sunny but still cold. Jim decided he was not into it this year but these 3 kiddos were all in! 

We were thrilled to make plans to meet Katie and her family down there again this year too! 

I knew she was gonna cry! But holy she's braver than I am. I would absolutely hate that and would likely be cold for the next 24-48 hours afterwards! 

Jordie and Kennedy swear they are doing it again next year. James says no thanks and Jim says next year he won't chicken out :) 

Favourite Photo Friday

I'm exhausted today so these photos are not in date order, but all are cute photos nonetheless! 

Starting off the week with last weekend's Kings game, and a rare selfie with this fuzzy faced guy. I can't wait till he shaves this beast of a beard off, although he keeps threatening to keep it forever....which I know him well enough to know that as soon as it gets warm again he'll be too hot to keep it :) 

James living his best life enjoying the hockey game...and hot chocolate!

We LOVE Rocco!

Aaaawww I love this little guy! Baby Owyn has been such a wonderful addition to our whole extended family, and this great auntie is completely in love with him.

Yup...Grandpa still has the touch! Sunday dinner snuggles with the little guy

Another day and more snuggles

I see these two sharing a really special bond in the years to come.

Sassy girl ready for dance class

Sunday dinner outfit....a dress....with a skirt underneath it...with no tights or panties on apparently....finished off with a hoodie and snow boots. This was a not worth the fight outfit right here! 

Another day and another snuggle! I had hoped we'd get to see this little guy lots and thankfully we have! His awesome Mama brings him over often and lets me watch him for her when she goes to work out class...which PS: GO TANA! When I had a 2 month old I did nothing but sit on the couch and watch TV all day everyday...I certainly didn't go and workout! I'm so proud of this girl....she's killing this first time Mama thing! 

Girls weekend to the city!

Instead of birthday parties this year we've decided to do family trips instead. We're trying to spend money on memories instead of stuff and stress! The boys trip is coming up in March to see the Mini Pop Kids in Abbotsford, but a few weekends ago it was Kennedy's turn to take a trip with Mom and Auntie Ra to the city to see the Paw Patrol Live show! Ang and I have taken each of the kids to a show when they were toddlers so when I saw the tickets come available for PP, I knew I had to ask Auntie Ra if she wanted to join in!

Off we went first thing Saturday morning!

First stop off the ferry was OLD NAVY! 

She was so cute "ooohhh Mommy. this is PRETTY....you buy for ME?"

Waiting for Auntie in Lululemon! 

Finally off to Ikea and excited for Smaland...only to see it full...and even on the tip toes just a bit too small! Unhappy little KJ girl for sure

So to make up for it we got $1 frozen yogurts

Happy girl playing her puzzles which me and Auntie shopped!

Full buggy and happy smiles

Tired girl at supper at Boston Pizza

Way over tired snuggles at the hotel at 9pm! 

The next morning we were off to the show at 9:30!

Cutest little Skye ever!

Loving her $30 (!!) light up wand...which died before the intermission so we returned it for a t-shirt and stickers instead!

Trying to show off her tail!

She was so excited to dress as Skye that day! 

A little selfie just before heading in to the arena

Found our seats and time for a few group selfies

Hard to get one where she's looking, not blurry, and not smiling weird! hahahahaha!

 

Such a pretty little girl waiting for the show. The late night the night before definitely caught up with her and she was tired and grumpy but still did really well.

 

She sat quietly through the whole show and was fascinated by the costumes! 

Big fake smiles with Auntie Wa (she can't quite say Ra yet) :) 

Walking back up to the the hotel to head home!

So tired but refusing to nap so gave her a cookie to stop the whining!

Sticker book time while waiting for the ferry

Finally on the last ferry and having some much needed down time with her puzzles!