Family Day February

 February did have the stat Family Day holiday in it yes, but I feel like in a way the whole month has been a family holiday.
It was a smooth month, if I may explain it that way. The calendar was fairly empty and life rolled along in the nicest way possible.  School work was done on the whole by eager learners, making my job easy. The weather was pretty amazing too, making for a thru and thru, relaxing month.   I think that every day in February was above zero (I know! remarkable!) and playing outside was a real possibility.  We had fun times with family and friends enjoying coffees and conversation.  I find for myself Abby is also over the baby stage and is officially toddler, making my life easier and sleep longer.  I have some extra energy now and have enjoyed it so much doing some sewing, deep spring cleanings and even delving a bit into some old hobbies, like painting with acrylics and card making.

The smile on my face doesn't mean my life is perfect, but it does mean I appreciate what I have and what God has blessed us with.

February, you've been fun, farewell.
Welcome March.

The spring like weather has been enjoyed by us all.  The boys are all thinking summer is pretty much here which means acting like it too - thus Seth has stripped off his shirt.  *some peoples kids!!*

Andy and Uncle Anno had a Sofina Lilydale meeting in Airdrie for a day.  I found a babysitter for Abby and Carola and I went shopping for the day while the men had the meetings.  Seth, Tristan and Rowan came shopping too.  I think the boys only reason for wanting to come was the opportunity to go to Bass Pro shop. 

Uncle Anno treated us to ice cream.  He's a pretty great guy.

Aunt Carola and I shopped till we dropped.... Rowan quite literally. ;)  Seth won from Roll Up The Rim!

I got new lenses! It's fun having a new look.
Accessories... maybe it is true that Abby gets her love for accessories from her mother!

Time for artwork!  Dollarama has some pretty great resources, kept us busy for hours!  I'm thankful for the hours upon hours of painting lessons my parents gave me as a child.  It helps when instructing the children on the basics.  I am working on finding an art teacher for them.

And here is {yet another picture of} the above mentioned 'she'.  And did I mention accessories?  She really does bring such a sparkle to our home and I wouldn't have it any other way.
As Rowan always says "Awww! She looks like a princess!".   And am I ever having fun with that.