Yearly Archives: 2009

The Hudson News

AngelicWell first of all, the big news around here is that our little Ellie Belle has decided to go mobile.  It just happens to be the forearm crawl, but it means that pennies and poisons need to be kept up off the floor.  I guess it also means that a little more vigilance is in order around stairs and small objects.  With the newfound mobility comes exploration and the unwillingness to be picked up for even a second.  It also results in Thing 2 yelling, “Ellie!!  NO!!!”

Thanksgiving has come and gone and Thing #1 has turned five years old.   Birthdays are a big thing around here and T1 not only loves the planning and excitement, but he wants to call everyone and sing them Happy Birthday as well.  Happy Birthday Jakey!

Jake’s birthday and Thanksgiving means two more things – winter and SNOW!  We’ve had our first two storms now and the boys have found the absolute magic once more of sliding on tubes and playing in the snow.  The first snowman has yet to be built, but you can be rest assured that there are many prayers for “sticky snow”.  For now, the green grass has been transformed into a winter wonderland.

Lastly, the Hudson News reports that there is great dilemma in the Allan household.  While there was much planning and hoping to finish the basement for guest quarters, the contractor quotes brought a little sticker shock.  The question for you all is this: should they outsource the work and contribute to local Hudson employment, or should half-pipes be replaced by basements and the project be tackled by Danny.  Comments are very welcome!! 🙂

Fall Fun

SillyWhat a busy autumn it’s been! From having loads of visitors already to taking several mini-vacations we’ve been keeping ourselves immersed in the hustle and bustle of daily life. Our house is finally turning into a home and our kids are finally perfect…wait…

Isaac enjoyed his third birthday, the last of the birthdays to occur at our first home, and seeing Zoomba, Liam’s hamster run around in its cage and taking several rides on the four wheeler with Keltie. Jake has been counting down the days until his fifth (!) birthday and talking our ears off as always. He had the greatest of times at Aunt Coralie’s farm, playing in the hay mill, jumping on the trampoline, and gathering rubbish and sticks for the bonfire. Ellie’s cheeks are plumping up, a tooth is showing, and she shrieks with delight whenever her beloved brothers come near. As for the grown-ups in the house? Danny still enjoys suba diving whenever his wife will spare him, hardly travels for work these days, and is generally the best man ever. Me? I’m just enjoying my new house and watching my children grow up (way too quickly) before my eyes.

Nothing too exciting, but we are incredibly thankful for the “blessings of heaven above”. Smile 🙂

We’ve Moved

IMG_4630.JPGIn July, we had one house. In August we had two … and today, we’re back to one again. While I wouldn’t wish a move on anyone, it does force you to go through everything you own and determine what you want to keep and what you don’t. The first 90% of your things are nicely boxed up and labeled appropriately, and the last 10% are simply thrown in the closest available box and sent on their merry way. Fun fun fun! For those of you who look for us on Thurstons Dr, you won’t find us there anymore. We’ve moved … 🙂