First Snow

Here is a post for the Salmon sisters who are Gilmore Girl junkies. My kids both were mesmerized by the first snow this year and maybe something magical will happen today.

Halloween Day

Preschool was at our house Halloween day it was fun to see all the cuties in their costumes. This is the doughnut on a string game we did for snack.
All ready to go out trick or treating. Both kids loved this Sam was a real charmer at the doors and learned to say 'thank you' after getting his treats and then waving a very long good bye to everyone. He even invited himself into all homes with dogs. Eloise kept her bucket empty by giving Bryce her candy after each house so she didn't have to carry her 'burden'.
After we dumped to loot the kids took turn swimming in the treats. It was a great night!

Birthday Parties

Eloise is now 3 and we celebratred like crazy all week long.

Grandma, Leanne, Ethan and Tony came for a day trip a few days before Eloise's birthday and brought gifts. They hide the gifts for a treasure hut which was tons of fun.

Here is the spooky which cake that Elosie requested. The 'chocolaty eyes' were a big hit and were the first to be eaten.
We had a family dinner/party for Eloise. This is us all ready for the big event. Sam was a scary dragon and I was mom with cool orange and black tights (which were a great find at the dollar store and did not turn my legs orange).
This is a pose we get often when trying to get a picture of Eloise. She had just woken up from a nap and was not a happy fairy. Good thing she perked up shortly after.
I can't believe that our little girl is 3 already she is such a beautiful, kind and social girl who makes our home a wonderful place. As a side note Eloise and Sam are both off their soothers. It was a hard road but we all made it through better with a soother free house!

Jack O' Lantern

Here is our pumpkin creation this year. Don't mind the lack of pants in the picture, pants are optional at the Palmer house after 6:00.

October Adventures

Here are some of the adventures we had this October:

Cozy cousins having some apples while snuggling in bed.

We enjoyed a morning at the Corn Maze with Cassie, Solomon and her niece and nephew. The kids had fun again this year. Eloise loved the park and found some boys to play pirates with and Sam couldn't get enough of the Duck Races.
We went to Edmonton for a weekend visit and as usual we had a blast with Grandma and cousins. Eloise loved her cousin time and we barely saw her the whole weekend.
Building a fort, watching a movie and having a snack is Eloise's idea of the perfect party. Here the kids are enjoying some cupcakes in their fort of the week.

Triathlon

So this year I took on the challenge of doing the Subaru Banff Triathlon. Nicole even convinced me to do the Olympic distance with her, and I convinced Jodie and Brett to join in the fun. So all spring I worked hard each morning until the big day came. I was super nervous and did not know what to expect. It was an amazing experience and I can't wait to do it again.

First was a 1.5km swimin Two Jack Lake. The water was freezing and I was a super chicken for the first 2/3 of the race and kept my head up doing backstroke.

Me in my styling wetsuit. One leg done!
The 38 km bike ride was so beautiful. We did the Lake Minnewanka loop twice and then a wonderful downhill ride to Banff.
I finally made it to the finish line after a 10km run.

Ballerina

Eloise started Ballet class this fall and I don't want to sound bias but she is so cute and very good at listening to her teacher. We take her every week with her pink leotard and bun and while she dances away Sam tries his hardest to get in on all the action.

Cousin Time

Our summer was filled with such quality cousin time. We feel so blessed to have such wonderful family so close. Here is a sampling of our cousin adventures:

Another great dance party at grandma's including great dress-up dresses.

Camping in Drumheller with the Curliss's. We had a great time dinosaur exploring, drinking hot chocolate every morning and sharing a bed with Jodie. Thanks to Travis for taking care of the Salmon ladies aka taking down the tents and other man tasks.

Bryce and I went to Portland so he could attend a conference and I could lounge around by the pool. Grandma Palmer came to stay and watch the kids. Terry and Nicole stayed overnight before we left and this is all the kiddies trying to watch Dora on Grandma's lap while enjoying buns.
We had a blast at Calaway Park while Terry and Nicole were here and Eloise was a ride junkie. Grandma was kind enough to stay home with the younger boys so Eloise and I could really live it up. We even went to the Magic show which was loved by all and Eloise played Magic show for weeks after.
Doug and Ben came to town to go to a Star Trek convention and brought the girls along. We had a delicious' tea party' with cookies and milk. Yum.