WOW ... Was I Wrong!

3 votes!  That's it, 3 votes!?  Thanks to the 3 who took the time to vote.  I am starting to wonder if this blog is a lost cause.  I know we are all busy but maybe we prefer email & or Facebook as a way to stay in touch??  Let me know your thoughts please.  It looks like we will do as we did last year and draw names for the kids and collect food bank donations from the adults. I can look after drawing the names but all this is pointless if we are not all getting together.  A little birdie told me someone has Xmas plans for us all but just waiting on confirmation from that someone!  I hope you all enjoy what is left of you weekend xoxoxo

A poll to generate some activity

Hello all.  I thought I would add a poll to the blog to try & generate some activity.  As usual the majority of us have not been very active with our blog updates this year.  You have 17 days to vote!  xo

Great Weekend!

Just got home from a great weekend at Kevin & Brenda's cottage.  Had a fabulous time and, even though there were a few missing, it was great to see those who were there.
Family is EVERYTHING and I sincerely love you all!!
Thanks Kevin and Brenda for your hospitality and especially to Kevin for creating the green toenail club!

xoxo

word up!

Hey Everyone :)

Stacey- awesome idea! Glad to hear everyone is doing well and enjoying the weater. It's very hot in St. Thomas today but luckily, they crank the a/c in my office!

Not much else is new with me, really! Other than Jackie and Sierrah making the big move, there isn't a whole lot going on down this way!

I went to a friend's cottage this weekend and we played an AWESOME game called Kan-Jam - I would describe it, but it really requires a diagram (and beer!). I will try and make up my own version of it, because it was bought in the states, but we MUST play it next time we all get together (and hopefully thats happens again SOON!)

Love you all and keep the posts coming!

Love Sarah

xoxo

Well everyone....It is 3am in the morning here, so 3pm for all of you. Apparently i have not adjusted very well yet. Sierrah seems to be doing ok. Sebi had an amazing room ready with lots of new toys and tons of Dora stuff. When we arrives she was absolutely exhausted but she ended up staying up and playing with Sebi for like 5 or 6 hours before she would go to bed. Me on the other hand.... I slept the whole time and then all night too. The next day i fell asleep around 1030am and then woke up at 440pm! When i did this alone i had no problem...with Sierrah you have to work on her schedule. Anyeay.... i went to get some groceries and could bairly stand. I dont think i have even been this tired in my life! The weather here is not the best bvut it is stil nice to finally be here. I just wish my cats could be here too. I miss them like crazy!

Aweome Visit!

Hey all,

What a great weekend- Aunt Lorraine and Uncle Jim came down Friday and on Saturday, Aunt Barb and Stacey joined in the fun! It was great seeing you all and we even got to talk to Jackie and Sierrah on Skype. If you have a webcam, you should sign up (its free!), I'm sure Jackie and Sierrah would love it!

Another boy to add to the Dustin family

Stacey had her ultrasound a week or so ago and he proudly displayed his third leg for the radiologist to snap a photo of leaving no dought on the sex. I was not biased either way like I was with Reid , i wanted a boy so bad that I think Jesus actually knew there'd be problems but this time was very different I just wanted a healthy baby no matter the sex. It's going to be pretty awesome for Reid to have a little bro though. And another playmate for me as well. Reid and I have so much fun together it can only get better with more hands come more toys and with another rod in the boat we should land more fish or at least three guys telling u about the one that got away might be more believable . If he comes as early as Reid I'll be holding him in eight weeks but full term I'll se him in twelve... Can't friggin wait!!!

The time spent with Reid this past year was the cats meow we didn't get much accomplished but our relationship is super. He makes me laugh and the other day got me to cry, it was my last week spending three days at home alone with him and we were having lunch. I had finished up and was cleaning the kitchen when Reid brought me his empty plate he gives it to me and say "daddy ... Thank you" I said you welcome Reid and he walks a few steps and turns back and says daddy yes Reid and he says I love you and carries on . I was a mess for a while little bugger tore the old man up. He's so cute and both Stacey and I love him to death. She's so good with him and he asks all day where mommy is and when she pulls in a night and I say who's here everything gets dropped so he can see his mommy come in. Of course he'd rather search her bags or purse for hidden treasure than give hugs but she gets them later

Happy New Year!

Hello all.  I hope you all had a great Christmas & are pumped for a wonderful 2012!  We are about to cancel out internet service so I thought I would upload some pics before doing so.  Check out the new links I added.  Christmas 2011 - Jaclyn, Christmas 2011 - Stacey & Declan's Piano Recital.  I put them @ the top right on the blog so they are easy to locate.  We have all been a little slack with the blog this year so I am hoping we can start 2012 off with a little more input.  Here are some ideas . . . Highs & Lows of 2011, Recap your Xmas & New Year's, Resolutions, Recent Photos.  I wonder if one of you can click on the Calendar of Events link & let me know if the calendar you see is blank.  You should see Kyle's birthday for the month of Jan.  We are all staying in this evening, well except Zac who is headed to a house party.  Tim is actually working today, hopefully he will be home soon as it seems to be freezing rain again.  I just put Reid down for a nap & heard a thud . . . yep first time climbing out of the crib.  Way to end 2011 sweetie!  All is well, a little shocked I think. Mom just called  told me her & Steven are celebrating their 17th anniversary today with a steak dinner.  I hope you both enjoy your day!  We had a nice Christmas.  We went to Mom & Steven's for a turkey dinner on Xmas Eve & opened presents there.  Reid was much more into opening gifts then he was on his birthday, which was only a few weeks prior.  Amazing the difference a few weeks makes.  Did not really get the Santa thing but did learn to say Santa & Ho Ho Ho.  On Xmas morning Mom & Steven came here & we opened more presents.  Later that day we went to Tim's Mom's for dinner & more gifts.  It was strange not seeing you all this week however is was less hectic for sure.  It seemed like the first year we really got to relax @ home.  Zac just found out he got a new job @ Swiss Chalet.  Tim is about to change shifts . . . Sunday to Thursday.  So as the year comes to an end so does his time @ home with Reid.  I am so glad he was up to the challenge this past year.  I think it was great for them both.  Tim is an awesome Dad.  I am however looking forward to spending more time with Reid myself this year.  Mom is going to start watching Reid one day a week for us & then he will continue to go to Shawna's from Tuesday to Thursday.  Then once I have the baby he will just go to Shawna's on Wed.  My next ultrasound is scheduled for Jan 12th.  I am looking forward to finding out the sex of the baby.  I hope you all have a fun night . . . Happy New Year!  xo

Highschool tomorrow :$ up at 6:30 joy... from sleeping in till 9:30, 10:00 I now have to get up at 6:30 fun fun....

High school next Tuesday, starting grade 9 :$

have to love this lovely weather... raining and thundering lightning.... yay?

have to love this lovely weather... raining and thundering lightning.... yay?

pictures

well, i put up another bunch of pictures and have no idea where they are...I give up!

club soda

Yea, I did kind of overdo the soda...I thought I was going to drink a lot...lol

More family pictures for your enjoyment

I don't know what happened but i put about 30 pictures up and it took 4..???
Here are more:

Great day with the family

Hi everyone, just wanted to say that I had a great time on Saturday, and really enjoyed seeing everyone. We missed Barb and Steve in the evening but glad they were able to join us for the afternoon. I hope that Chantelle's Jack and Jill was fun and that the kids made a few bucks to help them out with their wedding expenses. Kevin and his clan were missed, hopefully their wedding went well and they had a great day too. Too bad Wade wasn't able to be with us because he was working out of town.... next year hopefully! I am attaching some of the pictures from the day (I think I am if I can figure out how to do it).

Photo Book

Click here to view this photo book larger

Family Weekend & Girls Weekend

As the summer speeds along I guess it is time to make some final plans. We are going to have the Family Weekend here on August 13th & 14th. As for Girls Weekend I put 2 dates in Sept up and there were issues with both so not sure how to proceed here. They were Sep 10th & 11th or Sept 24th & 25th. Since this is not @ my house I feel bad just deciding when it is going to be so input please. We decided it was going to be in Niagara Falls so maybe we can each take some time exploring the options & share them & together we can decide what to do while we are there.

Looking forward to seeing some of you this weekend!

Lauryn will be 3, and you are invited!

Hi all,
Hope this post finds everyone well!
Lauryn will be 3 on July 12. I can't believe it!
We are planning the same kind of party as last year.
An afternoon in the park! Just a different park this year!
If your able to make it, we would love to see you!
We will be at the Pirate Ship park on July 9th at 2:00. (Does everyone know where this is?)
Please bring a chair, and anything else you might need to get you through a 3 year olds birthday party! LOL!
There will be enough cake and lemonade for us all!
Lots of love!

Kyle, Lisa and Lauryn xo