fashion dailymotion

I look exactly like my mother. Well, mostly. Where I got most of my facial features from my mom, I got my smile from my dad - as well as my fingers, toes, and awesome Dutch skin that makes me look like it's February year-round (the ability to tan is both foreign and fascinating to me - what's that like?)



One trait my father and I share is this: putting enough soda crackers in our tomato soup to make it have the consistency and look of mushy oatmeal.



Thanks, dad.

Here are some highlights from the weekend, and maybe one from Monday.

My morning must-have.

The old elevator in the Bay at Guildford Mall.

Trying to be humorous. Working.

Finn's most prized possession.

Laughing with Grandad and Soda.

Happy birthday Uncle Dan!

Watching church from the nursery whilst snackin'.

Quality time. This is the one from Monday.

That's pretty much the gist of this post - Finn running around on our porch. Going in the house, going out of the house. Running around. Back and forth. Banging on the window. Eating a feather. Seeing what's under the fence. More running.

A lovely stroll downtown Vancouver. Stopped for a coffee (for me) and a muffin (for him. and me.) while waiting for my sister. This was the first day of toque weather, and it's a good thing he looks so scrumptious in his.

Why are you even trying to look at me?

Muffins rule.

Seriously, stop looking at me.

Leaves through the glass.

I can't believe this is Finn's SECOND Halloween. It's old hat to him now. Well, sort of. Are we the lame-o parents that didn't dress our one year old up for Halloween and take him trick or treating in a stroller? Yes. Honestly, the reason is, the 25% of me that is Dutch was itching...I didn't want to spend $30 on a costume he would not only wear once, but would only wear once for like an hour. WE'RE LAME, CHEAP PARENTS.



We did give him a nice 'stache and a bow tie. We will say he went as Fancy Finn.










Others had some fun with the moustaches as well. Well, some of us did.

Cohen is not a moustache man.

This is Finn and his BFF Cohen. Up to no good already.

It has begun. We have a little walker on our hands. Since this video was taken, which was last week, he has come even further and is more confident about walking. He even walks backwards. I know, genius. I'm going to train him to do the Thriller dance for Halloween. (I have to say, please excuse the mess. In my defense, I DO have a toddler...)






Here's a few photos from the past little while that I hope will bring sunshine, rainbows, and maybe even a few dew drops to your day.

Hard core kid.

He's on the blockwatch committee.

Did you know I can fit my fist in my mouth?

Post-nap hair and post-nap 'tude.

Happiness.

We had an awesome Thanksgiving weekend. Chris's mom and boyfriend came down and we got to host dinner at our place. It was great - we had roast, mashed potatoes, veggies, stuffing (Chris insisted), and I even made an apple pie. It was a little patchy looking, but the taste was there. Tres yummy.



We also received some incredible news - Finn is getting another cousin! We were so happy. Chris' brother Dan and his wife Christine, obviously, are expecting their first child in June. YAY! I can't wait.



Of course, reflecting on thankfulness is a must nobody can help this time of year. It's kind of in the title of the holiday - Thanksgiving Day. About a month ago I read what Canadian Parliament defined Thanksgiving Day as:



A Day of General Thanksgiving to Almighty God for the bountiful harvest with which Canada has been blessed…



I love that. Our country truly has been blessed, and I give credit of every blessing to God. I am blessed to live here, with the freedom to worship God himself, to have a family, to have a home, to have a marriage, to have as many children as we want. It's a blessing that we actually have four seasons - rain in the spring (ok, let's face it, year round), warm sun in the summer, snow in the winter, and my favourite, autumn, with the gorgeous colours and crisp air. We're minutes from beaches, cities and country. There is so much to love! So, this Thanksgiving I give thanks to the Almighty for everything in which we have been given. Every good and perfect gift comes from him.

Finn was fond of Mike! New buddies.

The fam - mom to be in the middle!

Finn loved eating with everyone!

I promised my mom a picture of my roast. Here it is...almost forgot.

Grams brought presents for his birthday. Peter the Pirate jack in the box!