So many blessings

Okay, So I suppose that this post is going to be super long, but pictures speak a thousand words. So, mostly, we are sharing those rather than me blathering on. However, explanation of such pictures are kind of important. :) The last few weeks we have had a lot of fun things and just little happy moments that were worth documenting. Most recently was just a two days ago. Mom and I were frantically raking up the last of the autumn leaves since a BIG storm was forecast for our area. If we didn't do it that day then, well, the leaves would have been stuck under and everlasting freeze. So, the pregnant woman and the older woman with a bad back raked up leaves for more than five hours and the little person sat and watched. I think it tired her out alot, she fell fast asleep after a little while and stayed so for almost two hours. She was cosy of course in her newish coat and the cute hat and scarf that I made for her. :)
Mom and I, of course were completely worn out by the time we were done. My back was killing me and I went to bed that night before nine. Terrible, i know but man slept well that night!

And on a fun note, we had to celebrate Bonfire night! It was alot of fun actually. When Simon made his Guy Fawkes, Kaitlynn couldn't stop staring at it. I am sure she was wondering "why the heck did you stuff wonderful paper in daddy's clothes?" It was so funny to watch her. She just sat there
shocked or just blown away by this thing. And then of course, when the fire was lit she couldn't get enough of it. The ashes that kept flying up into the sky were a huge hit for her. She kept pointing and saying ,"Whas that?" It was very exciting for her. And then of course she had to try and get close to the fire to touch it. Yeah, that obviously did not go so well with me. ;) After a while I actually had to bring her inside becuase she was getting so moody. (it was after all past her bedtime, but Si and I were both super excited to share the holiday with her). It is becoming so much fun with her. Her little personality is in full swing and watching her take everything in is wonderful. She is learning all the time and it just makes me more aware of what I am doing....or not doing for that matter. LOL However, I know that this little girl is going to be a great big sister for our newest addition. The last few weeks I have been telling her about the baby in my belly and she completely understands. She has leaned down a few times and kissed my belly just to show her love (becuase she is totally enamored with babies. Everytime she sees a baby all she wants to do is kiss and love and hug the poor little thing). In fact, she couldn't get enough of kissing my belly the other day. I said something about the baby in my belly and asked her if she wanted to give the baby a kiss. I then lifted up my shirt and she immediately buried her face in my huge belly! And at that point the baby kicked really hard, she lifted her head up in surprise, and a huge smile spread across her face. Then she started to squeeze and tap my belly to, what i assume, make the baby move again (since she has seen me do the same). She even put her face up to my belly and started talking to the little one. It was so cute. And it's moments like that that make me even more grateful for the little girl that we have been so blessed to have in our little family. Her heart is so full of love and happiness. She loves to give loves and kisses to Grandma and Papa and especially Daddy. Its difficult for me to get upset at her sometimes, becuase not a moment later she will lean in, give me a kiss and smile, as if to say "sorry mommy, I didn't mean to make you mad." Being a parent is so difficult, but I am thankful everyday for our little muffin. ;)

Speaking on that note, she LOVES to be outside. And the other day we were all outside doing odd jobs. She decided that she wanted to help mom and I clear out the dead flowers from the flower bed. My goodness she couldn't get enough of it. Playing in the dirt and "pulling out" the weeds and flowers, she was in heaven. I even captured this moment when we was totally excited about waving around a big ol' flower stem. Everything that is new to her is exciting, and it makes me realize how much i tend to take for granted. However, I wonder if her excitment for helping out around the house is going to last for very long....well, I know it will last until she is at least a pre-teen. LOL

Concerning our building project, I think we are making really good headway as a group. (Although this isn't the most updated photo) We have framed two basements and then put the main floor on those basements, so they are covered. We won't have to be digging at least those two basements out when we get more snow! On the whole I think our group is working fairly well together. We do have a few that sit back and watch more than they should, but i think if we keep our spirits positive and continue to encourage each other we will continue to make good headway. I am really getting excited about the prospects in the future of having our own home though! Finally, a place to call our own. :) I think anyone would be pleased with that. We have so many things to truly be grateful for. We do get frustrated with things sometimes, you know, the daily grind crap, but on the whole there is so much we need to be happy about. I really shouldn't complain. Waking up each morning next to the wonderful husband that I have and having the sweet little girl that we do, and even the new little leech....even though it keeps me awake at night and never lets me have a moment of comfort becuase its moving around so much! :)

Okay, I am going to end this long post, especially since the stupid internet is acting up and keeps kicking me off and then screwing with the outlay of my post. Everything looks a mess but I am sure that the info will be expressed anyway. Enjoy.