Birthday

Well Sunday my monkey man turned 4! How did that happen? I'm so lucky to call him my son- he's persistent, determined, funny, silly, chatty, smart and snugly. He had a great birthday and party- he was thrilled with the bouncy house- yes he was able to bounce with his cast on :) he got spoiled by all those who came to celebrate with us. 

He has taught me so much in the past 4 years and I am sure he will teach many more lessons in the years to come. I love my monkey so much! 

Checkup coming

So Monkey will have his 6 month checkup on Monday. Hard to believe it has been 6 months since we put his shoes on for the last time. I'm a little anxious about this appointment. I'm pretty sure we are needing the tendon surgery and with a busy toddler it will be hard on him to be more relaxed while healing. But if my little man has taught me anything it is that he is one strong, determined little boy and he didn't let his casts get in his way when he was little so he won't let it get in his way now if that is what is needed. Only a few more days until we find out but I will be really surprised especially on his right foot as he doesn't walk flat on his foot it is more on the outside edge I'm not the dr though so will wait a few more days and see what she says 

Sewing

The other mission I am on is to make a lot of the kids summer clothing- especially dresses and skirts for Boo. I do want to do button up skirts and shorts for Monkey as well. These are some of my recent creations and I can't wait to do more 

Helicopter park

We headed into calgary to go to the helicopter playground- it was the first time Monkey and Boo had been on a merry go round in a playground. That was a big hit! They also loved the slides, climbing structures, the hill and grass to run on

Park fun

I am on a mission this summer to go to as many different parks as we can. So far some favorites are the helicopter park and the park in Irricana. Those ones we will have to go back to for sure. I want to keep a photo journal type thing so I can look back and see which ones we want to go to again :)  

Here is the Irricana park- amazing!

 

Few pics

Halloween 2014

Trying out the dress I made her 

At the zoo

Fall picture

Most recent pic of my little man

Been a long time

Wow I can't believe it has been so long since I have written on here. Things are going good and really busy. Monkey man is going to be 4 in a few months and never slows down!! Boo is 2 and is also very busy! Monkeyman said goodbye to his shoes and bar altogether back on October 1, 2014. It took awhile for him to get used to not wearing them and he actually asked to have them on for awhile after when going to bed. So to all those who thought they bothered him they obviously didn't- he got used to them and it was a big adjustment to go to not wearing them at all. We are coming up to our 6 month post checkup and will see how he is doing without them. I do notice he is walking on the outside of his right foot more although it does stretch just fine into place when we do his stretches. I am going to go into the appointment expecting to be told he needs to have the tendon relocation surgery- will be pleasantly surprised if it turns out otherwise. He is such a smart and funny little man and so determined so I know he will do great no matter what. He is such an active guy- runs everywhere, loves his bike, preschool, playing at parks and play places and anything that has him moving non stop :) He makes friends everywhere we go.
Boo is a little more on the shy side sometimes although she loves to make new friends as well. She is one smart cookie and also loves to stay active.
I do miss the naps they used to have as it seems like they have both dropped them altogether now.
I have to keep this short as this momma needs some sleep but I hope to update sooner than nearly 2 years!