Too Busy For a Full Post, But Here's Some Pictures

From November

When the first snowfall came, Juli and I went out and made snowmen and snowdogs. Juli is already a seasoned veteren of snow shaping, but I learned quickly and together we made some masterpieces.

You'll note that this is definately not the weather now. As soon as we used up all the snow, dad had to mow the lawn.

I get exhausted whenever I learn anything new.

Chef Juli!

Today I will teach you how to make scrumptious cookies. To start, you need a bag of cookie mix, eggs and butter. You get your mom to open the bag which you then dump into the bowl and get cookie dust all over your face. Then you pick out a few chocolate chips and eat them while you get your mom to crack open the eggs for you, which you then get all over your hands and the counter.

After your mom cracks some more eggs for you and you get them into the bowl, you proceed to scoop too much butter into the bowl which mom then has to take back out. Now you can mix. At least until your arm gets tired - then you get your mom to mix.

Make sure your mom has preheated the oven and then lay out a bunch of papers on the counter to put baked cookies onto. Point at everything in the papers laid out and tell your mom that you need it. For an added treat, pretend the spatula is a microphone and sing songs from The Little Mermaid.

Now put the bowl of cookie dough in the fridge to cool. Make sure you ask your mom a MINIMUM of 5 times if you can lick the dough!

Go watch a movie for awhile, then come back to observe mom baking the cookies. Stare at the cookies and try to swipe bits of the dough when mom isn't looking.

Get your little brother to help distract your mom if necessary.

Try a baked cookie! Yum!

Let your brother have one or two as thanks for distracting mother during the process.

Oh, I supposed mom can have one bite...

Epic Holiday Hilights 2008

Julianne has given me permission to give a recount of our holiday happenings! So here we go!

Preparing for Pictures

These faces were made to be put into frames.

Boxing It Up Before Boxing Day

Compact and cute. What more could you want to find in a box?

Julianne vs. Sammy the Mini-Tiger

Winner: Sammy

Julianne was in the ER for the second time in three days after trying to maul Sammy with affection, resulting in a scratch across the nose, one scratch on the forehead, and one above the eye. And for the second time, they declared her "one tough cookie" and sent her on her way. She has to be resilient to be able to battle me daily. She has noted that now she knows that we will have to befriend the felines as they are efficient warriors.

Me vs. The Wooden Monolith in the Living Room (AKA - The coffee table)

Winner: Wooden Monolith

However I think I'll last longer given how much Julianne and I use it for a stage.

Darwin - The Bucket Savage!

As Juli and I prepare to overthrow the parental overlords, I am trying out battle armor. I'm thinking something in more of a burgandy though....

Presents!

I am now wealthy in cars and trucks. Julianne is equally wealthy in things coloured pink.

Travelling... and more Travelling

Well we have to get to our presents somehow I suppose!

You will note that we have signed a defensive pact with dog while we sleep.

Family!

And the food family provides! Yum!

Bonnyville Xmas Pictures Here - Courtesy of the GramaRazzi

The Wild Blue Yonder

Julianne forgot to mention the wonder of our lake. When I am older, I will acquire a boat and blaze across the horizon.

See this? We live two blocks from this. It's ethereal.


Now that we no longer live in Edmonton. It does mean that when we go into town, we get to stay with Grandma and Grandpa Fletcher. This is good for us, as Julianne has quickly discovered where they keep all the toys.


And here is our new bathtub. Mother and father can not yet afford dual bathtubs so Julianne and I don't have to share. So long as she leaves my racecar alone, it's tolerable.


And part of our new backyard. It came complete with a swingset. Uncle Teev not included.

We also were able to visit the Science centre again this summer.


And yes, for those wondering, dog does like his new home too.