Nov. 24 2010 Babysitting my "great-nieces"

Babysat 3 great-nieces for the day while their moms had a shopping day.
Two year old Jelayna, and her cousins one year old Kristen two year old Autumn.
Only took 158 pictures. Hard to stop when they are soooo cute.

It didn't take them long to feel at home. Cheerios in all the dishes.

I had such fun with them. They played great, ate well and pooped all day.

Autumn, Kristen & Jelayna.

My brother Herman popped in and we took the kids downstairs while we had our coffee.

Autumn on the horse I picked up at a silent auction.

Kristen is not sure how to put on this hat.

Almost got it!

Got it.

Oh oh, can someone help me?

That was such fun.

Autumn looking pretty cute with another hat on. She wouldn't stay still long enough for more kodak moments.

Jelayna's turn.

Is she angelic or what?

Jelayna almost fell over with all the weight around her neck. Too bad she wasn't wearing the hat anymore.

Time for lunch. Who else has 3 or more highchairs in their home? So surprised that they all came willingly upstairs to eat. They gobbled up whatever we fed them. They loved the fruit. I love giving little people fruit. Just ask my kids. Then send them home, and the parents suffer the consequences:)

After her (short) nap, more snacks. The kids ate half a box of Gold Fish crackers. But we won't tell their parents. They loved using all the dishes. Fishies were everywhere. lol

One needs to stretch after such a big meal followed by a bottle. (I think her shoes are on the wrong feet :)

Some quiet time while Kristen is still sleeping. This tape recorder with mic was a big success.

They all figured out how to use it. Autumn loved the music.

And so did Jelayna. Probably a toy neither homes have.

All wrapped up in her blanky. We kept tying it up. She loved it.

Love the scrunchy face Jelayna makes.

Not difficult to get a smile from Kristen. All you do is point the camera at her and she gives you an adorable smile. Such a ham.

Autumn was doing circles around the dining room/kitchen. Each time I took pictures of her when she came flying around the corner. Captured a few cute ones.

This one is my favorite. Love Jelayna in the corner watching the action.

Karaoke?

And how does this work??

I see. Just blow/spit in it.

Got it.

The big red spot under her eye is from dropping a toy while laying on her back.

Posing for a last picture before going home. When Marianne came to pick up her two, I said to Autumn that I would miss her. She said. "I will come back" What a sweetie. Loved spending the day with these little ones. They were so adorable. Got a gorgeous poinsettia from Arlene & Marianne. Thank you so much. I love it.

Nov 12-15, 2010 Hamilton-Chatham-Sarnia

We spent the weekend visiting all our far away children and grandchildren. We left at 4:30 am on Friday morning to get through Toronto traffic before rush hour. We arrived in Hamilton at 7:15. Marcel and Kevin were going to help Michael replace the soffits, eaves and fascia on the house. Kevin left the night before to pick up Michael from Chatham. Michael is a pro at this.

We had to wait for Michael and Kevin to return from Chatham before the work could begin.

Meanwhile, Amy went through the Xmas ornaments Herman sent along for them.

Michael setting the tone for the labor

Marcel was on the two step ladder, and it slipped off the edge of the step when he was getting down. By the look on his face, he's in pain.

Rachel giving me her cute smile.

Micah fell off his little bike. I think the handlebar hit his forehead.

Micah & Danielle

Amy and I took the kids shopping. But first picked up some Robaxin and a heat pad for Marcel's back. He stayed on the couch for a few hours eating Robaxin. Kevin had a few appointments at work, so Michael was left all alone to work on the house. Some helpers.
By the time Kevin came back, Marcel was ""feeling good"". And the work continued.

The kids were pretty happy with this train from their uncle Herman.

Micah also wanted a pigtail like his sisters.

The many faces of Danielle.

Definitely up to something!

The best giggler.

A super cute shot of the three monkeys.

Some places are hard to get at.

All the men working again. Marcel was doing the cutting and Michael and Kevin the screwing.

They worked till dusk. Even with lights, but decided to finish on Saturday.

Nov 13, 2010 Off To Chatham

On Saturday morning, the three men finished the house. It looks great. So nice for all of us to have such a handy man in the family. Too bad for Michael. Everyone needs him, including the owner next door to Kevin and Amy's. He said if Michael shingles his roof, he'd buy him supper and a case of beer.

We were on our way to Chatham just after lunch. Arrived just before supper. Life is good. We just sail from one kid to another just in time for meals. lol.

Season snuggling her two kiddies. Alanna and Zach.

Zach loves his new goggles, but wouldn't put on the helmet.

Another great picture of mother and daughter.

Zach now gives the cutest smile for the camera.

He is getting sooo strong. It took two of us to wrestle him, and he still got away.

Braden loves computer games. His private stash of cards beside him.

Such a cutie.

A serious player.

Alanna showing off some of her Littlest Pet Shop collection. On all sides of her bed, very organized there are many more. Close to 200. She just loves them.

Braden wants to play cards with me. He's explaining the rules. No-one understands the rules, and he always wins. Once I caught him sorting the cards into two decks. I'm sure I got the losing cards.

Look at that innocent face.

Zach after his bath. Great Mohawk.

Pink hair extension. Growing up way too fast.

Zach is definitely up to something!!

Grandpa keeping an eye on him.

Braden's new "smile for the camera" look.

A slice of cheese torn apart and put on the wall. One never knows when one gets hungry. Good plan to always have some food hanging around. Especially for those "in the middle of the night toilet runs". If only they would make "glow in the dark cheese".