Gifts from the UK

Day 306 - They arrived a little late, but are just too cute!  A gift from my Aunt to the girls for Easter.  They love them.

Happy Easter!

Day 304 - The girls were excited to run around and find all that the Easter bunny had left for them.  Such a nice day with the family. 

Sleeping beauty

Day 292 - Another evening at the hospital with my Monkey.  She's getting antsy to get out - just 2 more days!  One of her visitors today brought her a cute koala bear.  She fell asleep with it...

A basket of thanks

Day 291 - With Monkey being in the hospital going on 3 weeks, I figured I'd make a basket of goodies for all the nurses who have been caring for her 24 hours a day.  I think it turned out great!  And Monkey was excited to hand it over and say thank you.

Bottle for Teddy

Day 237 - Baby Penguin received a gift for Valentine's Day from her friend.  She loves him!  He's almost as big as her and she drags him around and puts him in his own chair.  This morning she decided to share her bottle with him.  Too cute!

Godiva Goodness

Day 235 - I received a rather decadent gift from Mr. Penguin for Valentine's Day...the strawberries were as big as tangerines!  So yummy... Happy Love Day!

Another Secret Santa

 

Day 183 - We had a Secret Santa at work.  I received a lovely blanket with penguins on it!  It's so comfy and warm.  Love it!!

Last Day!

 

Day 182 - It is Baby Penguin's last day at daycare today!  All the kids and providers are having a pajama day and a little party for Xmas.  She chose her monkey pajamas and I did her hair in pigtails (my little girl has HAIR!) and we decorated cards to give to the providers.  I hope she has an excellent last day!

Secret Santa

 Day 179 - I joined an online forum gift exchange this year.  People from all over the world are exchanging gifts with others they have never met.  Today, I got my Secret Santa gift!  I love it...I wonder why!

A gift to me

 

Day 154 - I splurged a bit and bought myself a nice notebook today.  It's for the coming changes.  It's all becoming so real!

A present!!

 

Day 137 - I got a present from a co-worker today for no special reason at all.  Isn't it cute? 

Morning tea

Day 72 - The baby is napping, Mr. Penguin is napping (he worked all through the night) and I am finishing up the packing.  Time for morning tea.

This plaque hangs above my stove.  A beautiful gift from my in-laws.  It makes me smile while I make my tea.

Love wall

 
Day 49 - It was confirmed today that my Penguin will be leaving again at the end of the month for business for a week.  He starts school in September and has a business idea/service to sell to some clients.  It's exciting, but I will miss him and his warm snuggles.

This is the wall above our bed in the master bedroom.  It was a gift from me to Mr. Penguin for his birthday 2 years ago.  We lived in a rented condo at the time and couldn't really decorate.  I gave it as a gift to add to the excitement of one day buying a house and putting it up - which we did 6 months later.  I love it.

Life moments

Day 46 - I love this quote.  This frame hangs in our hallway and it makes me smile as I pass it on the way to my bedroom each day.

Today's moment that took my breath away?  I received a bonus for my work last week that saved the company money.  It was unexpected and I am extremely touched.  <3

Present

Day 32 - Baby Penguin's birthday is this coming Saturday.

This is the gift her sister picked out for her. She's going to love it! (plus I got it on sale. BONUS)

Free shoes

Day 7 - My new shoes. They are lime, they have a tiny heel and they are so cute for summer. I saw them at a local consignment store and loved them!

They were then given to me as a token of appreciation for my time and effort in helping the owner with her computer system update.

Some people are too sweet...

HAPPY CANADA DAY!

New brown bin

Day 6 - Excitement of excitements! We officially got our brown bin today. It was sitting at the curb waiting for me when I got home.

What's a brown bin? Well, it's the municipal compost program here. Food and biodegradable stuff goes in and then we stick it at the curb for collection once a week.

Simple, effective, green (well, brown really...). I feel so environmental!

Artwork for Mr. Penguin

Day 5 - Monkey is being tested for her speech delay over several weeks. Today she drew a picture at the end of the therapy session to give to her stepdad.

Here she is proudly displaying her artwork.