Ally's Birthday Present

For Ally's birthday she really wanted her ears pierced. She asked me every day for a whole week. So, I booked the appointment, picked her up from school and reminded her she didn't have to go through with it :) She was so tough! She has not once complained about her ears hurting. Two and a half weeks later, they still look good.  She has to keep them in for 2 months.  Future present ideas - earrings and lots of them.  This girl likes her bling :)

Banff

In the begining of March, we spent a couple of days in Banff with our friends, the Larson's.  We skiied Norquay and hung out with our friends.  We did not stay at the Banff Springs Hotel, but we took the girls for a tour of it as it looks like a "real castle." 

Ally Skiing 2012

Warren made this great video of Ally skiing in Red Deer last month.  Notice the lack of snow in some places :)

Ally's 7th Birthday

We had Ally's 7th birthday party on her actual birthday!  She invited 11 kids to a movie night.  Originally we were going to have a little party but Ally felt she had to invite her whole class so no one's feelings would be hurt.  I didn't think everyone would actually come ;)  We had supper, cupcakes and popcorn while we watched the brand new Barbie Mermaid Movie II.  Warren borrowed a projector from work and displayed the movie on a wall in the bonus room. It felt like an actual theatre!

The kids were given tickets to "buy" candy at the concession stand.  My friend Dayna, brought her movie-style popcorn maker.

Taylor, Ally and Rebecca

Nyla, Ally and Sydey



Steve Hall

Our good friend, Steve Hall, passed away on March 9th in a snowmobiling accident when he was caught in an avalanche.  His favourite song, Be Still My Soul, was played at his funeral. Steve's journal entries were included in the program.  He leaves behind his wife, Lara, and their kids, Kobee (7), Macee (5), Burke (3) and Saydee (13months).

Spring Dresses!

Grandma Shelley bought the girls beautiful spring dresses for their birthdays.  They love matching their outfits!  Ally's dress was sent with little white gloves that my Mom wore for her communion.  They are a little big but Ally loves to wear them.

Birthday Parties!!

I realize this seems a little unfair but Grace didn't get a "friend" party and we only took about 4 pictures.  We had gone skiing with some friends in Banff and arrived home late in the afternoon of her actual birthday. I bought a Dairy Queen cake and we gave her the presents we had bought.

The best part is that she didn't care.  She was happy with her party :)  Maybe I can convince Ally to have a family party next year.

But, we did have a family party! It was Sophie's 1st birthday the end of February so we decided to have a party for Sophie, Grace and Ally.  It was lots of fun!