Not much to report...

Andrew and I have been plugging away at the house.  Andrew is working on installing surround speakers in the living room, ran into a little snag drilling one hole so we are at a standstill there. Hopefully that will be resolved tonight.  I finally finished hemming the curtains yesterday and I am in love with them.  Just a final press and they will be great (already are great and let's be honest, may not press them...ever).  Here are a few photos of recent visits, etc...
Sadie and Des smiling together on the couch

Carey reading to Mya, Cora and Violet

 Vi by the fireplace in her dress.  Going through a dress phase right now...wants to have one on everyday so she can dance.

 Vi helping me make pirogies, notice the dress, again for dancing.

 Daddy and Des having a snuggle.

 Des is just getting strong enough to go into the exersaucer.  He loves it, but only for a few minutes at a time.

 Just remembering today how much I loved being pregnant.  Here is a shot of Vi snuggling Des in my belly. It was 11 days before he was born.  So cute. 

Christmas 2010

Time passes too quickly right now.  I can't believe we are this far into January and I haven't even sat down with Vi to write some thank you cards. 
Christmas was SO much fun this year with Violet.  From the cookies and milk to the presents, it has opened our eyes to a whole new world of enjoyment.

 One of Vi's favourite presents was from Des...wings and a wand.  She wore them most of the day and the next, and the next, and the next...you get the picture.

 Des slept through a lot of the early opening.  He wore the same outfit on Christmas that was passed down through all 4 Simpson's grandchildren (Brae, Sadie, Vi and now Des). 

 Great Granny opening her digital frame. 

 Merry Christmas hugs for Great Granny.  Thanks for the dancing shoes!

 Brae, Sadie and Vi waiting to go into the front room at Granny's to get their presents...

 

A giant double stroller!  Vi loves is, a lot of dollies and toys fit into it...and her new camera from the Asbury's fits into the carry compartment underneath!  You never know when you might want to take a photo!

 Kisses for her new dancing shoes!

 Sadie and Vi always say they are 'best friends', so cute...most of the time, until they fight like sisters.

 Great Granny babysitting Des while mommy has a shower!

 Des is growing so fast these days.  Where does the time go?  He is making a lot of sounds now and a-goo is making a daily appearance. 

 There are some things we wish Echo wouldn't teach our children...

 Attempted a photo shoot with both kids, lasted about 2 photos, then Des was hungry. 

 Violet's photo shoot outfit quickly morphed into a dancing queen and baking queen outfit. 

 A quite evening by the fire, Des was sleeping so peacefully, Vi was already in bed. 

Too funny, I got down to do some ab work last night and Vi comes shooting over to do it with me.  Andrew caught the photo.  Too cute.