where does the time go?

So, apparently blogging is impossible for me lately. Man. I just can't believe how quickly each and every day comes and goes, not to mention the busy Easter weekend we just had. So instead of posting just a couple pictures, I thought I'd share a whole bunch at once, 'cause who knows when I'll be back, right?


I took these photos when Kherington was only a week old. A week! She is 4 weeks now, and I know I've said it before, but time is going by too quickly. (sniff!)










And just some random shots around the house during her first month...









To say life is busy now is an understatement! These girls keep my very occupied, but I am loving it. We went to Red Deer this weekend for Easter and for my nieces baptism...it was such a fun weekend, and so great for all the cousins to play together. (We missed you Osh and Aviana!) We did a little photo shoot of all the kids, so I'm excited for new pictures...I've been playing around with them on the computer, so hopefully I will share some of those, soon, too!




We got back home on Saturday night, had church first thing Sunday morning, and when we got home the Easter Bunny had visited our house! The girls were so excited to find their baskets and search for eggs...so much fun. Now I am having to hide all the chocolate again to keep them from eating it constantly. Haha!! The weekend ended with dinner at my parents house yesterday. Lots of yummy food, which reminds me of the turkey sandwich I can make myself for lunch. Yay!




Anyways, just wanted to stop in. Have a good day!!



T:)

today

Just some pictures I took of the girls this morning...impromptu photo shoots are always the best. I managed to get everyone dressed and ready this morning so I thought I'd take a few pictures...even Gabby was willing, so I had to take advantage of the opportunity!



Looking at these photos, it's just hitting me that I have three kids...what the heck? It is still foreign for me to say "three kids". It's been almost a month since Kherington was born, and I'm still getting used to the number 3! But it has been fun. I feel like a broken record when I say this, but honestly, this past month has just been a blur...most days I don't even know what day it is...we're just goin' with the flow. It's all good.



Kherington continues to be the dream baby...she is so awesome at night. Of course she wakes up to eat but getting her back to sleep is always easy, so I'm not dealing with being up for hours and hours during the night. I'm still tired, though! I guess that will last for a while, right? Again, it's all good.



I've been taking lots of pictures that I always intend on sharing, but the days just pass me by. I'll try to share more soon...I even have some cute pages that I did before Kherington was born that I've been wanting to share...but it's getting downstairs to the computer that seems to be the challenge! Oh, well...I'll try to post all that stuff soon, kay?



I'll be back as soon as can!
Tal :)

heidi swapp edmonton date change

Just wanted to make sure that all of you who have signed up for Heidi's workshop on April the 28th know about the date change to May the 30th.



Due to Heidi's somewhat unexpected move back to the states, she has switched her Edmonton day of classes to Saturday, May 30th. And lunch is included in your price this time, too!



You can read all about it here!



Tal :)

2 weeks old

I can't believe it. We took these pictures of Kherington when she was 2 weeks old, and now she is almost 3 weeks old! AAAaaahhh! Time is going by waaaay too quickly. I feel like my baby is getting so big and so old already...*sniff*! I always have a hard time when my babies grow...even though I love every stage, I just loooove newborns. At least she is still teeny-tiny. Sleeping and eating like crazy, but still my teeny little baby.



Someone asked me if the novelty of the baby has worn off for Payton and Gabby and the answer is NO...they are in love with her and are ALWAYS wanting to kiss, hug and hold her. Of course that makes me happy, but I find myself being the referee quite often, too. Oh, funny little girls. Love love love them all.



I really don't have anything else to report right now. We're just enjoying Kherington and I am loving taking it easy. Who cares if none of us get dressed till 2pm, right? It's spring break this week and we have no major plans other than going to the mall tomorrow to take the girls on some rides and wander around for a while. Good enough for me!!


Have a great week,
Tal :)

still here...

I'm still here.



Just trying to adjust to life with this new baby girl and maybe catch some sleep here and there.



I'll be back as soon as I can with more pictures of our cute little bundle.



Tal xo

life with Kherington

Just some random thoughts as we're adjusting to this new and wonderful life with baby Kherington...


-I'd forgotten how much time you spend on the couch and in bed when you have a newborn. Catching up on TV shows while the baby eats, then cuddle time after that. I love it.


-The big girls are adjusting amazingly well (knock on wood). I didn't really know what to expect, but they are in love. Payton always wants to hold the baby (she's good at it, too!) and Gabby calls her "my baby" and always wants to "help" when I'm nursing.


-Kherington is the champion sleeper. I'm trying to enjoy it while it lasts.


-I can't believe how much I love this little one already. She is just so absolutely perfect. I love these early days...I want her to stay like this forever.


-My big girls seem very BIG. Makes me sad, but I'm proud of them at the same time for how much love they've shown their new sister. Everyone is trying to find their place.


-Diaper changes are always an adventure. Again, I'd forgotten just how much babies poop..and just when you clean them up, they poop again!!


-I'm feeling surprisingly mellow. Just trying to go with the flow and enjoy this new baby and this time in our lives.


-Probably wouldn't be feeling so mellow if it weren't for all the help my mom and sister have been giving me. Thank you.


-I could sit and stare at Kherington all day long. Every little sound, facial expression and movement is so exciting. I'm sure all of you mama's feel the same way!


-Remembering life with my other two babies as we adjust to this baby...diapers, blankets, nursing, teeny little outfits, soothers, lack of sleep...it's amazing how quickly we're back in baby mode, and how it's exactly the same as with the other two. So cool.


-Not quite sure how I'll ever get anywhere on time again with 3 kids. We'll see how that goes when the time comes.


-Still not used to being a family 5. That seems like a really big number right now!


-Kherington just reminds me soooo much of my other two when they were babies. Gabby's coloring, but Payton's nose. And so very cute.




To sum it all up, I'm just so happy. I'm feeling really good so far, and just doing my best to spread myself 3 ways and enjoy my kids. And thank goodness for daddy...he's the quiet one that's holding us all together, and doing the dishes, too! I'm so grateful that Kherington is here, and healthy and happy...we all survived the 9 months, and now it's a new beginning. We love her so much.



Off to get some sleep.



Tal xo



P.S. And thank you so much to all of you for your sweet comments and congrats on our new baby girl! I love my blogging friends, I was very overwhelmed at all the comments. Thank you!
:)

Heidi Swapp in Edmonton!!

Okay, ladies!

Here is the link to purchase a spot to "Edmonton All Day with Heidi Swapp"!!!

Get a spot while you can!!!

Tal :)

introducing...

Kherington Gray
March 12th, 2009 
9:42am
5lbs, 15 oz
20 inches long

We're still in the hospital and doing great. Kherington is adorable and we're all thrilled that she is finally here. 

Feeling very, very lucky.

Tal xo

the baby's room

Welcome to the baby's room! I'm excited that it's all finished and ready to go. I had so much fun doing this room and it turned out exactly how I wanted it to...take a look!








I had it in my head that I wanted the crib to be hot pink, and thanks to my husband, that's what I got. This is the same crib from Ikea that both Payton and Gabby used, now with a little face-lift! (Gray had to do like 4 coats to get the pink to cover the wood...thanks, sweetie!)

I'm also not bothering with a mobile for now and just went with my tissue pom-poms instead (how-to here). I just loooove the look of them...so girly and pretty and feminine and fresh...I'd put them in my own room if my husband would let me!






And my mom sewed all the bedding...so perfect! I knew I wanted hot pink and green as my color scheme and after some searching this is what I found. I believe that all the fabrics used in the room are Amy Butler. Love her stuff!






I'm all about using up space for storage...so under the crib I have baskets with clothes for the baby to grow into, rather than having them crowd the closet and drawers. Oh, and tulle just makes everything cuter, right?







Yes, the baby will have a "K" name...well, at least we think so! Hehe! If it doesn't suit her, then I guess the K will be coming down! I had both the "K" and the clouds hand-cut, they're not available for purchase. Sorry! (I know people will be asking!) This frame and the one above the crib are both Ribba frames from Ikea.






The rocking chair...my mom sewed the quilt and pillow, and this little Pooh has had a special place in all 3 of my baby rooms.






The change table. Again, Graham painted it pink and I replaced the handles...it's amazing what a difference a little paint and new hardware can do. The little lamp on the top is from Ikea, too. I love it 'cause it's really dim...perfect for quiet times in the rocking chair.






I also got these awesome baskets at Ikea for organizing all of that random baby "stuff" that collects...soothers, hair-things, baby mitts, whatever. Just all those little accessories that you manage to get. Love them! (Oh, and these flowers are for Payton and Gabby, too...just keepin' them all in one place!)






Okay, I am realizing that everything I buy is fom Ikea. Boring! But it's the right price, and just clean and simple stuff. Know what I mean? These little shelves are from there as well, and work perfectly to hold and display favorite books. (Speaking of books, Karen Katz has become a favorite of mine. Cute, colorful, sweet children's books. Love them.)







And last but not least, the closet. Looking quite organized right now...we'll see how long that lasts! The only clothes I have out are newborn to 3 months...if I pull too much out then it just gets to be too much and too crowded. I'm so lucky to have so much for this little one...with a grandma that sews and tons of girl clothes in this house already, we are set. And now we wait.



Oh, and if this baby happens to be a boy, then I have A LOT of work ahead of me. Ha ha!


Thanks for looking!
Tal :)