Saturday, November 19, 2011

November

Sam spent half of October and a bit into November pretty sick so she missed quite a bit of Halloween and Sparks celebrations. Her ear drum ruptured from an ear infection and that was part of it. The cough that came with it lingered on for a couple of more weeks and ended up getting worse. Now she's much better but I'm tired of being on lock down. Back to school now and all is much better. Besides catching up on lots of homework, she kept occupied with an amazing get well gift I found for her at London Drugs. A perfect steal for only $14.99!
Cardboard castle she can color!


When we moved into the condo, Sam got the small room which was really challenging to furnish with a simple bed and dresser. To maximize space, I bought her a loft bed second hand from a friend that also turned her room into a fantastic play area!


 She was also invited to a couple of birthday parties where one was held at a ballet studio. Tutus were made for each girl in their favorite color....Sam's was red.


And of course just sitting back for snuggle time with our Max is always a great way to spend sick days.....

My Spark

Sam is in her second year of Sparks in Girl Guides. I don't have any pics of her swearing-in ceremony until I get my camera hooked up, but I got one of them lining up for cake afterwards.

my proud Spark

Halloween

We've always known Sam to be not so girly and have a bit of a tomboy side to her. As she gets older I found that is changing more and more; this Halloween she wanted to be Tinkerbell. Here she is in her classroom party. (again my phone is not the best quality but I also have to learn to hold steady!)

Camrose Trip

The month of October was quite busy. Sam and I started it out with a 12 day trip to Camrose which was well overdue. Photos are taken from my phone, not the best quality but hey....

Dad and I

Sammy and Great Gram Hagen

The Hagen girls

Sam and I with her big bro Cody!

My special friend forever

This is the view on our walks we'd take staying at Dad and Pat's

Mitzi "roo" cat in her favorite spot

Mitzi's view

Sammy and Grampa stencil their Halloween pumpkin

ooooooo SCARY!

 Sam loved her story time with Grampa