McGivern Kids and The Olympic Torch

Took the kids to go see the torch in the 'Burg this morning. Too bad Mommy had to work....(we missed her) 'cause the experience was really cool. Go Canada! and Merry Christmas all.

It's beginning to look (and taste) a lot like Christmas!

The lights are on the house, the tree is up and Ju is baking Christmas treats. The energy of the children is at a fevered pitch....which of course coincides with cold weather and the inability (desire) to go outside and run around. We indeed have a crazy house....

Colm intently measures proper dosage for the drop cookies!

Owen tries to accomplish the task without the bald cookie monster making off with the goods.

Kiara's "bff"....Santa Claus.

Owen clings to his "buddy".

The lights are on the house, the tree is up and Ju is baking Christmas treats. The energy of the children is at a fevered pitch....which of course coincides with cold weather and the inability (desire) to go outside and run around. We indeed have a crazy house....

Lazy Weekend!

What is typical.....this is!

Kiara the BALLERINA!

Thanks to the wonderful folks at the Children's Treatment Centre Kiara is in a Ballet Class. That is correct, do not adjust your screen. With the help of a patient and generous instructor and like volunteers Kiara has this great opportunity. She is enjoying the heck out of this and so am I, as this is a Daddy and Daughter project. Thaks to all involved in setting the opportunity up for all these beautiful ballerina's!

Happy Easter

We had a great Easter. Colm was sick for most of the week leading up to the main even. In one of "THOSE" moments that you remember always, Colm vomited on the table and himself during Easter Dinner at Rick and Marj's House. C'est la Vie! We made it through without causing any horrific chain reaction but WOW!

Dad of course is continuing to assist with Candy Disposition.

Old Man take at look at you life.....

No, not an old man.....but Owen being silly.

Punishment and Pants

Owen was up to some of his old tricks tonight and ended up in a little "time-out" (see picture). While in said time out he continued to whine about being turned loose and exactly when that might happen. I suggested that he need be quiet lest he remain longer in time-out or finish his sentence sequestered in his room. After seeing his face lighten at the prospect of spending time in his room for time out instead of in a corner I figured I'd better clarify that he would not be there to spend time playing with toys or trinkets. So.... I said in a very authoritative sounding voice that I would "take every source of possible pleasure from his room" before he went in. A very meek and sad sounding Owen replied "even my pants".

Julie and I tried unsuccessfully to hold ourselves together but succeeded only in giggling like idiots in front of a confused Owen.

Colm makes a Pinata

All the kids decided today that it was there respective baby's birthday. In their honour of these very special stuffed animals it was suggested that cupcakes should be constructed to make the occasion festive. I smelled a sham but it is still the middle of winter and we needed something to do to avoid driving each other around the bend. Well, birthdays it was. In celebration after dinner Colm fashioned his own Pinata from tissue paper and this is the video of the boys holding the pinata for Kiara to hit.

Ready for Valentine's Day?

Somebody is......

Chilly?

Sometimes it can get a little cold in the basement after a bath......watch out for that breeze!