A little somthing to get you in the spirit

Just a little something to help everyone get in the spirit. We are certainly in the Christmas spirit around here. I'm trying very hard to teach Cohen and Nixon about Christmas. So far Cohen is preoccupied with the "scary Grinch". I'll keep working on it.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!!!

Sorry I've taken so long to post. November was a big month in our family. On Nov. 8th Tyler and I took off to Dominican Republic for Lynette and Ivan's wedding. We spent an incredible week there. We stayed at the Dreams Resort and Spa in Puta Cana which we would highly recommend. There was a group of 18 of us and we all had a blast. The boys stayed with Donny and Diana. Thank you again, I know it was a busy week for you. They both seemed right at home at grandma and grandpa's when we got back.

After coming back from our trip we were busy getting ready for Lynette and Ivan's reception in Gravelbourg on Nov 28th. Once again we had a great time and this time the boys got in on the action. Cohen danced the night away and as you can guess, Nixon slept right through the dance.

The boys are both doing really well. They are currently battling a minor cold but thankfully have not come down with anything more serious during this horrible flu season. Cohen is getting so grown up and Nixon is so close to crawling. We are getting very excited for Christmas, and as of this morning....WE HAVE SNOW!

P.S. We have some flying furry visitors living in our attic. If anyone out there has tips or suggestions on getting them to find alternate lodging we would appreciate it.

Hope all is well and safe driving in this new snow.

Well the month of Oct isn't well documented so this post won't have very good pics. We lost our camera, I don't know how that happens but we have pretty bad luck with cameras. Thanks for those who sent us pictures of the baptism. They were los t along with the camera. We've had a great month despite that. We spent Thanksgiving in Okotoks with the Friesen's. It was such a nice weekend. We definitely do miss it there even though we love Moose Jaw. We've seen lots of the Franks which is so nice for all of us. The boys are still changing every day. Cohen is so grown up and is talking like a 5 year old. Nixon is getting big and strong. Still no crawling, he just log rolls wherever he needs to go. Its hilarious and he covers a lot of ground that way. He is just the happiest little guy in the world. Its pretty rare he doesn't have a smile on his face. Only a week away from Lynette's shower and stagette. The boys are on their own for Halloween. I can't wait to see pictures. Tyler and I head out to warmer climates on Nov 8th which is coming so fast I can hardly beleive it. We're very excited for Lynette and Ivan's big day. This is a quick video of Cohen singing Corb Lund's new song "Long Gone to Saskatchewan"

I apologize its been so long since I've posted. The summer has gone too quickly and we spent as much time as we could outside which means not much time on the computer keeping in touch. We have slowly been working away at the few things that need to be done on the house before the snow flies, thank you mom and dad for your help. Its starting to feel like home and I love love love my...oh sorry....our new house. The big yard and big old trees are my favorite, or they were before all the leaves started to fall off. When does the leaf fairy come and rake all of this up? I rake for hours and barely make a dent. Small price to pay I suppose.

Cohen is making friends like crazy and Tyler and I are starting to as well. Tyler is really enjoying his job and is working close to home now which is really beneificial to my sanity. The boys are great. We are in the midst of potty training with Cohen which, I won't lie to you, is not much fun. He could really care less about potty training despite much praise and treats. He is getting so big and smart, and really attached to me. I have a little shadow constantly which I know won't last so I should enjoy it right. Nixon is growing up so fast. He is 6 months old now and is the happiest little guy in the whole world. He smiles when he is awoken from naps, stepped on, and has his bottle or soother ripped from his mouth. He is rolling around and almost sitting on his own. No crawling yet but I'm not pushing it. One stationary child works well right now.

We have been busy getting ready for Lynette' wedding. I'm loving planning the shower and stagette and can't wait for the wedding. The trip will be very needed and I'm so excited for Lynette and Ivan.

Hope everyone had a wonderful summer and happy fall.

Well I finally dragged that Alberta boy to the old country. The Friesen's are now residents of Moose Jaw and so far so good. We took possession of our home on Aug 3rd and it has been very busy ever since. The house is wonderful. Old and beautiful, lots of room and a great yard for the kids. We are very happy and looking forward to making many memories here. They boys are doing well. Cohen seems to have adjusted although napping and bedtime aren't quite as predicatble as they were but we're getting there. I can't beleive how grown up he is. He talks a lot and repeats everything!!!! He's not potty trained yet but I think I'm almost ready to tackle it. Last night he pooped in the tub....mommy is not a fan of that! Nixon is growing like mad and rolling everywhere. I leave the room for two minutes and he some how wiggles and rolls right across the room. He is such a happy kid its hard to not be happy around him. He loves his brother despite the blows to the head and biting of toes. Cohen has a hard time leaving him alone.

The summer is flying by and besides the move we havn't done much. This weekend is Grandma's bday reunion so we're all looking forward to that. Hope the weather cooperates!

Happy Canada Day to all. Hope this finds everyone well. The boys are rapidly changing so I thought I better update this.

Cohen- One word...CRAZY.... He has more energy than I can even imagine. It is no easy task keeping up with him. He is in love with tractors trucks trailers and animals. He is totally into the outdoors. We are outside by at least 7 am and it is a battle to get him in for meals and sleep. He likes to take Pip for walks and boss her around. She takes it very well. Cohen remains pretty lean (there is really no time to waste eating in a day) but is getting tall. Cohen is still very musical, current fav song..Boom Boom Boom by Black Eyed Peas

Nixon- Our little chicken is getting very chubby. He is a little beef cake and I can't get enough of his rolls. He is such a happy laid back baby it blows me away. He is smiling and giggling like crazy and has started to roll from his back to tummy already. He is almost sleeping through the night consistently which is such a nice treat for mom and dad.

As for Tyler and I... we've finally sold our home. We are Moose Jaw bound by the end of the summer. Tyler is really enjoying his job and I'm excited for a new adventure although very sad to leave High River. It has been a great place for us and I'm sad to leave. We will keep you posted on our new address. Hope everyone's summer is going well.

Just some new pics of the boys. Tyler is working away from home right now so this is for him. Miss you! Here's a quick video of Cohen eating a popsicle. HILARIOUS!!!

Just a quick update on the boys. Cohen is definitely 2 goin on 20. He seems to think he is old enough now to make all decisions for everyone on his own. He "mothers" Nixon quite a bit and has now started telling me "Mommy no do it, my do it!"

Nixon is growing like a weed. He is 12.5 lbs and 23" long. He is so alert and content. He smiles a lot, especially at his brother. He is moving around and starting to hold his head more. He is sucha great addition to this crazy family.

Pip is also holding in there well. She is absolutely the most patient dog I've ever seen.

Happy May!

Hello to all. Cohen Vaughan is 2 years old!!! We celebrated his birthday on Sat with a very full house of friends and family. It was such a great weekend and Cohen was very good. He got great gifts so thank you to everyone! Officially in the "terrible two's " now I guess. Tyler and I are ready for it.

Nixon is 7 weeks now and a very big boy. He is about 12 lbs now, very alert and such a laid back content baby. He is really starting to notice things now and is smiling!! Tyler and I are very lucky to have such great boys. Couldn't ask for more.

Hope everyone is enjoying the nice weather.

How quickly time flies. Nixon is already 3 weeks and Cohen's 2nd birthday is coming much too fast. Nixon is doing very well. I haven't weighed him in a week or so but there is no doubt he is growing. He is very alert and is still a pretty content little guy who is already learning to tough out the occasional kick from his big brother. Cohen continues to amaze us with just how smart he is. He talks in sentences now and is really loving to boss people and Pip around these days. Its hard to beleive he is going to be 2 in just a couple weeks. He has been in a big boy bed now for about 3 weeks and is doing very well.

We headed to the farm for Easter this past weekend. Out first big road trip with 2 boys went very well. The boys were as good as can be expected and the weekend at home was great. Happy Easter to all.

Hope everyone is well.

The New Arrival

He's finally here. Nixon Edward Brock was born Mar 19th at 10:56 pm. He weighed 6lbs 12 oz and 19 inches long. He is absolutely beautiful and we are so excited he's here. Cohen loves being a big brother and loves Nixon although he could take or leave mom and dad at this point. It is going to be a big adjustment but we're thrilled he's here. We had a full house on the weekend and mom is staying up here for the week which is such a huge help. No matter how old you get its nice to have your mommy around. Here are a few pics of the new guy. Hope to see you all this summer so you can meet the new little man.

I haven't updated the blog in a while hoping this new baby would be along before we knew it. Turns out the baby had other plans and I may be pregnant forever so I thought I would put new pics of Cohen up for you guys. Everyone here is doing well. For those who haven't heard yet Tyler and I are moving back to Sask. Yep, back to the old country. Tyler started a new job with Cargill and will be their buyer for SK/MN. We are hoping to be out there by Aug. It will be so nice to be closer to my side of the family but we are very sad to be leaving Tylers family and all of our friends here. New job, new baby, new house.....why not do it all at once.

For those, like me, who just can't get enough of Cohen dancing......

The weather here has been wonderful so we finally took Cohen skating. We bought him a little pair of bobskates. He loved it and caught on very quick. He had no fear and was a little upset we wouldn't just let him go on his own. It was a ton of fun and Tyler and I skated with him as well. I havn't skated in a bout 4 years which is hard to beleive. He will have no trouble learning on hockey skates next winter...can't wait!

Happy 2009 and all the best in the New Year. The Friesen family had a very good holiday season. We spent Christmas Eve just the 3 of us which was very nice. Cohen got the hang of the gift thing pretty quick .

Christmas day we spent the day in Okotoks with Grandma and Grandpa D and the Friesen gang. Grandma Nettie and Uncle Steve were also down which made it extra special. The day started with a huge breakfast and it s hard to say when the first meal ended and the next began. It was such a wonderful day. We took a few days home to recoop from that then headed to Saskatchewan. We made a quick stop to see Darren and Wendy and the girls. Cohen sure does like the ladies.
We arrived on the farm on the 28th. We had a wonderful week doing much eating, drinking (except for me) and laughing. We were lucky enough to spend some time with Grandma Frank and Grandma Schoenroth which is always nice. Cohen had lots of quality time with his Granny, Grampy, Auntie Lynette and Uncle Ivan. I would say his highlight is the tractor ride with Grampy. He is definitely a farm boy. It was a great week and we can't wait to see you all again.

Congrats to Tanya and Justin!! The wedding on New Years was great and we wish you all the best.

I am 30 weeks now and counting down the days. My belly is growing at an alarming rate! We'll keep you posted.