October was a really mild month for us - thank goodness. Because of the shortage of wood delivery this year, we had to take matters in our own hands; we went off to the Junction and cut a few cords of wood together before the snow fell. Mira took part this year and learned that wood heats twice - once when you cut it and again when you burn it. I would argue that the tossing up on the truck and off the truck and then piling it up all contributes to some extra BTUs as well....
Kate playing in the back yard.
Smiling Kate.
October is Hallowe'en but more importantly, Kate's birthday. We celebrated Kate's 7th this year. First a cake with friends at home and then the party at the Multiplex. Great fun had by all.
Party at the multiplex - swimming, cake and crafts.
This is the 'Goodie bag' - we painted terra cotta planters like Jack'o'lanterns, filled them with Smarties and added a vampire lollie on top. Hit.
Kate in costume for Hallowe'en - pretty cute vampire.
Roller Derby Girl Mira - there wasn't much snow for Hallowe'en this year, so she and a friend actually roller bladed around the neighbourhood.
Looking Mean .
Boo!
Then the snow came.... and came and came.... we got 47 centimetres in one week... Can you say pass the shovel?
Mira got a hair cut - here is the before shower look - they brushed it.
Kate got a hair cut too...
Well we are hiding today. The weather folks promise it will warm up soon. It is a balmy -43 right now with the wind chill but Paul say the wind chill is only for wimps. It is really only -33 but that is still chilly in my books. Hope you are all toasty where ever you may be.
Cheers to all.
sharon
