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Bad Blogger

2011-05-25T12:30:00.000-07:00

Well I used to be so good at this blogging thing I can hardly believe it's been 9 months since I last posted something. However try living with your inlaws having a new baby and build a house and tell me you have time to blog. However the day has Finally com e and we will be moving into our new diggs on Saturday May the 28th. its about time. I promise to post pics very soon!

Moved but not settled!

2010-07-23T17:28:00.001-07:00

Well we are all moved to Cardston...to the farm we are going to be building a new home on a little acreage near the agridome we are very excited but holy man what a process. I don't recommend moving if you are 8 months Pregnant or the stress that goes with it however I'm sure it will be worth it in the end. My inlaws are very nice to let us stay with them until our house is finished I will keep you posted both on the new baby when she gets here and post pictures as the house gets underway.

The Big Day!!!

2010-04-22T10:10:00.000-07:00

Well this is the big weekend that my mom is getting married can hardly believe it is already here...to crazy. I tell you being wedding planner and Maid of honor is hard work. However I am super excited for my mom and LaRand and the girls are really excited to be flower girls and for Grandma Allred to be Grandma Lenz especially Sage she really like's her grandpa to be. will post pictures later.!!!

CA Ball

2010-02-02T13:20:00.001-08:00

Well here are a few pictures from Our Big weekend in Calgary for Ryan's CA Ball and graduation it was alot of fun. I am so proud of Ryan for getting through all of his schooling and Passing that big exam. I am blessed with a hard working devoted husband who would and does anything for his family. It was nice to have a weekend that was all about him and his achievments and his big accomplishment. It was fun to let loose and did I mention Shake it on the dance floor until after midnight. It was so nice to have Ryan's parents there for the big event they have been such an amazing support to us and our Family especially Ryan over the last 4 1/2 years . Life may throw us challenges and Trials but in the mix we have many blessing to be thankful for. Health Happiness and amazing family.

Soon there will be 3!

2010-01-28T11:40:00.000-08:00

For all those just tuning in, we are expecting again! we are due August 29th and I am sure hoping for a boy I am just about 10 weeks and since week six have been dealing with morning until night nausea...it really is no fun. I really ahven't felt like the best wife or mother as all I want to do is sleep and vegg. We are really excited to join the big list of family having babies this year Ryan's sister is Pregnant as well and Due in June so Gus will get a little brother or sister. In other News Ryan passed his big UFE exam to be a CA in December. We just got back on the 24th From Calgary from His big Graduationa and CA Ball it was alot of fun I got to get all dolled up in a fancy dress and Ry in his Tux. We danced until 12:30am and then I was reminded of how old I am getting cause I couldn't wait to go back to our room and pass out I can't handle the late nights anymore! We were in for a big Surprise when we got back to the farm on Sunday as Both my Girls Kenna by far the worst greeted us with drippping goopy pink eye! Sick and now Kenna has had a fever since Tuesday night and I think may be getting croup and Sage was up as well all night last night! So Ry and I had to Tag time and each take a kid and were up until 4:00 Am and Now Ry is at walk in with Kenna and I am home with Sick Sage. The joys of being a parent. As fun as the CA ball was it didn't take long for us to get back to our reality!

Vadnais Look-alike Meter

2009-10-30T22:07:00.001-07:00

MyHeritage: Look-alike Meter - Roots - Family tree outline

OOOPS!

2009-10-19T09:25:00.000-07:00

So I would love to post some pictures from Kenna's first Birthday and everything however I made a Boo Boo and lost our camera...I was going to the Garden centre to pick up flowers and edging for around our sidewalk and I was going to take a picture to show the garden people so they could help me with my choices and I set the camera on the trunk of the car so I could buckle Sage in her seat and when I drove off I forgot that I had left the camera on the trunk so it is somewhere or was somewhere in the Hat. I retraced my steps but to no avail. Kenna's birthday was alot of fun I did a halloween themed party and I even made a homemade Pumpkin Pinata! wich the kids loved we had chili burgers, veggies and chips and for the cake we did a pumpkin shaped bundt cake...it didn't turn out exactly as planned but was still cute if anyone can give me some hints on how to perfectly ice a cake without the crumbs and it actually looks smooth I welcome the advice. Ryan is still on the job hunt, I'm still a little in shock after the lay off and still wondering where we go from here..it's a good thing he was trucking on the weekends so now he is doing that as well as bookkeeping and will truck full time in November /December. We are still waiting on news from the interview in Raymond so who knows maybe we will be moving closer to family afterall...this all has just made us realize how much we really love it here in the Hat...But things tend to have a way of working themselves out and in the end you are usually better of so it remains to be seen!

Who's new at the Zoo!

2009-09-04T10:08:00.000-07:00

Grandma Vadnais took all of her Grandkids and their moms to the Zoo for a big Grandma day it was alot of fun..better than last year as Sage actually lasted the whole time without so much as a melt down Kenna actually did pretty good I was surprised. It took alot out of them though as they were all passed out on the way home and we had to wake them when we stoppped to eat...thank goodness for DVD players for the long trips well worth the money.

Family Fun

2009-09-04T09:43:00.000-07:00

Summer Fun in Kalispel

2009-09-04T09:16:00.001-07:00

Kalispel was such a fun time this year we were camped right by the stream which the little kids loved as there was a duck that frequented it, it was so nice to beable to spend time with family especially those we don't get to see as often Sage loved playing with Brett and Paula's kids...the only thing that could have made it better was all the rest of the missing family that never seems to be around anymore for get together's. We are in need of a long overdue Allred family reunion. Summer just never seems long enough.

Canada day 09

2009-07-04T14:49:00.000-07:00

This year Uncle Ron and Aunt Val made a stop at our house for Canada Day on their way to see Ash & Curtis in Saskatchewan it was nice to have them out for a visit it was a pretty low key Day we had dinner and visited and than we took them out to see the fireworks for the Sandfly festival they were amazing Uncle Ron had a nap while waiting for them to start although I'm not sure how, as the band was fairly loud and even more amazing Kenna slept through the whole thing. Sage was in Awe this year of the fireworks it was a fun time.

Sisterly Love

2009-07-04T14:45:00.000-07:00

I'm not sure Kenna know's what to think of Sage's Love for her but it's cute most of the time none the less!

Classic passout

2009-07-04T14:39:00.000-07:00

How can you not take a picture of you kid when they fall asleep eating or drinking something way to funny!

FHE @ Echodale

2009-07-04T14:23:00.000-07:00

Before Echodale got filled with water at the beach area and it became a crowded mess we decided to take the girls there for a walk and to see the geese. Sage loves the outdoors and exploring nature and Kenna too is catching the outdoor bug as well.

MMM Carrots!

2009-07-04T14:11:00.000-07:00

We started feeding solids to Kenna around 3 months ago and as you can tell she couldn't be happier this kid could care less about nursing she's to busy with the world around her.

fun At the Farm

2009-07-04T13:59:00.000-07:00

Sage loves the farm and as you can tell she doesn't care if she is fully dressed or not as long as she has gum boots on she's ready to go. Unfortanately the Animals on the farm have all the kids to deal with Billy can't even have a nap without being harassed.

Lazy or Busy I can't decide!

2009-06-17T15:41:00.000-07:00

Well it's apparently been a while since I posted..I have pictures to add however they are in my sister inlaws vehicle as I left it there when we went to Flo Rida!...that's right I got the night off from motherly duties to pretend I still had it, it was a blast. My kids are getting big as ever! Sage will be in Primary next year can you believe it? and Kenna already has 2 teeth. I am very busy as of late with Enrichment responsibilities but loving the challenge I am busy making bows and Nylon headbands and thinking about taking cake decorating classes so I can work with fondant. I am really looking forward to holidays..and September being here and gone if that makes sense. Ryan is crazy busy this summer with his last two CASB modules and writes his big UFI in September and if he passes he will have his CA very exciting. I'm REALLY hoping he passes for two reasons I'll get to see him more and a bigger paycheck.. oh wait maybe three reasons VEGAS in January anyone wanna come? Well Time to go but I will add pics after this weekend at the Farm.

Our Version of nap time!

2009-04-20T16:08:00.000-07:00

Sage no longer naps she would rather pass out on her bean bag chair when the mood strikes her it's way too funny!

Bathtime fun!

2009-04-20T16:00:00.000-07:00

Bathtime is the main event at our house you can't turn on the water in the bathroom without Sage stripping down and asking to have a bath and she loves when Kenna joins her being the big soster has really grwon on her.

Dying Easter eggs

2009-04-20T15:46:00.000-07:00

Sage's first time dying easter eggs as well as my moms the kids had so much fun.

Easter Egg Hunt

2009-04-20T15:41:00.000-07:00

Sage & Skye on the Easter Egg hunt they had a blast!

3 Generations and me & my girls

2009-04-20T15:37:00.001-07:00

Our Vadnais Family pics

2009-04-06T12:35:00.001-07:00

These are some of the pictures we got done for the Vadnais family pictures they were done in Waterton ...Pre Kenna obviously around 5 1/2 months or so so she can't ask why she's not in them.

RS March 17th Party

2009-03-17T16:13:00.000-07:00

I am the Enrichment Leader in My ward and These are a few of the decorations from the night. I made Quiche and some ladies brought Salads and squares. We also did a play called Emma Smiths Garden party. Things went well but I was glad to have it over it was a long day of making quiche and decorating. I made 10 quiche for the event which I am surprised I got done with Sage and Kenna under foot all day.

Kenna's Crib and Bedding

2009-03-17T16:05:00.000-07:00

This is the New bedding Kenna got from the Staff at MNP plus some extra co-ordinates that I bought. I decided to get her new bedding so that Sage could have her own bedding as her crib bedding fit her toddler bed and so she wouldn't feel like Kenna was getting all her things.

Pizza Night with Mom

2009-03-17T15:53:00.001-07:00

Sage and I had a girls night when Ryan was gone to Scout camp recently she thought it was so much fun as you can see from the big grins. It was nice to have some one on one time.

Play Time!

2009-03-06T14:14:00.000-08:00

This is the tummmy time mat Kenna got for christmas from Grandma Allred...she is finally able to play with it she loves grabbing for everything and kicking her little legs. How fast they grow.

My little Artist

2009-03-06T13:56:00.000-08:00

I finally decided that I may me a little to uptight when it comes to mess so I let Sage have a mess day with finger paints and she absolutely had a ball...mess welll worth it.

Our Family and it's newest addition

2008-12-06T14:17:00.000-08:00

These are our family pictures and Kenna's newborn session we had done around 4 weeks. Our photographer was Susan Knight she was so good to work with and I am very happy with how they all turned out!

Halloween 08

2008-11-11T12:40:00.000-08:00

Kenna only had on this onesie as I couldn't find any black pants her size...until after the fact and Sage well she was our little cheerleader and boy can she shake her pom poms we to cute!

Kenna Kate

2008-11-11T12:29:00.000-08:00

Here are the most recent pics of our little Kenna I can hardly believe she is almost a month old already!

Hey Everybody I'm Finally here!

2008-11-06T19:43:00.000-08:00

My name is Kenna Kate and I was born October 14th at 11:08 am and weighed 7lbs 50z. My mom and dad wer very excited to see me for the first time.

Just me and my dad!

2008-08-21T15:03:00.000-07:00

More pics @ the zoo with Sage's favorite guy!

Swimming @ the Hampton

2008-08-21T14:57:00.000-07:00

We decided to stay at the Hampton the night before the zoo to get an early start and beat the crowds so we took the kids swimming and they had a great time Sage is turning into quite the little fish!

A Day at the Zoo!

2008-08-21T14:49:00.001-07:00

Sage loved the zoo! it was so fun as she called out and made the sounds for all the animals she knew and loved! She had a minor melt down but all in all it was a great day

A Day at the beach

2008-08-17T21:38:00.001-07:00

Sage had such a fun day at the beach..as you can tell she loves playing in the sand and mud....not your typical girl I guess she has a little farm girl in her afterall.

The Growing belly! -29 weeks

2008-07-29T18:07:00.000-07:00

Only 10 more weeks or so to go!

The Flash Flood in Lethbridge

2008-07-03T12:41:00.000-07:00

This is what we a ran into on our way home on Canada Day in Lethbridge talk about crazy.

Conrad Mansion Tour!

2008-07-03T12:35:00.000-07:00

The Dam @ Hungry Horse

2008-07-03T12:31:00.000-07:00

Goat Lick

2008-07-03T12:25:00.000-07:00

Our third anniversary trip!

2008-07-03T11:19:00.000-07:00

My first pool

2008-07-03T11:14:00.000-07:00

Sage absolutely loves beeing outside and loves her new pool it's a constant game of in and out

Spray Park Fun

2008-07-03T10:51:00.000-07:00

Sages first time at the spray park ...she was a little leary at first but than I couldn't keep her out!

Made for water

2008-06-06T14:26:00.001-07:00

Sage couldn't wait for me to put these on her and once they were on she kept trying to blow them up like I had..but as you can tell from the last pic the novelty wore off and she couldn't wait to get out of them!

Theyr'e magically delicious!

2008-06-06T14:23:00.001-07:00

Sage's favorite new snack! she got into the pantry found the box and took off with it outside! it was to funny!

My big 27'th birthday bash!

2008-06-06T14:18:00.000-07:00

Well I hate the sound of "27" but all in all it was a good day..good food and friends and a decadent chocolate cake hand made by kristen.

I'm a big girl now!

2008-06-06T14:15:00.000-07:00

Well we are taking the plunge into potty training..so far nothing but she loves to sit on the potty and repeats "Pee" but nothing..oh well I'm sure it will happen soon enough.

John Deere Green

2008-06-06T14:10:00.000-07:00

Sage got to go for her first Tractor ride with her daddy and she absolutely loved it..Ryan said she made the vroom sounds the whole ride and now everytime she see's a tractor she says daddy and starts making the sounds.

May long 08

2008-06-06T14:06:00.001-07:00

Sage has no fear when she gets around water if we let her she would jump right in! she had such a fun day playing with the girls and throwing rocks

baby Vadnais as it grows

2008-05-30T12:32:00.000-07:00

Baby Vadnais first Picture!

2008-05-22T21:23:00.001-07:00

Well we got to see baby number two for the first time today! and yes we know what it is but we won't say!! the baby was busy doing summersaults like crazy too much fun. the Heart beat was 147bpm and weighs aproximately 110z and our official due date according to the Ultrasound is October 13th. Sage was able to be there for the ultrasound and kept saying baby it was so cute!

My new bean bag chair!

2008-05-16T10:37:00.000-07:00

Sage is an Avid reader..or maybe it's just a page turner but she absolutely loves her new reading chair.

Ryan's Birthday!

2008-05-16T10:31:00.000-07:00

Ryans parents came down for the day and we had a BBQ and this delicious marble cake I made myself. I think Sage had more fun at Ryans Birthday than her own so her next birthday should be a good one.

Look mom aren't I so cute!

2008-05-16T10:28:00.000-07:00

It's a good thing she's so cute!

Our tired little girl!

2008-05-16T10:25:00.000-07:00

The stages of falling asleep. This was on our way home from our holiday Sage was sooo tired and very dirty as you can see! probably the homeliest she's ever looked but in a cute way!

Our Home Is about to Grow....

2008-03-05T20:46:00.000-08:00

By Two Feet! On October 10th 08

Happy Valentines!

2008-02-05T13:04:00.001-08:00

Valentines came early for Sage when I saw this heart bathrobe way to cute and oh so soft! she absolutely loves it.

Our New pantry

2008-02-05T13:02:00.001-08:00

I am so excited to finally have my pantry done..now I can finally see what I have and have some organization.

I'm a pretty princess

2008-02-05T12:53:00.000-08:00

I am such a Mom I can't help but take pictures of Sage whenever i get the chance she looked so cute on Sunday that It was a definate photo op day.

A visit from the stork...

2008-02-05T12:46:00.000-08:00

Welcome baby Augustus Vern Kutsch born January 19, 2008 @ 10:50 pm weighing in at 8lbs 8oz 20 1/2 inches long. What a little angel.

Color me Crayola!

2008-01-18T10:20:00.001-08:00

Sage got some of her very own "My first Crayons" so of course Ry had to have some color time with Sage she picked up on it quite fast she seemed very amazed at what was going on that by moving the crayon it made marks and in color!

New Addition to the Vadnais clan...not ours

2008-01-18T09:58:00.000-08:00

Well Heather had her baby...Her Name is Skye and she came into this world weighing a whopping 9lbs 1 once and was 22 inches long all I can say is ouch...but she is a little cutie. Sage wanted nothing to do with her so it makes me wonder what will happen when we have number two!

Woof Woof!

2008-01-18T09:55:00.001-08:00

Sage never lets me put anytning on her head but when we were at Mays the other night their little girl Amy thought that Sage needed some puppy ears on and Sage thought that they were just great.

My Special Place!

2008-01-17T15:31:00.001-08:00

When all else fails and you wanna know where Sage is this is where she sits...she pulls out her books and will sit here for as long as she is content and flip thru her books

Ringing in the new year!

2008-01-17T15:27:00.001-08:00

Sage thought that she needed to try some Egg Nog before she went to bed on New Years and she liked it so much that she would pout until Ryan would give her some and of course being the sucker for that he is she got more than her fair share and a frothy face to prove it!

Holidays in C-town!

2008-01-17T15:09:00.001-08:00

Lyndee and Kylee just can't get enough of Sage they were so excited to see us and everytime we get into town Kylee designates herself the babysitter.

Christmas Day

2008-01-17T15:02:00.000-08:00

Sage had a really fun Christmas...she did however get distracted pretty easy with every new thing she opened. My mom came and spent Christmas with us so that was alot of fun.

It came apon a midnight clear

2008-01-17T14:15:00.000-08:00

These lights were so Awesome there is this little community in the Hat here that you can tour that gets all done up at Christmas great family activity!

Christmas Eve

2008-01-17T14:11:00.001-08:00

As tradition has it Sage got to open one present early on christmas eve...it just wouldn't be Christmas without pj's

Is it time yet?

2007-12-20T10:51:00.001-08:00

Sage cannot stay out from under the Tree..she thinks she is so funny and pretends not to hear you if you call her name.

Hey Santa!...I've been so Good this Year

2007-12-18T20:59:00.002-08:00

Who do you think is more excited me or Sage? She was actually a little scared of Santa hence me on Santa's lap.

Our Christmas Tree

2007-12-10T09:22:00.000-08:00

MNP Christmas gift

2007-12-10T09:18:00.001-08:00

MNp had a family Christmas party and gave all the kids a gift and this is what Sage got...she loves it. It's a little poeple play house that make sounds like the door bell rining and a toilet flushing too fun!

Christmas 07

2007-12-10T09:13:00.001-08:00

My own little christmas photo shoot

Laundry time

2007-11-27T17:52:00.001-08:00

This was Sage's way of helping me do laundry it's so funny that I just can't get mad at her.

My own little pony!

2007-11-27T17:47:00.000-08:00

Sage loves her singing and Rocking horse the best! she can even hold on and rock a little on her own. This was the big birthday gift from me and Ry!

Let's open some gifts!

2007-11-27T17:43:00.000-08:00

As you can tell the other kids enjoyed opening the gifts more than Sage but it was still fun!

Sage turns one!

2007-11-27T17:37:00.000-08:00

This is Sage's cupcake birthday cake I've been so excited about...we just took of her clothes and let her have a go at the cake so much fun!

Christmas decorating

2007-11-27T17:34:00.001-08:00

The first time putting lights up outside...too fun! Ryan's the man

Reading is fun everywhere!

2007-11-27T17:30:00.000-08:00

Sage absolutely loves to read...so much so that she'll sneak off to do it.

Playing in The carseat!

2007-11-27T17:27:00.000-08:00

Sage thinks she's so funny most of the time and playing in her carseat is no exception!

Snack time!

2007-11-08T19:16:00.001-08:00

Sage loves her Gerber Graduates!

Christmas came early...sort of

2007-11-08T19:12:00.000-08:00

Sage was so excited about the decorations...yes I have begun Christmas decorating except for the tree.Sage especially loves the singing Snowman, Santa and Reindeer she even dances.

There's no place like home

2007-11-02T11:06:00.001-07:00

Sage looked so sweet as my little Dorothy. She didn't really get it this year but she still had fun seeing our close friends.

MMM...Mac and Cheese!

2007-11-02T10:51:00.001-07:00

She couldn't get enough of the Mac and Cheese she just kept shoving it in her face it was too funny!

Story Time with Grandma

2007-11-02T10:48:00.001-07:00

Sage's favorite bedtime book "Goodnight Thumper"

Potato Diggin time

2007-11-02T10:44:00.000-07:00

Mom can I help?

2007-10-20T23:25:00.001-07:00

Sage's newest form of entertainment...let's see if I can get into the dishwasher before mom see's

My first horse ride

2007-10-20T23:22:00.001-07:00

Sage was so excited about her first horse ride with aunt Maureen she squeeled so loud.

Is there something on my face?

2007-10-20T23:21:00.000-07:00

Sage was playing with the Gords in my table centerpiece and got the sticker on one stuck to her face and didn't even notice so funny.

Bathtime Stories

2007-10-20T23:19:00.001-07:00

Sage loves to read...even in the tub

Brush your teeth...or Gums

2007-10-20T23:14:00.000-07:00

Sage loves to copy everything you do or atleast try too.

MMM...Chocolate covered licorice

2007-10-20T23:12:00.000-07:00

My newest treat, I got the Idea from Meaghan May best one yet!

Halloween!

2007-10-20T23:10:00.000-07:00

WE carved Pumpkins with Obergs the other night mine is the ugly one

Me and my Sippy!

2007-10-02T12:50:00.001-07:00

Sage loves her sippy cup and now that she knows how to work it better she is quite proud of herself as are we.

Cha Cha Cha Charmin

2007-10-02T12:45:00.001-07:00

Sage can't be without me ever unless she's sleeping so when I have a shower I have to take her into the bathroom with me, she apparently got bored the other day and as a result the TP roll found it's way off the holder and ended up on the floor with Sage. She was so funny when I busted her she just smiled and shook it all about.

My little buddy!

2007-10-02T12:42:00.001-07:00

This is Jeroen I have started to babysit him two days a week, his mom just went back to work and needed someone to watch him. He is such a sweet little boy.

My little pony

2007-10-02T12:39:00.001-07:00

We went to Ellie Woolfs birthday party on Saturday and Sage went for a ride on Ellie's pony she thought it was the best thing, it was sooo cute that we've decided to by Sage her own for her birthday, the pony sings and talks way too cute.

Family First

2007-10-02T12:36:00.000-07:00

Sages first time meeting Auntie Janay it was such a good day. Sage was really taken with her.