April Freezy Cold Snow Showers

The weather this month has been all over the place. One time the sun was shining so I bought new gum boots and went to the dog park!

And then it snowed....

So we spent lots of time in front of the heater. 

The one good thing about the massive dumps of snow was that we were able to make it out for another ski trip. It was my first time at Lake Louise and it was so beautiful. I love living right next to the mountains. 

 Tim decided that he can do anything on his snowboard. He took me down a double black diamond just so he could say that he has done one. It just about killed me. The powder was lusciously deep and so fun but I was pooped out at the end. I sure do love this guy for picking up snowboarding. I have loved being on the slopes ever since I was very little.

The Asian Noodle box was introduced to me during the Gluten Free Expo. Tim and I are addicted. 

 Dollar drink days are back!! McDonald's diet coke is my favourite. I celebrated the return by going out for poutine and getting a drink on the way home while Tim was at a Flames game.

Enjoyed lots of FaceTime with the family. This kid cracks me up. He is dressed as a pirate, cowboy, ninja.

Wrigley brings me all of his toys and waits until I throw them. This is the only bad thing that I let him do. Tim teaches all the other bad habits!

The weather got nice again! Fingers crossed that it stays this way because I signed up for  the Fort Macleod triathlon and I have lots of training ahead of me. I have started riding my bike to work. (Notice the sweet stationary bike in the background. We like to keep things classy at our house.)

Swimming has been a challenge. Today I sat in the hot tub chatting with the elderly rather than swimming. 

Tim was excited when the Heyland's came to visit because this meant they could play Axis and Allies. Surprise surprise- the game ended in a tie!

Tim and I have started a battle about who has change the tube of tooth paste. Unfortunately he gained the victory on this one. 

Tim introduced me to Memoir 44. It is a game that re-enacts WWII battles. Normally I do not play these games with Tim but this one only takes about 1/2 hour to play and I have beat him a number of times. 

YW trip to the temple!! This is the presidency and I must say we are pretty awesome! Additionally I LOVE having a temple in Calgary. 

(Jayden Campbell, Me, Catherine Chubak, Kyra Miller) 

Gluten Free Expo

Since going gluten free I haven't noticed a huge difference. Yes, I feel better but I have also cut out all of the crap that I was eating. When you don't eat McDonald's at least twice weekly and start eating more veggies, you tend to feel better. Energy levels are hard to assess because I am still doing shift work and let's be honest, no one feels great at 4 AM or after they wake up from a night shift. 

I have had a few contaminations but have not noticed any side effects. I just have to read labels EVERY time. I checked Doritos and read that they gluten free and then didn't check the next time. That time I was eating an old bag and they contained gluten! I haven't eaten anything with lots of gluten such as bread so I am nervous to find out what will happen if eat something like that. 

The gluten free expo came to Calgary and I had the opportunity to taste test and learn lots!

Dasha Gaiazova is a Canadian Olympian who competed in the Sochi Olympics in cross country skiing. She talked about over coming obstacles when travelling. I really enjoyed her and now know I can travel and stay gluten free. She encouraged to learn the word for gluten, write it down and just ask as many questions as you can once you get there. Also pack something like granola bars, quick oats or bread because you can live off of that for a few days until you figure out what is safe.

Pumped by my haul and all of my discoveries!

Tim has also been really supportive and never tempts me with stuff that I can't have. The hardest times to be gluten free is when you are starving at work or at a friends house. To combat this, I never leave the house with out a granola bar of some kind. 

It also hard when people go through the effort of making something gluten free but then realize they put something in that they had no idea contained gluten. It just isn't fun to say no to all the hard work they put in. 

Overall gluten free has been a success. I have impressed my self by sticking to it. Turns out I have a lot of will power!

Meeting Oliver Evans Scow

On February 17, Oliver Evans Scow was born and weighed in at 7 lbs 1 oz (I hate to brag but I guessed the closest!) I was dying to meet him so in March I made the trek to Idaho with the Dudley's.
We made a pitstop in Welling and my mom talked us into going to zones. It was all fun and games until Mom forgot she was watching Quinny. The UofL gym is just a big circle so it was pretty funny to watch her run all the way around and then realize she was lost.

While packing the car back up I realized I forgot my passport. Somehow this didn't even cross my mind!! Tim is so awesome and met me in Claresholm with the passport. At 4 AM we hit the road and besides and accidental detour we made it in fairly good time. 

After lots of movies, treats and songs we made it in one piece and were greeted by this cute face!

The weather in Idaho was beautiful! Quinn was very confused and kept saying, "Muffy, there is no snow in your backyard!

I discovered the new love of my life: Chick-fil-a!!! They have gluten free options so every day I ate grilled chicken nuggets and large french fries. It had been long time since I have been able to eat french fries. Most fast food places are a no go because they fry chicken strips and french fries in the same oil so the fries become contaminated. If you know me, I LOVE fries and have sorely missed them. 

Mason took a freezie to the face but I can't complain because I got some cuddles. 

While Muffy and Erin power shopped costco, I took these 3 cute monsters and fed them ice cream, hot dogs and pizza. I really impressed myself with how well it went... until the Quinny had to go to the bathroom. I have no idea how mothers of twins manage! 

 We also had a hot dog go down but we followed the 10 second plus photo time rule and it was still good.

We hit up a pretty awesome free museum. They had a cut and paste gallery. I am pretty sure I could have been an artist. 

 Best selfie taking ever!

We also enjoyed watching Denton play basketball and letting the kids run wild.

After the museum we were packing up the car and witnessed this...

Quinn pulled her pants down by a tree on the meridian. Erin tried to stop her but it was too late. She was just going to pee on the tree... I was dying laughing, the lady in the car next to us though it was pretty funny too. I think she has been spending too much time with boy cousins. 

I am definitely the most lucky aunt in the entire world!

Danielle took us to a pinterest party. I was a big doubter but it turned out to be a lot of fun. I think I host a party of my own. Everyone just brings something they made and you pick a present and can steal from the ones already opened. Thanks muff for making our crafts! Erin benefited by getting these lovely mason jar glasses. I got a cake stand but seeing as I received 5 for my wedding and still haven't used one of them yet, I left it in Idaho for muffy. 

The day we drove back was my birthday so we celebrated by going to eat Mexican and then I made a gluten free skor cake!

Denton's birthday is the day after mine so he also got blow out the candles. 

We also managed to squeeze in kiwi loco because that was all Mason could talk about. He thought it was an important part of birthdays. 

Even a quick trip to the mall happened!

Except for a long drive and a wait at the border the drive home was uneventful. 

 I did squeeze into the back to watch frozen fro the first time and it was pretty awesome!

Tim came to Welling to spend some time with me on birthday. He surprised me with stars on ice tickets AND Keith Urban tickets! I am beyond excited for those events. I also got spoiled with Naked Basics 2 eyeshadow and my wonderful mother gave my mascara that makes it look like you have extensions. It is truly amazing. We went to watch more basketball!! Raymond Girls won in a nail biter. Overall it was a fabulous birthday. I really do love my husband for always spoiling me! 

The next morning we went to Magrath for church because Johnny Evans was leaving on a mission. He is a truly wonderful kid and I know he will be a fabulous missionary.