Monster Cookies

As a special Christmas gift to all of our online friends, we put together this recording of our family reading the Christmas story, playing instruments, and singing carols. Merry Christmas to all.

In this week's episode we talk about 50 things that have been a part of our life in the past 5 months. James wanted us to go through the entire vacation day by day but I think this ended up long enough as it was. :) Thumbs Up Men's Retreat Pine Lake Camp Bloomin' Inn Calaway Park Birthday in the park Star Wars birthday Manitoba Children's Museum Papa John's Pizza in Billings Packing in clear plastic totes U-pick berry farm Daily summer schedule Splash pad Home church Kids choir Adult dinner dates Hardcover blog Hiking in the mountains for Mother's Day Zoo passes PVR Banana Cream pie express Electronic mousetraps Haircuts Montana views Cambria Suites Church with Amy Red River Co-op Speedway Kids Eat Free at Perkins 10 year honeymoon Olive Garden Clarion Hotel Star Trek movie Camps Thumbs Down Smitty's in Swift Current Bubba Gump Papa John's in Bloomington Sonic Drive-In Tracy's Diner Mall of America Underwater World Roadside vegetables JYSK dressers Waiting for the new TV service Driving 12 hours a day Road construction Winter lasting through May Summer "weather" Daniel's new grade one teacher 8 people living in 1000 sqft Join the Conversation Subscribe and review on iTunes Join the Facebook group Comment on the blog at www.monstercookies.ca Email us at show@monstercookies.ca Click HERE to listen in your browser.

In this week's episode: Claire's growing up Lent New floor No Knead Bread YouTube channel WordPress upgrade Daniel's new teacher Speech Scientists Joshua's new club Geek Loves Nerd Amber Wants To Know: What are you doing for Lent? Subscribe and review on iTunes Join the Facebook group Comment on the blog at www.monstercookies.ca Call the voicemail line 206-888-2665 courtesy of K7.net Email us at show@monstercookies.ca Click HERE to listen in your browser. Tags: Monster Cookies Mom, Dad Kids, Podcast, Lent, Baking, Speech, Parenting, Calgary, Canada,

We came back! After a long wait, we spend about half an hour talking about Halloween, Christmas, broken bones, growing babies and the future of the podcast. Links Amber's Facebook Profile Jon's Facebook Profile Subscribe and review on iTunes Join the Facebook group Comment on the blog at www.monstercookies.ca Call the voicemail line 206-888-2665 courtesy of K7.net Email us at show@monstercookies.ca Click HERE to listen in your browser. Tags: Monster Cookies Mom, Dad Kids, Podcast, Parenting, Calgary, Canada,

This week we catch up with what's going on with our kids. Amber turns 30. Josh reviews a few Wii games and Daniel reviews a few books. Links  Shrek the Third Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing Super Fudge Two Boobs and a Baby+ Blue Bic Pens Pumpkin Spice Latte Pumpkin Ice Cream Pumpkin Marble Cheesecake Rainbow Cheesecake Amber wants to know: What is your favourite part of Thanksgiving? Subscribe and review on iTunes Join the Facebook group Comment on the blog at www.monstercookies.ca Call the voicemail line 206-888-2665 courtesy of K7.net Email us at show@monstercookies.ca Click HERE to listen in your browser. Tags: Monster Cookies Mom, Dad Kids, Podcast, Parenting, Calgary, Canada,

Things we talked about this week: High River Highland Games Amber's facebook profile Fireworks Competition Jon's trip to and from school in kindergarten Canadian Smarties Buckets under the desk Scottish Flag Wee is little in scottish Shotput Welly Toss Mini Caber Our Catholic Life podcast Alberta Triathlon Minnesota winter Winnipeg weather Amber wants to know: What are your thoughts on "Back to School"? Subscribe and review on iTunes Join the Facebook group Comment on the blog at www.monstercookies.ca Call the voicemail line 206-888-2665 courtesy of K7.net Email us at show@monstercookies.ca Click HERE to listen in your browser. Tags: Monster Cookies Mom, Dad Kids, Podcast, Parenting, Calgary, Canada,

This week we talk about our new Wii, a wedding with a bouncy castle, Andrew's potty training update, Amber's musical instruments, and the boys do three movie reviews Links Kung Fu Panda Wall-E River Rescue Amber wants to know: What is your favorite thing about summer? Subscribe and review on iTunes Join the Facebook group Comment on the blog at www.monstercookies.ca Call the voicemail line 206-888-2665 courtesy of K7.net Email us at show@monstercookies.ca Click HERE to listen in your browser. Tags: Monster Cookies Mom, Dad Kids, Podcast, Parenting, Calgary, Canada,

Though we forget to mention it, this is our one-year anniversary. Happy podcast birthday to us. We talk about daycamp, bunkbeds, fingernails, online privacy, and loooove. Next week's Question of the Week What do you want to ask us? Join the conversation Subscribe and review on iTunes Join the Facebook group Become a fan at Podcast Pickle Vote on Podcast Alley Comment on the blog at www.monstercookies.ca Call the Cookies Line at 206-888-2665 Email us at show@monstercookies.ca Click HERE to listen in your browser. Tags: Monster Cookies Mom, Dad Kids, Podcast, Parenting, Calgary, Canada,

This week we talk about our new baby daughter joining the family, go through our reality TV shows for the summer, talk about summer church, and have a long conversation about diapers. We had the window open so there is the sound of the airplanes going overhead throughout. Links: gdiapers Happy Nappy diaper service in Calgary Diaper Swappers Next week's Question of the Week What do you want to ask us? Join the conversation Subscribe and review on iTunes Join the Facebook group Become a fan at Podcast Pickle Vote on Podcast Alley Comment on the blog at www.monstercookies.ca Call the Cookies Line at 206-888-2665 Email us at show@monstercookies.ca Click HERE to listen in your browser. Tags: Monster Cookies Mom, Dad Kids, Podcast, Parenting, Pregnant, Pregnancy Calgary, Canada, Reality TV, Big Brother, Last Comic Standing, church, diapers, disposables, cloth diapers, gdiapers,newborn C

This week we talk about Baby Coconut coming. The birth has been moved up and the c-section is on the afternoon of May 30. Next week's Parenting Controversy of the week Diapers: Cloth vs. Disposable Join the conversation Subscribe and review on iTunes Join the Facebook group Become a fan at Podcast Pickle Vote on Podcast Alley Comment on the blog at www.monstercookies.ca Call the Cookies Line at 206-888-2665 Email us at show@monstercookies.ca Click HERE to listen in your browser. Tags: Monster Cookies Mom, Dad Kids, Podcast, Parenting, Pregnant, Pregnancy Calgary, Canada,

This week we talk about soccer jerseys, learn Lessons from the Sock Drawer, discover a new podcast, almost don't have a contest entry, receive a wonderful gift, and prepare for Coconut. Links: Lessons from the Sock Drawer: A Collection of Veggie Shorts & Briefs May is Foster Care Month Foster Parenting Podcast with Tim & Wendy Next week's Parenting Controversy of the week Diapers: Cloth vs. Disposable Join the conversation Subscribe and review on iTunes Join the Facebook group Become a fan at Podcast Pickle Vote on Podcast Alley Comment on the blog at www.monstercookies.ca Call the Cookies Line at 206-888-2665 Email us at show@monstercookies.ca Click HERE to listen in your browser. Tags: Monster Cookies Mom, Dad Kids, Podcast, Parenting, Pregnant, Pregnancy Calgary, Canada, BPA Bisphenol A Plastic Bottles Foster Care Foster Parent

This week we talk about pregnancy, birth, marriage, and death. Daniel gets some time alone with Daddy. We finally tell our secret. Amber reviews another Shopaholic book and we have a nice discussion about co-sleeping. Links: Veggie Tales eCards Beaker Bop 2 Shopaholic Takes Manhattan by Sophie Kinsella Stokke Sleepi Next week's Parenting Controversy of the week Plastic Bottles and BPA Links: Bisphenol A (Wikipedia)

This week Jon has early Empty Nest Syndrome, Amber has Late Pregnancy Crankiness, we do a book/podcast review and have a great discussion about Crying It Out Links: 7th Son Podcast Novel Trilogy by J.C. Hutchins Podiobooks.com Solve Your Child's Sleep Problems by Dr. Richard Ferber The No-Cry Sleep Solution: Gentle Ways to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night by Elizabeth Pantley OurFirstMarriage #60: Crying It Out OurFirstMarriage - Tanel's Blog: Our maladaptive children Parenting Behavior Plays a Part in Preschoolers' Sleep Problems Next week's Parenting Controversy of the week Co-sleeping Subscribe and review on iTunes Join the Facebook group Become a fan at Podcast Pickle Vote on Podcast Alley Comment on the blog at www.monstercookies.ca Call the voicemail line 206-888-2665 courtesy of K7.net Email us at show@monstercookies.ca Click HERE to listen in your browser. Tags: Monster Cookies Mom, Dad Kids, Podcast, Parenting, Pregnant, Pregnancy Calgary, Canada, OurFirstMarriage, Co-sleeping Cry It Out 7th Son J.C. Hutchins Podiobooks Podcast Novel

After an extended break we've come back to talk about goopy eyes, quiet time, plumbing torches, a huge baby, a movie review with the boys, and the Philadelphia Parking Authority. We introduce a new segment, come up with a plan for our new Number One Listener(s), and remember when Jon forgot his phone number. Links: Alvin and the Chipmunks Parking Wars Tupelo Catholic Podcast The Duct Tape Guy Get your own feedback line at K7.net Join K7 Days Ecumenism - by Peter Kreeft Parenting Controversy of the week Cry It Out Subscribe and review on iTunes Join the Facebook group Become a fan at Podcast Pickle Comment on the blog at www.monstercookies.ca Call the voicemail line 206-888-2665 courtesy of K7.net Email us at show@monstercookies.ca Click HERE to listen in your browser. Tags: Monster Cookies Mom, Dad Kids, Podcast, Parenting, Pregna nt, Pregnancy Calgary, Canada, K7, Sean McGaughey Cry It Out Dr. Ferber

This week we have a mini plate of cookie crumbs. The boys talk about bowling, sleepovers, parties, and wearing green. Subscribe and review on iTunes Join the Facebook group Comment on the blog at www.monstercookies.ca Call the voicemail line 206-888-2665 courtesy of K7.net Email us at show@monstercookies.ca Tags: Monster Cookies Mom, Dad Kids, Podcast, Parenting, Pregnant, Pregnancy Calgary, Canada,