May Long Weekend

This past May Long weekend we had the best weather ever. Adam's Mom joined us for the weekend and thanks to her I have photos to post - she took most of them since Anderson was a bit fussy as he is teething.



I think there is a picture out there somewhere where Adam is doing the same thing - however his is alcohol induced...

We were doing some yard work - Jackie was a great help with her tools.

Hands up, hands us baby, hands up....

Love the look.

Jackie loves her wagon - and she loves to be the one to pull it - not sure if she will like it as much once Anderson is finally old enough to ride in it....

Finally, adult time...

A morning family photo.

An Old Picture...

This picture was taken last year by a friend of ours - as far as our memory tells us it was last June - so almost a year ago.

Adam took Jackie to a friends house - this animal is stuffed and in his Dad's study - Jackie loved him and I absolutely love the picture.

I can't believe how much she has changed in a year but still fits into the same jacket.
We just got the picture emailed to us the other day and I thought you might enjoy it as much as we are .

Adam and Jackie Self Portait

Copy Cat

Hanging out in the Trailer

I love how Anderson sleeps - he likes to have his face covered and hold on to his blankie.

Adam and Jackie hanging out in the bunks.

Kids

Here are a few pictures of the kids...

Cheese...

Jackie being a toddler - helping Anderson play....

Camping and a New Trailer

Welcome to camping season!

We have been looking forward to this day since we locked the trailer and drove home last year September long. Since I was so pregnant we decided not to camping right through September like we normally do, so this winter was extra long for us.

But in the winter, since we added to the family, we also realized we had to add to the space we have for living while we camped. Jackie is still sleeping in a playpen, and now with Anderson already at 6 months, we did not have room for 2 playpens in the old trailer.

So we bought ourselves a big new trailer. This one has a big slide in the main room - the couch and dinette, and also a slide in the back kids bedroom area.

There are 3 bunks (but we only ever plan to use 2 - honest), the second door you see is a door into the bathroom, the dinette is a nice new style - a big u-shaped one - great for fitting more than 4 people at if needed.

We all had a great time as we introduced Anderson to the wonderful world of camping.



Breakfast...

I caught her in the middle of a sneeze...

Hanging out

The many faces of our little man...

My Birthday

This year we celebrated my thirtieth. I am lucky to have my birthday usually fall on the Easter weekend, and since we were out in Canmore a cake was produced, but Jackie was already in bed by the time the candles were lit, and the song was sung.

Since "Happy Birthday" is currently her favourite song in the whole world, and I think it is important for her to see other people having birthdays - not just her - oh and she LOVES cake, Adam picked up a small cake for me when we came home.

We sang Happy Birthday - or Hapy Birday as Jackie says, and enjoyed a yummy piece of cake.

Most people talk about hitting certain milestones with a great sense of dread, but this milestone for me was a good one. I am very happy with where I am right now in life, I have a wonderful husband and 2 beautiful great kids, we are all healthy and we have lots of friends and family around us - what more could I ask for?

Easter Egg Hunt

This year we did a Easter egg hunt for Jackie. Adam took her to the park while Grandma and I "hit" the eggs - well as hidden as you want them for a 2 year old. She caught on quite quickly and loved finding them.

At the very end we sat her down and told her to open the eggs - she was thrilled to discover they had stuff inside - and even more thrilled to discover it is chocolate.

I love being able to create these memories for her - I know she will not remember her first egg hunt, but I know she will look back and remember eggs hunts as a child.

Easter

This year we spend Easter long weekend out at Grandma and Grandpa's place in Canmore. We had a great time and enjoyed the company.

Auntie Kristi

Starting Solids

Already Anderson is old enough to start eating his rice cereal. I appologize in advance to him for putting him in a bib with a flower on it - at least it is not pink!

Aggie Days

Adam took Jackie down to Aggie Days at the Round Up Centre this year. Jackie was a little overwhelmed by all the people and not quite sure what to make of all the animals. Her favourite was the bunnies.

I love this picture - it looks like she is having quite the conversation with this dog.

She looks thrilled, doesn't she - this was at the end and I think she was more than ready to head for home.