Not Always an Angel

This is for all of you who say to us "Is Matthew ever unhappy?"

Why, yes, there are times when he can be quite the little bear. He is, after all, almost 2 and is not willing to let you forget that.

And yes, Heather, this is my new screen saver!

Buck Lake July 2007

Well, another fun week was had at Buck Lake over Canada Day and the following week. What made it even better was having Darren and Nicola there with us. The only bad thing was Matthew learning the word "Again." Thanks, Darren! I guess that's payback for being woken up every day at 5:30am by a toddler screaming the word "TIPTOE!"

We got some great pictures (thanks to Dee and Ron, ever vigilant with the camera!), but unfortunately none of Nicola. Well, we'll always have the memory of the disco dance with Matthew!

What a great week. We'll miss you guys (among other things, none of us can drive the Cozy Coupe with the same panache!).

With Daddy on the Dock

Splashing around with Darren
I love this picture!

A Fond Farewell

From Front, left to right: Matthew, Austin, Ariana, Christina, Ella, Fiona, Maddie, Jasmine

Matthew and I were lucky enough to join a baby group to which all the mothers and babies seem to get along famously. We have stayed in touch from that first 6 weeks almost 2 years ago; sadly a couple of weeks ago, we had to say good luck and farewell to one of our dearest friends. Nat and her daughter Ariana (and new son Luca and husband Dal) moved to Ottawa for better career/family opportunities. We'll miss them so much! Here are a few pictures from the day, and a few more taken January, 2006. Time flies when you have great friends to celebrate children with!

Maddie and Ariana Jan. 2006

Matthew and Austin Jan. 2006
Matthew and Austin June 2007

Matthew will be quite a catch: already wanting to be in the kitchen cooking for his wife (with Ariana, of course)

Matthew, Austin and Maddie enjoying the inflatable gym (by enjoying, I mean jumping on each other and crying, then getting out, climbing up, sliding down and going in for more!!)

We had such a great day, and we've had such a wonderful couple of years! Matthew aleady has such a great group of friends (Daddy's excited that 95% are girls! I've said it before, but here it is again: our kid's a STUD!).

Just Because He's So F'n Cute!!!

Isn't he getting big??? He practically takes up the whole bed. Well, when he's not curled up with his little bum in the air, as per usual. If anyone gives me crap about the soother, I defy them to put Matthew to bed without it!

Let's See Who Checks This....

Well, Matthew is going to be a big brother! He'll be really good at it, but I think now's probably the time to work on the whole "MINE!!!" issue!

The new arrival is scheduled for December 13th, but like most scheduled arrivals, it's mostly an estimate, depending on turbulance and delays.

That's it for now. And as for the pictures of my growing belly, it's not going to happen. You're welcome.

Happy Mother's Day!

We had a great day yesterday; so great we didn't take a single picture! Instead, I've decided to re-post a couple of my favourites. Thanks for such an amazing day. I love my little family!

Our Day with The Animals

Saturday morning the family set out to see the animals of Storybook Gardens. Matthew loved Old MacDonald's farm and is getting really good at shouting out what different animals say: MOOO!! NAY!!! MEEOWW!!! Quite a treat when standing in line at the grocery store. Like his daddy, nothing about this kid is quiet unless he's asleep!

Matthew also really likes the slides and climbers at the park. Notice how I sent Rob down the tube one, and myself declined. It wouldn't have made the same memory if Mommy and Matthew got stuck and Mommy got kicked out of the park for the purple cloud of profanity. Not to mention Matthew learning a few new choice words!

The piece de resistance was getting chased by a peacock. These things are all over the park and while absolutely beautiful, are really scary when they come at you! Of course, Matthew barely even noticed, as he was busy running around trying to figure out how to ditch his parents in favour of a linx or an otter!