Daniel was very excited to make a special message for Grandpa S in honour of his birthday today.
We tried to get Sophie in on the fun, but with little success at holding her attention. She did try to give a hug before trying to climb over the chair.
Hope you enjoy the videos & have a great day, Dad!
Monday 30 January 2012
Friday 27 January 2012
8 month Sophie update
Sophie at 8 months is working her way up to full "Cyclone Sophie" status. She is moving around more quickly, not quite at a full fledged crawl, but certainly a force to be reckoned with. She cannot be trusted to stay put anywhere unless she is strapped into a car seat. She also really wants to stand and walk, which, for the record, we are NOT encouraging.
Sophie has also learned to clap her hands so that she can request her favourite song- patty cake. She loves to sing along with everyone else at her loudest volume setting and grins when she earns smiles from those watching.
Just like her brother at this age, Sophie is an enthusiastic eater. When she got to the end of her first couple mum-mum crackers, she wept. Not sure if it was because she thought there were no more, or she bit her fingers with that sharp little tooth of hers. At present Sophie still just has one bottom front tooth, but I think its partner can't be far behind now.
I predict her 9 month mug shot might just be a pink blur. Eeyore has no chance of keeping up with this one for much longer.
Sophie has also learned to clap her hands so that she can request her favourite song- patty cake. She loves to sing along with everyone else at her loudest volume setting and grins when she earns smiles from those watching.
Just like her brother at this age, Sophie is an enthusiastic eater. When she got to the end of her first couple mum-mum crackers, she wept. Not sure if it was because she thought there were no more, or she bit her fingers with that sharp little tooth of hers. At present Sophie still just has one bottom front tooth, but I think its partner can't be far behind now.
I predict her 9 month mug shot might just be a pink blur. Eeyore has no chance of keeping up with this one for much longer.
Wednesday 25 January 2012
New year's resolutions
Hey look- it's January and I am posting pictures from... wait for it... January! Maybe this is the year I will stay on top of blogging.
On Jan 1st it was nice enough to go for a walk around our local pond again. The weather here has been crazy, one day it will be ten above and a day later minus twenty. We had our first real cold snap last week and I can't say any of us enjoyed it.
We are enjoying Sophie's big-eyed wonder. She is quite the character and makes us smile every day.
We also enjoyed a quick visit with my parents who stopped in on their way to warmer places.
Another blessing this month has been a little boy who has really caught on to using the potty. We have been diaper free with him since the end of November. Yay! Can you tell one of his favouite rewards is a toy car? What can I say, still coming out cheaper than pull ups.
Sophie has also started singing and playing the piano, we just can't understand any of the words yet.
On Jan 1st it was nice enough to go for a walk around our local pond again. The weather here has been crazy, one day it will be ten above and a day later minus twenty. We had our first real cold snap last week and I can't say any of us enjoyed it.
We are enjoying Sophie's big-eyed wonder. She is quite the character and makes us smile every day.
We also enjoyed a quick visit with my parents who stopped in on their way to warmer places.
Another blessing this month has been a little boy who has really caught on to using the potty. We have been diaper free with him since the end of November. Yay! Can you tell one of his favouite rewards is a toy car? What can I say, still coming out cheaper than pull ups.
Sophie has also started singing and playing the piano, we just can't understand any of the words yet.
Monday 23 January 2012
What happens when genes for construction and music are combined
May I present to you, an original composition by Daniel, "I Like Diggers." Before I started videoing him, the song had a lot more varied lyrics. It went something like, "I like diggers and dump trucks, I like bulldozers that push stuff..." and on and on listing various types of construction machines he likes and sometimes what they do.
And the reprise, "I Like Hammers and Bamming Stuff." I particularly enjoy the part after the song when he notices crayon on the piano and is appalled. He doesn't seem to recall his 7 month ago self thought it was perfectly okay to colour on the piano, so therefore it must have been his infant sister. That's his story and he's sticking to it.
And the reprise, "I Like Hammers and Bamming Stuff." I particularly enjoy the part after the song when he notices crayon on the piano and is appalled. He doesn't seem to recall his 7 month ago self thought it was perfectly okay to colour on the piano, so therefore it must have been his infant sister. That's his story and he's sticking to it.
Friday 13 January 2012
Still uploading Christmas
The week before Christmas certainly wasn't quite at our house. Keith had school right up to the 23rd, so we were home and having people over to celebrate the season. Keith's brother, Percy, and his family came over for a lovely evening of visiting and eating. Daniel was thrilled to have cousins come over and play, and Sophie enjoyed charming everyone as well.
Here are also a few picks form Christmas morning at my parents' house. Lots of excitement! I haven't yet uploaded the pics from my brothers' camera yet though and most of the Christmas ones from Vermilion are on there. I'll get there eventually.
Here are also a few picks form Christmas morning at my parents' house. Lots of excitement! I haven't yet uploaded the pics from my brothers' camera yet though and most of the Christmas ones from Vermilion are on there. I'll get there eventually.
Monday 2 January 2012
December Flashback
Wow- December was a whirlwind of activity for us! We celebrated Sinterclaas (sp?) on December 5th. Daniel left out some water & and an apple for St. Nicholas' horse, and was so excited when they were gone the next morning and the stockings were filled with gifts & treats. Even Sophie seemed to know something fun was going on.
Here is a picture of Daniel in the cozy reading nook we created in his room. It has definitely helped curb his urge to spread books all over the place. Can't imagine where he picked up that bad habit from...
Every year Keith plays goalie for the staff vs. students hockey game. The staff always wins, and the students are always shocked about this. Daniel was thrilled to go watch him play for the first time, but very tired by the end.
We managed to get a Christmas card out this year, but did it ever take a lot of tries to get a self-timed family portrait that was usable. If you haven't gotten your card yet, please accept our apologies. I just found a couple that somehow missed getting mailed out before we left town- oops! Hopefully you all enjoyed a merry Christmas! We were up north with my family for about a week of constant eating and visiting, although running after little ones does make quality visiting a bit difficult. To those we didn't see, or only saw across the room, we wish you the all the best in 2012.
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