Family Day at the Museum of Civilization.

Riding a camel.

Daddy instilling negative values in Jack.

Jack embracing the world.

Happy Jack.

Easter weekend at Granny's house in Ayer's Cliff.

Walking in the woods with Daddy, Granny, and Riley.

Waiting for a sleigh ride with Grandpa.

Having fun at Fulton's sugar-bush with Mom, Grandpa, Grandma, and Auntie Sarah. (Dad is taking the picture!)

Bathtime fun!

Blowing out the candle with Mom.

Both of Jack's Great-Grandmas (or "Super-Grandmas", as we like to call them) were at his party.

This is Jack's 1st Birthday cake that I made for him. (His piece didn't have candy on it...) He was a little baffled by everyone singing to him, but he had a great day with lots of family around.

Christmas Fun!

We had a great holiday! Ben's brother and his wife and daughter came down and spent Christmas with us, and then we all went to Ayer's Cliff for a week. It was fun to have both babies together for their first Christmas.

Coming out to the tree on Christmas morning to see if Santa brought anything...

Jack and his cousin Mackenzie deep in conversation over dinner.

Pre-Christmas Holiday in Missassauga

First things first, I know. I am a horrible blogger. The thing is, we only have dial-up internet at our house, and it takes FOREVER to upload pictures. Having said that, I sincerely hope that this makes up for all of the months you have missed!

We had a great Christmas. We started off the festivities with a trip to Missassauga to visit with Uncle Grant, Aunt Kaye, Uncle Glenn, Aunt Linda, Aunt Jill, and Grandma. We had a wonderful time and Jack really enjoyed himself!

Jack always has lots of fun when Nana Kaye is around.

Opening presents with Super-Grandma.

Ride 'em cowboy! Wearing Great-Grandpa Jeffrey's hat.

Halloween Playdate!

Jack and his friends all dressed up for Halloween!

Thanksgiving!

It is a beautiful day today. And I wasn't sure it was going to be- yesterday was blah, to say the least. Thunderstorms in October. Whodathunkit.

We're heading over to my parents place in a bit to do the turkey thing, but we couldn't resist getting a few pictures while the sun was shining. And by 'we', I of course mean 'Ben'.

Wishing all Canadians, here and abroad, a very happy Thanksgiving!

Gobble! Gobble!

Our week at the cottage

We spent a fantastic week at the cottage with our good friends Robyn, Jon and their 5 month old Nate. We all really like camping, but it seemed a bit too difficult this year with the two little ones. So a cottage was a great compromise. We had all of our baby gear (which took over the cottage completely) and the comforts of home, with the lake right outside our window. It was a 'first annual' kind of experience.

All of us after exploring the Bonnechere Caves (less exploring, more listening to a REALLY enthusiastic guide...)

Jack looking at at the cave wall.

Jack and Mom unwinding after a busy day.

Ben braving the cold water for a sunset swim.

Cool Dude.

Ayer's Cliff visit

We finally got to meet our niece last week! Jack and I spent the week in Ayer's Cliff with Kath and Mackenzie, and Ben and Ahren joined us on Wednesday. Jack was not his usual cheerful self, but this was quickly explained with the appearance of his very first tooth! Jack had lots of fun meeting his little cousin and his aunt and uncle. We can hardly wait to see them again at Christmas!

We sang lots of songs with Mackenzie and Auntie Kath.

Uncle Ahren hardly dropped me at all!

Jack and Mac hanging out on the floor.

Last day of swimming lessons!

Jack's last swimming class was today. He was enrolled in a 5 week class (Parents and Tots 1) for 4-6 month olds. We had lots of fun and made some new friends!

Front Crawl.

Back float!

Focussing on the frog.Jack's first report card! (He passed with flying colours!)

Play time!

Jack loves his new exersaucer! He can turn himself around in it (kind of) and play with all kinds of different things!

Hanging out with Riley

Jack is getting really good at holding his head up. He has rolled over once, but I'm pretty sure this was accidental. He's getting there though! With Riley in tow!

Jack's new high chair

We've decided to start Jack on cereal. It is a bit early (about a month early), but he is such a big baby and is so interested in everything we eat and drink, that we thought we would try it. And so far, so good! He is still pretty little for his high chair, but opens his mouth wide when the spoon comes and swallows the cereal. Well, most of the cereal. Admittedly, a large portion of it ends up in his lap. And his chin. And my hair. But still, it's a start!