Madalyn's first Birthday

Last weekend we celebrated Madalyn's first birthday. It is so hard to believe that a whole year has gone by, but when we think of all the things she can do now, from when she was first born it is just amazing! We had a birthday party for her and my parents flew up from Winnipeg to be there. We had a great weekend and enjoyed her party with some friends - even Scout had a couple of doggy friends to play with in the backyard! Madalyn had lots of fun and enjoyed being the centre of attention. She loved her butterfly cake too!

Happy Birthday

Madalyn has a birthday with for her Nana. We tried to post it yesterday, but it wasn't working for some reason so here it is today, a day late.

Back to Work

It has almost been a week of back to work and so far we seem to be surviving. The mornings have been rushed, but each day we seem to get slightly better. This morning we even had ten minutes left before we went out the door to play with Madalyn and Scout.
Madalyn has just taken everything in stride. She is such a happy, easy-going kid. She likes the lady looking after her and she has such fun with the other kids there. This morning when I dropped her off all the other kids were already there. Madalyn looked up at the three of them and gave them a big smile and a happy exclamation. It was so cute!
I am somewhat happy to be back at work. I know we will be extremely busy as we get into things. I haven't been to the schools yet, but I am hoping to start visiting them by tomorrow. I have to get my caseload organized and figure out who and what I have where, which is always a big task. I think the year will go well, though. Positive attitude....I am already looking forward to the weekend, just so that I can sleep later than 6. I hate getting up that early but I like having time to walk the dog and get ready with Madalyn still asleep.
Anyway, hopefully everything continues this smoothly, fingers crossed.

Happy Birthday!!

Madalyn has a birthday wish for her Nanna! We hope you have a great day and we wish we were joining you for dinner!!! Enjoy your prezzies!!

Chris' new specs!

Madalyn thinks they are lots of fun!

It's been quite awhile since we've posted, between visitors, camping and crappy internet service it's been hard to spend much time on the computer. And of course, Madalyn is now very mobile, which means we never sit down for long enough to turn the computer on! Here are some pictures from Audrey and Sarah's visit to Fort St John and some pictures from Madalyn and Scout's first camping trip.

Madalyn has a birthday wish for her Papa today!

Madalyn is cruising for her Daddy's wallet. Playing with Mummy



Madalyn's favorite game with Koala Lou. We say, "Koala Lou, I do love you!" and then Madalyn gives her a big hug!

She actually has enough hair for a little hairclip!

A few more pix from Canada Day

An old fire truck that was in the parade

Relaxing after the parade back at home.

Madalyn enjoying her favorite past time - waving

Canada Day

We spent Canada Day taking Madalyn to her first parade and then going down to Centennial Park for the party in the park. We had a yummy bbq dinner and then watched the fireworks from our back deck after Madalyn went to bed. It was also Scout's birthday so she came with us to the parade and enjoyed some special treats as well!

A big girl standing in her crib. She keeps putting her head to the side lately. She thinks it's pretty cute, and she's right.

Super powers

It happened sooner that I thought! Chris signed up for facebook tonight! Man, am I ever persuasive! I should be careful with my powers of persuasion - they are stronger than I realized

I surrender to Facebook

Well, I have caved and joined Facebook. Everyone seems to be addicted to it and I can definitely see why. It is easy to spend long periods of time there and it is amazing the people that you find and who find you that you haven't thought about in years! Chris is still resisting it, but I keep showing him all the cool things about it and I think he is slowly starting to change his mind! Right now he is in Northern BC near the Northwest territories border. He'll be back by Friday. Meanwhile, I'll be heading to ball tonight with Madalyn and Scout.

Date night

Chris and I get to go out on a date tonight! Michelle has gratiously agreed to babysit not only Madalyn, but Scout as well! This will be our first movie since before Madalyn was born. I don't even remember the last movie we saw in the theatre together - maybe the 2nd Pirates of the Carribean. Our two choices tonight are Pirates 3 or Knocked Up, and since we have heard good things about Knocked Up, we've decided that's the one. We might have high expectations after being away from the theatre for so long!

Silly little goofball

Scout making faces at Madalyn and the two of them thinking they are pretty funny!

So pretty!

pool time

These pictures show Madalyn getting ready for and then enjoying her pool. She has not yet learned to share and is punishing the duck who dared to swim in her pool as well. Off with his head - as she is too young to use sharp things, no guilletine (I think I spelled that wrong), she must use her teeth instead!