Picture Day!

Today we had our pictures taken. The kids were in really great moods, so it went well. I wasn't able to upload them onto facebook for some reason, so here they are!

Long Time No Posty

I don't even know where to begin. I haven't blogged since Father's Day. June? WOW! Let's see. In July we became pregnant, so we are now expecting our second child! Very exciting! Just found out it's a boy too! Oh, speaking of boys, July is when my brother and sister-in-law brought their baby home from Taiwan. Lachlan is my newest nephew and he is such a sweetie! My brother's family have moved back here, so we have been able to have some nice family gatherings. For the last 6 years we've been spread out across the globe. It's good to have them back for a bit! This is baby boy Storey below, due March 28th, 2009.

In August we went to Canada and visited my mom and dad up at the lake. We had a very good time. I always love going back home for a visit. My parents would look after Caitlin in the evenings, so we were able to go out a few times with my friends. Mostly, we would sit around the camp fire. Caitlin went out in a canoe for the first time. A true Canadian! The little boy in this photo belongs to a friend of a friend...

September, my friend Donna and her cousin came to visit. I don't have any photos of that trip. Donna always spoils Caitlin! Caitlin ended up with some nice new toys and books and received a lot of attention from Donna. I had a great time, because I was able to be a tourist in my own town and do fun girl stuff.

My parents came to visit us during October. We had my brother and his family over, so it was our first time all together in 6 years or so. I don't have a photo. I haven't been taking many photos lately. Don't know why. This October was Caitlin's second Halloween, but the first time she's been out trick-or-treating. She lasted 6 houses! The daycare had a party that day, so I think she was just plain tired out! We had her dressed like a bee and a butterfly! Our friends Kathy and Chris gave Caitlin the bee outfit, which she just loves! The butterfly outfit was from last year, but we used it at night because it was a little cold outside.

Well, i think that's enough blog for one night. Maybe in 6 months I'll post again! ;) Just kiddin'! I hope to blog more often. I've moved the computer to a more comfortable location.

Father's Day

Last weekend, for Father's Day, Steve took Caitlin to visit his father. I had the weekend to myself. Yes, it was more like a Mother's Day gift! Anyway, Steve, his dad and Caitlin all went to the zoo. He said they had a great time and I had a great rest!

Caitlin and her Grandpa Clark

Caitlin pointing at the elephant's eye. It's her new thing. She loves pointing at her own head, eyes, and nose and also pointing at ours. We have to watch her 'cause she'll poke us in the eye! She even lifted up my shirt in the grocery store to point at my belly button. AH!

This photo is classic Caitlin! Nose running, tongue sticking out, and mischief written all over her face!

Swimming Lessons

I cropped myself out of these photos. My face had the look of fear and it was not attractive. Don't want the world to see me in a bathing suit either! Maybe next year I'll have lost the weight from having a baby. I suppose since it's been over a year I can't use that excuse, but I'm going to anyway!

You see how so NOT scared she looks. She is so adventurous! She pushes me away and tries to roll on her back. Gosh I love this kid! She cracks me up daily!

While we're on the subject of no fear of water, this is what I was the most shocked by. Caitlin ran into this fountain. Steve chased her and is holding her back from the strong rushing water coming out of the fountain. It was ice cold water, but she did not want to be taken out of it! She's making that face, because she's mad at Steve for not letting her go.

Spoiled!

So, I don't know if people actually read my blog anymore, since I rarely post anything. Hopefully they do!

A couple of weeks ago I looked after my friend's child and she had a pair of crocs, which are the latest shoe fad. I swore I'd never buy any! They look like gardening shoes! Caitlin loved them! She would not give the little girl her crocs back, so I ended up caving in and buying her some of her own. Here they are:

Well, at least they look cute on her. She gets all sorts of complements!

Here she is in a dress my uncle Collin and his wife gave to her. I put her in it for her swimming lessons. It's a great beach dress too! Caitlin takes swimming lessons every Saturday. It was my hope that she would learn not to be such a wild child in the water. She has no fear! So far, she just does her own thing during the lesson. That's ok. It was worth a try!

First Trip to Disneyworld!

We went to Disney (Caitlin's first time seeing it) a couple of weeks ago with our neighbor's Emi and Matt, and their sons Jack (3 years old) and Quinn (1 year old). It was a little difficult with a one year old. We'd take the transportation to the parks, go on three rides, and then have to go back to the hotel for nap time. I didn't bring a reclining stroller, which probably would have helped. It was still nice to go on vacation and Caitlin had some great times in the pool and exploring the hotel room. I also was able to see my friend Donna, as well as her husband Gerald and son David. We've been friends for 14 years, so it was great to catch up and see eachother in Orlando again.

We went on the dumbo ride, but she was more fascinated with my bracelet. She did like the "It's a Small World" ride. When she's around 4 I'm sure we'll go again. We love Disney!

Donna, Steve, Myself, and Caitlin at the Magic Kingdom

Emi and Quinn on the bus to Magic Kingdom

Steve and Caitlin on the bus to Magic Kingdom. Something interesting to note is that Caitlin is wearing a Disney outfit that I bought from Walmart before I left. It was cheap too! When I looked at Disney upon arrival, I was glad I had purchased this outfit because their was nothing! Seriously! Nothing! The largest baby size was 9 months and then the next size available was 3T. Disney is missing out! I thought they tried to get everyone's money however they could, but apparantly not!

Caitlin's First Hair Cut

Better late than never?

Well, here's the first hair cut photos that I took a month ago. It's been awhile since I've had the time to post something, but I'm at home right now while new bathroom vinyl is being installed, so here it is!

I was all nervous about Caitlin's first hair cut, but they say nothing goes as you expect and they're right! Caitlin did not cry at all. She made faces, but didn't cry. She was really good! I think it helped that we went to a place that is for kids. She got to sit in a pink car that had a steering wheel and a big mirror in front to look at herself. In case my nephew is reading this, they have cars and planes for both girls and boys! Although, Grandpa tells me that Callum goes to a place for big boys and adults and is extremely well behaved when he gets his hair cut!

Here are the photos.

Ok, so now that I see the photos I'm guessing that the pacifier might have helped the non-crying thing!