I Wear My Sunglasses

I don't know what it is about sunglasses, but I just love putting them on babies. Here's Claire looking like a superstar in Thaiana's glasses.

Stop the papparazzi!

I am way too cool.

She's got this superstar thing down.

And some old photos of Isaac. He had just turned 1 years old. Looking very studious in these red glasses.

And the superstar in the green glasses.

The Wrestler

We bought a new air mattress for when Grandma sleeps over. After Daddy inflated it, the kids tested it out just to make sure Grandma would be comfortable. I think they looked quite comfortable.

Isaac playing peekaboo behind Claire.

She obviously didn't like the fact that Isaac was insinuating that she was fat enough to hide behind, so she pulled a wrestling move on him. He was down for the count.

That's right Isaac, I hope you've learned your lesson. You should never talk, think, reflect, anything, about a ladies weight.

Laundry Basket Derby

Claire and I had some fun zooming around the family room in the laundry basket tonight. She was all smiles. Who knew laundry could be this much fun?

Good Cookie

Claire tried rice husks for the first time today. Given she puts everything in her mouth, we thought for sure she was going to inhale it. At first, all she did was tap in on the tray. With a little help, we guided it into her mouth, and that was all she needed. She is loving them!

Here she is giving it a quick exam before devouring it.

And now for a taste.

A little dry, but good.

The Little Italian

Claire has the traditional italian photo facial expression down pact.

Play Day

Claire had some friends over today for a play day. Here are some pictures.

Tummy time for all.

They all found the triangle very interesting.

Then Claire headed up a game of Simon Says. Simon says lay on your belly! These little guys are good.

After lunch we went to play in the sun room.

Excuse me, my Mommy is trying to take a picture of us.

Quick, everyone look up and look cute!

Ben's shirt was so cute. He did some shipping and receiving while he was over.


Saying goodbye to her friends. Clearly, Claire does not want them to leave since she is holding onto Ben's car seat.

Cross Country

Isaac made the cross country team and they had the divisional races today at Earl Bales Park. Claire and I went to cheer him on. The course was about 2 kms with some pretty muddy conditions from the overnight rain. Here are some photos.

Claire and Isaac at the start of the day.

All the grade 5 boys walking over to the starting line.

Isaac getting pumped up to run.

On your mark, get set, GO!

Isaac looking strong at the halfway mark.

The last sprint.

Crossing the finish line - what a trooper!

Claiming his participation ribbon. He came in 30th place out of 72 boys in his grade. He was 8 spots shy of making the city finals, but we are proud of him nonetheless!

A Taste of Daycare

Claire and I started a new program with the Ontario Early Years Centre today called Nobody's Perfect. The centre was very nice and Claire was very excited to be there. When we were about to start one of the workers came over to me and said, "OK, I'll take your daughter, you go on now." I was like WHAT??? No one told me that the course was only for Mom's and that the babies were taken care of by the workers at the centre. Well, as hesitant as I was, I let them take her (I was only in the next room and within ear shot). She had such a good time with the other babies and I didn't hear her cry the entire time. It was really reassuring to know that Claire could hold her own without Mommy. Here are some pictures of her at the centre.

Having fun in this foam circle activity centre. At one point, they put another baby in the circle with her and Claire got so excited. She just started babbling away and was telling this little boy all about herself.

She was so curious about all the new toys.

Looking up with wonder at one of the caregivers. They said that she was such a good baby.

Suffice it to say she will do just fine when she starts daycare in the fall. Let's hope Mommy and Daddy feel the same way!

My Pearls

Everyone knows I'm a lover of pearls and it seems that Claire is also following suit. She really liked the necklace I had on and wanted to wear one too so I let her put on my pretty pink necklace Isaac got me for Mother's Day a few years ago. Doesn't she look pretty?

This made me think of my first grade school picture. I wore a pink pearl necklace and I remember the school secretary commenting on how lovely they were with the whole ensemble. I was very proud!

I post this because I think it's important to laugh at yourself. Do we see a resemeblance between Claire and I?

Happy Easter

The holidays are just so much more fun when you can dress your baby up in a pink, fuzzy bunny costume! Claire was happy to play the Easter Bunny this year. Here she is getting ready to surprise her cousins. She even has a carrot just to pull off the look.

Check out the fuzzy cotton ball tail.

Some shots frolicking on the floor.

Pink is totally her colour.

I wonder if this carrot is organic?

Time for the Easter Egg hunt.

Daddy helping Claire pick up some eggs.

Thaiana collecting her share.

Mya showing off the big blue egg she scored.

And Isaac and Claire Bunny.

8 Month Milestone

Claire is 8 months today! Grandma summed up Claire best when she said it's criminal how cute she is. She is 18 lbs and growing. There seems to be nothing she won't eat at this point. Here are some new pictures of her and the bear.

Practicing her serious face.

And her silly face. She is enjoying experimenting with her tongue these days. She will be talking in no time!

And the latest slideshow of months past:

About Time

We finally convinced Isaac to cut his hair. I wasn't very happy with his hair cut but both Anthony and Isaac say he looks fine. Here are the results:



Anthony says he looks sixteen now. I say don't think so!

What do you think? Long or short?