Monday, January 26, 2009

Our week

We still have lots of snow at our place....what a winter! I'm starting to get excited for spring, but this week I'm reminded that every day is such a blessing.




Here's a picture of three amigos all ready to go for a walk to feed the ducks.


There were a lot of ducks! Violet thought the whole thing was pretty awesome....I was a bit terrified. Ella held her own distributing the bird seed to all her feathered friends.

Violet loves dogs! We took her to the dog park at Derby Reach....where she met Abby.

Violet was supposed to be sleeping, but I heard some noises coming from her room. When I went in to check her....this is what I found. 80's dancer much?


This is Violet's cookie monster face....almost 10 months...and no teeth yet!

It was so great to see my grandparents who were visiting from Palm Springs. Violet's second cousin, soccer superstar, Kylie showed Vi some of her awesome moves :)

Violet and her Great Grandma....they kind of have the same hairstyle

Ky and Vi


Great Grandpa McPhedrain and Violet

Violet and her Great Uncle Brent
Later in the week Luke's parents came down from Chetwynd for a visit. On Sunday we went for a chilly walk and then ate dinner at a fabulous Greek Restaurant....pretty much the best way to spend a Sunday afternoon!


Family time....out celebrating Mom's birthday.


This picture melts my heart!

Saturday, January 17, 2009

She's getting so big!

Not much new or exciting to report. Violet is as cute as ever :) tee hee....I know I am so "that" parent....sorry!






This is one of her favourite books. She loves it because it has a dog in it and maybe because her names in the title. :) It's so cute...when we ask her what a dog says she tries so hard to make a woofing sound, but only air comes out.


Violet's new favourite past time is looking out the window. She loves to watch the dogs, the birds, and the squirrels.....oh and find all the dirt she can in the sliding door track.




Serious bedhead...she looks like an 80's rocker!

Well I guess that's all for now. Love to ALL!

Sunday, January 11, 2009

9 Months and 2 days


9 Months

This has been such a huge month for Violet! She has been spending her days perfecting her crawl and exploring every inch of our home. I am exhausted. Electrical cords, electrical outlets, every speck of dirt, every clump of Bailey hair....nothing seems to be off limits. She has also become quite the little eater and we have yet to come across something she doesn't like. This month she tried asparagus, broccoli, chicken and yogurt....she loves it all. Violet has really been enjoying her books lately and I love reading to her. Her favourite at the moment is "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle. She loves to put her fingers in the holes made by the caterpillar in all the different foods and she loves the end when he turns into a "beautiful butterfly!" Violet also learned how to give kisses this last month. Adorable!




Exploring









Sunday, January 4, 2009

Bangs!



Friday, January 2, 2009

Thursday, January 1, 2009

Christmas

Here are a few shots from our Christmas:

We went to a Christmas party and we were suppose to dress up as a famous couple/duo. We went as Mac and PC.

Violet got to hangout with Grandma for a whole day while Mommy, Daddy and Auntie Amber hit the slopes....so fun!

Awesome Auntie Amber

Violet you are such a joy. You have brightened our lives and we're so thankful for you.

The wonder of it all...truly a magical Christmas

Violet finally meets her sock monkey

Playing shy, but just for a moment...hanging out at Grandpa and Grandma Deb's house on Christmas morning

Grandpa tells Violet not to believe everything Elmo tells her

Violet takes Grandpa's advice