Chris, Aubree and I got back from Arizona on Monday after a nice, relaxing vacation. Aubree did great on the plane, although it is so hard to sit in those cramped seats with a baby. I (of course) never realized how cramped it is on a plane until flying with Aubree, trying to reach for stuff in your bag and get comfortable for her to sleep is almost impossible. Now I know how Chris feels when he has to squeeze in to those seats!! We went to Las Vegas for 2 nights and to the Grand Canyon on the way back to Mesa which was beautiful. It was hard to say good bye to my Mom and Dad ( harder for them I think cause they miss their grand kids so much!) but they will be home in about 3 weeks so that is good.
Now that we are at home I am starting on my list of spring cleaning. I didn't do any spring cleaning last year because I was so big with Aubree and focused on getting things ready for her that I didn't get around to it. On my list are:
1) Wash walls.
2) Wash my cupboards inside and out.
3) Go through our closets and organize
4) Clean the laundry room
5) Clean the carpets upstairs
I am not looking forward to doing them at all but I always feel better once they are done! Anyways I need to go grocery shopping so Aubree is going for some play and cuddle time with Grandma Laurie so I don't have to drag her around in the grocery store which is always nice.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Aubree & Friends
Aubree opening her Christmas presents.
Aubree and her friend Sara at Gavin's 1st Birthday.
Gavin eating his Birthday cupcake.
Aubree and her friend, Taylor & Hannah.
Aubree and Hannah.Travelling with a baby...
As some of you know, Chris and I are heading to Phoenix to visit my Mom and Dad the first week of February. This will be Aubree's 2nd airplane ride but the first time around she was only a few months old so I am alittle worried about how this one will go. I do not travel well as I get airsick so I take gravel which puts me to sleep, so Chris might have his hands full. She is at that age where she doesn't want to sit she just wants to walk around but hopefully there will be enough going on that she will keep her distracted.
I am also concerned about packing for the trip, I always over pack as I don't want to not have something that I could have used and Chris isn't much better so I am going to make a list of things we need and I am going to stick to it! I'm not going to take that much for Aubree because we plan on doing some shopping while we are down there anyways so she can wear some of those clothes. My mom and dad have a trailer down there so we don't have to worry about staying in a hotel room but still there is lots of things we will need for her. But it should all be worth it when we get there and it is nice and hot, I can't wait because with the weather here Aubree and I have been pretty much holed in. Hopefully it will be a bit milder when we get home and we won't have anymore deep freezes.
Yesterday, I was babysitting my nephew Deklan in the morning. It was lots of fun although I did realize that I have much busier times ahead for myself as he goes non-stop! He is also at the age where everything is his and he doesn't quite understand sharing and Aubree is at the age where she realizes when people take things from her. So after a few times of Aubree crying because Deklan wanted the toy she was playing with I decided I would put them on our toy car together. It was very cute and I got a great video, so here it is:
I am also concerned about packing for the trip, I always over pack as I don't want to not have something that I could have used and Chris isn't much better so I am going to make a list of things we need and I am going to stick to it! I'm not going to take that much for Aubree because we plan on doing some shopping while we are down there anyways so she can wear some of those clothes. My mom and dad have a trailer down there so we don't have to worry about staying in a hotel room but still there is lots of things we will need for her. But it should all be worth it when we get there and it is nice and hot, I can't wait because with the weather here Aubree and I have been pretty much holed in. Hopefully it will be a bit milder when we get home and we won't have anymore deep freezes.
Yesterday, I was babysitting my nephew Deklan in the morning. It was lots of fun although I did realize that I have much busier times ahead for myself as he goes non-stop! He is also at the age where everything is his and he doesn't quite understand sharing and Aubree is at the age where she realizes when people take things from her. So after a few times of Aubree crying because Deklan wanted the toy she was playing with I decided I would put them on our toy car together. It was very cute and I got a great video, so here it is:
Don't worry no one was hurt, but it was hilarious!!
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
2009
It's been a while since I posted anything, with Christmas it was kind of busy and things are finally getting back to normal. We had a really great Christmas, definitely more fun with a little one around!
Aubree is getting bigger and now has 2 bottom teeth. She has also for about 3 weeks been sleeping through the night, from about 8 pm to 7:30 or 8 am. I can't tell you how nice it is!! Tomorrow we start Aquafitness again and then on Saturday she starts her Starfish and Duck swimming lessons. She is also now able to stand holding on to the couch or her walker, so that is definitely exciting, but she really shows no interest in crawling.
Being that it is the start of a new year I decided I really need to do something about losing some weight. Never an easy task but I am going to try my hardest as I am not happy at the weight I am currently at. Also I would like to lose it before I get pregnant again so that I don't have the extra pounds to lose again. It is really hard right now to get outside to go for walks because it has been so flipping cold, but hopefully it warms up to a reasonable temperature so that I can start taking Aubree for walks in her sleigh. My other goal for 2009 is to be more eco-friendly, generally Chris and I are very good at recycling but I would like to work on eating more organic foods, cutting down on our water use and just generally thinking more about what we are consuming and what impact it is having on our world.
I will leave everyone with this video of Aubree's first sleigh ride.
Aubree is getting bigger and now has 2 bottom teeth. She has also for about 3 weeks been sleeping through the night, from about 8 pm to 7:30 or 8 am. I can't tell you how nice it is!! Tomorrow we start Aquafitness again and then on Saturday she starts her Starfish and Duck swimming lessons. She is also now able to stand holding on to the couch or her walker, so that is definitely exciting, but she really shows no interest in crawling.
Being that it is the start of a new year I decided I really need to do something about losing some weight. Never an easy task but I am going to try my hardest as I am not happy at the weight I am currently at. Also I would like to lose it before I get pregnant again so that I don't have the extra pounds to lose again. It is really hard right now to get outside to go for walks because it has been so flipping cold, but hopefully it warms up to a reasonable temperature so that I can start taking Aubree for walks in her sleigh. My other goal for 2009 is to be more eco-friendly, generally Chris and I are very good at recycling but I would like to work on eating more organic foods, cutting down on our water use and just generally thinking more about what we are consuming and what impact it is having on our world.
I will leave everyone with this video of Aubree's first sleigh ride.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Merry Christmas
Here are some recent pics of Aubree. She got her first tooth about 2 weeks ago and her second one is almost through but we still have not been able to capture a picture of them, she won't co-operate! This weekend we had a Christmas party with our friends and my family's get together with cousins, so it has been a pretty busy weekend, but lots of fun. Chris passed his CAIB exam which is great so he is feeling pretty good that he never has to take another test (at least not for the foreseeable future.) Other than that we are just getting ready for Christmas and looking forward to spending time with our family. Merry Christmas everyone!
Friday, December 5, 2008
Christmas Countdown
Chris and I love Christmas and are really excited for Aubree's 1st Christmas. Yes we know she won't even realize what is going on, but we are excited because we have started some traditions that we will do throughout the years. One of those traditions is something that came from Chris's Mom. She would do an advent box for the boys when they were growing up. Basically instead of an advent calendar she decorated a shoe box and would put little treats or gifts in it every morning for Chris and Jeff to open at breakfast. I thought this was a great idea so Chris and I have started one for Aubree. We got a rubbermaid container and decorated it and each day we put something in it for her, sometimes it is a little toy or book, sometimes a cookie, etc. Here are some pics:
On another note, I have been made aware of another plastic toy square. Apparently plastic squeeze toys (like rubber duckies) that are made in China contain a toxin that is very dangerous to babies especially when put in a warm bath tub. It is really frustrating to me as a parent that these items are even available for sale in our country. I have enough things to try and worry about without having to watch what toys I am buying and checking websites to make sure the item is safe for my baby. Why are these toys not being band like they are in Europe?! I would definitely be willing to pay more for these items if they were being safely made in Canada! Maybe someday the powers that be will learn...
On another note, I have been made aware of another plastic toy square. Apparently plastic squeeze toys (like rubber duckies) that are made in China contain a toxin that is very dangerous to babies especially when put in a warm bath tub. It is really frustrating to me as a parent that these items are even available for sale in our country. I have enough things to try and worry about without having to watch what toys I am buying and checking websites to make sure the item is safe for my baby. Why are these toys not being band like they are in Europe?! I would definitely be willing to pay more for these items if they were being safely made in Canada! Maybe someday the powers that be will learn...
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Aubree is 7 months old - how did that happen?
Today I am entering in to the world of blogging, I thought it would be appropriate to start today on Aubree's 7 month birthday. I can't believe how quickly the time has passed by, everyone always tells you how quickly the time will go, but you don't really realize it until it happens to you.
Aubree has from the start been a very contented, good natured baby. Chris and I always say how lucky we were to have such a easy going baby and that the next one will probably be a handful!! Everyday Aubree is picking up new skills, she can sit on her own, scoot herself to toys on the floor, and she is doing alot more babbling and mimicking sounds. She is looking more and more like her Daddy everyday (even some of her goofy expressions look exactly like his!). Motherhood is very rewarding and also very challenging, but I love every minute of it (although some days if you ask me I might have a different answer).
Chris has been busy studying for his CAIB 4, which he has to pass in order to eventually own an insurance brokerage, so he is pretty stressed about that. He hates studying and finds it very hard to make himself sit down and do it.
Today we are heading out to Warren to have dinner for my Grandma's birthday, which will be fun. Aubree loves playing with her cousin Deklan and as always when Hana isn't there Deklan & Aubree will miss her as she is such a little mom to both of them.
Aubree has from the start been a very contented, good natured baby. Chris and I always say how lucky we were to have such a easy going baby and that the next one will probably be a handful!! Everyday Aubree is picking up new skills, she can sit on her own, scoot herself to toys on the floor, and she is doing alot more babbling and mimicking sounds. She is looking more and more like her Daddy everyday (even some of her goofy expressions look exactly like his!). Motherhood is very rewarding and also very challenging, but I love every minute of it (although some days if you ask me I might have a different answer).
Chris has been busy studying for his CAIB 4, which he has to pass in order to eventually own an insurance brokerage, so he is pretty stressed about that. He hates studying and finds it very hard to make himself sit down and do it.
Today we are heading out to Warren to have dinner for my Grandma's birthday, which will be fun. Aubree loves playing with her cousin Deklan and as always when Hana isn't there Deklan & Aubree will miss her as she is such a little mom to both of them.
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