April 2016

I don't want to forget the incredible memories made over the past couple of months, so excuse me while I play a bit of catch up.  I haven't updated this space since April and it has been for good reason.  Life has been so very full. 

April kicked off a very busy season in our lives.  The month was packed in the best possible way.   We traveled to Iceland and Paris for a week while James Robert enjoyed time with Nana and Baca.  Then Gram and Grandpa were in town for the next weekend for a baby shower that was hosted by some sweet friends.  We enjoyed the warming weather by doing some local hikes and checking out the CN Tower.  And we celebrated Mat's birthday with carrot cake! 

March 2016

March was chock full this year.  James Robert's birthday and our trip to Charlotte kicked-off the month.  James Robert also learned to use the big boy swing- an accomplishment he is so very proud of.  Mat traveled to NJ and India for a large chunk of the middle of the month.  The end of the month proved to be just as busy.  We celebrated Easter and took a quick trip to Seattle all within a couple of days.  And from the pictures you can tell that baby boy #2 grew enormously throughout the month.  Whew!  I'm exhausted just thinking about March and all that happened- a memorable month indeed!

Easter 2016

We celebrated Easter in Oakville this year.  James Robert was delighted that the Easter bunny visited him with lots of Jelly Beans (his favorite flavor continues to be butter popcorn).  After celebrating at our Church, we enjoyed a brunch at home and then quickly packed to leave for Seattle in the evening.  

Here are some pictures we snapped of the day; is there anything cuter than a bow tie on a little boy?

Trip back to Charlotte!

At the beginning of March, we returned to Charlotte for the first time since moving away and enjoyed a wonderful trip.  It was so good to be back with family and friends and familiar places.

James Robert celebrated his birthday all week, starting with a celebration at Meme and Pops house where he was reunited with his best buddy, Harry!

On his birthday, we took  him on a train ride into uptown Charlotte and at his request we ate at chik-fil-a where he enjoyed his first ice cream cone. I think that was a highlight of his trip! 

Mat and I stole away to Charleston for a day trip and enjoyed every minute of the glorious sunshine- I also hit the 24 week mark of this pregnancy! 

We had the best time with Grandma and Grandpa and James Robert was over the moon with all the attention! 

We were able to catch up with lots of friends, welcome new babies and revisit our old favorite places.  More about James Robert's train birthday party is here.  

February 2016

February came and went in a flash.  There were snowy, icy days that forced many cozy, warm indoor activities.  We did manage to explore a new trail in our area, venture to lake regularly and celebrate Valentine's Day all month long with baking (it may or may not have had anything to do with being pregnant).  

January 2016

2016 kicked-off with a spectacular month.  We reached milestones in this pregnancy- hitting the 20 week mark and learning the gender! We also enjoyed wonderful family time with visitors and visiting.  From frozen lakes to waterfalls, skiing and an ice hockey rink in the back yard, it's safe to say we're doing our best to embrace the winter... last year at this time, I wouldn't have believed I would be typing that sentence.  

James Robert's First Time on Skis

While in Michigan, James Robert went skiing for the first time.  After about a 20 minutes on the bunny hill with Dad, he was ready for a lesson.  And within an hour, he took a chairlift up to the big hill and whizzed all the way down.

It was remarkable to see how well he took to it and how much be improved in such a short time.  He was fearlessly waving and kept his hands up while skiing next to his teacher down the hill-- it earned him the new nickname "ski racer" around here.


We can't wait to take him again!