Thursday, December 27, 2007
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Spoils
I know I haven't been posting the most flattering pictures of Darien lately but this one captures his impishness perfectly. Connor and I were out for the afternoon and Darien and daddy spent some time together. According to Jeremy, he turned around while getting something out of the fridge and Mr. Darien grabbed a leftover sausage and started to eat it. He looks quite proud of himself, huh?
Connor got iron-ons in a loot bag from a birthday party in April of the letters of his name - missing one 'N" I have been promising him that I would go and buy the missing letter and we would make him a shirt. They have been sold out of the rainbow ones for months, so I broke down and bought a whole new pack. We also bought a pack of Crayolas that can be used to create your own iron-on. Here is Connor modelling his new shirt.
Jeremy had a tale (or so Connor and I thought) about this giant frog that lived in our pond. Kind of like the big one that got away fishing tale. He tried to convince me how absolutely huge this frog was but I didn't bite (pun intended). Well, I went shopping and lookey what was in the tank where we keep the tadpoles when I got home:
Look at the FEET! Jeremy moved the tadpoles to a jar so the frog wouldn't turn cannibal on us and upset Connor. There is a wire mesh screen over the tank and I did weigh it down with a book but one of the boys (not Darien) removed the book before bed. Jeremy mentioned that he would let the frog go that night and when the tank was empty the next morning that is what I thought he had done (you know where I am going with this, right?).
Me: "By the way, you did let the frog out last night didn't you?'
Jeremy: "No, I fell asleep. Why?"
Me: "Get out of bed NOW and come find it - the tank is empty!!!"
Even though I was looking for it and knew what I was looking for (at 6 a.m. I should add) it still made me jump (sorry, pun number 2) when I found him. Damn, what am I going to do when those 12 little tadpoles, who have already sprouted legs, turn into behemoths like the one pictured above?
Connor got iron-ons in a loot bag from a birthday party in April of the letters of his name - missing one 'N" I have been promising him that I would go and buy the missing letter and we would make him a shirt. They have been sold out of the rainbow ones for months, so I broke down and bought a whole new pack. We also bought a pack of Crayolas that can be used to create your own iron-on. Here is Connor modelling his new shirt.
Jeremy had a tale (or so Connor and I thought) about this giant frog that lived in our pond. Kind of like the big one that got away fishing tale. He tried to convince me how absolutely huge this frog was but I didn't bite (pun intended). Well, I went shopping and lookey what was in the tank where we keep the tadpoles when I got home:
Look at the FEET! Jeremy moved the tadpoles to a jar so the frog wouldn't turn cannibal on us and upset Connor. There is a wire mesh screen over the tank and I did weigh it down with a book but one of the boys (not Darien) removed the book before bed. Jeremy mentioned that he would let the frog go that night and when the tank was empty the next morning that is what I thought he had done (you know where I am going with this, right?).Me: "By the way, you did let the frog out last night didn't you?'
Jeremy: "No, I fell asleep. Why?"
Me: "Get out of bed NOW and come find it - the tank is empty!!!"
Even though I was looking for it and knew what I was looking for (at 6 a.m. I should add) it still made me jump (sorry, pun number 2) when I found him. Damn, what am I going to do when those 12 little tadpoles, who have already sprouted legs, turn into behemoths like the one pictured above?
Sunday, June 17, 2007
English Bay
I found out a good friend that I went to highschool with lives here in Vancouver! We got together last week for a nice visit at the beach. 
Connor and Vivienne hit it off!
I brought extra clothes for Connor knowing that this would happen - soaked and full of sand. But he didn't want to put them on so drove home in the car naked with his coat wrapped around himself - some fights are not worth fighting.
It is hard to tell in this picture, but Darien is laughing.
Vivienne and Darien have a conversation. The straws were part of the supply bag Connor brought to make sandcastles.
Yummy sand!
Connor and Vivienne hit it off!
I brought extra clothes for Connor knowing that this would happen - soaked and full of sand. But he didn't want to put them on so drove home in the car naked with his coat wrapped around himself - some fights are not worth fighting.
It is hard to tell in this picture, but Darien is laughing.
Vivienne and Darien have a conversation. The straws were part of the supply bag Connor brought to make sandcastles.
Yummy sand!
Poor Dude
Okay, not only does he have to contend with the horrendous job I did on his hair (but if he could talk I am sure it is preferable to his hair being in his eyes) - but, look at these mug shots! There was a PB & J sandwich on the table that belonged to Connor and Mr. Darien walked right over and confiscated it. I tried to get a cute picture of him eating his spoils but he kept anticipating the flash and you can see the results:
Sunday, June 10, 2007
All Kinds of Stuff
A visit from Nana - playing cutesy in the car. He knows how adorable he is and uses two tactics to try and get his way. First the "how can you resist me?" smile demonstrated below and if that doesn't work full blown screaming. The poor guy doesn't realize that mom and dad have already played this game with his brother and it doesn't work the second time around.
We really need a bigger car - 2 in the back seat is doable but three is like looking at a can of sardines.
Thank you Nana for my new bike! It is so nice to be able to pedal without my knees hitting the handlebars. By the end of the summer the goal is to remove those training wheels.
Still likes to taste everything.
An action shot of Connor and a new friend at the bike park.
Another supercool gift from Nana - a Spiderman Slip and Slide. The warning states that it is not meant for anyone over the age of 12. I didn't listen though and tried it out anyway. And yes, it still feels the same to have the air knocked out of you at 29 as it did when you were 9.
Peanut butter faces.
I'll have to post a picture of Connor's first birthday cake. I went gourmet - Darien's birthday party fell on a day that I had two articles due. But damn it tasted good though :)
As you can see, he really didn't care it wasn't perfect.
We don't worry about getting Darien to keep his elbows off the table, we have problems with keeping his feet under it.
We really need a bigger car - 2 in the back seat is doable but three is like looking at a can of sardines.
Thank you Nana for my new bike! It is so nice to be able to pedal without my knees hitting the handlebars. By the end of the summer the goal is to remove those training wheels.
Still likes to taste everything.
An action shot of Connor and a new friend at the bike park.
Another supercool gift from Nana - a Spiderman Slip and Slide. The warning states that it is not meant for anyone over the age of 12. I didn't listen though and tried it out anyway. And yes, it still feels the same to have the air knocked out of you at 29 as it did when you were 9.
Peanut butter faces.
I'll have to post a picture of Connor's first birthday cake. I went gourmet - Darien's birthday party fell on a day that I had two articles due. But damn it tasted good though :)
As you can see, he really didn't care it wasn't perfect.
We don't worry about getting Darien to keep his elbows off the table, we have problems with keeping his feet under it.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Darien in the last month
Darien loves to play in his brother's room, whenever he is left to roam on his own upstairs that is where he heads. If Connor wants to play by himself and has the door closed we seen a fine display of Darien's temper.
Playing with the wooden horse in Connor's room. He needs his first haircut!
Hates to wear hats, like every other baby I know.
And here he is wearing Connor's shirt. The love of getting dirty is something he shares with Connor. He is quite mobile and gets around the whole yard on his own.
He can't make the car go yet but can get in and out of it by himself.
Playing with the wooden horse in Connor's room. He needs his first haircut!
Hates to wear hats, like every other baby I know.
And here he is wearing Connor's shirt. The love of getting dirty is something he shares with Connor. He is quite mobile and gets around the whole yard on his own.
He can't make the car go yet but can get in and out of it by himself.
Opening his birthday present from Grandma.
Connor in the last month
What Connor has been up to in the last month:
Go-karts with daddy at a friends birthday party in April. He has been asking to go back at least every 2 days - I think he is already an adrenaline junkie.
I think he may have liked the bumper cars more than the go-karts because he got to go in the by himself.
His goofy smile that he puts on for the camera. The weather has turned really nice here and we are outside at least a couple of hours a day - getting dirty and playing with the dog.
They both love the jeep, Connor keeps it on the slow speed when his brother is onboard. The helmet is for the faster speed, I can't keep up with it walking when he puts it in gear. Good thing it comes equipped with seatbelts.
Stickers from Grandma in Darien's birthday parcel. He used them to make a birthday card for his brother.
We are still in a holding pattern for Connor's assessments but have three appointments lined up with various sections of the medical system. We will update when we have any news.
Go-karts with daddy at a friends birthday party in April. He has been asking to go back at least every 2 days - I think he is already an adrenaline junkie.
I think he may have liked the bumper cars more than the go-karts because he got to go in the by himself.
His goofy smile that he puts on for the camera. The weather has turned really nice here and we are outside at least a couple of hours a day - getting dirty and playing with the dog.
They both love the jeep, Connor keeps it on the slow speed when his brother is onboard. The helmet is for the faster speed, I can't keep up with it walking when he puts it in gear. Good thing it comes equipped with seatbelts.
Stickers from Grandma in Darien's birthday parcel. He used them to make a birthday card for his brother.We are still in a holding pattern for Connor's assessments but have three appointments lined up with various sections of the medical system. We will update when we have any news.
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
12 months old
A year gone! Darien had a quiet first birthday yesterday (May 22) but we are having a mini celebration with some friends and his nana this weekend. I have some blogging updates to catch up on - I'll get some more updated pictures on this weekend.
Darien the first year:
Connor the first year:
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
11 Months
These pictures were taken on the right day (April 22nd) but we've been pretty swamped so I haven't had a chance to post them.
Darien 2007 - 11 months .JPG)
Connor 2003 - 11 months
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Easter in BC
Who wouldn't have a smile on their face at 6:30 AM with this haul? As you can see by the chipmunk look to his cheeks, Connor was already sampling the loot. You would have thought it was Christmas morning in our house if you had heard the shrieks of delight from Connor after finding eggs beside his bed. "It's true, it's true! He Came!"
After a small hunt inside the house, we headed to Whonnock Lake for a community Easter Hunt. We arrived early so had some time to go for a walk and play in the park.
As you can see, Jeremy still enjoys playing in the park as much as Connor does. Maybe when Darien gets older, his daddy or brother will let him have a turn.
But for now, Darien is content in the stroller.
Well, content until a big scary man with make-up on and dressed in a white rabbit suit invades his space.
Before the ready, set, go Jeremy is trying to help Connor find the one special metalic egg so he can get the special prize. It turned out that what Jeremy spotted was some garbage not the egg.
Chaos ensued but Connor did really well. It didn't matter to him that everyone would get the same amount of eggs in the end, he was collecting to win. Instead of the eggs being hidden in the forest, they had to find poker chips. Whether the kids found two or twenty the same amount of eggs were given to all.
I can see from this picture why my back is always sore.
More chocolate, yes that is always a reason to celebrate.
After a small hunt inside the house, we headed to Whonnock Lake for a community Easter Hunt. We arrived early so had some time to go for a walk and play in the park.
As you can see, Jeremy still enjoys playing in the park as much as Connor does. Maybe when Darien gets older, his daddy or brother will let him have a turn.
But for now, Darien is content in the stroller.
Well, content until a big scary man with make-up on and dressed in a white rabbit suit invades his space. Before the ready, set, go Jeremy is trying to help Connor find the one special metalic egg so he can get the special prize. It turned out that what Jeremy spotted was some garbage not the egg.Chaos ensued but Connor did really well. It didn't matter to him that everyone would get the same amount of eggs in the end, he was collecting to win. Instead of the eggs being hidden in the forest, they had to find poker chips. Whether the kids found two or twenty the same amount of eggs were given to all. I can see from this picture why my back is always sore.More chocolate, yes that is always a reason to celebrate.
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