May Catch-Up

I took my monthly photo of Ethan for his scrapbook ("Watch Me Grow").

He is now 7 months old

and

weighs 24lbs 11oz

Emma and Ethan are almost identical in size at 7 months.

Emma was 24lbs 9oz

but

I use to weigh her in only a diaper.

I weigh Ethan in his clothes, so it is safe to say they are exactly the same size...

I told you they are clones!!

This overall outfit was from Ethan's Auntie Phyllis & Uncle Wayne.

When Ethan received it at birth, it looked so big.

Not so much anymore (size - 18 months).

All last week Emma came home with Mother's Day projects from school, so I thought they deserved to be taped to the fridge. I love the decorated hands, with "Lee Press-On Nails" and all!!

Although Dann was away for Mother's Day, we had a great time hanging out with my parents, who drove up for the weekend.

Auntie Claudia sent Emma this baking outfit from "Pampered Chef".
This was a good excuse to bake cookies... Raisin & Oatmeal.
Emma put all the ingredients in herself!!



Here is Papa playing with Ethan on the floor.
Dad did not skip a beat, getting down on the ground to play with his grandson...
pretty good for a guy who's turning 70 this year!


Grandma & Ethan....

Ethan's gums have been so sore, he has been gnawing & sucking his thumb to ease the pain!
He has no teeth yet, but he does have a very chapped hand.
Ethan's hands got so bad I had to put socks on them after I rubbed them in with cream.
Ethan was not impressed (even though he is smiling in this photo).

Emma's soccer season started the first week of May.

It was freakin' cold the first night, so Emma insisted on wearing her pink hat along with her blue jacket (even soccer is a fashion show).

Lesson #1 - Tools

Dann decided it was time for Ethan to have his first lesson on tools.

The new "Princess Auto Parts" catalog arrived and Dann was reading it to Ethan, who seemed quite interested.

Even Emma wanted to be a part of things, which was very surprising, as her whole world revolves around "Princesses"

(I guess the catalog was from "Princess" Auto, maybe that's why she was interested... hahaha!).

Ethan likes to sit in his "Bum-Bo" chair and play at his activity table.
The things they have for babies now is amazing... very useful and helpful!

Emma & Darby entertaining themselves in the playroom on a rainy day.

I swear those funny nose glasses were the best birthday prize Emma ever received!

Kelowna Trip

Last week we made our way to Kelowna to visit Dann's sister & bro-in-law along with old friends, Jenny & B.

We made several stops along the way (travelling with a 6 month old and a 4 year old) but eventually, we arrived safe and sound!!

Emma was in seventh heaven with her Auntie Phyllis. Most of the time, Emma had Phyl's undivided attention, which made her so happy!

Emma helped make a lasagna with her Auntie... it tasted yummy!


Emma had no problem with Sydney this trip.
Emma liked spending time with Sydney, walking her and cuddling with her!

Ethan did not have much to do with Sydney, but he did use her bathtub (dog sink).

Our visit with Jenny & Branden was great.

Ethan loved Willa's toys and the girls played well together.

We had to remind Emma & Sarina to include Hazel a couple of times, but over all, they all got along!

We all went for a walk on the pathway which was nice.

Ethan and Willa walked the path in the stroller...

In this photo the girls look like they have never been apart.

When I watched Emma & Sarina play it brought a tear to my eye because they grew up together (first 3 years) and now they only see each other once a year, if they are lucky.

Ethan enjoyed our play & picnic in the park.

He likes the swing (just like his big sister).

Our visit to the "Eco Centre" was very interesting. There was a water display and the girls enjoyed the water table.

Ethan was hanging out in the play cabin which had toys and books for the kids to use.

It was a great facility!!

Here is Ethan posing with his first encounter with a Beaver.

Yes, Dann wanted this photo for all the wrong reasons (my hubby's mind is in the gutter most days).

We stopped by the beach for a little park time.

While we were there, Dann spotted some geese with their new babies.

The sign was an added bonus for the photo.

Beautiful Girl...

Beautiful Lake!!

Emma climbing the wall without a rope!!

That's all for now!