Vacation

Our night out!
Daddy and Chy

She wouldn't take her eyes off the water. I don't think she trusted it!

Ole!

Night before we left.

I wish they liked each other more... lol

She s learning how to smile on command (still learning).

Waiting in line for a carousel ride at Seaport Village.

We just spent a week in San Diego. This was Chy's first time at the beach. It took her a little while to like it, but she did. She was a gem on the trip. The two 5.5 hour rides, sleeping in a pack n play and a couple different places to stay... she did fantastic! She still wasn't great in a restaurant, but I can't ask for everything! It will happen. Gord and I did get a nice dinner out when grandma, papa and aunt Elaine babysat. On the way to dinner we said we were going to have adult convo and not talk about Chy the whole time. Well, we were seated next to a family with 2 small screaming children throwing food, and our convo just went that way. We ended up breaking out the camera so we could look at pics of her :) After dinner we went and had drinks at the hotel bar. Very interesting people watching experience. I was staring at a group of women trying to figure out if they were call girls, cougars or rich yachty people (sorry no pics of them).

Quick update on Chy - She is saying "mama and dada". Sleeping great. Brushing her teeth. cleans up the bath when finished.... GREAT. Climbs and stands on the back of the sofa... NOT GREAT! Starting to love books (doesn't just eat them). Understands just about everything you say to her... "Nigh, Nigh" runs to the stairs. "Clean up" puts toys away. "wanna eat?" runs to her chair. It is so fun to truly interact with her. She is also getting the hang of crayons. that will be fun, I love coloring :)

Surprise, Daddy!

Mama and Chy!

Finger in her nose! How come I don't look this cute when my stomach hangs out??

If you can't beat her, join her!

cake!

Birthday boy!

Morning after...

Chy and I surprised Gord with a 40th party! It was so fun... here are a couple of shots from it!

Summer pics...

Bathing suit with tutu... awesome!
Clapping in the pool!

Cheeese : )

Swinging in the park (in Denver)...

All smiles destroying our friend's house in Denver...

Meeting Eeyore at a petting zoo...

First bouncer... is that fun or fear in her eyes? We couldn't tell either.

Vacation usually results in her sleeping with us!

Denver aquarium.

She stuffed her mouth before falling asleep on the plane. Maybe she thought she was being too loud.

Got Milk?? (milk shake!)


We are having a great summer, but trying to stay cool! I know it has been awhile since I posted pics, so here they are... Enjoy!

May 2010!

First hair cut!
Floating at the pool...

Just Happy!

Mother's day

Keeping hydrated in AZ

Wow... May has flown by. I guess I'm not getting to the computer much to blog : ) I must have a 1 yr old! When they say you can't take your eye off your toddler, they mean it. THEY are smart whoever THEY are, huh?

Chy is all over the place. She is taking about 10 steps at a time. Not really sturdy on her feet, but she is getting there. She is getting picky with food. We try everything, but she just wants bananas and avocados. Her sleep pattern is perfect (knocking on wood). She sleeps about 12 hours at night and a 2 hour nap in the afternoon.

My second mother's day was awesome.

She got her first hair cut tonight. Remember when I said she is all over the place? Remember that when you see the pic of her hair. It wasn't my fault. Oh well, at least I didn't pay for a professional to do the same cut. SHE MOVED! Still adorable, though.

Gord and I have officially started the process for #2. We are already exhausted might as well add a second : ) We are just waiting for the approval from our social worker doing our home study and we will update our profile and contact the attorneys.

1st Steps (Sorry for the looong video, her walking is about 10 seconds of this : )) Also, you may want to turn the sound down, as Gord and I both sing in this video. AHHH

April 2010

Easter!
When do they stop drooling???? She will be wearing a bib until college!

Polish festival!!

Hi Chy!

My Godson, Brody!

Chy's first wagon ride at a b-day party!

At the zoo!

My friend's son off to Prom! Cuties, eh??

Has it been a month since I posted anything??? Sorry Canadians!!! : ) Here is a ton of stuff to look at. April was a busy month. I will post Chylar's 1 year old pics, soon!

Birthday party!

Not from the party, but my cousin was in town with wifey and kids! (That is my "I just had 2 glasses of wine" smile)

Getting in her Cardio, before cake.

Gord's Aunt, Sister and nephews!

FAKE smile!

YUM!

Dig in!

Grandma teaching Chy about Cake! (She taught me many years ago...)

Gord's Aunt Lori, Chy's Grandma and my Aunt Corinne

Watching Daddy do the lawn (the morning after the party)!

Saturday was the birthday party! It was so fun and Chy enjoyed herself. Like her mom and dad, she doesn't mind being the center of attention : ) It was so nice that Gord had some family in town. Here are some pics to enjoy...