And on to Ottawa

Boxing Day, Grandma and Grandpa J picked me up in Montreal and drove us to their home in Ottawa.  I was beginning to feel better and the next day we had a belated Christmas celebration there.

I got to meet more uncles and aunts....and spent more time getting to know my cousins, Emily and Jacob.  I took a real shine to Emily.  I played my first game of hide and seek with her.  She was great to play around with.  I liked Jacob too but he was very weary of me.  Despite this, Jacob was very kind to share his toys with me.

It got to be very cold.  Grandma and Grandpa J took me outside for a tour around their house.  I didn't like being so bundled up, so I didn't stay out too long. 

At the end of my holiday, it was very hard saying goodbye to everyone.  I will have to catch up with everyone on skype as soon as I can. 

I guess I've been hanging out too much with the dogs!

Here is Grandma with her 3 grandchildren.

Waiting to go outside.

My first ride in a sled.

My First Christmas

Christmas Eve I got all dressed up and had my first Christmas dinner with all the family.  Unfortunately, I caught the cold that had been spreading through the household so I didn't feel up to eating any turkey. 

Here we all are, ready to feast.

I slept and hoped that Santa would think I was a good boy this year--and when I awoke on Christmas morning, it was snowing--just perfect!

Dad says don't blame him--it was Mommy's idea to dress me up as one of Santa's elves.

Here I am making everyone laugh. 

I had a wonderful first Christmas.  Too bad I won't be able to remember it.  But at least Mom took tons of pictures.

Meeting My Relatives in Montreal

I've had a very busy past couple of weeks.  I took my first bus and plane ride.  Mommy says I was very good on the plane---and even allowed my Mom and Dad to watch a movie.  After a very long day of travel, I fell asleep on the suitcases just before Uncle Nick picked us up from the airport.

At last in Montreal, it looked very similar to England....no snow yet!  I quickly got over the jetlag in a day, in time to meet all my relatives.  I would greet them with a puzzled expression, often followed by an "ooh" sound and then a few tears (if they were men).

I loved my Grandpa and Granny's house and got to explore around.  My favourite toys to play with were Granny's Christmas musical toys and the Elmo chair.  I made everyone smile when I danced while Dominic the Donkey sung his song.

I had a good time in Montreal....but I did not like how you had to bundle me up so much to get out of the house!  I hated that p'tit Coulou---I could hardly see!  It sure seems easier to get me ready back home!

Uncle Wayne and Auntie Susie stopped by for a visit.

Here I am meeting my Grandpa

and meeting Granny.

All bundled up and only a little bit of snow.

My cousin Annabelle showed me her pretty room.

Here I am with my Uncle Scott--gosh, he's so tall!

Here I am at Karine's house---and I got to meet the cute little Olivia (and here I am stealing her toy lion!).

And Sarah visited from Boston.



9 Months Old!

What! I'm 9 months old already?!

   New Things I Can Do: I can pull myself up to standing; push myself up to sit properly; I can crawl up one stair (but not down!); I can bite Dadd's shoulder; I can crawl pretty quickly!

    Toys I Enjoy Playing With: knocking down stacking cups; Jumperoos; shaking rattles to make noises and pulling down magnets. 

     My Best Noises:  "Ba-Ba", blowing raspberries, clacking tongue and screaching!

      How I've Been Sleeping:  Even with teeth coming in--I sleep all night from 7:30-7am with morning and afternoon naps.

      New Foods I've Tried:  kiwi fruit, brussel sprouts.  I love all food especially avocado and yogourt.

      Cute Things I Do:  Indian dancing--reaching up and pretending to touch lights (still obsessed with them); likes watching Mommy clap; when I play music on a toy, I start to "dance" by rocking back and forth on my knees.

Time Flies!

I've now been more time out of Mommy than in.  Boy, have I learned a lot!

I've learnt how to crawl out of suitcases.  It took me a while but I figured it out.  Mommy figures I might as well practise hiding in suitcases as that may be a cheaper way to travel in years to come.

Mom, why are you taking a picture  now?  I'm busy!

Good-bye England!  I'm on my way to Canada!

                        I've also started biting people's shoulders when they hold me, just in time for meeting my family in Canada.

I still love lights.  When I raise my arms, I think I can almost touch them.  Dad says it looks like I'm doing Indian dancing!

Moving Along...

This week, I've started to feel better.  After staying inside for most of the week, I ventured out just in time to see my cousins from Leeds.  I had lots of fun playing with them...and trying to not get in the way when they were wrestling around me!  Zak was extra gentle with me...and Max even shared some of his toys.

If you look closely, you can see my bottom two teeth!

I also got a new tooth!  It's my top right incisor!  So now I have three.  All I want for Christmas is my tooth front teeth.

I can even pull myself to a standing position now!

Dad and Zak are enjoying playing ball.  Me, I'm not too sure if I like this game yet.

We even stayed still for some photos!

Under the Weather

I haven't been feeling my best for the past few days.  I've got a cold!  Mommy continues to torture me with the aspirator eventhough I keep trying to squirm away from her. 

The weather hasn't been great either--so I've spent the past couple of days at home.

On the bright side, I did discover something new this past week.  If I squint, I see the world differently!  I watch Mommy and Daddy blink and I try to copy them.