Family Snapshot

Friday, Mom, Lily and Jack went on a bike ride/walk to the creek and playground, and then got in some play in the backyard on the swingset, sandbox, and water/sand table. Jack is now ascending the steps on his own, and is so proud when he reaches the top. After Lily and Jack took a long afternoon bath, we went to dinner with Grandpa Maurice and Grandma Phyllis, and the kids managed to get buttered noodles all over them! Fortunately, most of the butter was cut out of Jack's hair Saturday morning at the barbershop.

On Saturday, Bubbie, Aunt Donna and Uncle Stephen arrive from Montreal - the kids had fun playing and swimming in the hotel pool - Lily is now swimming for a few seconds underwater, we anticipate her swimming the length of the pool by August! Lily also spent a night at the hotel with Donna and Stephen, where she managed to stay up until 11pm (!) - she is currently in the process of catching up on some zzzzs. ;)

The crew was able to attend Lily's ballet recital this morning before heading back to Montreal. Lily performed beautifully, including dancing to the theme of Aladdin. Jack was mezmerized by the music and dancing.

On the development front, Jack's language is exploding - "All done!" "Thank you" "More" "Milk" "Bye Bye" "Baby Beluga" "car" "truck" "ball" and much more.

We want to thank Grandpa Maurice for hanging with Jack for a few hours on Thursday due to the nanny being sick - Jack had a great time!

Also, Jack and Lily want to wish Grandpa Maurice and Grandma Phyllis a happy anniversary this week.


A cute photo taken by Lily.


Jack and a duck.


Relaxing in the backyard.


Jack imitating a dinosaur.


Tickling Lily.


Admiring his fancy new quilt made by Aunt Donna.


Playing with Uncle Stephen.


The pumpkin patch polka. Lil is on the left.


Somewhere over the rainbow.


A whole new world.


After the recital with Aunt Donna.