Easter long weekend

Well it has been a great Easter weekend. Lots of visiting with family and a few disagreements over how many chocolate eggs a two year old should eat before breakfast.

Garrett's first attempt at colouring eggs. It looks all well and good but this peaceful moment ended abruptly when Garrett had a meltdown because I took his egg out of the blue dye. Sigh...

A nice snuggle and story with Grandma and Grandpa.

Garrett's first Easter egg hunt. He caught on quickly and celebrated every egg he found.

We had a great walk through Lynn Canyon. Garrett hiked over the suspension bridge, up and down stairs, over big rocks and through lots of mud. He was rewarded with some water and a large quantity of good throwing rocks at the end.

We had a yummy Easter dinner at Grandma Debbie's house.

Kelsey and Garrett squeezed in a lot of good play time.

We spent a fun afternoon at Science World where the kids played and enjoyed a Bobs and Lolo concert.

We ended the weekend with a quick trip to the park for a bike ride and Garrett's second try on the"big boy" swing. This is Austin trying to teach him to pump his legs.

Where's Kelsey?

Kelsey is always on the move these days. She doesn't like being held or tied down in her stroller or car seat. She doesn't want anything that we give her to play with but instead fixates on trying to get things we hide from her.

Garrett has been particularly affectionate when he wakes up these days. He wants to hold and kiss Kelsey which lasts for awhile until he tells me that it is time for "Baby to go night night".

Maui 2010

Well we're home from a great week in Maui. We spent lazy days at the beach, had fun at the pool, and took in a few sights around the island. Garrett could have spent every moment playing at the beach and even Kelsey found the sights and sounds entertaining. Here are a few captured moments.

On the Move

Well the kids have been busy getting into mischief. Kelsey doesn't stay still for a moment and gets into everything. She doesn't seem to want anything to do with her toys anymore and will wiggle her way across the livingroom to get hold of one of Garrett's trucks. (See the attached video) Garrett is talking up a storm which is great most of the time. My absolute favourite saying is, "I missed you Mommy." I could do without, "Go away!" and "Don't touch me!" Here is what we've been up to.

A little dress-up.

A little artwork.

A little fort building and toy hoarding.

A little reading.

Fighting a few fires.

Oh, and of course we went and saw the torch. Go Canada!

Poor Garrett. Nothing is safe on the floor anymore. He's learning quickly.

Bath Time With Garrett

Garrett's bath time games have certainly evolved over time.

First we had the "Escape Artist".

Then there was the "Contortionist".

Next came "Rubber Ducky Man".

Then we had the "Sports Addict".

And now we have "The Drummer".

January Moments

Garrett and Grandma Sharon playing "nick nick" (naked) basketball.

Garrett has discovered that diaper boxes make great boats and airplanes. I think we are going to wear out the carpet in the hallway. What you don't see is that he's sitting on his stool which is surrounded by his beloved monster trucks.

Garrett had his first dentist appointment. This is as close as he got to actually sitting in the dentist chair. Maybe next time the dentist will actually get to see his teeth.

Smiley Kelsey got her bottom two teeth this month. She didn't even complain. What a trooper!

Even though this was Garrett's 3rd birthday dinner he insisted on "blowing out fire". Nice legs Grandpa Jerry.

"Ampa" and Garrett playing his new game of animal croquet. Only a grandparent can get away with buying a game where Garrett gets to swing a wooden mallet around the house.

After a day of nursing every hour I decided it was time to start Kelsey on solids. She wasn't all that impressed the first day and was more interested in chewing on the spoon. She did much better on the 2nd day and was actually swallowing.

Happy 2nd Birthday Garrett!

Garrett celebrated his second birthday today. It was his first of many birthday dinners as some very important family members are travelling at the moment and we decided to spread out the excitement. Grandma Debbie and Michelle came over this evening and a great time was had by all.

Kelsey gave Garrett another monster truck (which is his current obsession). He likes to show me his new truck and say, "Baby buy me truck."

Garrett and his new run bike. He calls it his, "blue big boy bike" and rides it around the house. He insists on wearing his helmet which makes Cary and I happy.

Kelsey and Michelle enjoying the evening.

Garrett's first birthday. Doesn't he look little???