Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Parker with his new cool shades!
Here are some pictures from today...we bought Parker a pair of sunglasses thinking that he would likely not wear them - but to our surprise, he loves them and wears them all the time!A Shawn, Parker and Candace Update
Ah SUMMER! Okay, I know it is only May, but Winnipeg has been having fantastic warm, sunny weather - definitely a welcomed relief from last year's dismal summer.
Shawn has a month and a few weeks to go of his term with Hedges Middle School. Shawn really enjoys the kids and the teachers so we were excited to hear that his application to be extended until December 31, 2010 came through. What a relief. I am so happy for Shawn that he has found a job that he absolutely loves and the school appreciates all of his hard work!
Parker recently transitioned from the Hatchling room to the Chickadee room at daycare. I think the change took a larger toll on me than Parker. Parker started in the Hatchling back in July 2009 and he was welcomed by four outstanding daycare staff - Sheralyn, Anita, Lisa and Catherine. On Parker's last day with the Hatchlings (April 27), they presented him with a red graduation hat, a pillowcase with coloured hand prints of all the kids and daycare staff, and a scrapbook that recorded his daily events while in that room -too cute! After a few bumping days, Parker has adapted well to the new room. The biggest change is he is now with a group of very active 2-3 year-olds who are constantly playing outside. Needless to say, he is sleeping like a rock during nap times. Now if Shawn and I could get him to sleep for the night before 9 pm.
In addition to enjoying daycare, Parker is taking level I swimming; he's in the "duck" group at the St. James Civic Centre on Wednesday nights. Shawn takes Parker swimming and I take the pictures from the pool deck.
As for me, it has been crazy busy at work for the past three weeks. I recently became the lead of the Clean Beach program as well as the Aquatic Invasive Species Watercraft Inspection program. These programs entails me supervising four, second to third year university students. My biggest task lately is to try an stay half a step ahead of the students so that I am not constantly being bombarded by questions. I hope it will calm down in the next few weeks so that I can actually get some of my own work done. I am glad there has been lots of work on aquatic invasive species (AIS) - it seems, quite ironically that since I started with Water Quality and the AIS program, several new alien species have spread to Manitoba. Jokingly, I always say that I had nothing to do with all these new introductions, as if I was purposely attempting to solidify my job in the section. I love what I do and I hope to stay with Water Quality and the AIS team permanently!
Shawn has a month and a few weeks to go of his term with Hedges Middle School. Shawn really enjoys the kids and the teachers so we were excited to hear that his application to be extended until December 31, 2010 came through. What a relief. I am so happy for Shawn that he has found a job that he absolutely loves and the school appreciates all of his hard work!
Parker recently transitioned from the Hatchling room to the Chickadee room at daycare. I think the change took a larger toll on me than Parker. Parker started in the Hatchling back in July 2009 and he was welcomed by four outstanding daycare staff - Sheralyn, Anita, Lisa and Catherine. On Parker's last day with the Hatchlings (April 27), they presented him with a red graduation hat, a pillowcase with coloured hand prints of all the kids and daycare staff, and a scrapbook that recorded his daily events while in that room -too cute! After a few bumping days, Parker has adapted well to the new room. The biggest change is he is now with a group of very active 2-3 year-olds who are constantly playing outside. Needless to say, he is sleeping like a rock during nap times. Now if Shawn and I could get him to sleep for the night before 9 pm.
In addition to enjoying daycare, Parker is taking level I swimming; he's in the "duck" group at the St. James Civic Centre on Wednesday nights. Shawn takes Parker swimming and I take the pictures from the pool deck.
As for me, it has been crazy busy at work for the past three weeks. I recently became the lead of the Clean Beach program as well as the Aquatic Invasive Species Watercraft Inspection program. These programs entails me supervising four, second to third year university students. My biggest task lately is to try an stay half a step ahead of the students so that I am not constantly being bombarded by questions. I hope it will calm down in the next few weeks so that I can actually get some of my own work done. I am glad there has been lots of work on aquatic invasive species (AIS) - it seems, quite ironically that since I started with Water Quality and the AIS program, several new alien species have spread to Manitoba. Jokingly, I always say that I had nothing to do with all these new introductions, as if I was purposely attempting to solidify my job in the section. I love what I do and I hope to stay with Water Quality and the AIS team permanently!
Monday, May 10, 2010
2009 Parker Year in Review
Everything is here - Parker's first haircut (March 19, 2009) now he's on haircut #9! His first birthday (June 21), our third wedding anniversary (Sept 2), our trip to Delta Marsh, Canada Day at the lake, Parker in the dryer, yes the dryer, Parker with NO teeth (first one arrived January 14, 2009) now he's got nearly an entire set, our trip to Victoria in April, Halloween, Parker with Santa, Nana, Poppa, Grandma, Grandpa, Great-Grandma etc...whoa what a memorable year!
Thanks Mari!
Mari, Jessie and Ruby help us capture some amazing photographs of the family to use for our 2009 holiday card! Mari also informed me about Picasa 3- holy cow it is absolutely amazing what you can do with this free program. We all had a blast in the snow in Morden. Marianne Fenn Photography - it does have a ring to it! Thanks Mari!
Whoa this is a long time coming...
Hi Everyone!It is May 10 and I am finally getting around to updating the blog. Updating it has been on my list of things to do for months. So I am going to stop procrastinating and start...
I love this picture of Parker. It was P.J. day at daycare - the same day, Shawn and I went to see the movie Avatar. Surprisingly, December was the first day Winnipeg had snow that stayed! A complete miracle. Unfortunately the a blizzard was what brought the snow...one day before Christmas. It was great having a white Christmas, I was getting a little worried.
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Grandma's 91st Birthday Party!
July 6 was my Mom and Grandma's birthday. I won't divulge my Mom's age cause she would kill me! My Grandma, on the other hand, turned 91! Neither of them look their age at all! I must have some great anti-aging genes! To celebrate, we ate Chinese food and cake in my Grandma's back yard.
Canada Day at the Lake
Shawn, Parker and I spent my last few days of mat leave at the lake. The weather was perfect! To avoid Parker baking in the sun, we placed his baby pool in the veranda.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Parker's First Birthday - Party #2
What a difference a week makes. The weather for Parker's second birthday party on June 28, couldn't have been any different from the week before. It was windy, cloudy and downright cool.
Parker looked especially cute (if I don't say so myself :) ) in his bright red, long sleeved, cowboy shirt, jeans, plastic brown cowboy hat and belt with a huge, shiny, belt buckle made out of cardboard and covered with tin foil (thanks Jackie for the added belt buckle touch). He was dressed like this for his farm themed party.
The highlight of the party was that my sister, Cristen brought her minature horse, yes horse, so that Parker could "ride" him around my parent's backyard. The horse was named Frank, after its bright, blue eyes. Parker was skepical of the entire horse thing from the very start. In fact, Parker to this day is aprehensive about his own rocking horse we have in our basement that wiggles its nose and shakes its tail when you push a button the horses ear. Parker rode Frank for about one millisecond - and that was it. We also noticed that the horse wasn't too fond of Parker's red cowboy shirt. After we did a quick outfit change, Frank warmed up to Parker.
All in all it was an awesome day, my family who where in town for Vanessa's wedding on the Friday all came to Parker's party. Even my Grandma (who turned 91 on July 6) wearing Parker's cowboy hat, took Frank for a walk - too cute!
Monday, June 22, 2009
Parker is 1! Holy cow!
What a day we had yesterday - the weather was great (29.7 C) for an outdoor shindig! Parker was a little grouchy at first, but luckily he warmed up a little and had a great time!
The best part was when we placed a mini cake in front of Parker. He looked at it, then after I fed him a piece, he finally got the idea and started slathering his face in blue and white icing. When Sailor figured out what was going on, she stepped up on Parker's highchair and started licking the icing off Parker's face all the while Parker was giggling uncontrollably! It was too funny! When I find the camera - I am still trying to clean up -I will download some pictures!
What a day we had yesterday - the weather was great (29.7 C) for an outdoor shindig! Parker was a little grouchy at first, but luckily he warmed up a little and had a great time!
The best part was when we placed a mini cake in front of Parker. He looked at it, then after I fed him a piece, he finally got the idea and started slathering his face in blue and white icing. When Sailor figured out what was going on, she stepped up on Parker's highchair and started licking the icing off Parker's face all the while Parker was giggling uncontrollably! It was too funny! When I find the camera - I am still trying to clean up -I will download some pictures!
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Parker is turning 1!
Oh my, Parker is turning one tomorrow.
This afternoon, Ginger, and Lily came for Parker's second haircut. He was quite patient until the hair started accumulating on his face. He lost it after that - poor little guy, it must of been very itchy! He looks like a little boy now - not a baby, sniff, sniff!
Shawn, our friends, Ryan and Nicole and I spent this evening putting up streamers and blowing up balloons for Parker's first birthday party. Thanks to Shawn's aunt for the awesome frog cupcake cake, and the mini cake for just for Parker! Stay tuned for pictures from this event!
This afternoon, Ginger, and Lily came for Parker's second haircut. He was quite patient until the hair started accumulating on his face. He lost it after that - poor little guy, it must of been very itchy! He looks like a little boy now - not a baby, sniff, sniff!
Shawn, our friends, Ryan and Nicole and I spent this evening putting up streamers and blowing up balloons for Parker's first birthday party. Thanks to Shawn's aunt for the awesome frog cupcake cake, and the mini cake for just for Parker! Stay tuned for pictures from this event!
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Summer Finally!
With the big countdown starting...sniff, sniff, three more weeks until I go back to work after maternity leave, Shawn, Parker and I, are at the lake. I say "summer finally" because it has been freakin' cold these past few weeks (for those folks who are not living in MB). It feels more like the beginning of October, than spring! Today the mercury hit 23 C! Whoohoo! I have to say the best thing about the weather being so cool, is that we have virtually NO mosquitoes! Hard to believe, I know!
Today, we bought Parker a small kiddie pool and filled it up in the veranda, so that Parker isn't baking in completely in the sun. So now we call it Parker's Pool and Spa. He tries to climb in on one side and out on the other but has trouble lifting his meaty leg high enough to clear the side of the pool.
Hey, did I mention Parker can walk?! OH MY GOD! The other day while grocery shopping in Kenora, I saw Shawn walking with Parker holding on to only ONE hand - I couldn't believe it! Parker had a humongous, toothy smile the entire time - he's quite proud of himself. Then two nights ago (June 10), Tracy had trouble catching up to Parker. He had a death grip on Tracy's finger meanwhile Parker was motoring in front of her...aka, Parker was not relying on Tracy for any support. He did numerous laps of the kitchen, and can surprisingly recover from small stumbles without face planting. He still prefers holding on to someones finger while he walks, even though, it has no purpose other than functioning as emotional support. The cutest thing is when Parker walks you can hear his little chubby feet slapping the floor.
One more announcement - Parker sprouted another tooth yesterday! He has 6 in total.
I just remembered, tomorrow is exactly one week until Parker's 1st birthday party - wow!
Today, we bought Parker a small kiddie pool and filled it up in the veranda, so that Parker isn't baking in completely in the sun. So now we call it Parker's Pool and Spa. He tries to climb in on one side and out on the other but has trouble lifting his meaty leg high enough to clear the side of the pool.
Hey, did I mention Parker can walk?! OH MY GOD! The other day while grocery shopping in Kenora, I saw Shawn walking with Parker holding on to only ONE hand - I couldn't believe it! Parker had a humongous, toothy smile the entire time - he's quite proud of himself. Then two nights ago (June 10), Tracy had trouble catching up to Parker. He had a death grip on Tracy's finger meanwhile Parker was motoring in front of her...aka, Parker was not relying on Tracy for any support. He did numerous laps of the kitchen, and can surprisingly recover from small stumbles without face planting. He still prefers holding on to someones finger while he walks, even though, it has no purpose other than functioning as emotional support. The cutest thing is when Parker walks you can hear his little chubby feet slapping the floor.
One more announcement - Parker sprouted another tooth yesterday! He has 6 in total.
I just remembered, tomorrow is exactly one week until Parker's 1st birthday party - wow!
Sunday, June 07, 2009
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