Party

Party

Party

Party

Party

Crash and burn

Under the weather

Partied out

Tired

The only answer is to surround yourself with stuffies

and set sail in your pirate ship

making provisions for healthy eating of course...

Super-hero fun

A new shield
50% off at the local toy shop.

Add an inside out shirt
a paper star
and...

a chopped up w@lmart re-usable bag!

And last night he was Hulk.
After his bath.
Nekked...so no pictures.

Just trust me when I say it was hilarious.

3

Three years ago we stepped off a plane
and started a new life
together
in Canada.

My chubby little jet lagged baby boy

I wish the joy and blessings of the past 3 years
on everyone out there who is waiting to parent.

May the year of the dragon
bring wonderful things
to you and those you love.

Mama, can we have a conversation??? Umm, no.

Yup, a Ben quote for the week.  
More than one comes to mind,
but I've got a winner...
I am in waaaay over my head with this one.
Google is becoming my very best friend.


Setting the scene:
Driving north on the major highway
past the gigantic theme-type park
40 foot t-rex on the shoulder of the road
advertising a big summer event.


Got it?
Keep in mind he sees this dino every week
as we drive to gymnastics.


Mama?


Yes baby.


Mama, can we have a conversation about the features of dinosaurs from the Jurassic period?


Um, no baby.
Cause I don't have anything to say.


Please mama?
It's been on my mind a lot lately.

2011-A year in pictures

Auntie Kristen's Dance Party

Timmy's gingerbread fun with Tristen

Snuggle chair story time

Lucky Money after Tet

Ottawa Tet fun with friends

Rockin it out-fire chief style

Early Spring in March

Love

Easter, maple syrup, horse rides and more

Worker men need milk too!

Farm cuddles, mother's day

Washing mama's car with Uncle Matt

Love

Planting with Bumpa (in white?  what was mama thinking?)

Yummy, dandelions!

Boat cruising in the thousand islands

Helping out

Loving the dairy farm experience

Special times with Uncle Matt

Love

 Turning Three!

Sweet Sumi Auntie at Suzi's School

Ottawa fun with the twins

2nd annual ottawa pool party

Hugs and cuddles and love

Turning 3 party

Tubing with Keri and Evy

Very first swimming lessons with Teacher Lori

Auntie Kristen visiting from Montreal

Marshmellows?  How come I have never had them before?

Flying a VERY big kite-and loving it.

Autumn moon, super hero style.

Love

Quack Quack and Stinky's cottage visit

A lovely fall day at the cottage

Another autumn moon celebration-no more ao dais that fit...

must go back to vietnam for some shopping

Thanksgiving at the cottage

Ready to battle evil at a moments notice

Halloween with Tristan

gingerbread icing quality control

Love

Digging for fossils

Building my new crane from Auntie Cathy

Christmas pirate fun

Learning to ski with teacher Chris

Kicking Horse Mountain, BC

Enjoying the view

Love at the top of the world

Time flies...trying to enjoy every single second.