A Trip to Heritage Park

This was a quick trip to Heritage Park back in June.

 Ella's finally big enough to go on!

 Conversely, Taylor is now too big to go on!

A video clip:

Daddy/Daughter Outing

Some blustery day in May, Daddy had the opportunity to take Ella out along with his friend's dog.

Ella enjoyed throwing the ball for the pooch [video below].

Science Open House

Back in March, Shawn stayed home with Ella so that I might take Taylor and Averi to Bridlewood School's Science Family Fun Night!

We started off by witnessing how many text books 3 eggs could hold up. Turns out about 33!!! Imagine the breathless anticipation!

Ah, the power of the mighty arch!

Then the baking soda volcano...

Taylor and Averi creating polyhedrons with marshmallows and toothpicks:

Such a fabulous kiddy craft idea!!

There were other exhibits and experiments but I didn't capture them all on camera. We all had a lot of fun, though!

Catching up on Pictures

February

March

May

June

I love the look of glee on Averi's face here!

Hugs & Kisses

I chanced to find Shawn in the somewhat unusual activity of shaving his face at 9:30pm. He caught my inquiring look and said, "Taylor's hugs and kisses." I immediately swooned with adoration.

Not a bedtime goes by that Taylor doesn't procrastinate by insisting upon his hugs and kisses (Averi has adopted this pattern, as well). How sweet that Daddy was shaving for the occasion! (We returned from a "camping" trip at Crowsnest Pass this evening--will hopefully post more on that soon!)

Note to all men: The way to any woman's heart is through her children! ;)

Death and Marriage

I have 2 sweet little children brushing my hair as I type this. I'm a sucker for having my hair groomed. ;)

Taylor: When I have a wife, I'm going to do this for her.
Me: Awwww!
Averi: When I grow up, I'm going to marry Daddy cuz I'm a girl.
Taylor: Daddy's already married so he's going to die soon.

Lol!!

There's probably plenty of men who would agree with that sentiment. Al Bundy from the old TV show "Married with Children" comes to mind!

Ella-ese

Ella's speech varies from the astounding to the unintelligible. After she completed a cute little gibberish monologue this evening, Averi turned to us and exclaimed, "I don't speak 'Ella!'"