Around the house

Hanging out on the couch after Mommy made the dessert for Christmas Day dinner.

My hair went through a couple days of curliness!

Daddy swears he did not put gel in it!

Okay, I just woke up from a nap, Dad, what gives?!

More snow!

Well, the temperature has finally risen and more snow has fallen. We went out for a walk for the first time yesterday after several days of being stuck inside the house. Mom & Dad pulled me in the luge through fluffy snow; I could not resist the fresh air and fell asleep within a few minutes.

Daddy returned to work yesterday afternoon after over a week off. Of course, now that the weather is baby-friendly, he can't enjoy it with us! There's lots of winter left, Daddy!

I helped Mommy shovel this morning... meaning I supervised from my luge. The snow banks are growing larger & Mommy fears Daddy's snowslide is only going to get steeper (he can already reach the back fence on his crazy carpet!). I walked for the first time in the snow today... my snowsuit is a wee bit constricting but overall it was fun. Mommy says thankfully I enjoy the outdoors as all the struggle to get me ready pays off!

Christmas Dinner

Driving to the Yip's

Helping cousin Julianne & Adam play a tune.

Helping Auntie reorganize her plastic container drawer.

Funny that the only picture of Mommy shows her drinking wine.

Relaxing with Uncle.

It was a very nice evening spent at the Yip's last night. Auntie Liping made an amazing turkey dinner which I ate quite a bit of (especially the turkey, rice stuffing and yams!). It was the first visit since I began walking, so I spent most of my time exploring. I also watched Uncle carve the turkey with an electric knife, which I found very fascinating. As usual, Auntie sent us home with leftovers so Mommy doesn't have to cook for a couple days!

Christmas Morning

We all had a very nice Christmas! After sleeping until 7:00am and having my morning bottle, we started by opening our stockings. I am pretty good at unwrapping presents... all the paper was the most exciting part! I must have been a good boy this year as Santa spoiled me with great toys & clothes. I was a bit overwhelmed as I couldn't settle down for my morning nap but had a long afternoon nap before going to the Yip's for dinner.

Big boy already!

Early Christmas Gift

Giddy up!

A good horse owner always keeps an eye on oral health!

My new best friend.

What's in the box?!

Mommy couldn't wait until Christmas day to give me my first horse! I'm still too little to ride him on my own, but I like to pet him and make him rock. I think I'll call him Phillipe.

More walking

I'm walking more & more everyday. My balance is improving as I can stop walking, squat, then stand and continue walking again. Mommy & Daddy can't get enough of it! Mommy loves the sound of my feet shuffling & sometimes gets teary thinking about how far I've come. Awe, Mom!

Baby, it's cold outside!

I'll just stay inside where it's warm!

Look's like tough work, Papa.

That's a lot of snow!

At -36 with the wind chill, I'll be inside for a few days thank you very much!

First Car

Mommy & I got creative with an empty diaper box this afternoon. We'll see how long it lasts!

Walking!

Here is a snipit of me walking a few steps! Mom was finally able to catch me on camera after many attempts. It must be the fact that I am wearing my new Habs t-shirt... just for Granpa's viewing pleasure!

More Carburn Park Photos

Very happy after a walk in the snow!

Some does, like "doe a deer, a female deer"!

A chickadee gets friendly!

A Luge in the Woods

We went to Carburn Park yesterday afternoon so we could walk in the trees & fresh powder. I am getting use to my snow suit & luge; I managed to luge for almost an hour!

First Luge Ride Part II

First Luge Ride

It has been snowing all today, so when I woke from my morning nap Mom & Dad took me out in the luge. It was my first time wearing my snow suit & riding in the luge! The snow falling on my face was a bit upsetting at first, but once we got moving it was fun. When we returned home we made a snowman & Daddy shovelled (which he'll have to do again tonight!). We're hoping the snow will stay for a few days so we can enjoy it & I can get use to being in my snow suit! LET IT SNOW!!

Banff

Awww...

I seem to wear this sweater every Saturday, so Mom calls it my 'Saturday Sweater'.

An exciting escalator ride 'up'. Why can't I crawl on it?!

Visit with Auntie Patricia

'Living room' side of my new toy.

'Kitchen side' of my new toy.

Me & Auntie building my new toy.

I had a great visit with Auntie Patricia this weekend. We played lots and she made me laugh lots!
For Christmas she gave me an awesome Fisher Price playset. It makes all sorts of sounds & plays music. I love it! It's all in French so Mommy can learn with me, too. Auntie also gave me a new Habs t-shirt; I will wear it every game day!

We spent part of the day yesterday in Banff. It was grey & chilly but we enjoyed walking around the townsite. We had planned to stay for the Santa Claus parade but didn't and returned to Calgary in the afternoon. Calgary was sunny & 10 degrees!! C'est la vie.

It is currently snowing so I'm sure Mom & Dad will get me out in the luge sometime today!

Jingle Cat

We decorated the house on Wednesday and even included kitty in all the fun! She makes me laugh as we try on all three of her Xmas head gear... surprisingly, she sits through it all.

I can do it MYSELF!!

This pear is just right for eatin'!

Gee, who do I look like here?!

And here?!