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Mr. Golden Sun - finally!

Summer is finally upon us! The glorious sun has made an appearance finally and I've had a week off before the call of summer school. We've been enjoying life at home, laying low and relaxing. Also, due to the fact that our little boy has been diaper-free for a week!!! Rhys is officially a big boy! Craig started it off much like he did for Brea and has been wonderful at keeping him on track. I have stayed at home to make it easier for him and me when the need arises. With the sun out though, we have had plenty to do. We moved our sunflowers outside, uncovered the sandbox, pulled out the outside toys and have pedaled around the neighbourhood. We've even had a fancy picnic outside in a tent. In other words, we are so happy the sunshine is here!

Sand fun!

Watching Daddy pressure wash.

Gee, this washing thing takes a while!

Hiding!

Rhys's version of hiding.

Gazing off yonder.

Showing off a stick.

Playing with our solar lights.

Are you done with the camera yet?

Artist series: Fancy Shoes

Brea is a prolific little artiste. On any given day you will see her at some point at a table drawing - wax crayons, pencil, pen, markers - she mixes and matches filling page after page. Craig and I have been the lucky recipients of many pieces of her art that we have proudly displayed on the walls of our classrooms and on our fridge at home. Though I keep meaning to develop a special wall for their creations.

Brea really started getting things in gear May 2011 with a series of artful suns. Then, she's progressed to more complex subjects like poodles, dinosaurs and the like. These past few days with being home more, I've had the chance to watch her as she worked and a few mornings ago, she created these masterpieces. Okay, so I may be a bit biased but I really think they are whimsical and sweet. For your viewing pleasure, the artist series aptly named "Fancy Shoes" - that's what she called it.

Presenting Brea...

Artist at work.

#1: Self-portrait with brother; #2: Self-portrait in backyard kicking a ball (notice the "pretties" in her hair)

#3: Watching ants in the yard

#4: Self and brother in green with fancy shoes

#5: Dancing in fancy shoes (my personal favourite)

I can't forget my other little artist in residence.

Showing off his work: "Purple and Blue"

A shower for my good friend

I love my good friend Jen. We've known each other since elementary school and I was so SO excited when I found out she was expecting. Well, her lovely daughter has arrived and I had the wonderful privilege of being co-host with Grandma Liz to celebrate her arrival. Jen's mom was amazing in preparing some of the most delicious food ever. I MC-ed, organized fun activities and together I believe it was a fantastic tea-time afternoon enjoyed by all.

Welcome to the World Baby Girl!

Here are some pictures from the party...

Lobby display

Some of the favours: picture magnets and chocolate cigars

Amazing savoury spread

Pan to the sweets!

Perfect pots of tea

Mama Jen and Baby C.

Daddy Rowan with doggy brother Pickles

Proud Grandma!

I was super excited to start a memory book for the wee babe. It featured pages where guests could write down their wishes and advice to baby.

The book featured a drawing by Brea on the cover - very close to likeness, I think ;o) I didn't snap a picture but wish I had.

I can't wait to get to know you sweet little girl and watch you grow!

Hugs and kisses,

Overheard conversations...

"No Rhys, no! Stop that!"
(pause, where Rhys obviously doesn't stop it)
"Rhys don't do that! It's making me angry!"
(pause, where Rhys makes her more angry)
"I'm very angry Rhys, I'm giving you three choices!"
"One: leave my room; two: put it back; three: you get a spank."
(pause where Rhys is answering)
"A spank?"
(pause, where she is weighing the pros and cons because she knows hitting is bad)
"Go to Daddy in the kitchen for a spank Rhys."