Auntie Mako and uncle Kyle's big day - Sept 20 08

Terry flew to BC one week after us - in time for the wedding. I think he had missed his little marmot.
Auntie Noriko and cousin Isabelle looking bee-yootiful.

Uncle Andrew and cousin Simon, looking very handsome.


Charlotte needing a little exercise before the ceremony.

The flower girls taking 5.

Pushing Simon's stroller around.

Uncle Kyle waiting patiently.

Mako, are you still coming to the wedding?...

The flower girls did such a fantastic (and thorough) job scattering petals along the way.

Here comes the bride!

Charlotte and Simon being very good during the ceremony. Good thing for sippy cups, cheerios and goldfish!

Congratulations to the bride and groom!

Family photo. Please notice the almost perfect distribution of petals at our feet. Good job flower girls!!!

Terry teaching Charlotte how to make funny faces.

Charlotte with Baachin, Auntie Noriko and Simon.

Baachin, look what daddy taught me!

Uncle Mark and Auntie Kayo, looking stunning!

Look Charlotte, that's what we're having for dinner.

We're not really going to eat that thing, are we?

Simon and Charlotte having appetizers: what's left of the cheerios and goldfish.

And cocktails.

The beautiful bride stopping in for a visit with her niece and nephew.

Charlotte: Ummm, can we skip the main course? I saw it in the tank and um....

Simon: Yah, let's skip to dessert! I'm pretty sure I can reach it from here...

Fun with cousins Simon and Isabelle - Sept 13 08

Vancouver Aquarium - Sept 12 08

Charlotte and I flew to Vancouver and stayed with Noriko and family for a few days. Noriko and Simon took us out to the Vancouver aquarium... we had a lot of fun!

And after our outing, the kids had a good old fashioned kitchen party!

...and a nice relaxing soak.

What a great day!

Love sandwich

Charlotte usually loves hugs and kisses, but when she gets squished in between us and smothered with kisses, it's a little too much... and there's no escape! Ha ha ha!!!

Lake Placid.

Charlotte and I tagged along with Pepére and Memére for a lovely little vacation in Lake Placid NY.

Checking out the view from our room.

Chasing ducks at the park.

All ready to check out!

A bit of hiking at High Falls Gorge.

Taking the lift up Whiteface mountain.

A view of Lake Placid from Whiteface mountain.

The huge sink in our hotel room was great for bathtime!

Hanging out

A few photos from early August:

Hanging out with Daddy, Aidan (5 mths), and uncle Bill

Charlotte (10 mths) and Aidan (5 mths).

Sharing my toys with cousin Colombe (4 1/2 yrs).

Girls night in!

Cousins Cianne (9), Charlotte (11 mths), Colombe (4 1/2).

Learning to talk

Learning some vocabulary from Daddy.
This video dates back to August 2nd 08; Charlotte was 10 1/2 months old.