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.

It's been a while!

Hi blog watchers,
I have been neglecting the blog lately, and I am now TWO MONTHS behind in blog updates! So sorry! It's been a busy time for us, but a very exciting time also, as it has been a summer of firsts; first teeth, first steps, first words, and a first birthday. Details and photos to come shortly.
Sincere appologies, and warmest regards from our family to yours.
M.

Sad departures

We're sad to leave, but we'll come back. Thanks to auntie Noriko, uncle Andrew, Isabelle and Simon for hanging out at the airport with us.

The kids are getting along!

A little kiss for uncle Andrew.

The comb fight!

Here is a second take on auntie Noriko's hillarious description of the comb fight, as posted on http://thebabypickles.blogspot.com/ , archives, July 2008.

Simon: "I'll take that, uncle Terry"

Isabelle: "I'll take that now Simon"

Simon: "No, it's mine!"

Charlotte "It's ok Simon, calm down"

Isabelle: "Well here's what I think about that!"

Charlotte: "Perhaps I could have the comb?"

Charlotte: "Arrrgh, let go Simon!"

Simon: "No, I had it first"

Isabelle: "Hellooooo??? Why am I not in this shot???"

Simon: "Hey, where did the comb go?"

Charlotte: "Comb? What comb? Hey Simon, can I look at your teeth? I don't have any yet"
Simon: "Ummm, I gueth tho"