Lots of Family Time…

Sorry it has once again been a while since I have gotten on our blog. Things are so busy it is hard to find time to sit down and write our story. Of course we have been super busy but what else is new!!!

On the August long weekend we had our “Cousin Friends” the Silva’s in town for a 4 day visit, it was so nice to get to spend some time with them. We did some touristy stuff at Parliament, it was a beautiful day and we had a great time.

We also spent some time playing outside, watching movies and eating lots of yummy food!

Just a few days after the Silva’s left, Mommy, Paige, and I jumped into the car and drove to Toronto. Daddy had to work all weekend and there was a family BBQ at Lynn and Larry’s place so we decided we should go. Mommy drove all by herself with Paige and I and both of our dogs…needless to say she was very happy to get to Gigi and Papa’s house!

We had a fantastic time at the BBQ, it was so nice to get to see everyone!

 

Paige and I made sure to take some time to relax with Papa and watch some cartoons! Papa loves to watch cartoons with us.

Before we made the trip back to Ottawa we made sure to take a jaunt over to the Taste of the Danforth. It ended up being a wonderful afternoon with great music and yummy food. We took the picture below for Papa and Pop-Pop because they are both big time Toronto Maple Leaf fans!!!

 

On our car ride back Gigi took some pics of Paige and I in the car with the dogs, at one point I think we were all going a little crazy! We made it back to Ottawa late and it was really nice to get home to our own beds. Thank goodness Gigi was able to help Mommy with the ride back, not sure we would have made it without her!

Well that is all for now…time for bed!

Oh wait, one more thing to share with everyone…I am officially a “big girl now” because I no longer wear a pull-up, not even for naptime or bedtime!!!

Night, Night from Ottawa,

Emmie and Paige

Life in Ottawa – Busy, Busy, Busy…

Well I know I promised to blog more frequently but time is just flying by! Life has been very busy, with Daddy starting his new job and Mommy in training for her job. We have been back and forth between Ottawa and Mississauga. Both Gigi and Auntie Carrie have been taking care of us, it has been lots of fun! Last week Auntie Carrie had us for three full days in a row while Mommy was out of town and we really like having her watch us!!!

Here we are having fun at Auntie Carrie’s house with Sophie in their backyard, the weather has been fantastic here in Ottawa.

On Canada Day weekend both Auntie Amy and Uncle Ryan came all the way from Toronto to visit us. It was a wonderful weekend. We got together with all the Weagant’s as well. On Canada Day we decided to pack up and head to Parliament Hill and try to see Prince William and Princess Catherine. There were tons of people, it was very busy but we had a great time. We saw the big snowbird jets fly right over top of us and they did a 21 canon salute when the Prince and Princess arrived, it was so neat!

 

We were all dressed up in Red and White and everyone got Canadian flags painted on our faces and had Poutine from a chip wagon, it was a very Happy Canada day! Auntie Amy even bought me this really cool “Silly Hat”, I saw lots of kids wearing them and I asked if she would buy me one and she did, lucky me!

 

Now if you look really close at the picture below at the big screen you will see Princess Catherine, she is in the red hat!

Paige was pretty tired after our long day in the sun and she fell asleep in the backpack carrier. It looks like she is still awake in the picture but she isn’t, she is sleeping with her eyes partially open, kind of creepy!

Later that night we went out to Auntie Carrie and Uncle Brodie’s house, we had a nice dinner and saw some fireworks. The fireworks were set off at a big park where a band called “Sloan” was playing, I don’t them but everyone else seemed to and there was also a midway, I got to go on a whole bunch of rides, it was a fantastic night!

 

The fireworks display was fantastic, we all really enjoyed it and we had great seats!

The entire weekend we had wonderful weather so Daddy and Uncle Ryan got all of our kids toys setup. They put together the swing set that Gigi and Papa bought for us and Paige and I love it. They also setup our kiddie pool and in just a few short hours the water was already warm, so we did lots of swimming! Paige and I love being outside.

 

All in all we had a great weekend with everyone, it was the first Canada day that both Paige and I have ever celebrated in Canada! Can’t wait for next year.

Right now Gigi is here in Ottawa with us and will be watching Paige and I all week and I am sure it will be lots of fun. On friday she took us to a play center, today we went to the Byward Market and I think on Monday we are going to go to a zoo!

Time for bed, hope everyone has a great night!

Love y’all,

Emmie and Paige