New Phone

I decided to upgrade to a smartphone today, and enter the 21st century. I got a blackberry! And yes, it's true what they say about it - it indeed is a crackberry.

I've only just started entering my contacts, but I've also discovered it takes pretty good pictures. Here is Caitlin goofing around in her playroom while I figure out my new contraption.

I love how I say that I want to take a picture, and she immediately busts out the pearly whites!

Why does she look so evil/crazy??!

Too bad I didn't realize the protective plastic cover was still on the camera! Hence, why these shots are a little blurry...

Family Party

Well it took her a few days, but our little munchkin is feeling much better! I was actually really worried that she was going to get what I had prior to us moving - I had a terrible stomach bug, but luckily she and daddy avoided it. I guess it just hit me harder because I'm pregnant! Oh the joys of a compromised immune system :)

Anyway, today is Caitlin's third and last birthday celebration; all her family came today!

Such a pretty little birthday dress she had on - and this shot makes it look like she's posing for Vogue or something.

But I don't know if these teeth would help her sign a contract!

Caitlin's auntie Kristina makes phenomenal cakes - plug for her business, Giona Sweets. And she didn't let us down on our daughter's second birthday... she made an extra special Bambi cake for the birthday girl :)

Oooh the anticipation!

She really tried to blow out the candles, but needed a little assistance :)

Yaaa! Happy Birthday sweetie!

As we cut the cake, Caitlin occupied herself with playing with the ornaments :)

And when it was time to enjoy it, her cake was not only gorgeous, it was delicious too! As requested, she made my favourite - chocolate mocha. Yum :)

Present time!

Caitlin's cousin, Sienna, was a good helper in reading out cards and opening gifts :)

With all the hustle and bustle in the living room, Caitlin disappeared behind the kitchen island to check out her toys on her own time!

Another great party; we hope you enjoyed your day sweetie! Happy 2nd Birthday love :)

Sick Baby

So I went to get Caitlin this morning, and she had been sick in her crib... this is the first time she's ever thrown up.

She woke up yesterday before her birthday party and felt a bit warm, but we attributed it to a lack of sleep (she had gone to bed late/woke up early), so we gave her some Tylenol and got ready for the due. Except as the day wore on, we could tell something just wasn't right; she was quiet and not very interested in playing with all her friends. After everyone left, she camped out on the couch and we put her to bed early.

But this morning is another story... she's so stuffed up that it's running down her throat and making her gag and be sick. Poor baby :(

We've had several clothing changes today as a result. We've tried easy-to-swallow bland foods, as well as pedialyte just to get her electrolytes replenished. Here she is sitting up for an attempt at breakfast, but goofing around with one of her new gifts.

Even though she's feeling like crap, she managed a smile anyway!

In hopes of cheering her up, daddy helped her open her gifts. Oh yes, and she was fighting a fever again, hence the shirtless pic :)

Thanks for all the great gifts!

Hopefully this passes quickly. Caitlin doesn't often get sick and it kills us to see her like this.

Friend Party

We're pretty much celebrating Caitlin's birthday all week... and today was the party with all her little friends. We sure unpacked fast; moved in Wednesday afternoon, party on Saturday!

As we were getting ready for the due, Caitlin decided to make off with some of the balloons. Except we knew exactly where she was every time :)

Then her godparents arrived with the the best part - they brought over their bouncy castle for the kids to play in...

It was so much fun, Steve got in too!

Then lunch arrived... pizza! Caitlin's favourite! It was nice having the space in our new home to spread out - everyone had enough room to eat and knock into each others' elbows!

After some bouncy castle and pizza, it was time for birthday cake. Yum!


Everyone seemed to enjoy it, it was a hit amongst the pregnant moms AND their 2-year olds!

The day went by fast, and it was time to say goodbye friends, and hello nap time! But guess who we caught kissing in the corner?!

After everyone left, Janina and Steve hung out a bit so their goddaughter could open up their special gift...

Sunglasses, necklaces, and Bambi plates!

I love it, I love it!

Happy Birthday again sweetheart! We hope you had a great day with all your little friends :) Next is the family party you lucky duck!

Doing an Inventory

Yesterday was pretty crazy. I spent most of the day in the car - it was the only place I could safely stay with a 2 year old - the old house had the baby gates removed, and the new house had men coming and going with boxes. So once we were given the green light, Caitlin and I camped out in the new backyard.

She did an inventory of all the dandelions. We had fairly nice grass in our last place, so she was amazed to see so many 'pretty yellow flowers'! Not exactly my description, but cute nonetheless :)

Dandelions here...

Dandelions there...

Do I like butter mom?

What a nice little weed bouquet from my sweetheart!

You might as well get back at it Caitlin, there's plenty more you missed!!

It's nice that I have a good view of the backyard from the kitchen. We have to unpack everything in a rush because we're having Caitlin's birthday party for her friends on Saturday, and then family next Saturday. Not the best planning on my part; I thought I'd be able to swing it, but didn't account for how exhausted I'd be pregnant! How quickly I forgot...

You Say Goodbye, I Say Hello

Last night was the last night we had in our old house... today is moving day!

It's bittersweet; we're going to a nice, big house where we can grow and welcome our new addition. There's an extra room for a playroom, an actual dining room to entertain, a bigger backyard and much more. Except I have a lump in my throat saying goodbye to this place; we got married here, became a family here and watched our little girl take her first steps here.

I shed some tears last night... I know we're going onto bigger and better, but it's still hard to say goodbye to our lovely LITTLE home!

So long tiny townhouse!

Our Baby Turns 2!

Today, our sweet little girl is a whole year older! I can't believe how fast time is flying by, if I could freeze it, I would. As much as she's in the terrible two's, she's not so terrible - in fact, I love her at this age!

We asked her what she wanted to do for her birthday today (knowing we're in house-limbo; not quite in the new one, not quite out of the old one), and she asked to go for a sunshine breakfast, so that's exactly where we took her! This scrunchy grin just kills me :)

She brought her friends, Bambi and Thumper, both of which kept her occupied until her meal came... such imagination!

When she finished her breakie, we asked her if she had a good birthday french toast. And the response?

French toast makes me happy too sweets!

Little did she know that grandma, grandpa and Lucy made their way over to our place for a surprise birthday party! Grandpa went to get her gift out of the car while grandma kept her occupied:

Okay, close your eyes...

Hey, no peeking!

Surprise!!! WOW! A bike! 'I wanna ride it, I wanna ride it!'

Daddy and I also got her some fun gifts for her to open; a bubble mower for the new backyard, and a musical tea set - a coveted item a friend has, but now one all to herself!

After my parents left, we had to run some errands. While we were out, we asked Caitlin what she wanted to have for her birthday dinner and she requested, of course, pizza. So after a quick trip to Rona for some random crap for the new place, and a ride on a neat tractor...

Pizza! And our little munchkin remembered she could blow bubbles in her chocolate milk. I'm sure it made it extra yummy :)

Then a big hug for daddy on the way to the car...

And birthday cupcakes for dessert! She specifically requested 'green rainbow cupcakes' so I did my best!

And last but not least, a warm birthday bubble bath.

If I was able to have a glass of wine, I would. It was a busy day celebrating a 2-year olds' special day!!

To Caitlin: Daddy and I love you very much and it's been amazing watching you grow each day this past year! You're so smart, funny and beautiful inside and out. We love you so much and we know that this coming year will be even more fun than the last. Thank you for coming into our lives; we feel absolutely blessed to see you smile each and every day. Happy 2nd Birthday!

XOXO
Mommy and Daddy