April 20, 2008 - Vancouver Sun Run

My first Vancouver Sun Run - 10 km, with 65 000 people lined along Georgia Street. Luckily it didn't snow like the night before.

We were in the stroller section... ie. back of the bus. We got herded to the start line just as the Ethiopians were crossing the finish line.

The only way to travel.

See what I mean? Naps, my cuddle blankie, I even had a cooler in the back. Some other kids had the double wide jogger -- they got to roam around in their own living room during the run.

Mommy and Daddy actually did it. Their first Sun Run...in 1.5 hours. Mommy's attempt for a slushie mid-run didn't slow us down at all.

Good going Daddy! High five.

Now, please make way. I want your post-run bananas and chocolate milk.

My better side. My first steps.

I look more sane in these pictures. It's because I'm concentrating on taking a few steps by myself. Mommy giggles watching me step around in my crib or playpen. Softer for the falls on my diapered bottom.

New Teeth!

I sprouted two upper teeth! I can chew.... my goldfish and doggie bone.



I woke up with bedhead here. ..but I can sure bite onto my stuffed doggie bone.



Add that to my ability to stand up, I can gnaw on my crib bars. Yum! I've made bite marks all along the wood.



In this picture, you can see that I just want to get out! I want to roam free.



Mommy takes the most outlandish pictures.... I seem crazy in this posting.

Swings at the Park

Just hanging out with the doggies and crows. Can I point them out to you?

Bathtime is the best!

Bathtime is my favourite time of day.



I think it's Mommy's too.

Daddy's Birthday

Happy birthday Daddy! Are you going to share your cake with me?

Sugar!

Mmmmmm..... applesauce and pears. Bowl licking good. I don't get sweet things very often. Mommy also says that I'm not getting much McD's either. She gave me tofu cubes the other day.

Just wandering the house

Dum, dum, dum... I'm finding all sorts of things to do around the house.

I can pull up to standing. I like standing on my tippy toes.




You want to organize a playdate? Let me see what I have in my schedule.



Pens are my newest toys.





Ooh! What's over there?

My First Easter

It's bunny time! Here are all my sisters.



Like my bunny ears?





Uncle A came over to visit me.





Hey, I don't remember wearing my bunny ears in this picture.

Learning New Things Everyday

This is awesome! I roll these things around and my Mommy and Daddy roll them back to me. Daddy, why do you keep on saying "fetch"?



I can climb up the stairs. The next step is figuring out how to climb down.



For now, Mommy will carry me down. Right?



And lastly, I can hold my own spoon to feed myself. Most of the time.... Daddy helps me otherwise.

Deep in Thought

Hiya! I'm good at sharing. I let Dolly and Talking Bunny ride with me.

Taking care of my new teeth

Daddy showed me how to take care of my new teeth. I even got a baby toothbrush. Let's see if I'm holding it right.

More friends!

It's been a great week. Lots of friends visiting me. Here's my favourite one.



My Uncle T had a surprise trip up from Portland.



I met baby Robert and Auntie Morie and Uncle Eddie. I'm 4 months older than him. He had to use 4 bibs over dinner. I've learned to drool less.

A new friend? Let's see what she can do.

I was pleasantly surprised to find a new friend at home today.



Hey, who are you?



You crawl too? Whee!



Psst.... have you tried the food here? It's pretty good.



Hmmm.... you're a lot sleepier than I am. Maybe if I tickle your feet, you'll wake up.



She can't keep up with me.



Ever since I started crawling and cruising, my baby fat has been disappearing. Take a look at this picture from last month --I was immobile. Cousin Annabelle was feeding me bau-bau.