July 2008 - Weathering the Heat

It's finally hot in Vancouver....a whole 27 degrees C! It's almost the end of July. I've got my private sprinkler in the backyard. Here I am, putting it out in the middle of the yard.







And, of course, we need to water the flowers and grass. I like getting completely soaked during the process. See how nice the garden looks since May?







I'm slowly learning how to climb up stairs just like the adults. I have to put away the sprinkler --otherwise the squirrels, cats and skunks will take it over while I sleep.

Going out for dinner again!

On the same week, I got an invite to my Great Aunt's 70th birthday party at a chinese restaurant. Boy, I must be behaving well these days. I was very shy. Mommy and Daddy brought the playpen for me as well. It was a late night.... well beyond my usual bedtime.



I like using the same utensils as my parents. So, I got a spoon for this papaya.



But, I've figured out that if I just pick it up, I get to nibble faster. For the shark's fin soup, I liked it so much that I get picked up my bowl and drank directly from it. Messy, but yummy!

BBQ at Emily's Place

We had a full day. After Jackson's birthday party, we went to Uncle Grant and Auntie Michelle's house for ribs. Emily shared her toys and food with me. So much fun!

As you can see, we're hugging, but I'm not letting go of those yummy banana and strawberry treats. Thanks for having us over!

Jackson's 1st Birthday Party

I went to Jackson's 1st birthday day party. What a great time at the MSAC. There were babies everywhere. The theme was rubber duckies.



Mommy..... I can't reach. I would like a cupcake please.



Mmmmm..... icing sugar frosting. Perfect fuel for playing in the bouncy room.






Hi Gavin! Want a ball?







Happy birthday Jackson! Your mommy and daddy did a great job. Daddy and Uncle Keith were in Science together. Auntie Tanya and Mommy work together. Small world!





I'm pooped! Time for a nap.



After I take a sip from my party hat 'tho.

Auntie Sabrina and Uncle Dan visit again!

Auntie Sabrina drove up from San Diego to visit. She and Uncle Dan were on their way back to Nova Scotia.



They brought me a San Diego zoo T-shirt. Don't I look like a little kid here? I'm quietly contemplating how to get to the parents' laptops. Did you know I can change their settings? Hee, hee....



Nothing happening over here. Move along, move along...

July 14, 2008 - Slightly Clingy, What's Up?

I came back from swim lessons in a pretty good mood.



But, I wanted to be held and hugged more than usual after the 3rd day.





It turns out I was coming down with roseola. Mommy put me in the community playpen at the swimming pool to change and another baby touched me! He then missed the next few classes.

After 3 days of a nighttime fever, the classic rash came out over my trunk, tummy and back. All I did for the next week was sleep and sip fluids. Tylenol was my friend. Yucky childhood illnesses.

July 7, 2008 - Swim Classes Begin

I started swim lessons this week. My parents think I'm going to be bored in the summer. It's at a toddler and baby friendly pool, so it's warmer than the usual community pools. I wonder if the fact that we don't wear diapers helps warm the water up?



PorPor and GongGong brought me for the first few classes since Mommy was at work.



Hmmmm..... it looks kinda scary.



Well, maybe if I can check out those squeeze toys....





This picture was taken 5 seconds before I started wailing. Good luck GongGong! (He had to go home for a nap afterwards. My crying for half the class stressed him out. Mommy's in charge of the next lessons.)

Jungle Gym anyone?

Welcome to my igloo. Mommy and Daddy picked this out at IKEA. Just perfect for the summer heat.





I can put all my animals in it. And I can fit Daddy in it.

July 4, 2008 - Happy 71st Birthday, YehYeh

Happy 71st Birthday, YehYeh. We went for Chinese food and had a huge melon soup!





I got to try out chopsticks, which makes me soooooo happy. I want to eat just like you adults.

Happy Canada Day!

Happy Canada Day! We went to Granville Island and bumped into so many of Mommy and Daddy's friends... Ryan, Carole, Edgrrr, Bill, Heather, Steve, Mark, Janet, Vanessa, Brendan, Christine, Angel, I-mak, Z-mak, Jocelyn and Oscar.

The weather was fantastic. There were celebrations all throughout the park. We had brunch at our regular spot in the Public Market first. I had a taste of Mommy's beef stew pot pie. Mmmmm.... puff pastry, stew, carrots and potatoes.





I took a walk through the crowds in my hat, sunglasses and Canadian flag. Notice that I still fit the Canada Day onesie I wore last year?





Being patriotic is a serious affair.





At the end, we discovered the kids' water park. It was crowded on this scorching day! We didn't bring any wet gear.



But, we ran into Auntie Heather and Uncle Steve. Zoe was napping so she lent me her bathing suit and a swim diaper. Sweet! I'm headed to the water canons!



When Zoe finally came out to play, she got a little wet in her regular clothes. Here's Uncle Steve carting her off to change. Thanks again for the loan! I'll bring my stuff next time. Mommy dried me off by letting me play in the sand box. We did have extra regular diapers. Nice!