Toilet Humor

Bella seems to have a thing for bathrooms. She likes drumming on the toilet lids, and hitting the flap of the garbage can lid so it swings back and forth. Like Andrew did, she loves unrolling the toilet paper. Recently she has discovered the toilet bowl brush, and the plunger in the guest bathroom. We've done well at never letting her get too close. One time she managed to grab the handle of the plunger, and then we had her. She KNOWS she's not supposed to touch them.

Fast-forward to tonight... Bella and I were playing in her room, and she decided to go for a walk with one of her books. She PRETENDED like she was going towards the kitchen. I walked out of her room and started to lead the way. I happened to glance back at her, and she was standing there watching me. All of a sudden she smiled, dropped her book and literally RAN to the bathroom!! I don't think I've ever seen her move that fast! I had only been about 5 feet in front of her, and she had made it to the plunger by the time I grabbed her!! She's only 11 months (this weekend). I think we're in trouble with this one! I'm pretty sure we're done with "redirecting" her, and we're going to just lock them under the sink.

I wonder what she'll discover next...

Seattle and Beyond

A few weeks ago we headed down south to Seattle and spent a weekend with Joey, Sara, Riah and not-so-little Doren. We had a GREAT time (thanks again guys!), and I got to see and hold Doren and Elena for the first times. Here are some pictures of our trip, and of us just hanging out at home.


Bella is trying to rock D. This picture is deceiving... D is only a few pounds lighter than Bella is!


Riah and Bella having some girl time.


One of the beautiful views from our walk.


Riah and Joey being serious.


Bella hitching a ride!


Friends for life.


Apparently both of us married guys with a sense of humor.. haha I like Joeys eye looking out over the top.


I can't remember what was so funny here... do you guys?


Beautiful Riah Jean


Bella playing by the window... poor girl, look at her runny nose!


Blocks always taste good!


Ahh! Look at those EYES! I can't get over them. She's just gorgeous.


Hitting Daddy is funny stuff!


Looking out the door.


In the process of knocking over her blocks (there were 11 of them when she started)


Teddy gets a seat with a view


hahaha, yep, she's a Lundy-Bundy!

Reading a good book.


We like hugs

7 things about ME

Amy tagged me, so I guess I have to post 7 things you may not know about me!

1. I don't really remember what my actual hair color is... dying my hair is one of my ways of constantly changing things up without always doing something permanent, and I love it!

2. I was in choir and the "elite" vocal group in high school... thankfully the arts were cool there.

3. I used to play the piano pretty well. I think I was in the 8th level of conservatory music here in Canada for those of you who know what that means, and had taken enough exams that I could have taught theory (is that what it's called?? It's been so long I don't even remember!!). It's been so long since I've played that I'd probably have to start from scratch again.

4. I went on 2 weekish backpacking trips twice while I was going to University, and went the full time each time without a shower. Ugh. At least we all smelled the same. And I DID swim in lakes, so maybe that counts?

5. I got married after dating my husband for 10 months, and it was the best decision I've ever made. I think I won the lottery and got the most amazing guy! Plus, it didn't take long to get used to my new name, since it's only two letters difference.

6. I look about 10 years younger than I am. I'm sure I'll appreciate it in 30 years, but right now it's just a cause for some awkward situations. No, I was NOT born in 1990, and no my parents are NOT home.

7. If I could justify it, I would probably own at least 200 pairs of shoes. I love them, and true love lasts a lifetime.