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.

Watching Her Grow

Here are some pictures of our beauty!

Wearing my old dress

Taking teddy for a walk

Showing teddy how to skydive

Hanging out

At swimming lessons... picture taken with a phone.. sorry

Girls just Wanna have fun! Bellz has started expanding her dance moves!

For Amy...

Ok, this is for Amy and any others out there who were upset about the length of video we uploaded last night... You better be happy!

About Time!

The long awaited video (a week is long these days... I've got some impatient family... coughAMYcough) is here! Along with other pictures and short movies for your viewing pleasure. Isabella started walking last weekend! As always, she has waited until she is confident to grace us with her talents. Two days after she REALLY walked for the first time (more than two wobbly steps that were more like stumbles) she walked a good 15-20 feet and around at least one corner to find me in the kitchen. She's had some good falls, but she's loving her new freedom.



Waiting for bath time. She CAN'T WAIT to get in there!


Relaxing with Daddy at a friend's 1st Birthday party.


Starting her tornado of destruction with the dishtowel drawer.


"Which one should I throw next?"


Chomping on her teething soother.



I caught Bella reading one of her many books.




A quick video we took of Bella walking. She can go a lot further than this, but you get the point.

More Steps

Ok, the video is still in the works. Isabella is seriously distracted by any kind of camera pointed her way, or else we try and get it right before she goes to bed when she is in NO MOOD to perform.

But she's getting good!

Today I left her standing at our couch and went to get her breakfast. All of a sudden I hear what I think is the sound of her hands slapping the floor as she crawls over. I turn to look, and she is already HALF WAY ACROSS THE KITCHEN. From our couch!! Those of you who know our place realize what I'm saying here... she walked 15-20 feet by herself, AND turned at least one corner to come into the kitchen (may have been more if she walked around the chair too). WHAT??!! She would have gone further, but I panicked (since she was now walking on tile, and I wasn't close enough to catch her if she face planted), and ran to pick her up. She practically runs when she "walks". Maybe she got that from her Uncle Peter?

Next thing I know I'll walk in to find her reading books out loud to herself...

Video to come SOON. I promise.

And we're off!

Guess who started walking over the weekend! Walking while she's nine months! We were expecting it to take longer... She's not running around the whole place yet, so we still have time to walk-proof. We'll post a video soon!