Milestones

This week Ella and Owen each reached important milestones.

Ella is now officially potty trained. She was just about there before we left Calgary, but unfortunately we had to start again once things had settled down after the move. It's taken a lot of creativity to get this girl to go! We've sung songs ("There's lots that you can do when you're sitting on the potty... tra la la la la.."), danced liked butterflies to the potty and sat in front of the TV waiting for the poop to come. And alot of lolly (candy) treats as encouragement. Thankfully, she's made the break through and now knows when it's time to go. We haven't had any accidents in about 5 days. (Don't ask me about the one at the pool last week!!!)


Owen is officially walking. He's still a little but wobbly, but is walking more and more each day. This is always such a funny stage. He looks like a little godzilla coming along!

Happy Birthday Mum

Today was my birthday. It's great having kids around to help you celebrate!

Present opening.... (I didn't have to do a thing!)
Birthday cake - Mum bought a Baskin and Robbins ice-cream cake - delicious!

Here's Owen going "Ohhh" at the candles. Owen is a screamer. When he wants something he points and screams. The intensity has increased the paste few weeks and we are all getting sore ears! This was one of the few times he was quiet during dinner!


This afternoon we went to the science center and for a walk along the banks of the Savannah river.

Here is Sam last night with his stash of Australian goodies. Delicious! Thanks Simone! Sam loved the Snack chocolate and wanted to teste all the different flavors. I think he would have eaten the whole block if he was allowed to! Sam is a fussy eater but when it comes to chocolate and sweets he has no problem eating a lot!

Yesterday we went to the library. Ella chose an old Heidi movie to watch. Omi plaited her hair for her so that she could look like Heidi. She wore it like this today too.

Happy Birthday Chris

It was Chris's birthday on Friday. The kids were so excited wanting Dad to come home all day so that he could open his presents - I should say so that they could open his presents for him! We made pizza and Kay's lemon cheese cake for dinner. Mum was very impressed that you can buy ready made crumb crust here. So much faster than having to crush the biscuits (or cookies, or graham crackers), mix with butter etc.




This morning we went for a walk along the Savannah river before Church. The weather has cooled off quite a bit and we all enjoyed getting our for some fresh air.