Fun in Saskatoon

Jeff, Jamie, and I drove to Saskatoon with my other sister, Heather, for our sister Susan's wedding. It was a long drive and we were pretty tired when we got in but we needed to stretch our legs so we went for a long walk. Here is most of the family.


Mom (Linda), Heather, Laurel (our aunt), Susan, Jamie, and Jeff. I am taking the picture--of course.

We went to the Museum of Antiquities at the University of Saskatchewan and Jamie liked the little boy playing with a goose.

Here is Jamie reading a book in his grandma's rocking chair. This was my mother's rocking chair and was, I think, her Christmas present when she was just a baby. There are pictures of her in it and pictures of me in it and now there are pictures of Jamie in it. He LOVED this chair. But, he is a daredevil and, more than once, he rocked so hard, he tipped it over on himself.

Reading his Night Cars book from Great-Auntie Jackie and Great-Uncle Gord.

Climbing in the chair--what a monkey!

Across from Mom's is a big park called Kinsmen Park. It has a little fair that is there year round but only operates in the summer. Again, it has been there since my mother was a kid and we all went to it when we were little. Since I was born in August, I had my first ride when I was only a few weeks old. James seemed to enjoy it more at his age. Here he is riding the merry-go-round with Great-Auntie Laurel.

Resting with Mommy and Auntie Laurel.

Yeah! This is his third and final ride and he finally gets it. He giggled and laughed and seemed to have lots of fun. We'll be back next summer for round 2!

The Big Day: Big Sister's Wedding!

We had a pretty busy summer. In addition to moving from Halifax to Calgary, we then drove to Saskatoon for my sister's wedding. Susan and James (coincidentally, Jamie's new uncle is also named James) got married on a very hot day in August. The wedding was really lovely and both Susan and James looked extremely happy.


The wedding and reception were in the same hall--in two parts--so this is everyone standing around before the wedding with the table in the foreground. The wedding was a summer-themed wedding so the flowers were bright yellow sunflowers and daisies. They were very pretty and summery.

Susie in her beautiful dress.

Walking down the aisle.

The happy couple as the officiant signed the certificate--as she pointed out, this was their last chance to back out. Neither seemed to want to do that!

James in his cute wedding outfit. It would look better without the hat but he refuses to take it off sometimes.

Our side of the family with the new bride and groom.

The three of us in our finery. We went with a pink theme.

Jamie and his big cousin, Oliver. James was very impressed with the big boys and their skateboard tricks.


James got tuckered out. It was a big day for him. We forgot his stroller so we made a nest of extra table clothes on the floor and he slept in a corner for about three hours. He can't sleep through the night at home but he can sleep at a wedding reception with loud music playing--go figure!

First Haircut

In preparation for my sister, Susan's, wedding in Saskatoon, we took James for his first haircut. Jeff and I were both getting our hair cut so Janie cut Jamie's hair too. He had this cute little curl on the back but it was quite long and silly so it had to go. No more baby hair, he's a big boy now!


Goodbye curl!

We are to get him used to a comb from this point on--he kept wanting to look behind him to see what she was doing. He's so suspicious.

Distractions!

Here is James taking his Buzzy Bee for a walk in our new complex. It is in pretty sad condition as he has loved it to death.

I am soooo strong--look at the big box I can carry. I am a helpful mover.

At The Zoo

This is the first of several posts. In the midst of packing, moving, and travelling, there wasn't a lot of time for blogging so I am making up for it now. I will try to be more regular in the coming months.

While waiting for our stuff to arrive from Halifax, we took James to the zoo. He seemed to have a good time looking at the animals--some more than others--but the best time was the playground at the zoo. He loves a good slide!

Canada Day!

On Canada Day, we were still in Calgary and we went over to Jeff's brother's for a BBQ. James got to spend some quality time with his cousin, Daniel. It was funny to watch the two of them together--they play side-by-side and didn't always get along but they were cute to watch. Here are some photos in no particular order.


Arriving for the party--the doggy scared me and I am not too sure I want to go any further, Daddy!

I found Daniel's lawnmower--my new favourite! (Every time Daniel went near it, James muscled him out of the way and took it back).


I love this lawnmower.


Playing with the phone in Daniel's playhouse--fun!

"Go Away, James!" Daniel got tired of James at one point and tried to lock him in the house. That'll teach James to steal Daniel's lawnmower.

Auntie Joc is blowing bubbles--funny!

These are my new sandals that Auntie Joc and Uncle Craig gave me for my birthday. They light up when I walk and are my new favs.

Playing in the playhouse.

Relaxing with my cousin.

"So, Daniel, you call this a 'camp chair'?" "Why yes, James, that is what I call it."

New Sandals!

Yeah! Daniel's going down the slide--so much fun.

The lawnmower again. A good time was had by all.

James Visiting Calgary

Sorry for the delay in blogging. We were in Calgary for two weeks looking for a place to live and visiting with the families. We have been back the last week and a half and packing so we have been pretty busy. We will be sending out change of address emails as soon as we have a phone number to go with the new address. The place we found should be good. It is a 3 bedroom townhouse near Jeff's new job and it should be a nice location. Anyway, here are some photos of James's visit in Calgary.

For his 1 year birthday, James got a wagon from his grandparents. He quickly figured out that he could climb into it and rock back and forth to make it move across the floor. By the time he gets back, he will make it a scooter.

Yeah, scooter.

"Hi Dad! This is a rake--do you know what a rake does?"

"You see, Grandpa, this is a rake--I was telling Dad about it too."

"I'm helping garden--I am such a little helper."

Grandma came to visit before she left--I love my grandma.

Did you see my scooter, Grandma?

It is my belated birthday party. I get cupcakes!

Happy Birthday Partiers!

I love this funnel--it is the best present--I found it in the kitchen drawer.

I love gifts and paper!