Fun times!

Thursday afternoon the kids and I drove to Stony for a visit. We stopped in at my Dad's office, before going to my parents house. Blake enjoyed his visit! He scored some good loot! LOL! I think the coolest thing he got, was a badge from the regional director of the commercial vehicle inspection department! But his favorite thing was a tin can!! It makes "noise" which is a big deal! He likes toys that make "noise!" Friday morning Blake went to work with my Mom and Emerson and I went to visit about an hour later. When we got there, Blake had taken over 1/2 of my Mom's desk, but they weren't at the desk, they were out visiting!! After our visit at Mom's office we headed over to Colby's house. We had a great visit and Emerson even had a little nap! We met my Mom for lunch and drove back home. I set my cruise control at 100 to drag the trip out a little bit and let Blake sleep longer!

Saturday was the Canadian Derby at Northland's park. Our friends Sam and Jen picked Cal up around lunch time and the kids and I joined them after their naps. Blake loved watching the water trucks and tractors drive around the track, as well as the horses! He had a great time! Em hung out in the stroller and kicked and smiled and seemed to enjoy herself :) It was so busy there. We've never seen it so busy! Apparently there was just over 10,000 people! But it was a gorgeous day to be outside! After the big race we took Blake over to the kiddie area, where he had fun checking out the petting zoo and playing in the bouncy castles! Then we went to Sam and Jen's for supper. Blake had fun playing with the dogs and cat!! Sam and Jen don't have kids, but do have nieces and nephews, so they also had some fun toys and coloring books for Blake to play with!!

This morning my parents came over for coffee and Cal had the NFL draft at Eric's. I took Blake to Sobey's this morning, which is always an exciting trip for Blake, thanks to the race car shopping cart!! Although driving anywhere is an adventure for Blake. He points out trucks, cars, dump trucks, cement trucks, water trucks, fire trucks, ambulances, choo-choo's, vehicles with hitches (that's his latest observation - hitches), the YMCA (which he calls the ICA), the grocery store, Tim Horton's (yes we visit Tim Horton's VERY frequently, hence he recognizes it!), Toys R Us (another frequent stop for us!)!! He also loves driving through an under pass, which he calls a tunnel!

Last week we finally got off our butt's and cleaned out our basement. We were pretty much using it as a storage room! It was finished before we moved in, and is a nice space, so it really needed to be put to better use! I put away all my scrap booking and card making supplies, which I rarely ever use and Cal packed up most of his sports memorabilia. We moved Blake's train table down there and plan to use the space a bit more in the winter when we won't be able to run around outside as much!! Blake's enjoying playing down there, which is great! We enjoy playing with him, but we are also glad he plays so well by himself. Today I overheard him saying that his toys were going on holidays!! It was hilarious!!! I went downstairs and asked him what he was doing. He said, "Playing with fire trucks and choo-choo's." I asked what they were doing and he said, "Fire truck go on holidays." I asked where it was going on holidays and he drove it across the room and said, "Over there!" He then went about driving his trains over there and saying, "Percy go on holidays too! Gordon go on holidays too!" etc, etc! It's so much fun to hear what he comes up with! Something new all the time. He has discovered another stalling technique ... the words "little bit!" For example, I will say after supper it's time for a bath and he'll say, "I go play downstairs a little bit." It's actually pretty funny!!!! (and it works for him most times!!) Today he started playing with Buddy again. He fed Buddy juice, wrapped him up in his blankie, layed him down for a nap, etc, etc. It's so cute! He also enjoys laying his choo-choo's down for a nap! He tips them on their sides!! I'm glad he got Buddy before Emerson was born, I think it has really helped him with Emerson. And she has definitely brought out the little "Daddy" in him!! He loves to give her hugs and kisses and is always asking about her when she's napping, making sure she has her blankie (although at this point in time she's not attached to her blankie like he is!), wiping up her spit, and trying to help with pretty much everything!! I know my parents said I was very motherly towards Lindsay, and I see that same characteristic in Blake. Emerson will always have her big brother watching over her! Which I'm sure she'll appreciate ... one day!!! Perhaps not in her teenage years :)

Emerson and I have our last Aquababies class tomorrow morning. We've had so much fun! Hopefully we'll take another swimming class soon!! We finally set up the Jolly Jumper this weekend. Emerson absolutely loves it! She's already doing more jumping then Blake ever did!! We started feeding Emerson 2 times a day. She's tried rice and oat cereal so far. I'm going to buys some barley and mixed cereal this week and try those. Today I was making carrots for her and forgot. The water boiled out of the pot - I was so mad at myself!! So tomorrow I'll try again!

I've noticed my blogs are quite long lately! I'd be surprised if anyone makes it to the end :) Have a great week everyone!

Luv Tracy