Kate's Ice Cream Overload (at Grandma and Grandpa's)

Almost every Saturday, we go to my parents house for dinner.  And after almost every meal we have some sort of ice cream treat for dessert.  Kate recently joined our "ice cream club" so I took a series of photos of her devouring her drumstick like I did of Ben two years ago.

My Grandfather's Old Piano

I know my grandfather is smiling down every time my children bang their little hands enthusiastically on his beloved old piano...

Kate Through the Window

Ben's Butterfly Adventure

This morning, we picked up a pack of timbits and tried to catch butterflies with a fishing net in Hermitage Park.  I'm not sure who was more excited about our little adventure, Boris or Ben?  Contrary to popular belief (see images here and here), Kate will sit in the grass without crying...as long as she has a doughnut in hand.

Nap Strike

Back in March, Kate learned the art of falling asleep on her own.  She had been doing beautifully until last week, when she started having trouble falling asleep at night.  This week, naps are out the window as well.  This morning, she couldn't even nod off after being rocked for half an hour.  Poor girl...

I Just Can't Get Enough...

Of her sweet little face.  It's hard to believe Kate is already 13 months old!  At a few ounces shy of 16 pounds, she's tiny for her age. But what she lacks in size she makes up for in personality.  Kate is spunky and funny and sweet all rolled into one and we just love her to bits and pieces.

Ben's Pillow Fort

With Daddy

Mix Tape - Famous Blue Raincoat

This morning I was driving down the highway, the rain was pouring down hard and I was feeling regretful that I had left the house when this song came on the radio and instantly, I felt a sense of calm wash over me. 

Famous Blue Raincoat by Tori Amos
12/52

Ben at Prairie Gardens and Adventure Farm

The Girl Who Does Not Like Sitting in the Grass to Have Her Photo Taken

Ben's Last Day of Preschool

He Said (On Saying Goodbye on the Last Day of Preschool)...

Tomorrow is Ben's last day of preschool.  He's come a long way since his first day back in February.  This morning, we talked about his last day of school and he drew a picture for each of his teachers in a thank-you card.  As he drew he said...

Ben: "Mommy, I am a little bit sad I won't get to see my teachers anymore.”

Kate Riding the Radio Flyer

I've been trying to capture Kate on Ben's Radio Flyer for a few weeks now but every time she see's the camera in my hand she rushes to watch videos of herself.  I finally caught her "riding" today.  She's so proud of herself, if only she'd grow a couple of inches so her feet could actually touch the ground!

Telus World of Science

This morning, Ben went on a field trip to the Telus World of Science.  Kate and I tagged along.  We saw a movie at the Margaret Zeidler theater and played in Discoveryland.  Ben loved pretending to fly the airplane.

Amidst the Dandelions

Kate was not very happy this morning when I sat her down in a field of dandelions.  Ben rushed into comfort her...

Kate's First Bike Ride

Father's Day at Elk Island National Park

Mommy's Headband