The Big Visit

Grandma and Grandpa and Aunty Sandra are here! They sure have been keeping us busy. Sandra and Grandma left for Paris today and I have a few minutes, so I thought I'd share some photos of their visit so far.

Getting ready for a walk with Poppa!

Sticking pine needles in the sand after a swim

Grandma and Aimy at the lake

Sleepy baby

More needles in the sand

Big smiles for Grandma!

Just hanging out

So serious!

Napping with Poppa

Being fed with chopsticks
is SO much better.

Her new favourite activity.

Grandma's legs are so comfy

Sleepy baby

Putting sand on the sandal

Update

Busy busy busy. Not easy to find time to post an entry. Alixe is sleeping for longer periods at night and smiles at me whenever she sees me. She has also laughed for the first time. Big baby measured 61cms and weight in at 6kg at the last doctor's appointment - 99th percentile. Way to go, baby! Aimy is becoming more used to having her little sister around and tries to share her toys with the baby. Sometimes when the little one cries, Aimy will even try to comfort her by rocking her in her chair. She gives her lots of kisses too. She is picking up new words all the time and often surprises us with what she says. And ever since my mom sent us the DVD, she constantly asks me to put on her favourite musician: Raffi. My kid has good taste.

Some recent photos:

Pretty sundress!

Post-bath wrap

Half of a smile... still haven't caught a good one on camera
yet!

Silly Daddy put Aimy's shoes on backwards!

Asleep in the crook of my arm

Gorgeous hot day at the lake

Swimming

Still not sure about that
camera...

Bundled up for a walk in the rain
(knit jacket courtesy of a friend)

All tucked into Mummy's bed!

Back to School

Carlos is back to work today. No students, but still... it's weird to not have him in the house. We'll find out his schedule for the year today... hope it's good!

We had fun during the last few weeks of August. Here are some recent photos.

Little Ducky sleeping 

Sisters!

Someone fell asleep during one
of our walks

Tummy time! Head down...

...and lifting it up!

Super writing technique!

Lixie does "that weird thumb
thing" too!

Helping me push the baby in the
stroller