Fire Pit with Grandma and Grandpa

On July 30th Grandma & Grandpa MacDonald (Todd's Mom) arrived in good old Northern Saskatchewan for a 3 week visit. This is only the second time they have been able to visit with the first being 3 years ago. I know that they were looking forward to spending lots of time with Kaitlyn just like Todd and I were.

The first weekend they were here we decided to have a fire pit in the backyard to roast some marshmallows and hotdogs. We weren't sure if it was going to be able to happen because it rained periodically all day and even some in the early evening. Luckily the rain held off (somewhat) and we had a great night.

Group shot of the fire pit. As you can tell by the tarps it had just started sprinkling a little.

Kaitlyn was getting us to chase her. She stopped long enough to pose for these 2 pictures.

Kaitlyn wanted Uncle Darren to play on the slide with her. H was explaining that the slide was really wet and maybe tomorrow.

We bought these swings at our local grocery store for $50. They were the best buy we have had in a long time. Relaxing with Kearstin.

Uncle Darren just being Darren by the fire.

Hanging out with Grandma and Grandpa on the swing while Daddy sits near.

Family Shot!

Kaitlyn's first picture.

(Of Course I held the camera but she pressed the button.)

Another shot of Kaitlyn's. The delicious S'more.

Uncle Darren and Neil acting silly.

Grandma

Grandpa

She wanted to take a picture of herself. Not bad.

Roasting hot dogs

Playing with her new golf set. Great buy...she loves it.

Uncle Darren and Kearstin

Pool Time

Last weekend we pulled out Kaitlyn's pool and got it all set up so that she could get in. She did not like how cold the water was at all. We placed her in a couple times and she just yelled and kept saying out, out, out! She had a lot of fun just leaning on the side and splashing her hands in the water. Maybe next time.

Visiting with The Bannisters

On a Sunday afternoon we went over to our friends Ron and Jen's place to visit and let the girls play. They had a lot of fun. Afterwards we went downtown to watch the parade for Stampede week. Kaitlyn loved seeing the horses.

Kaitlyn was having fun playing with Olivia (8 months old)

Putting on her lipstick. She love to put on makeup like me.

Kaitlyn, Daddy and Olivia.

Family Pictures

When we were all together at Easter we had some family pictures done. It isn't very often that we are all able to be togther so we like it document it. We think they turned out great.

My whole extended family.

Kaitlyn (16.5 months)

My Family

Ashlynn (1 month)

Gregory (22 months)

My sister and her family.

My New Hair Style

After many many many years of having the same style hair cut done, I decided to try something different. I am really glad that I did. I love the new style.

Here are some before pictures that show how bad I needed a hair cut.

And here are some after shots. As you all know my hair is not naturally straight so it looks kind of different curly.

Taking Care of Her New Teeth

Finally at the age of 16 months Kaitlyn cut her first two teeth. She did really well with them, barely fussed at all. Hopefully she will do just as well with the rest of them.

Now that they have started to arrive we have been teaching Kaitlyn how to take good care of them so that they stay healthy. She loves to brush her teeth. She always lets Mommy brush the teeth first and then she can do it herself.

Cheese!!! There's the pearly whites.

Family Memories

The weather was beautiful for the weekend so we decided to do some family pictures outside in my sister's backyard. As you can tell it was hard to get the kids to cooperate at the same time but we think they came out great.

Nanny and Poppy Rose with the grand kids.

My sister and her family.