Niall's Buddies

Niall's first friend is nearing one year, which means her mommy is going back to work. Our nurse/mommy playgroup met to give Jen a send off. My year is also quickly coming to an end, but at least I've got the summer! The babes are all growing so fast. Jordan in the middle is crying because Niall stole her toy as soon as they sat down!

First Haircut

Well, another first for Niall. A haircut, as it was getting to be a bit out of control and in his eyes. We took him to Daddy's hairdresser and he was good just long enough for his cut, then home and into the bath to get all the little hair bits off of him. He looks like a real big boy now!

Mudge Island Mayhem

We finally got over to Mudge for the first time in over a year...pretty pathetic since it's only a 7 minute boat ride away. We left Niall at Grandma Lynn and Grandpa's and were picked up by Bec and Wade in the Thunder Jet. The girls stayed at the cabin on their own, of course within cell phone range though! We spent an awesome afternoon in the sun in the boat and on the beach with some coolers and beer, then enjoyed a feast of Mudge Island oysters wrapped in bacon...mmm. Han, Syd Bec and I now have matching wetsuits to make our swimming on the coast a bit easier, the water was only 59 degrees! The Easterbrook's made it over to show off their new aluminum boat, a real beauty!

Our Boy

Just a random sampling of our precious little boy, who's ten months old now!

Newcastle Island

We ventured over to Newcastle Island on June 1st, weather wasn't perfect but we did get some glimples of sunshine. It's like an oasis over there, only minutes from downtown...plus we don't need to use a lot of boat gas!

The Farm

My mom, Niall and I finally made our trip to Oliver to see Great Grandma and Grandpa and Auntie Laurie and Uncle Geoff. Love the Okanagan weather, 27 degrees and sunny!!! A far cry from the 12-14 degrees and rain that we left behind on the coast. Niall was the energizer-baby, preferring not to nap or sleep too long at night for fear of missing out on anything. Great Gram even had a sleep over with us at Auntie Laurie's. We had a wonderful day following...taking a trip into the big city of Oliver for some "Main Drag" shopping, then to Tickleberry's for a huge ice cream cone. Niall even enjoyed a bite! Thanks Uncle Geoff for your awesome cooking! It's like staying at a bed and breakfast...for free!!!

May Long Weekend

We ventured out to the cabin for our first May Long Weekend with Niall. The cabin was filled to the brim with parents, kids and dogs, but that's what makes it fun. Scott planned his annual Treasure Hunt...another first for Niall!!! Once again it took place at Creepy Island, which really isn't as much creepy as it is paradise as you can see from the pictures of the beach...and only a few minutes from the cabin. There were 16 of us there for the hunt, a few drinks and hot dogs on the fire. Then it was back to Jen and Twig's for deep fried turkey and some more cocktails by the fire. And unlike past May Long Weekends with the Barsby's...the rain actually held off until Monday!

Niall and Friends

We live in a neighborhood with a few babies around the same age as Niall, he will go to school with Rian, the little girl on the left. From left to right...Rian, Niall, Jett and Taylor. Niall is the oldest (9 1/2 months), then the girls who are both 6 1/2 months and little Jett who is two months old.

My First Mother's Day

Niall was all dressed up in his finest to wish his Mommy Happy Mother's Day!

Summer Sun

Sunshine and warm days have finally come upon us. Niall loves the grass and is very adept at getting himself across the yard in seconds, complete with grass stained knees. He is a typical little boy who seems to be able to find dirt anywhere!

Best Friends

We finally got a chance to hang out with Beck and Wade...she has far too many school commitments! We enjoyed an awesome sushi dinner with the kids, some lovely wine(pink of course), poker and a hot tub...ahhh just like old times!!!!

I'm Up!

Niall has mastered his latest trick...standing up. He started to pull himself up in his crib at 8 months and 3 weeks and now at 9 months is pulling himself up on all of his toys and on the furniture!!! I think I'll have a mobile little guy on my hands soon.

First Trip in Daddy's Boat

Niall took his first trip to the cabin in Daddy's boat, about 28 miles, he loved it and slept the whole way out. Nahmint Bay was a little bumpy but the sun was shining!

New Toy

Grandpa Bob is really getting into his new role. He bought Niall this Jumperoo, not for our house, but for theirs! Thank god, I'm already overun with kiddie toys! Grandma and Grandpa just brought it over to our house to try it out! He loved it, as you can see the picture is a little blurry, he was jumping so much. We had dinner, played with Niall, then his Grandma gave him his "baba" and settled him off to dreamland.

Winter in April?

okay...done with the snow. We woke up to 15 inches of snow on April 19 and endured 18 hours with no power out here in hillbilly country!