The night of our engagement - March 2, 2007 :)
09/07/2012
Photo Challenge Day 8 ~ Books
We read a lot of (children's) books in this house. But not one of them compares to the amazing busy book Jonathan received for his 1st birthday from his grandmother. It's a very special book, for a very special boy, received on his special day. Love it.
Tomorrow? Hands
06/07/2012
Photo Challenge Day 7 - Toes
One of my most favoritest photos ever. October 28th, 2007. The day after our wedding.
Tomorrow: Transportation.
05/07/2012
Photo Challenge Day 5 ~ Filthy
A sand box and water table on the back deck makes for a lot of fun. And a lot of baths.
Tomorrow: Toes!
04/07/2012
Photo Challenge Day 4 ~ Clean
Jay and Tom in a friend's pool earlier this summer. The first thing I thought of was "Wow, that pool is so CLEAN!"
Tomorrow: Filthy!
03/07/2012
Photo Challenge Day 3 ~ Lunch
I had all sorts of intent to take a pic at lunch today - but alas, I couldn't resist posting this little cutie with pizza on his shoulder.
Tomorrow's theme: Clean
02/07/2012
Photo Challenge Day 2 - Street
Maybe I didn't take it recently, but I did indeed take it :)
Tomorrow? Lunch!
01/07/2012
please remind me
The photo challenge starts tomorrow (well, technically today, but I have to go to bed before I can actually call it tomorrow. But then I'll call it today. But whatever, you know what I mean).
If you don't see a pic on here by the end of the day PLEASE TEXT OR EMAIL me to remind me.
That would be swell..... No, I didn't plan ahead at all.
If you don't see a pic on here by the end of the day PLEASE TEXT OR EMAIL me to remind me.
That would be swell..... No, I didn't plan ahead at all.
27/06/2012
Photo Challenge!
For the month of July, the Bloggin' circle (well, at least all the cool kids from the bloggin' circle) are doing a photo challenge. Stay tuned for some posts (finally!) and hopfully some great practice with the camera.
Thanks for the inspiration ladies!
Thanks for the inspiration ladies!
13/06/2012
06/06/2012
Journalism?
Journalist, I am not. But check out this article I wrote anyways!
http://www.diaperdeals.ca/cloth-diaper-wahms
It's from an interview I conducted while in Manitoba in May. It was a ton of work, but I like how it turned out :)
http://www.diaperdeals.ca/cloth-diaper-wahms
It's from an interview I conducted while in Manitoba in May. It was a ton of work, but I like how it turned out :)
30/05/2012
Happenings
We are nearly busting at the seams to talk about the HUMONGO news we have (which most of you already know about) but alas, it still isn't ready for the world to read on the internet, so we wait... And completely neglect the blog because it just seems awkward to talk about anything else.
But I'll try...
We're back into the swing of life out east since returning from Manitoba earlier in May. I'm still working part-time at the Montreal Diet Dispensary and am loving that I get to work from home 95% of the time. When I do need to go to the office (about once a month for meetings) I'm so thankful they have a lovely nursery on site with fantastic ladies that dote on Jonathan while I'm busy. The little guy really enjoys going there.
I have a line-up of reviews to write for DiaperDeals.ca, and really enjoy the photography aspect of it, but dislike the post-processing.
Check out this cutie:
Speaking of photography, I took another short-course this past Saturday. It was an on-location type deal and I was excited to get some pointers on outdoor photo shoots... What I didn't expect was the theme to be 'fashion magazine'. Considering I have absolutely no sense of fashion and haven't purchased a magazine in well over a decade, I found the shoot to be challenging to sat the least. I think I got a few good shots though:
The model was much more co-operative than my usual one ;)
I have another course next week in studio photography; it's a private session and I get to bring my own studio lights - VERY much looking forward to that!
And there you have it. A blog post. Finally.
But I'll try...
We're back into the swing of life out east since returning from Manitoba earlier in May. I'm still working part-time at the Montreal Diet Dispensary and am loving that I get to work from home 95% of the time. When I do need to go to the office (about once a month for meetings) I'm so thankful they have a lovely nursery on site with fantastic ladies that dote on Jonathan while I'm busy. The little guy really enjoys going there.
I have a line-up of reviews to write for DiaperDeals.ca, and really enjoy the photography aspect of it, but dislike the post-processing.
Check out this cutie:
Speaking of photography, I took another short-course this past Saturday. It was an on-location type deal and I was excited to get some pointers on outdoor photo shoots... What I didn't expect was the theme to be 'fashion magazine'. Considering I have absolutely no sense of fashion and haven't purchased a magazine in well over a decade, I found the shoot to be challenging to sat the least. I think I got a few good shots though:
The model was much more co-operative than my usual one ;)
I have another course next week in studio photography; it's a private session and I get to bring my own studio lights - VERY much looking forward to that!
And there you have it. A blog post. Finally.
03/05/2012
14 months
Jay has been developing in leaps and bounds these days. He even took his first independent steps from mommy's to daddy's arms this past Sunday April 29th. What a proud moment for us all!!
As of late he loves to clap, play peek-a-boo with everyone (even to the person behind us in line at the bank) and tells all sorts of stories with his babbles. He's developed this social laugh. It's hilarious. If I'm talking with someone and we laugh, he tilts his bald little head to the side and lets out 3 little hahahas to join in on the joke. So stinkin' cute.
He went to 'daycare' for the first time yesterday. I had a meeting at the office and he happily played with the caregiver and other babies in the nursery downstairs. He was a such a star. It seriously couldn't have gone better.
I know, I know. I haven't taken the camera out in a while. I've been too busy taking it all in to remember to stop and photograph it.
As of late he loves to clap, play peek-a-boo with everyone (even to the person behind us in line at the bank) and tells all sorts of stories with his babbles. He's developed this social laugh. It's hilarious. If I'm talking with someone and we laugh, he tilts his bald little head to the side and lets out 3 little hahahas to join in on the joke. So stinkin' cute.
He went to 'daycare' for the first time yesterday. I had a meeting at the office and he happily played with the caregiver and other babies in the nursery downstairs. He was a such a star. It seriously couldn't have gone better.
I know, I know. I haven't taken the camera out in a while. I've been too busy taking it all in to remember to stop and photograph it.
25/04/2012
workin' in
I know, it's been a bit quiet around these parts. Between gearing up for our big announcement with HCJB Global and me working again part-time (I know, I know I said I was done. I really thought I was going to be too! Why am I so naive?!) there hasn't been a lot of extra time. And lately blogging time seems to be going to writing reviews. I love writing reviews... Sigh.
My parents were visiting too, did I mention that?! The visit was awesome. Even awesomer is us coming to Manitoba for a visit again real soon. Like next week real soon!
My parents were visiting too, did I mention that?! The visit was awesome. Even awesomer is us coming to Manitoba for a visit again real soon. Like next week real soon!
24/04/2012
23/04/2012
awesome weekend
I had a fantastic weekend. Most weekends around these parts are great, but this one just took the cake. Participating in a Guinness World record and sporting a bridesmaid dress (again!) makes for a pretty good day.
Friday - sushi date night with Tom. I love paydays.
Saturday - The Great Cloth Diaper Change! Thousands of parent-baby pairs from 16 countries participated in an effort to break the world record of number of little bums simultaneously changed into reusable diapers. Why? To promote the environmental alternative to disposable diapers of course. All around the world at 12:30pm (EST) on April 21, 2012 we attempted to break the record... I can hardly wait to find out if we did! It was load, a bit chaotic, and loads of fun. We all received great loot bags too. I love free stuff.
Saturday night we had a fabulous dinner. One of the youth from our church had a class project of hosting a dinner party. She researched dishes to make, cost of ingredients, how to properly set the table, make and serve a meal, etc. Tom and I were honoured to be the guests of honour! So we dressed up for the occasion.
Friday - sushi date night with Tom. I love paydays.
Saturday - The Great Cloth Diaper Change! Thousands of parent-baby pairs from 16 countries participated in an effort to break the world record of number of little bums simultaneously changed into reusable diapers. Why? To promote the environmental alternative to disposable diapers of course. All around the world at 12:30pm (EST) on April 21, 2012 we attempted to break the record... I can hardly wait to find out if we did! It was load, a bit chaotic, and loads of fun. We all received great loot bags too. I love free stuff.
Can you spot Waldo? I'll give you a hint, you can't see Waldo's mommy.
And here's Global TV's raw footage of the event:
And here's Global TV's raw footage of the event:
Saturday night we had a fabulous dinner. One of the youth from our church had a class project of hosting a dinner party. She researched dishes to make, cost of ingredients, how to properly set the table, make and serve a meal, etc. Tom and I were honoured to be the guests of honour! So we dressed up for the occasion.
Yes, that's a Winnie the Pooh tie. No, it's not really his.
A huge thank you to the crew of baby-sitters that tagged team so Johnny could stay home and sleep. You guys are awesome! And so was the food.
Sunday was church and family day. Days of sticking around home and spending time with those you love the mostest are the bestest.
And now it's Monday. If April showers bring May flowers, May is going to be very flowery!
18/04/2012
17/04/2012
guinea pig
I sold bodily excretions to make a little spending money during my undergrad years, so it really isn't surprising that Jonathan has already been a subject in two research trials at the ripe age of 13 months.
Yesterday we headed downtown to McGill's infant development center where we took part in a psychology study on perception. Jonathan was hard at work watching a puppet show while sitting on mommy's lap. Unfortunately for the researchers one of the puppets was a yellow duck. The moment it appeared on stage my mind screamed BIAS! and wished them luck in whatever it was they were actually looking for. He growled loudly (a form of affection, I assure you) and pointed vigorously at the duck. HA!
He still got a new sippy cup for his participation and was presented with a certificate for a BSc in Infant Science. If watching a puppet show is all he had to do for his first degree, then I'm a real sucker for what I had to do for mine.
Yesterday we headed downtown to McGill's infant development center where we took part in a psychology study on perception. Jonathan was hard at work watching a puppet show while sitting on mommy's lap. Unfortunately for the researchers one of the puppets was a yellow duck. The moment it appeared on stage my mind screamed BIAS! and wished them luck in whatever it was they were actually looking for. He growled loudly (a form of affection, I assure you) and pointed vigorously at the duck. HA!
He still got a new sippy cup for his participation and was presented with a certificate for a BSc in Infant Science. If watching a puppet show is all he had to do for his first degree, then I'm a real sucker for what I had to do for mine.
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