Monday, May 28, 2007
Long Awaited Update!
Wow... So I just realised that the last update we made was on Mothers Day so it really has been a while! YIKES.....
Below is a picture of Marcy and I, on our first official Mothers Day! After a wonderful surprise arrival of Ryan, and breakfast with the parents, Ryan, Mary and I had a great LONG nap before heading to my parents for dinner!
Here is a picture of my Beautiful Daughter (with her eyes closed! Again)
On the Monday, we picked up our new Car. Trinity (we name our cars in this family) is great! She is a Toyota Matrix, and is great, other than a few quirks that are really great failsafes. You have to perform a circus before you can use the automatic starter but we love her anyways. We named her Trinity partially for the character in the Matrix Movies but also because there are three of us and we thought it fits us. Foxy, our Corolla was a great car but we had out grown her!
CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS OF FOXY
Tuesday and Wednesday was spent with Ryan working and the two of us trying to tidy up the apartment and also get packed and ready to go to Barrie. Mary had to dress up in her Sens Gear too!
Thursday morning, we woke up and after a great Diner breakfast it was off to my pampering morning! It was wonderful and sooo relaxing! I had a deep tissue massage, a french pedicure, a manicure AND my hair cut and styled. It was a great way to start off the day! After a great morning of pampering we loaded up Ryan's work truck and Trinity and drove to Barrie to see my Mom and Harry. When we finally arrived at the time share, the 5 of us went for dinner at The Keg and did a quick grocery shop!
Friday morning, Ryan took off to Buffalo, bright and early. The rest of us woke up, went for breakfast and then spent the rest of the day shopping and checking out Barrie. We found a great restaurant on the water, that served excellent crab cakes and calamari! We learned that the Matrix can be filled to the max with TONNES of stuff.
Saturday, some friends of our BC friends that have moved to the Toronto/Hamilton area came to spend the afternoon with us. As per usual, Mom put together an excellent spread of food. We ate Chicken Mango Salad, Purple and White Potato Salad, Ham, Salad, Buns, etc. It was delicious and great being able to introduce Mary to The Maybes and the Burtons. They brought Mary a wonderful Pink Flamingo and a great musical Lamb. After our guests left, we tidied up and spent the rest of the day lounging around! Oh Yeah, we also watched the Sens kick some butt!!!!!!!!!! Saturday night we had an interesting run in with a leaking roof and a non existent maintenance staff, but it was all sorted out in the end. Below is Mom, getting the Lunch ready in the awesome resort kitchen!
On Sunday we waited for Ryan to return from Buffalo and then went for breakfast. We took it fairly easy with some naps and play time as well, while Mom and Hen went to Barrie. We met up with them for drinks and then we went for a great dinner in Craighurst (which was where we were actually staying) in a little restaurant called Abbotts. Our waiter ran his butt off but served great food and yummy Creme Brulee! I also got a long awaited phone call from Shannon saying that Austin FINALLY arrived on Friday! He was born at a healthy 8 lbs 5 Oz. Congrats to the Dore family! The picture below is Mary climbing up on yet another table!
Monday we drove to Owen Sound to see a University friend of my Moms. They had this great property with caves and trails and a pond with fish, frogs and toads! We had a really good time with a great hike, great dinner and dessert and company! It was a long drive back but it was worth it. Ryan also finally got to go for a run with our new stroller! Below are Ryan and Mary and their inaugaural stroller run, and Mom with Hen at their friends place! Oh yeah and Ryan with Mary in a cave!
Tuesday, we all packed into the car again and drove to Vaughn so that Ryan and Hen (ok,ok, and me too) could check out Bass Pro Shop. Mom, Mary and I went in to a whole bunch of shops before the boys met up with us again and then a whole lot more after that! I saw the most expensive pair of Baby shoes I have ever seen at $120.00! I just about collapsed. This was at the Last Chance Holt Renfrew, where they also had a head band for $60.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We bought Mary a tonne of clothes at "The Children's Place Outlet" and Ryan and I even bought her Halloween costume at another store! You will just have to wait until October to see it though!
Mary is an incredible child but by the end of Tuesday she was done with being in her car seat, so I decided that Mary would not be in a car any longer than absolute need be on Wednesday. I think she was in the car for about 5 minutes as I had to go to the store. Wednesday morning, Ryan and Hen woke up early to go fishing! The girls hung out at the resort and slept in then had a yummy breakfast. When the boys returned, Mary and her Daddy went for a nap and then we all went swimming, where Mary got to try out her new toy that her Grandma bought for her. It is an inflatable car with a sun shade roof that she can sit in while hanging out in the water. She LOVED it! It was such a blast watching her in it! Mom had also bought Mary this adorable bathing suit that she had to wear swimming! After we swam, we all went back for another great meal that Mom through together, before Mom and Hen went to meet some of Hen's Football buddies. Ryan, Mary and I rented "Happy Feet" and ate pizza.
Thursday we packed up all the food and our bags and clothes and toys and went for lunch in Barrie before Mom and Hen left for Toronto for Hen's reunion and the three of us to return to Ottawa! We took our time returning and Mary was once again a real Trooper! Thursday night was soo hot and humid in Ottawa, that Ryan ran out to buy some fans for our apartment. While he was out, he witnessed a motorcycle/van accident. Luckily he was not involved but had to write a statement as he saw it happen.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE PICTURES OF US IN BARRIE
Friday, Ryan had to go to his work to get everything together for his trip to California. Mary and I made our way to the train station as my John Dad and Nance were arriving. This was the first time that Mary got to meet this set of Grandparents, so it was very exciting! The 5 of us went for a yummy lunch, and dessert as we got stuck in the rain! When we dropped them off at their hotel, we made our way to meet the newest addition to the Dore family! He is absolutely adorable (pictures to come from the next time we see them!) After that visit, we went to dinner with the family for my Aunt's birthday!
Saturday, Ryan left for Anaheim and Mary and I went and hung out at my Dad's for abit before going for lunch with him, my brother in law, my cousin, Marcela and my aunt! That night I rented a movie and ordered in Thai! At last a night to just relax and not do anything.
Sunday and Monday, Mary and got to spend a whack of time with John Dad and Nance which was great. We went for a walk, ate tonnes and had some great talks. It was so nice being able to spend some time with them and to watch them with Mary. Mary loved meeting her last set of Grandparents and had a lot of fun with them.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE PICTURES
Mary was sad to say good bye to both set of Grandparents this weekend BUT will be seeing them both again in just a few months. She is happy to be back close to her Abuelitos and needs to set some plans up soon to see her Poppa and Granny.
Tuesday, Mary and I had some errands to run. We finally have her birth certificates! Now if we want to cross the border we can.
Today we went for a walk. It was humid out but a lot of fun. We went to see some old coworkers of mine and then to the Well Baby clinic. We weighed Mary and on their scale she was 17 Lbs. 12 Oz. She is doing well, but the nurse seemed concerned that she has only gained a few oz over the last few weeks. I really do not think that their scale in completely accurate and she has never seen Mary before so I am not concerned. Mary has actually grown in length and weight since tha last time I was there....
Tonight Mary was a little fussy as I was feeding her... I could not figure out what it was. I think this picture explains it all!!!!
We are both missing Ryan tons, who has been working his tail off. I can not wait for him to be home for any extended length of time. He does arrive back home tomorrow evening but it is only for a few hours as his fishing Derby starts on Friday! That is okay... He deserves to have some fun after all the work he has done lately!
So now that I have written a novel, I am off... This has taken me two days to write and before anything else happens I need to publish this!
I am sorry for the LONG delay in between entries and will be better now that we are home again!
I hope that you like it!
All our Love,
Katie, Mary and Ryan
Below is a picture of Marcy and I, on our first official Mothers Day! After a wonderful surprise arrival of Ryan, and breakfast with the parents, Ryan, Mary and I had a great LONG nap before heading to my parents for dinner!
Here is a picture of my Beautiful Daughter (with her eyes closed! Again)
CLICK HERE FOR MORE MOTHERS DAY PHOTOS
On the Monday, we picked up our new Car. Trinity (we name our cars in this family) is great! She is a Toyota Matrix, and is great, other than a few quirks that are really great failsafes. You have to perform a circus before you can use the automatic starter but we love her anyways. We named her Trinity partially for the character in the Matrix Movies but also because there are three of us and we thought it fits us. Foxy, our Corolla was a great car but we had out grown her!
CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS OF FOXY
Tuesday and Wednesday was spent with Ryan working and the two of us trying to tidy up the apartment and also get packed and ready to go to Barrie. Mary had to dress up in her Sens Gear too!
Thursday morning, we woke up and after a great Diner breakfast it was off to my pampering morning! It was wonderful and sooo relaxing! I had a deep tissue massage, a french pedicure, a manicure AND my hair cut and styled. It was a great way to start off the day! After a great morning of pampering we loaded up Ryan's work truck and Trinity and drove to Barrie to see my Mom and Harry. When we finally arrived at the time share, the 5 of us went for dinner at The Keg and did a quick grocery shop!
Friday morning, Ryan took off to Buffalo, bright and early. The rest of us woke up, went for breakfast and then spent the rest of the day shopping and checking out Barrie. We found a great restaurant on the water, that served excellent crab cakes and calamari! We learned that the Matrix can be filled to the max with TONNES of stuff.
Saturday, some friends of our BC friends that have moved to the Toronto/Hamilton area came to spend the afternoon with us. As per usual, Mom put together an excellent spread of food. We ate Chicken Mango Salad, Purple and White Potato Salad, Ham, Salad, Buns, etc. It was delicious and great being able to introduce Mary to The Maybes and the Burtons. They brought Mary a wonderful Pink Flamingo and a great musical Lamb. After our guests left, we tidied up and spent the rest of the day lounging around! Oh Yeah, we also watched the Sens kick some butt!!!!!!!!!! Saturday night we had an interesting run in with a leaking roof and a non existent maintenance staff, but it was all sorted out in the end. Below is Mom, getting the Lunch ready in the awesome resort kitchen!
On Sunday we waited for Ryan to return from Buffalo and then went for breakfast. We took it fairly easy with some naps and play time as well, while Mom and Hen went to Barrie. We met up with them for drinks and then we went for a great dinner in Craighurst (which was where we were actually staying) in a little restaurant called Abbotts. Our waiter ran his butt off but served great food and yummy Creme Brulee! I also got a long awaited phone call from Shannon saying that Austin FINALLY arrived on Friday! He was born at a healthy 8 lbs 5 Oz. Congrats to the Dore family! The picture below is Mary climbing up on yet another table!
Monday we drove to Owen Sound to see a University friend of my Moms. They had this great property with caves and trails and a pond with fish, frogs and toads! We had a really good time with a great hike, great dinner and dessert and company! It was a long drive back but it was worth it. Ryan also finally got to go for a run with our new stroller! Below are Ryan and Mary and their inaugaural stroller run, and Mom with Hen at their friends place! Oh yeah and Ryan with Mary in a cave!
Tuesday, we all packed into the car again and drove to Vaughn so that Ryan and Hen (ok,ok, and me too) could check out Bass Pro Shop. Mom, Mary and I went in to a whole bunch of shops before the boys met up with us again and then a whole lot more after that! I saw the most expensive pair of Baby shoes I have ever seen at $120.00! I just about collapsed. This was at the Last Chance Holt Renfrew, where they also had a head band for $60.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We bought Mary a tonne of clothes at "The Children's Place Outlet" and Ryan and I even bought her Halloween costume at another store! You will just have to wait until October to see it though!
Mary is an incredible child but by the end of Tuesday she was done with being in her car seat, so I decided that Mary would not be in a car any longer than absolute need be on Wednesday. I think she was in the car for about 5 minutes as I had to go to the store. Wednesday morning, Ryan and Hen woke up early to go fishing! The girls hung out at the resort and slept in then had a yummy breakfast. When the boys returned, Mary and her Daddy went for a nap and then we all went swimming, where Mary got to try out her new toy that her Grandma bought for her. It is an inflatable car with a sun shade roof that she can sit in while hanging out in the water. She LOVED it! It was such a blast watching her in it! Mom had also bought Mary this adorable bathing suit that she had to wear swimming! After we swam, we all went back for another great meal that Mom through together, before Mom and Hen went to meet some of Hen's Football buddies. Ryan, Mary and I rented "Happy Feet" and ate pizza.
Thursday we packed up all the food and our bags and clothes and toys and went for lunch in Barrie before Mom and Hen left for Toronto for Hen's reunion and the three of us to return to Ottawa! We took our time returning and Mary was once again a real Trooper! Thursday night was soo hot and humid in Ottawa, that Ryan ran out to buy some fans for our apartment. While he was out, he witnessed a motorcycle/van accident. Luckily he was not involved but had to write a statement as he saw it happen.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE PICTURES OF US IN BARRIE
Friday, Ryan had to go to his work to get everything together for his trip to California. Mary and I made our way to the train station as my John Dad and Nance were arriving. This was the first time that Mary got to meet this set of Grandparents, so it was very exciting! The 5 of us went for a yummy lunch, and dessert as we got stuck in the rain! When we dropped them off at their hotel, we made our way to meet the newest addition to the Dore family! He is absolutely adorable (pictures to come from the next time we see them!) After that visit, we went to dinner with the family for my Aunt's birthday!
Saturday, Ryan left for Anaheim and Mary and I went and hung out at my Dad's for abit before going for lunch with him, my brother in law, my cousin, Marcela and my aunt! That night I rented a movie and ordered in Thai! At last a night to just relax and not do anything.
Sunday and Monday, Mary and got to spend a whack of time with John Dad and Nance which was great. We went for a walk, ate tonnes and had some great talks. It was so nice being able to spend some time with them and to watch them with Mary. Mary loved meeting her last set of Grandparents and had a lot of fun with them.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE PICTURES
Mary was sad to say good bye to both set of Grandparents this weekend BUT will be seeing them both again in just a few months. She is happy to be back close to her Abuelitos and needs to set some plans up soon to see her Poppa and Granny.
Tuesday, Mary and I had some errands to run. We finally have her birth certificates! Now if we want to cross the border we can.
Today we went for a walk. It was humid out but a lot of fun. We went to see some old coworkers of mine and then to the Well Baby clinic. We weighed Mary and on their scale she was 17 Lbs. 12 Oz. She is doing well, but the nurse seemed concerned that she has only gained a few oz over the last few weeks. I really do not think that their scale in completely accurate and she has never seen Mary before so I am not concerned. Mary has actually grown in length and weight since tha last time I was there....
Tonight Mary was a little fussy as I was feeding her... I could not figure out what it was. I think this picture explains it all!!!!
We are both missing Ryan tons, who has been working his tail off. I can not wait for him to be home for any extended length of time. He does arrive back home tomorrow evening but it is only for a few hours as his fishing Derby starts on Friday! That is okay... He deserves to have some fun after all the work he has done lately!
So now that I have written a novel, I am off... This has taken me two days to write and before anything else happens I need to publish this!
I am sorry for the LONG delay in between entries and will be better now that we are home again!
I hope that you like it!
All our Love,
Katie, Mary and Ryan
# posted by Mary Lee : 10:32 PM
