Wiggles Concert - October 2009

Dancing to the Wiggles in Concert.

Benji - 20 months

Froggy and Benji watching TV

Enjoying a few "Bapes" (grapes)

Jordan, Ryan and Benji playing on the doggy bed.

Didn't quite make it to bed, the floor works just fine too!

Reading and Driving. Such a multi-tasker.

Halloween 2009 - 20 months

Our little monkey wanting to be picked up.

Strong Silent Gorilla Type.

Monkey See, Monkey Do!

Jordan and her Mommy. A little tired Tiger.

Ryan and her Daddy. Lions & Tigers & Bears, oh my.

Visiting Great Grandmom & Family

Playing a game of "Catch" with Auntie Hilda.

Making a great catch. Only took 2 tries and I had it figured out.

Laughing so hard, I made everyone else's ribs hurt.

Time for a banana, playing catch is hard work.

Wash it all down with a "Dora the Explorer" sippy cup.

It's NOT mine, Great Auntie Hilda must have girls come visit.

I prefer "Diego the Animal Rescuer", he's a cool dude.

Calling Shaelynn to come over and visit.

Having a chat with Great Grandmom.

Giving Chad a good bye hug

Hugging Great Grandmom Mary (Maria)

Goodbye Kisses to Great Auntie Hilda too.

Shushwap Camping 2009 - 18 months

The two boys in the SUV - on our way!

Petting a baby goat at "The Log Barn".

Enjoying some food cooked outside at the campsite.

Surveying his fields from the Tractor!

It was an antique tractor.

Breakfast at the Campsite! All I can say is HOT, HOT, HOT.

Benji and I at the water pond in Salmon Arm watching the sun set.

Benji feeding a horse some of his food. Too cute for words.

A daddy in his bathing suit and Benji in his birthday suit
enjoying the warm water of Mara Lake.

Digging to China at the Beach, and loving it!

Waiting on the flatdeck before the

tractor pulls us along for a ride.

Benji - 17 months

My new swimming pool is the best.

I'm splashing, but it's not so great in the face.

Mommy's tupperware make the best water toys,
including her turkey baster.

Outside enjoying the cool weather and

helping mom water her flowers.

This is the way to hike with Dad! It's the only way to keep up.

Camping Golden 2009

When it's 40 degrees out, this is the best way to cool down.

The heat was even too much for Bailey.

Pictures of the Wolves at the Wolf Rescue Centre.

The smallest of the pack.

They have free roam of the wilderness.

The gate is for us to keep out of their territory.
We were lucky one of them decided to hangout at the info centre.

Down at the pond, trying to avoid the mosquitoes by swimming.

Betke Reunion 2009 - Camping in Revelstoke

The day we left, he finally crashed.

Getting clean after a long day of playing in dirt.

Auntie Doreen relaxing with her wine.

Toby, Benji and Maria.

Toby's not quite sure what the fasination is with the rocks.

I guess you have to be under 3.

Maria helping Benji collect the samples needed to take home.

Ben and Maria(cousins) hanging out in the chalet having fun.

Benji helping me clean up before we left.

One of the many digging events, but definitely the dirtiest.

The outfit did come clean!

Taking a break. Need to refuel with some water. It's hot!

Benji and new cousin Will (3 months). Trying to hold him up and cuddle.

Canada Day 2009

Not too sure if I like the loud noise of the parade.

The Canmore Fire Dept's New Truck.

Watching the parade with interest.

The Clydesdales of the Stampede.

Happy Canada Day!

Lafarge Family Safety Day

Watching the firemen with the hose.

Windy day - gotta hold that hat on.

Inside a big dump truck.

Driving the Loader. Too bad my feet don't reach the pedals.

Driving Daddy's Fire Truck.

Bike Parade - 2009 (Fire Department)

We're ready to go! Let the parade start.

All strapped in for mommy to pull me to the pancake breakfast.

Hanging in the park after the parade. My little investigator.

With Daddy in his Fire Fighter Uniform.

Waiting patiently for the parade to start.

Daddy drove the truck that lead the parade.

Benji - 16 months

Dancing to the music

Showing Grandpa how to work the blinds.

Hanging out in my cloth diapers, it's cooler in the toy box!

Being pulled around on a parachute,

gym night at the school.

Petting and hugging my kitty, Milo.

Life is Random

It is possible to fall asleep while eating.

Go Canucks Go!

Excuse me, could you please wait,
I'd like to ask you a few questions.

I know there is catnip in this duck, I just know it!!!! (Milo)

I prefer to sleep on my toys then play with them.

It's much more dignified.

Besides this squirrel isn't going anywhere. (Sasha)

Benji - 15 months

Getting Ready for a walk in the Sunshine.

I've got my "Pooh Bear" Safari hat and my walking shoes.

Playing "Peek a Boo" with Mommy and giggling.

I love playing on the porch.

My "keety" Milo. He loves to rub my head, so now I rub his too.

In deep discussion with Mommy. She's a great listener.

Stealing Daddy's hat and proud of it.

Growing....13-14 months

Fast Asleep and Sweet Dreaming.
Daddy and my pal Cyrus.

With Mom at the Lafarge Curling Tournament.
Daddy and Mommy played and I was the hit of the show!

Puppy Cuddles with "Blue"

My first try at eating Yogurt all by myself!

Best Buds Forever!

Mellow fellows.

We're just chillin'

These lego blocks don't taste quite the same as dog biscuits.

A good lick is as good as a bath.

Best Buds Forever!!!

Benji - 1 year and Birthday Party

There's no ESCAPING...besides I can't reach the handle.

1- for Benji 0 - for shoes.

Look at me... I'm HAPPY!

Hhmmm, it doesn't look like what I ordered?

That guy behind my dad is eating something I've never seen before.

I wonder if he'll let me try it???? (Ben's first Hockey Game)