Camping at Emily park

A few weekends ago we went camping at Emily park. I have to say, I don't think I'll be going camping again this year. It was so frustrating. Nyla didn't want to stay at the campsite. It was a constant battle to keep her from running across the street. Many temper tantrums were thrown.

It wasn't all bad though.

Getting ready to go to the beach:

Walking with grandma:

Stomping the sand castles:

Building with Daddy:

The "Adults" playing with Nyla's toys:

Grandma's Hammerhead shark:

Stopped for some ice cream on the way back:

About an hour later, lol:

Grandma playing with her new puppy:

This is what we reluctantly resorted to in order to cook dinner, and sit for a few minutes. Thank-you Grandma for bringing that!!

Reading with Amanda(thanks Amanda!):

Beating the heat

Darryl, Sean, Josh and Cliff redid the garage roof a few weeks ago. It was rediculously hot out, and we couldn't play in the yard, so this is was Nyla did for the day, lol. So simple, and yet she played for hours.

Mmmm Coffee

Nyla tries to steel a sip of coffee whenever she can get a chance.

(There was only less than a sip left)

First pig tails!

Not quite there yet, but cute anyways.

Oh the princesses

Nyla's favourite toys. She loves her princesses.

Berliose

We've had Berliose now for 6yrs. We don't really want him. He is a grump. He hisses constantly at Henry(the other cat), especially when strangers are in the house. He doesn't really like to be pet. He meows to be fed all. the. time. Even if he was just fed 5min ago, he still meows and runs to his food dish. He has asthma.

We've come to a conclusion though...He is part of the family, and just like you can't get rid of grumpy old grandpa, we can't get rid of Berliose. No one else will want him. But he sure is handsome.

Tongue roll

Not sure why, but Nyla has started doing this weird thing when she says certain words. Money is one for instance. Imagine back to french class and the teacher saying to roll your rrrr's. Money has become marrr. Lol, kind of have to hear it I think.

Cloudy day at the park

On our way(check out the pink con's!)...


Found a stick.


Climbing..


About to go back up to go down the slide again.





Help Mommy!!


Lol, not quite big enough yet.

Healthy chocolate pudding does exist!

You won't believe how good this is, and good for you!

* 3 avocados
* 1 cup pure maple syrup
* 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. cocoa
* 2 Tablespoons vanilla extract
* 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
* 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
* Up to 1 1/2 cups water to thin

1. Process all of the ingredients except the water in a food processor. Add water to thin to desired consistency.

2. Great served with sliced strawberries or raspberries.


I got the recipe here.

Babies wearing babies

So, most people know that I use a type of baby carrier called a wrap. It's basically a long piece of fabric that you use to tie the baby to yourself. I have a few now, some in different lengths, different thicknesses(some are more supportive, some are cooler for the summer, etc), some just because I think they are so pretty. These kinds of carriers are way more comfy, and stylish then the typical ones you can buy at Walmart. Not to mention, easier on the developing babies hips, as all the weight is distributed through the legs, instead of baby dangling from his crotch like this. Not to mention much more comfier for me. Trust me, I had a snuggly given to me, and it was like torture.

Nyla is not the kind of baby to be content just sitting there playing with a toy. She has to be up seeing what I'm doing, and helping out. If I'm trying to get something done(like cooking), she'll usually want up to see whats going on. I put her up on my back and explain to her stuff as I'm doing it. She can see over my shoulder. She's content, and I have both my hands. We both win!

I think this is my favourite. It's called Tulipaani, and its made by Girasol. I bought it here. I was pretty lucky, as I got a discount because this one is flawed. You can't see it when wearing it though, but there are red threads running through the yellow on the edging of the wrap.


I can't tell you how useful these things are. I honestly don't know how parents survive without one. I use mine daily, at home, out shopping, going for a walk, making dinner, etc.


This is a storchenweige, Leo Turk. It's probably the most supportive one I have(i.e if I know I'm going to be carrying her for a long time, this one is most comfy). It's also the shortest one I have. I bought this one used from another mom on thebabywearer.com


This was my/Darryls Ellaroo, Seattle. I loved this wrap. I wore her to this comic book convention in toronto for 7hrs straight. She had 2 naps there, and it was super crowded. No way a stroller would have worked for this. Unfortunatly I lost this one at Walmart. I'm still so mad at myself for that. It had a slight stretch to the fabric that made it super comfy.


This is the first real wrap I bought. This is a Vatanai, Koira. This one is nice because its lightweight for the summer, but still pretty supportive. This is Darryls first backwrap!


This is my Gypsy Momma Baby Bali Breeze, Freya. It's not my favourite wrap. Its really lightweight for the summer, but with her weight, its just not comfortable for long stretches, unless I wrap her really carefully.


And here's a few pics of Nyla carrying her baby.. :)