Happy Girl!

She smiled for the camera all by herself!!! Yay! Perhaps no more sneak-photography (knock on wood.)

Stylin'

I don't know what Ryan did to her hair after her bath to achieve this look, but it won't calm down! I will have to wash it out today.

Christmas, Round 1

Natasha and uncle Ron nap on the couch on Christmas morning. Ron woke up for the non-blurry pic though.


This is Natasha with her 2nd cousin Rhys. They had fun reaching out and touching each other, and Natasha enjoyed stealing his toys. Poor Rhys!


We had our Christmas morning on Christmas eve morning. Natasha thanks everyone for the presents she opened (Joelle, Grandma Jan, and aunt and uncle M&M). She didn't actually care for the presents, so much as the paper. She has played with her new toys since though, and loves them. She especially loves the lizard thing on the spring on the toy from Grandma Jan. She just wanted to eat the ball popper from M&M.

So, Ryan and I were horrible, and we have almost no pictures of Natasha's first Christmas (though I am sure my mom has more.)

Stories

Natasha tells Ryan about her afternoon so far.

The Vet

Charlie and Chloe had their annual checkup last night. Chloe was very good, and took it like a champ. Charlie did not do so well, and is feeling the shots today. I felt bad for both of them, and bought them some catnip pillows for the ride home. Chloe REALLY likes hers.

Curls

Natasha has some curl to her hair - she may end up with ringlettes like my sister Kat.

Big Enough Bib?

For those REALLY big spills. The bib was too cute to pass up though. It's made from towel material, and the robots are too awesome!

Horses and Toes

Lately, anything Natasha can get into her mouth, she is more than pleased to eat. She loves to eat her toes, and the horse pictured neighs, which she loves. She also likes to eat my feet, which I find cute, but gross.

Natasha Figures Out the Jolly Jumper!

But I can't figure out how to turn the video right-side up.

Green Shirt

She Does Smile!

It is really hard to get it on camera, but here are some happy pics of Natasha (while she was distracted by other things.)

Naps with Charlie

Charlie doesn't like napping with me when I'm downstairs, because I move too often. So, why not nap with Natasha???

Long Hair

Natasha's hair is now to the point where if it's down, it goes into her eyes. I don't want to cut it, because I want the first lock of hair to be long enough to keep. So we have barretts, and now we can put it in a pony tail. (Please note, the back of her head has a giant bald patch, so this is kind of funny.)
Also, she doesn't smile in pictures because she is too distracted by the camera, or whatever she happens to have her eyes on. She loves the remote for the tv, and in the first picture she has the newest book from grandma Jan, which she eats often.

New Bathroom

It's finished! We don't have any pictures of the old one, or of the work in progress, but here is the final product.

The Camera is Captivating

For the past few weeks, I've been trying to get Natasha not to look at the camera so we can take a video of her laughing or talking, but as soon as I turn it on, all she does is stare at it! Here are some pictures of her being interested in what I'm doing (while, of course, trying to eat her fingers.)

Another Lamb for Grandma Jan

Ewe got a problems with my costume?
(The pumpkins are curtosy of great grandma Crampton.)

Squishy Turtle

Natasha's favourite book/toy (to eat, crinkle and occasionally read) is Squishy Turtle and Friends, that she got as a present from Laura. This book kept her entertained in the car 95% of the time. It's great!

Niagara Falls and Peller Estates

The reason we were in Southern Ontario was for my aunt Gail and uncle Bill's 35th wedding anniversary. On Sunday we went to the Journey Beneath the Falls, and on Sunday night we went for a wine tour/tasting and dinner at the Peller Estates in Niagara on the Lake. We had a wonderful time with the Szego's and Rennie's (Gail's family).

Thanksgiving 2008

Ryan's cousin Rob and his fiancé Angela. (We are currently betting on when they have a baby!)

Ryan's Grandpa Trewartha (sharing smiles with Natasha).

Ryan's aunt Kathy and uncle Jerry.

Ryan's Grandpa and Grandma Crampton.

My "aunt" Jane, and "cousin" Robin. Natasha had her longest laugh/talk yet with Jane, it went on forever. Whatever she was telling Jane was freakin' hilarious!


This thanksgiving was crazy. We toured Ontario, going Ottawa-Toronto, Toronto-Mississauga, Mississauga-Niagara, Niagara-Ingersoll, Ingersoll-London, London-Owen Sound, Owen Sound-Lindsay, and then Lindsay-Home. We spent probably 20 or so hours in the car over the span of a week, and Natasha really didn't fuss at all. Here is everyone Natasha met on the way (or at least some of them!)

Smiles

Natasha is all smiles these days, except for when we point the camera in her direction. But we tricked her, and got a couple good shots. (Apparently Ryan is pretty funny.)

Sens 3, Habs 1

Tonight Natasha attended her first hockey game. During the 1st period she mostly ate and stared at the scoreboard, but in the 2nd got into it, (had a nap for part of the 2nd, and slept through the horns going off for 2 goals) and woke up and enjoyed all of the 3rd. She got cranky with about 30 seconds left in the game, so when it was over we fed her and came home - great night! And of course, no one can attend a game without the gear, so we *had* to buy her a jersey.

Kisses from Ally

Melynda and Ally (Alexandra) came to visit a couple of weeks ago to keep me company while Ryan was in Korea. Everyone (except the cats) had a very good time, and Ally gave Natasha lots of kisses (which Natasha LOVED!)

Best Friends

Natasha went to visit Chloe yesterday, and had a very fun time, as did Chloe. At first they were a little nervous, but then the laughs broke out. Then it just got crazy fun, and ended in laughs, and puke (as all good parties do).
(You can tell in the first picture how much bigger than Natasha Chloe is, but Natasha is two months older, and actually has a few pounds on her, she's a really solid babe.)