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!)