Lonely

Katie was not impressed that Venice had to go home. Many people knew this when we left the airport yesterday, but I didn't know just how lonely until she started making conversation with her rubber duck today.

Company

This past week, my cousin Ali and her daughter Venice came to visit. It was the first time that Katie had someone more her age come and stay, and Venice and her are as close to cousins as Katie has. We knew they hit it off when the first day included hand holding between the car seats and lots of hugs and kisses. I, being the delinquent that I am only had my camera with me one day, however we did get a lot of things in. We were able to take the girls to the aquarium (which is what the pictures are from), we went to Fort Langley, Steveston, Granville Island and of course we still found lots of time for shopping! We will defintely need to do these girl weeks more often. Here are a few of the "few" pictures that I did take. Thanks for the great week Ali!

Sunset

I am definitely not a heat person. I like it in the low 20's, but the sunsets the last few nights have been amazing! I took this from our balcony looking over to central park and thought I would share it.

Sommersaults

Katie's has found a new talent.

The long weekend

Travis and his girlfriend Jen came out this past long weekend for a visit. We had a great time, and were busy most of the weekend. I had the camera along the whole time, but as you can see, only stopped long enough to take a token picture. Over the whole weekend, we went to Steveston, the finale of the fireworks, Fort Langley, and Granville Island. On Monday night, after dropping them off at the airport, we were also able to get together for coffee with my uncle Andy, aunt Maureen and cousins Kaylee and Sarah who are in town from Manitoba. It was so nice to get together with family. I wish it happened more often.

Katie's New Bed

Well, we finally did it, and Katie is in her new bed...most of the time. We haven't taken the crib out yet, and sometimes she still ends up in it. She is quite excited about the fact that it is just her size, you just can't tell by the picture.

Painting

Two weeks ago now, my Mom came out to help me paint as many rooms as we could in a week. Aaron's Mom was able to also help by taking Katie for a couple of those days. By the end of the week, we had painted 3 bathrooms, and painted and wallpapered our bedroom (and yes, wallpaper is coming back). I took pictures of the downstairs bath, and our bedroom, since the others really aren't that changed from before. Now all that is left is the living room area upstairs and the extra bedroom in the basement.

Katie & Joel

For a couple of times in July, Joel came and spent the day with Katie and I. One of those days was great weather, and I have been meaning to put the pictures up for a while. Better late than never though.