links to pictures

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=52875&l=950cf&id=543155419

this link SHOuLD allow all non-facebook people to see Amelie's pictures! I'll be printing some up soon to give away at christmas. If there's one that you want to make sure I print, let me know :-) Also let me know if this link doesn't work .... and save it, because the pictures get updated on a regular basis :-)

Harry the Tree

As we do every year, we scoured the area (well one area) for the PERFECT tree (one that would do) and cut it down (Chainsaw) and carried it home (OMG) This is Harry's story.

We planned to go on December 7th, but we were both sick (Corey and I) so we didn't. On December 8th (lol) sometime in the afternoon, after our naps (again Corey and I) lol, we bundled up, Amelie too, and got in the truck. Okay so first we had to find my boots, which Corey found as well as our toques, mittens and other various farm clothing. Corey had scouted a tree location near South Branch House.

*Okay honey, go look over the edge and see which way you want to go ..." He told me. So I went to the edge and peered each way. On one side (left) was a tiny, little tree, on the right ... another tree ... I looked back at him and decided to the right. I could see the tops of more around the corner.

Going down was fairly easy, Amelie and I slid down on our bums. We had fun actually - er except for the rock - but Amelie still thought it was fun. We walked for what seemed like MILES - seriously. Carrying a 17 lb baby is tough lol. Plus we were bulky and slippery - and a little cold.

Corey was SO picky and every tree we suggested wasn't good enough. Finally, you could tell he was getting annoyed lol. Amelie and I and Corey picked a tree. Corey cut it down - pouting the whole time because it wasn't as good as RODGER'S Tree last year. Awwwwwwwwwwww. To be honest, Corey said our tree looks like it's having a bad hair year *hence the name Harry* I think it's BEAUTIFUL.

We turned around and looked at the mountain we had to scale to get back up. Needless to say ... it was hilarious, interesting and I can't see us going to get our tree there next year lol. I'll post a picture soon

Babylegs !!!!

I have discovered this wonderful invention called babylegs. They are little leg warmers for little babies ... AND for older kids too. Most little girls we know are getting some, and future babies on the way ... are also getting some *FYI* lol. I also recently discovered a few different kinds, so I have ordered some and intend on testing to see which ones are the BEST. I love Amelie's though, they are SO cute, come in tons of designs, are superbly warm, stretchy, comfy, and keep her warm when I run out of pants - Hey ... it takes a lot of baby clothes to make 1 full load. I'm not doing half a load lol. I have Watermelon, tickled pink and rainbow :-) I'm VERY excited to get my new shipment and do some testing :-)

7 months old

Amélie is 7 months 6 days today.

These pics were taken on Dec. 1st. And yes ... she knows what a camera is and how it works and that she is supposed to smile :-)

She never ceases to surprise us, nor make us stop laughing. Even at her crankiest moments, she's a comedian.

Amélie is not interested in crawling ... well maybe she's interested, but she is quite content to sit on the floor and play with what's in front of her. Usually a drum that sings, a Xylophone and her teething ring. She has tried to crawl a couple of times, but got distracted along the way so ... sigh ... oh well lol. Actually, better for me :-D I can still leave the stairs open to get that nice warm air AND Harry the Tree is not in danger (for now)

For those who haven't seen her in a while and are worried she'll play shy - let me reassure you ... not to worry. Once she senses that maman and papa are okay with you, she'll be bouncing on your lap and pulling your hair and/or glasses in no time. She also talks a lot, so be prepared with something to reply. She gets upset if you just smile or laugh at her lol. You actually have to talk back, then she'll just keep goin'. She even gestures with her hands - she has SUCH a personality. She has this thing about putting her fingers in her mouth, so ... be warned ... she's investigating your teeth. If you are or recently were sick or are coming down with something, PLEASE REFRAIN lol.

Speaking of teeth, Amelie has ONE. Yup ... one sharp little devil. And yes I am still breastfeeding ;-) She is very well behaved that way. She eats most of her vegetables and all her fruits - something about mixed vegetables she doesn't like lol. And .... her favorites so far are sweet potatoes, carrots and blueberries. mmmmmmm. She can also feed herself with a spoon. She's actually better at it than if I try to help her. She has a sippy cup of water that she likes too but prefers to drink out of a big girl cup or better yet, a bottle (as in a water bottle lol)

What else, what else ... OH she weighs 16 lbs 11 ounces now and is 26 inches. Yah, the Dr's office screwed up somewhere along the weigh (get it WAY LMAO), but the health nurse triple checked lol. She's NOT shrinkin'. Her head is 44 cm. She has lots of brains. So .... yah ... I think that's up to date. :-) Cheese!!!