I bought an ERGO!!

So Thursday night Uncle Rolly, Auntie Robyn and Great Grandma Ursula came over for a fabulous prime rib dinner made by my Dad on his Ronco Rotisserie. It was delicious. Friday Dad, Logan and I headed to Winnipeg. We didn't leave Deloraine till around 1400 by the time we packed up etc. We made it to my Grandma Edith's at 1815 for a wonderful supper. Ruby was visiting from Chilliwack and Grandma made an awesome fish dinner. She enjoyed seeing Logan again. The last time she saw him he was 3 weeks old. After that we headed out to Uncle Bruno and Auntie Olivine's house. We stopped at Auntie Evelyn and Uncle Dennis's on the way and hung out till 2230. Logan was pretty tired so we then went home to Uncle Bruno's and I bathed him and put him to bed. Today Logan was up at 0430, I made him a bottle and then he fell back asleep till 0800. We got up and Auntie Olivine made us a wonderful breakfast. Then we headed to Winnipeg to run errands. I ended up buying the ERGO from the "baby bin boutique". http://www.babybin.ca/ It is awesome. I got a blue ergo for $120 before taxes. It comes with an instructional DVD and washing instructions. I love it already. I wore it around the store and Logan was as light as a feather. I even put it on Grandpa and he wore Logan around!!! Was super fun. Logan seemed to enjoy it. Then we went to visit my Grandma Richard. We had a half hour visit with her and then went with her down to the chapel for mass. Then we visited with her some more and then it was time for her supper so we took off. We came back to Uncle Bruno's and had supper and then at around 2000 I bathed Logan and put him to bed. Not much going on tonight. Dad and Uncle Bruno went out so I watched some TV and am going to go to bed soon. Tomorrow is Father's Day but we don't have much planned. Will get to spend it with my Dad so that is awesome but will miss Logan spending his first Father's Day with Paul. My favorite Cousin Rita is popping out for a visit tomorrow as well as my good friend Lynne. Then tomorrow night my Auntie Linda is supposed to pop over after she gets back from camping for the weekend. Will be our last day in Manitoba as we fly out monday morning at 0930. We have a 3 hour wait in Calgary so I am going to see if they can book us onto an earlier flight that day as a favor without charging us. Wish me luck. Back home Monday afternoon!

I miss you Gill!!!

Travel update

Logan & I left Comox on the 29th of May. Paul was able to drop us off at the airport with all of our bags. Was nice to travel with Jen and Nate. Logan traveled really well to Calgary. Then we had an hour wait for the next flight. The four of us scored some super comfy leather chairs to wait in. We had a bite to eat and then did our pre-board. Jen and I were supposed to sit across the aisle from us but they screwed up and booked in 2 sisters and a child besides Jen. You can only have one hand held infant per 3 seats together so Jen was moved to the seat behind me. That worked out alright since when I lifted Logan up she tickled him and kept him happy. Logan did fairly well on this flight. He fell asleep near the beginning and slept for almost 2 hours. Then he woke up and it was a bit of a challenge. We saw a row of 3 seats with only one person in them so we moved there. As soon as we got there Logan was hungry so I had to go back to my seat. I had to hold him and manage to use one hand to pull everything out. I grabbed his turkey stew and he managed to get some on my shirt. Then he was tired of the turkey stew and I had to make him a bottle. I layed him on the floor in the aisle so I could put away the turkey stew and make a formula. Then the flight attendant came and told me he wasn’t allowed on the floor. I am pretty sure that it was obvious that it was only for a minute so I could do that but oh well. I left him there until I was ready and then picked him up and fed him. He got fidgety for the rest of the flight. Then we landed and Jen and I waited till everyone left before we headed off the plane. We stopped and changed the babies and then went to get our bags. They wouldn’t let Mom and Dad H in to help me with Logan and the bags so I wheeled Logan over to the door and pushed him out to them with my carry on bags. Then I went in and grabbed my bags. I had my bags while Jen was waiting for hers so I went over to oversized baggage and grabbed both of our car seats. Then we headed out to Mom and Dad. Logan didn’t cry with them and soon recognized Mom’s voice. We loaded up the escape and headed home. Jen was waiting for her Dad when we left but we ran into them again in the parking garage. Once we got to Mom & Dad’s, I bathed Logan and put him to bed. Friday morning we got up and then in the afternoon Mom went for a pedicure and I watched Logan and then she sent me for a manicure and pedicure and she watched Logan. It was awesome!!
Friday night Vicki came over to meet Logan and we had a nice visit. Saturday morning, Mom, Logan and I got up and hit the road by 0800 to head down home to see the great grandparents. Dad left at 0400 Friday morning for a fly in fishing trip in Northern Ontario. We stopped in Tweed to see Aunt Leen and Uncle Terry. Had a nice little visit and then headed to Madoc to see Great Grandma and Great Grandpa Hacker. They had never met Logan so were very excited. Uncle Bernie, Josee, Laurel and Sidney popped out to meet Logan as well. We had a nice visit there and then went to Great Nana and Great Papa’s place. We had supper there and Aunt Maryann, Uncle Dwight and Michael came to see Logan. We left to go back to Sutton at around 1800 or just after and were home by around 2130. It was a super long day. Logan fell asleep with Nana Karen while I was calling Paul. Then I picked him up and brought him to my bed since Nana was scared of rolling over on to him in the night.
Sunday we relaxed around the house. Monday we hung around the house, then Trina popped over for a visit and then we went to Newmarket. Mom picked up a few more things for Logan. I forgot a bottle when we left the house so I had to buy another one since Logan was hungry. I also bought walking wings so it will be easier on my back while Logan walks. Mom had a huge bag of baby gap clothes for Logan when I arrived. They are all so very very nice. Some won’t fit for a year probably but others fit him now. Logan wears 24 months in one full outfit. In separates he can wear 12 months and some 9 months. Nana bought Logan a pair of Robeez sandles which are very very cute. Logan also ended up with another 5 or so sleepers from Costco (only $7.49 each) and 3 rompers (only $4.49 each). Awesome prices at Costco. They are a really good quality as well. Tuesday Mom worked the morning. Wednesday night at 2145 Dad was back from his fishing trip. Logan stayed up to wait for Grandpa. Then Thursday morning, Dad, Logan and I headed back down the 3.5 hour trip to see the great grandparents one more time. It was another long day but nice to see them again. Thursday was also Logan’s 8 month day. We had a lovely visit. We made it home by 2130 and I was super tired. Friday Dad worked from home. The 3 of us headed to Newmarket and went to Costco. They bought Logan a Lightning McQueen swimming outfit that has floaters in it. It is really cool.
Friday night Auntie Amy came up for a visit and we ate the 4 pickerell that Grandpa Allan brought back from his trip. They were delicious. Then we were up late on the deck with the neighbours and Logan. Finally at around 2200 they let me put Logan to bed. Saturday Amy and I went to liquidation world. I bought a carrier for logan specifically designed for swimming since he is so heavy. It was only $12. Then Stephanie (my best friend since grade 7 who I knew since grade 5) and her fiancée Carlos came up for a visit. We were drinking on the deck since 1300 in the afternoon. I also went for a swim in Lake Simcoe (across the road). Water was a little chilly and then very warm. It was in the 30’s temperature wise so I was very very hot. Then we had another awesome supper. After Logan’s bath, the 3 of us headed down to the Burn’s for a campfire while Mom & Dad watched Logan. We were home at 2330 and I plucked Logan out of their bed and took him to mine. Dad was facing Logan and holding his hand and was sound asleep. Sunday was another scorcher with a heat warning for Toronto.
We had a wonderful time in Ontario with Nana and Grandpa and them spoiling Logan. The Burns lent us a stroller, an exersaucer exactly like Logan’s at home without the toys, and tons of other toys. It was very very nice of them. Mom threw away my filter for my pump by accident as well and Trina Burns had a couple of filters still sealed and saved me.
Logan and I flew out at 1615. I have to admit this was Logan’s worst flight so far. He wasn’t super bad but worse than normal. He was fussy and wanted to grab everything. He only slept for around 30 minutes out of the 2.5 hour flight. The guy beside me on the flight was from Altona and knew Laurel’s Husband Brian. She found out about that before I was even able to tell her. Grandpa (my Dad) picked us up at the airport and we popped by my Grandma’s nursing home so she could see Logan. She couldn’t believe how big he is now. Then we headed out to Uncle Bruno and Auntie Olivine’s place. Logan was bathed and went to sleep. Monday morning we stopped by Auntie Evelyn & Uncle Dennis’s for a visit, then Auntie Elsie’s, and then Grandma’s again. We stopped in Brandon and took supper over to Uncle Rick’s place ( my brother) for a visit with Candice and Rayna. We only made it to Deloraine just before 2100. Uncle Rolly (my brother) popped over last night as well. Then today we hung around home and Dad took Logan to the school to visit Grandma Lynn but she wasn’t there so they came home. Tonight Uncle Rolly and Auntie Robyn came over for supper. Rolly is gone until Thursday so we had a little visit.
Logan is now 8 months old. He isn’t crawling yet. He rolls everywhere and is able to change directions and swivel around. He is still standing all the time whenever he is picked up and loves to dance. He is a very very happy baby and travels really well. Grandpa is loving having him home!!! I think he likes seeing me too. He has one tooth now. I finally felt it on Sunday. It finally popped out of his gums. It is in the middle at the front. I am not sure when we are heading back to Winnipeg. We fly out at 0900 on Monday the 16th of June. Paul is really missing us. He is getting tons of stuff done around the house though. It really sucked not having internet access in Ontario. So nice to be back online again. I thought I was going to go crazy. Not sure what the 2 weeks this summer back in Ontario will be like!

I am le sunburnt!

Wowie Wowie. I can't believe I haven't blogged in so long. Last week was rather hectic getting ready for the garage sale on the 24th.

Wednesday night was stampin club at Barb's. It was alot of fun!!! I didn't get home till midnight. I wasn't allowed to go to scrappin on thursday night since Paul was going to the driving range. It worked out for the best though since my back was so sore that I wouldn't have been able to lift my stuff anyways.

Then on Saturday Laurel and I took our "treasures" to Jen's for the PMQ garage sale. I ended up massively sunburning both arms and shoulders. They are still sore right now. I keep soaking them in aloe. I only got rid of a few things $87 worth. I am going to be posting a whole bunch of stuff on freecycle and some things on craigslist. After the garage sale we loaded up the camper and headed to Tee Pee park at Air Force Beach to camp beside the Selman's. It was alot of fun. Henry and Teenasha popped over. Tikka had a ball with Turner swimming and fetching. Paul and I had burgers for supper and Laurel and Brian had hot dogs. Jen had some kind of burger I believe. Logan was down for the count by 7:30 I think and slept through till 0600. Gill and Brandon showed up just after 8PM. Unfortunately little Nate would not go to sleep for Jen so she ended up leaving just after 9PM. We hung out at the fire until almost midnight and then we turned in for the evening. I was up with Logan at 0600 and we made it back to sleep from 0700-0830. Then we got up and make some breakfast and packed things up. On the way home we pumped out the camper and dropped it off at the storage lot on base. We were all pretty tired. Logan and I took a huge nap during the afternoon and Paul and Henry went to the Yacht club openhouse.

Last night I did some cleaning. Unfortunately Logan woke up 30 minutes after being transported to his crib because it was sooooo hot in his room. Logan ended up sleeping with me and Paul slept downstairs. Today seems cooler and we have a fan in his room so hopefully things will go better.

I had a chiropractor appointment today. Went really well. Apparently my right leg is longer than my left leg by the width of a pencil. Crazy crazy. I get fitted for my new orthotics tomorrow as well. Logan is off to childcare and no running for me until further notice.

I got the kitchen and living room vacuumed and mopped today while Logan was napping.

This Thursday Logan and I head to Ontario till the 8th of June followed by Manitoba till the 16th of June. We fly out with Jen and Nate so that should be alot of fun. I hope Nate travels as well as Logan!!!

Not much going on this week aside from appointments and packing for our trip. Hopefuly Paul will get all his stuff done around the house while we are gone.

Rae-Lynn

What Rae-Lynn Means

You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something. You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense. You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun. You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection. You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive. You have the classic "Type A" personality. You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone. You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together. At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together. You are relaxed, chill, and very likely to go with the flow. You are light hearted and accepting. You don't get worked up easily. Well adjusted and incredibly happy, many people wonder what your secret to life is. You are a free spirit, and you resent anyone who tries to fence you in. You are unpredictable, adventurous, and always a little surprising. You may miss out by not settling down, but you're too busy having fun to care. You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people. You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts. You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals.

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