First Halloween!

We've been practicing "Trick or Treat" for a while now and today was the big day.  We started with our day costume as "Raggaty Ann" at the daycare and then we moved to our colorful "Witch" or "Candy corn" outfit for night.  Let us know which you preferred.  Maman thinks Lily looked cute in both.

We went down the street "trick or treating" and Lily was thrilled when she realized that there was candy in her bucket.  She was afraid of going to most of the houses with decorations, but didn't want to go home.  Once we did get home, she did have fun answering the door and seeing the other kids.  All and all I think the evening was a success, especially when I let her have a few treats once we got home.    The big test will be to see if she remembers the treats tomorrow and asks for them again.Hope you had lots of fun today.  We sure did.

Love Maman and Lily

                                                                Mom dressed me this way!

                                                             Do you like my freckles!!

I'm ready to try this "Trick or Treating" stuff!

                                                          Enjoying the fruits of my labour.

                             All gone!!  Happy Halloween!!

Lily's 2!!!!

It's been a party weekend.  It started off with a birthday celebration on Friday night.  Iris and her parents came for dinner and we had a lovely time but Maman made one rookie mistake and planned an evening for a two year old who usually goes to bed at 7:00 pm.  so needless to say we were a little cranky and tired and it was a real early night for all of us.  Even with the crankyness we still managed to have some fun. 

On Saturday we surprised Nai Nai with a Mexican Fiesta party at her house since she's still in a cast and wheelchair with her broken ankles.  She was suppose to have left for Mexico on Friday but because of her accident had to postpone her plans so Lily, Tante Linda and I brought Mexico to her.  It was a great surprise and we  enjoyed nachos, margaritas and sombreros all around.  It was another successful party.

Here are some pics from the birthday celebration. 
Happy Birthday Lily!!!   Love Maman

                                                              We're having a party!!!

                                                         I'm 2 today.  I'm a big girl now!

                                                               Elmo Cupcake Tree!

                                                          Sorry Elmo but you were yummy!

                                                               I like my new robe!!

TIMMINS WEEKEND!

Our weekend started with the security officers strike at the airport.  That was a fun experience, but it didn't put a damper on our plans.  The flight going and back were fine.  Lily was pretty good going both ways.   It was nice that the flight attendant moved the people next to us so that we could have both seats to ourselves which was a godsend because I don't think it would have been a pleasant flight for anyone if Lily had to sit on me the whole flight.  She couldn't get enough of looking outside.

Lily was thrilled to see Grand-Papa (or Pa Pa Pa as she says) when we got to the airport.  She flew into his arms and gave him the biggest hug.  It was really sweet and Grand-Papa was thrilled. 

On Saturday, we celebrated Lily's birthday.  It's a little early but I wanted to celebrate it with the whole family.  We had a Princess Theme (it was the first thing we saw at the store) and had balloons, presents and a wonderful cake.    Lily had a great time.

On Sunday, Lily was baptized at the St-Joseph church.  It was a lovely ceremony and very personal because she was the only one being baptized.  Noncle Robert is the godfather and Aunt Kathy in BC is the godmother but since she couldn't come, Tante Sylvie was her proxy.    The priest made special efforts to involve Lily whenever he could and she was very good during the ceremony.    She started off in a little navy dress and half way through the ceremony (once she was officially baptized) she changed into her little white dress.   It was like the Oscars.  Two dresses for one ceremony.   We then went home and had champagne and cake (again!).   

The rest of the weekend was spent enjoying the fabulous weather on the patio or during long walks and Lily spent tons of time with her cousins playing on the trampoline they got this year.  She (and the boys) had a blast.  The grown ups tried it too but weren't very graceful to say the least.

Hope you all had a good weekend too.  Now comes the fasting to lose the +++ pounds we put on eating all that cake and turkey.  Thanks Tante and Noncle for being such great hosts.   We can't wait to see you again at Christmas.

Enjoy the pics.

                                                         Future Cirque de Soleil acrobat!

                                                                    Birthday Princess!!

                                                     Going to Church for the Baptism.

                                                          Coming home from the Baptism.

                                                      Celebrating with cake.  Yummy!

                                                     Enjoying the fall weather in our new hat.

                                          Cousins going for a walk.

Luv Maman and Liliana 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

Well, potty training is going very well which is great.  I don't even need to bribe Lily with anything to use the potty.  After hearing many horror stories about this process I am counting my blessings.  She also continues to be quite happy at daycare which is also a huge relief.  We're all good.

We are off to Timmins for the long weekend.  We are flying this time so hopefully she will be okay on this flight.  I still have nightmares about our China experience.  Yikes!!  Thank goodness it's only a 1.5 hour flight.  Hopefully snacks and a movie will manage to keep her occupied.

As for our itinerary while in Timmins, our calendar is quite full.  Other than spending quality time with the family, we will be celebrating Lily's birthday and she is being baptized on Sunday.  Lots of party time for us.  Noncle (uncle Robert) has ordered a special combination baptism/birthday cake.  Don't know what will come of that but I'm sure it will be interesting.  Will post pictures of the celebration next week.

I have to admit that I just had my first "Rushed Maman" incident.  I arrived at work to realize that I have two different boots on this morning.  Not sure how I didn't notice it before getting here since one has a pointy toe and a higher heel and the other a square toe and lower heel.     Guess I'll have to bring an extra paid of shoes to leave at the office.  It could have been worse, at least they are the same color.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone.  It looks like it will be a gorgeous weekend weather wise.   Gobble !  Gobble!!

Luv Maman and Lily