February 2008

Here is the Dashingly handsome Sebastian!
I can't believe I ever thought those eyes might be brown.

Another little smile from our young man.
Here he is at his new favorite pastime the "Jumperoo"

Richard's Grandmother Vanda passed away on February 13th. It was a great loss to the family and time of sadness... with that brought the children together to spread a little JOY that only kids can.

Richard thought it would be nice for Rya to go with him to Ontario to say good bye and also to say hello to all her Ontario family. She has only seen her cousins once when she was just 4 months old. Mom and Sebastian were going to stay home. I was much more emotional about it than she was.

Rya loved the plane ride... and especially all the trets that came with it.
It was a long day and she fell asleep just before landing and stayed asleep until a few hours after making to to Mociute's house. She woke up a couple times in the night not knowing where she was and poor Teta Audra had to wake up old Dad both times. Somtimes its good to be Deaf!

The next day Rya met her cousins Ula, Sinead, and Liam. What a treat to have all these new friends to play with. From what I've been told... she stood back and watched more than played... She is sizing up everyone... this summer she will be right in the thick of the chaos and mayhem!

Teta Ramona was wise to bring new toys for the kids to keep them busy... even if only for a short while.

Rya's bath buddies Sinead and Ula

A nice post bath book with Uncle Damian!

Cousins Liam and Lachlan

Cousins Andrina, Sinead, Graydon, Aidan, Lachlan, Liam and Ula and great friend Meridian.

Rya speaks fondly of the "crunchie" snow. We don't get crunchie snow here... more like slooshie.

Saying goodbye to cousins Ula, Sinead adn Liam and Uncle Damian and Teta Audra.

The Paparazzi?

At her first hockey game with Mociute and Andrina watching cousin Graydon.

Hockey games are too long...

After the game at Andrina and Graydon's house for dinner and a little music?

Beanie Baby heaven?

Saying good bye to Teta Ramona and Uncle John and the boys.

It was a very busy, exciting 5 days but time to go home... someone needs a nap!!!
...And a face wash. I couldn't help but notice in most of the pictures Rya is in need of a face wash. Come on Dad!

Thanks for taking such good care of my family. It was so great to get them both home safely.

See you all in the summer!!!