Whistler Nov24-26and stuff (walking!)

Rya has really been trying to do things on her own. She loves to feed herself and somtimes with a spoon. She is also standing alone now and is quite proud of herslef for doing so. And yes,... she is taking her first steps alone now too!! Rya is careful but also really wants to get moving. She has aced crawling and does laps of the house... and moved up to running the walker around the house and neighbouhood and now is taking those first steps to get moving on her own. We caught it on tape!

Caught in the act! Daddy left her alone in her room a little too long... now she can open the drawer and pull out all her clothes. Grrr...

After a busy day of mischief one sure needs a nap.

Here we are in beautiful Whistler enjoying the snow and break from Vancouver rain. Although on our return to the rainy city we found that it had been snowing there all day and the next day was a snow day!

We stayed at the Marriot Hotel thanks to a getaway trip provided by Vida.
We met up with our friends from Seattle and enjoyed some goodtimes on the hill. Certainly a lot differnt experiance with Rya in tow but we wouldn't change it for the world.

Daddy and Rya took a dip in the outdoor pool at the hotel. Rya loved it... until we took her out. BRRRR... it was a quick rush inside to get her dry and warm.

It was a beautiful winter wonderland and great time together as a family and also seeing our dear friends Steven and Gabby.

I loved dressing Rya up in her first snow suit. It she reminded me of the little brother from the movie "Christmas Story" she is having enough trouble walking on her own... but now with a thick suit on... she is stuck! There were a few face plants in the snow!

Just thought I would throw this in... our little rabbit!

Halloween 2006

No, we didn't go trick or treating this year... but we did dress up.
There is somthing super cute about a little kid dressed up like an elephant.
and she is saying elephant now.. "epitant"
close enough.

We went over to our friends Chrissy and Rob's house to hang out with their little piggy Dakota.

Rya didn't know what the candy was... but she knew it was somthing of value... had to roll in it!

VIDEO CLIPS

This is for you Audra... I hope the girls get as much out of these clips as they did with the other ones.

This is Rya walking the stroller. She must be pretty close to walking by herself because she gets all fussy when she doesn't want to sit anymore.
I think she would have walked all the way home if I let her.



Not much happens here... just kinda cute.



Rya loves to crawl around in the grass... again not much happening here this is more for Ula and Sinead to kill time with.



And... Rya with Buffy. Yes.. she does say "Buffy"... well "buppy" close enough.
Enjoy.

September 2006

Sorry it took so long to update Rya's Place.
Its has been a busy month. I went back to work and Mocuite
(Richard's Mom, Rya's Mocuite)
came to stay with us for the month. It was such a blessing to have her with us, great for Rya and great for us. Especially considering we didn't really have
daycare in place yet, that was a major concern and stress.
Thank God for Mocuite!


Rya's hair is now long enough in the front to sport the "Ula", the "Lulu", or the "fountain top" as it is called. Pretty darn cute I must say!
Rya likes hanging out in the back of Daddy's truck.
Daddy likes puting her there.

No comment.(sigh)

I had to get a shot of this outfit.
Her first halter top and yoga pants.
It is so fun to dress a girl.




"Stop making me say "duck" "
She so threw that duck on purpose!

This is Rya at rest after her big race.
We went to the Baby Fair and they were holding a crawling race.
There were 20 "athletes" and 5 heats of 4.
Rya was in lane 4.
She won her heat and then went on to win the final.
Rya was by far the fastest and most determinded racer.
Sadly mommy and daddy were too busy racing her to get any pics.
She won a $300 gift basket and these sporty red and white shoes.
It isn't such a bad thing that Rya isn't walking yet.


Her crawling has evolved a bit now...




On Sunday September 24 we decided to take Mocuite and Rya to Bowen Island.
It was such a beautiful, warm sunny day. We drove to the other side of the island and hung out on the beach and soaked in the sun... and salt!

A tender moment on the beach Daddy and Rya.
She may not want this to be on the blog when she gets older. (Sorry baby girl)

YUMMY MOCUITE'S FRENCH FRIES!

Hanging out for dinner at Ambelside beach.
It was a beautiful night with a bright clear sky, and perfect sunset.
Very fitting for Mocuite's last night here.

We were all a little sad to see the end of the night.