19 month stats:
Weight - 24lbs (just under the 25th percentile)
Height - 85.5cm (approx. 50th percentile)
Head circumference - 46cm (approx. 10th percentile)
Friday, September 17, 2010
19 Months Old
19 month stats:
Weight - 24lbs (just under the 25th percentile)
Height - 85.5cm (approx. 50th percentile)
Head circumference - 46cm (approx. 10th percentile)
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Saturday, September 11, 2010
The Things My Boys Love
Trains, tractors and more tractors!
A couple of weeks ago we met with a group of adoptive families for a picnic lunch and a steam engine ride! I think all of the kids loved riding on the train. We love getting together with friends that have also adopted from Vietnam, it is great to see our kids playing together.
We arrived at the steam engine just in time! seriously i was afraid we were going to miss the train ride.
Zack peeking out of the window.
It's never easy to get a group picture :)
The picnic area was fantastic and there was a little beach there as well. We didn't come prepared for the beach but we made due. Owen borrowed Ben's bathing suit, and Noah just wore his diaper. Noah was covered in mud because he and Molly found the puddle in the sand more fun than the lake. We had a great time! and plan to be more prepared for the event next year :)
Last weekend my sister Maegan and her boyfriend Bill got engaged! we are all really excited for them. We were invited to come visit them for the night and go to Bill's family farm for dinner. Bill had been promising the kids a ride on the tractor since we met him and finally the boys got their ride! The tractor is kept in the barn and as soon as Bill opened the barn door Owen was saying "Oh wow! look at that BIG tractor!" We got a ride around the farm in the tractor and Owen even helped drive the tractor by steering it! he was thrilled and probably could have stayed in the tractor all night. He keeps talking about when he goes back to the farm he can ride the tractor again. I don't think their love of tractors is going to fade any time soon. Congratulations again Maegan and Bill!
We visited the Orono fair the other day and the main reason for going was to watch the tractor pull. How long can two kids watch a tractor pull you might be wondering.....2 hours.... straight. Seriously.
The highlight of the fair was trying out the equipment displayed for sale. Papa joked that we need this "toy" for our back yard. Owen would love it, but it's not going to happen. Ever.
Visiting Sparky the dog. Noah would get close enough to give him a high five but wasn't interested in giving him a hug. Owen was fine with posing for a picture with Sparky.
We had never been to a petting zoo where you were in the pen with the animals. Noah was a little scared and would scream when the animals came up close to him Papa tried to show him how to push the animals out of the way, but Noah found screaching more effective :) he liked to pet the animals but didn't like them in his face.
A couple of weeks ago we met with a group of adoptive families for a picnic lunch and a steam engine ride! I think all of the kids loved riding on the train. We love getting together with friends that have also adopted from Vietnam, it is great to see our kids playing together.
We arrived at the steam engine just in time! seriously i was afraid we were going to miss the train ride.
Zack peeking out of the window.
It's never easy to get a group picture :)
The picnic area was fantastic and there was a little beach there as well. We didn't come prepared for the beach but we made due. Owen borrowed Ben's bathing suit, and Noah just wore his diaper. Noah was covered in mud because he and Molly found the puddle in the sand more fun than the lake. We had a great time! and plan to be more prepared for the event next year :)
Last weekend my sister Maegan and her boyfriend Bill got engaged! we are all really excited for them. We were invited to come visit them for the night and go to Bill's family farm for dinner. Bill had been promising the kids a ride on the tractor since we met him and finally the boys got their ride! The tractor is kept in the barn and as soon as Bill opened the barn door Owen was saying "Oh wow! look at that BIG tractor!" We got a ride around the farm in the tractor and Owen even helped drive the tractor by steering it! he was thrilled and probably could have stayed in the tractor all night. He keeps talking about when he goes back to the farm he can ride the tractor again. I don't think their love of tractors is going to fade any time soon. Congratulations again Maegan and Bill!
We visited the Orono fair the other day and the main reason for going was to watch the tractor pull. How long can two kids watch a tractor pull you might be wondering.....2 hours.... straight. Seriously.
The highlight of the fair was trying out the equipment displayed for sale. Papa joked that we need this "toy" for our back yard. Owen would love it, but it's not going to happen. Ever.
Visiting Sparky the dog. Noah would get close enough to give him a high five but wasn't interested in giving him a hug. Owen was fine with posing for a picture with Sparky.
We had never been to a petting zoo where you were in the pen with the animals. Noah was a little scared and would scream when the animals came up close to him Papa tried to show him how to push the animals out of the way, but Noah found screaching more effective :) he liked to pet the animals but didn't like them in his face.
Friday, September 03, 2010
CNE Fun
We took the kids to the CNE last Saturday and had a great time despite us getting there much later than we had planned. We had first made a stop at a Toy store to pick up the free Th@mas train that was being given away, Gavin and I both took turns going in and were able to get each of the boys a train that we didn't already have. Due to a major accident on the highway we had to find an alternate route, it took about an hour to go what normally would take 10 minutes, the traffic was crazy! Finally we made it to the CNE just in time for lunch.
The kids loved the rides of course. There were a few that Noah could go on with one of us and Owen was tall enough that he could go on a few rides on his own. He looked like such a big boy going all by himself on some rides! Noah especially loved the rides that spun around...no surprise there. He kept saying "weeeeeee" and laughing hysterically.
During the clown magic show kids were invited up on stage. Notice who's kids refused to go up without mommy or daddy? I wasn't going up either! someone had to take the picture :)
Owen quickly tired of the magic show and left his younger brother to join his parents on the sidelines. Noah stayed for the entire thing even participating with the crowd and following the other kids lead.
I forget the name of the building but there was a lesson on "energy" for kids. Owen was sooo excited he could have stayed there all day watching the fans. He even made his own pinwheel. While decorating his pinwheel the lady running the craft asked him what he was drawing and he replied " a picture of you" ha it looked nothing like her, but it was funny anyways. Of course he wanted a pink pinwheel :)
We made it to the super dogs show this year, last year we missed it because both kids fell asleep just prior to the show starting. Noah loved the dog show he clapped and cheered as the dogs ran by.
The kids loved the rides of course. There were a few that Noah could go on with one of us and Owen was tall enough that he could go on a few rides on his own. He looked like such a big boy going all by himself on some rides! Noah especially loved the rides that spun around...no surprise there. He kept saying "weeeeeee" and laughing hysterically.
During the clown magic show kids were invited up on stage. Notice who's kids refused to go up without mommy or daddy? I wasn't going up either! someone had to take the picture :)
Owen quickly tired of the magic show and left his younger brother to join his parents on the sidelines. Noah stayed for the entire thing even participating with the crowd and following the other kids lead.
I forget the name of the building but there was a lesson on "energy" for kids. Owen was sooo excited he could have stayed there all day watching the fans. He even made his own pinwheel. While decorating his pinwheel the lady running the craft asked him what he was drawing and he replied " a picture of you" ha it looked nothing like her, but it was funny anyways. Of course he wanted a pink pinwheel :)
We made it to the super dogs show this year, last year we missed it because both kids fell asleep just prior to the show starting. Noah loved the dog show he clapped and cheered as the dogs ran by.
Thursday, September 02, 2010
18 Months Old
So this post is a little late...we've been busy. The above little guy still keeps me on my toes but I wouldn't have it any other way, he still shows no fear about anything. Seriously. Last month he learned how to jump into the pool, it didn't even bother him to go under the water, he'd have Gavin lift him out and he'd jump back in immediately. Owen actually followed Noah's lead and tried it himself. I'm proud to say we now have two very enthusiastic water lovers.
It seems that as soon as he turned 18 months he was in the mood to try talking more. He's learning new words every day and is finally trying to repeat us. He points out every truck we pass while driving, he was in heaven during his 6 hour drive to Ottawa...many, many trucks. He even pointed out the same truck repeatedly. It made the 6 hour drive seem much longer :) We are happy he's starting to communicate more, but it sure makes him seem older now.
He is currently wearing size 4 shoes, size 4 diapers, and his clothes are between 12-18 months depending on brand. In the fall
I'm guessing he'll be in 18 month pants but I'm sure they'll be long on him. Owen must have worn size 18 months for a while, we seem to have an abundance of pants in that size! we haven't weighed him this month and I still have to make an appointment for his 18 month check-up, but I'll update with his weight and height later.
Happy 18 months Noah!
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Meeting Cousin Alexis
We ended our week of vacation by taking a trip to Ottawa to meet the newest addition to our family! sweet baby Alexis was born July 29th, and last week was the first time we got to meet her! Living so far away from family is difficult at times :(
Alexis was so good the entire time we were there, I wish I could say the same for my boys. The week of being off schedule and routine had finally taken it's toll and Owen had a huge melt down Saturday evening, lasted probably two hours. Lovely.
The first picture of the three of them together! Grandma will be so excited to have a picture of all of them.
Saturday we took the kids to the Children's Museum. Even the new parents and Alexis joined us at the museum. It was fantastic! we will definitely go again. The only problem was that it was really busy and loud with all of the kids there. There were so many things for the kids to play with and explore we could have spent the day there. Owen enjoyed the learn about construction exhibit the best. No surprise there! the crane kept him busy for the longest time and he waited patiently for his turn to operate the crane. I thought I would need to help him, but he operated the joy stick perfectly and moved the packages around no problem. He watched how the older kids did it and then showed mommy that he could "do it like a big boy".
If you look closely you can see wee baby Alexis propped up beside Noah, she wanted to be part of the fun as well.
Dressed up and ready to entertain!
Sweet baby girl. We miss her already. Hopefully it won't be too long until we visit again, she will have changed so much.
Alexis was so good the entire time we were there, I wish I could say the same for my boys. The week of being off schedule and routine had finally taken it's toll and Owen had a huge melt down Saturday evening, lasted probably two hours. Lovely.
The first picture of the three of them together! Grandma will be so excited to have a picture of all of them.
Saturday we took the kids to the Children's Museum. Even the new parents and Alexis joined us at the museum. It was fantastic! we will definitely go again. The only problem was that it was really busy and loud with all of the kids there. There were so many things for the kids to play with and explore we could have spent the day there. Owen enjoyed the learn about construction exhibit the best. No surprise there! the crane kept him busy for the longest time and he waited patiently for his turn to operate the crane. I thought I would need to help him, but he operated the joy stick perfectly and moved the packages around no problem. He watched how the older kids did it and then showed mommy that he could "do it like a big boy".
If you look closely you can see wee baby Alexis propped up beside Noah, she wanted to be part of the fun as well.
Dressed up and ready to entertain!
Sweet baby girl. We miss her already. Hopefully it won't be too long until we visit again, she will have changed so much.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Camping
We had such a great time camping this year, it was much easier now that they are a little older and we didn't have to take all of the baby supplies with us. The kids love being outdoors they don't care that the only toys are water toys, a wagon, a ball and a couple of trucks,they'd prefer to play with rocks and sticks any day. Noah carried every stick he could find and would get so mad if he dropped one.
Rocks were a big hit as well :) of course Noah had to carry the biggest one he could find.
We set up the tent when we first arrived, had dinner and then headed to the beach for a short swim. We were surprised to find we were the only ones on the beach! it was really nice and so peaceful. What a great way to end the day!
I thought for sure that the boys splashing would scare off this family of ducks, but they weren't phased one bit.
This is how Noah looked most of the time - dirt smeared on his face.
Love the smile on my boys face! unless you capture him smiling naturally it's near impossible to get him to smile while looking at the camera! here he was spinning as fast as he could... remember there were limited toys.
The next morning we went for a hike on the look out trail. The trail is estimated at 2.6km but we cut off part of that by starting
at a different point. I have no idea how far we walked but Noah walked the entire thing! he climbed over rocks and tree roots and never took a tumble! he even managed the steep hill on the way to the look out no problem. I was sure his legs must have been burning by the time we reached the top - mine were. Owen was a little crankier not because of the walking but because his crocs were getting dirty :)
Time for a nap - just minutes from the camp site.
A little tree climbing
More beach fun
and of course we ended each night with yummy marshmallows.
What a great mini vacation! I imagine camping will be even more fun as they get a little older. Owen keeps telling us that he likes having fun camping.
Rocks were a big hit as well :) of course Noah had to carry the biggest one he could find.
We set up the tent when we first arrived, had dinner and then headed to the beach for a short swim. We were surprised to find we were the only ones on the beach! it was really nice and so peaceful. What a great way to end the day!
I thought for sure that the boys splashing would scare off this family of ducks, but they weren't phased one bit.
This is how Noah looked most of the time - dirt smeared on his face.
Love the smile on my boys face! unless you capture him smiling naturally it's near impossible to get him to smile while looking at the camera! here he was spinning as fast as he could... remember there were limited toys.
The next morning we went for a hike on the look out trail. The trail is estimated at 2.6km but we cut off part of that by starting
at a different point. I have no idea how far we walked but Noah walked the entire thing! he climbed over rocks and tree roots and never took a tumble! he even managed the steep hill on the way to the look out no problem. I was sure his legs must have been burning by the time we reached the top - mine were. Owen was a little crankier not because of the walking but because his crocs were getting dirty :)
Time for a nap - just minutes from the camp site.
A little tree climbing
More beach fun
and of course we ended each night with yummy marshmallows.
What a great mini vacation! I imagine camping will be even more fun as they get a little older. Owen keeps telling us that he likes having fun camping.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
I had been wanting to get the kids together with their cousin Kian before the summer was over, and Aunt Tirza suggested taking the kids to Whittamore's farm for the day. What a great idea it was! the kids had a fantastic time. Anytime the kids are outdoors, free to run around and there are tractors in sight makes for a great day in their opinion!. Luckily the weather was perfect and we could stay long enough to enjoy the activities and have a picnic lunch. Hopefully it won't be long until we get the boys together again. I just love seeing Kian take in all of the things that my slightly older boys do, I can see him planning his troublesome moves for the near future! hehe.
First stop was just inside the entrance! the kids spotted the sand pit and very familiar backyard toys and got busy playing. I thought we'd have to drag Owen away from this tractor, he could have sat on it all day I'm sure.
Just a little further the kids had fun riding on these outdoor tractors.
I'm not sure any of the kids actually ate any lunch, but they enjoyed hanging out together.
The kids liked the chicken show, complete with incredibly cheesy farm jokes.
Noah braved his first super slide! We were sure to catch him at the bottom, that slide was fast!
We tried (once again) to get a photo of the three of them. Adam and I hid behind the rock and made sure that no one toppled off.
There was a play yard with tire swings, tire climbers, and tire bouncy horses. I think that was everyones favourite part.
Owen tried out the duck race.
We also took the kids on a hay ride but unfortunately we don't have any pictures of that, next time we'll be sure to get some. We ended the day buying some fresh strawberries and the kids fell asleep in the car within minutes! It was a great day and hopefully we can do it again soon!
First stop was just inside the entrance! the kids spotted the sand pit and very familiar backyard toys and got busy playing. I thought we'd have to drag Owen away from this tractor, he could have sat on it all day I'm sure.
Just a little further the kids had fun riding on these outdoor tractors.
I'm not sure any of the kids actually ate any lunch, but they enjoyed hanging out together.
The kids liked the chicken show, complete with incredibly cheesy farm jokes.
Noah braved his first super slide! We were sure to catch him at the bottom, that slide was fast!
We tried (once again) to get a photo of the three of them. Adam and I hid behind the rock and made sure that no one toppled off.
There was a play yard with tire swings, tire climbers, and tire bouncy horses. I think that was everyones favourite part.
Owen tried out the duck race.
We also took the kids on a hay ride but unfortunately we don't have any pictures of that, next time we'll be sure to get some. We ended the day buying some fresh strawberries and the kids fell asleep in the car within minutes! It was a great day and hopefully we can do it again soon!
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