Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Wheelbarrow Wipeout
It is amazing how fast Boyd is developing his movement skills. It is also amazing how fast he can get across a room these days...
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
My Kid Brother!
How lovely to have a place to bragg about my little brother! He landed a jump that had never been landed in a competition before (the other day), and became the Junior National Champ. Anyway, I'll see if this link will allow you to see his little homemade movie. He's the skier in green pants, his friend is in white. The last two jumps on the clip are called "cork 1620" (the winning jumps).
http://media.newschoolers.com/uploads/member/videos/1173835659Silverstaredit.wmv
Way to go, Drew!
http://media.newschoolers.com/uploads/member/videos/1173835659Silverstaredit.wmv
Way to go, Drew!
Monday, March 12, 2007
2 Video Clips: 8 months old
Boyd is working on crawling and unsupported standing, lately. He is also fond of walking around holding only one grown up hand. Needless to say, we are very proud of him!
Friday, February 16, 2007
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
New Tooth and Boyd's Snow Day
Boyd would like to proudly announce the appearance of his second tooth: bottom row, front and center, on the right. We (Boyd and Mom) think it will make a great companion to its neighbour on the left. Mom made several failed attempts at capturing the emering teeth on camera.
Several people have asked me what we do in a typical day. Here's an account of our Snow Day. (NB: Most days would include an errand outside of Tuscany, but with road conditions being what they are (really crummy), we opted to keep to our cozy house. Because we can. (Three cheers for stay-at-home mommy-hood!)
The tooth-boasting photo shoot was just one of our exclusive Snow Day activities. This morning we attended Playgroup, where Boyd tired himself out rolling and wriggling, and grabbing the soothers of younger babies. Following a nap back at home, he was busy mixing tunes and feeling the beats at his Little Tikes synth, as per usual. We also baked cookies, which seemed a very appropriate Snow Day activity. Mom sampled the cookies, while Boyd sampled peas and infant cereal, both with gusto.
After an intense session of crawling practice using a wondrous round block as a motivator (or bait), Boyd was ready to rejuvinate with another wee nap. While Boyd slumbered, blissfully unaware, mom did some on-line research about babies' sleeping habits and night-waking, and determined to try at least one new strategy tonight.
It is now just after four o'clock, and Boyd will likely wake shortly for his final stretch of daytime. He will drink a bottle, explore some more of his favourite noisy toys,
have a diaper change followed by a glorious rub-down with Aveeno lotion, play some change-pad games (Round-a-bush, Pat-a-cake, etc.), play downstairs some more, help mom get laundry from the basement, spread some peaches and rice cereal across his face, highchair, and anyone who comes near, frolic & play some more, change into sleepers, munch on a story or two, sing a few songs while flapping arms and kicking furiously, maybe throw back another bottle, and end it all merrily rolling himself to sleep in his crib, in the company of a few stuffed friends.
What can we say? It's a good life.
Several people have asked me what we do in a typical day. Here's an account of our Snow Day. (NB: Most days would include an errand outside of Tuscany, but with road conditions being what they are (really crummy), we opted to keep to our cozy house. Because we can. (Three cheers for stay-at-home mommy-hood!)
The tooth-boasting photo shoot was just one of our exclusive Snow Day activities. This morning we attended Playgroup, where Boyd tired himself out rolling and wriggling, and grabbing the soothers of younger babies. Following a nap back at home, he was busy mixing tunes and feeling the beats at his Little Tikes synth, as per usual. We also baked cookies, which seemed a very appropriate Snow Day activity. Mom sampled the cookies, while Boyd sampled peas and infant cereal, both with gusto.
After an intense session of crawling practice using a wondrous round block as a motivator (or bait), Boyd was ready to rejuvinate with another wee nap. While Boyd slumbered, blissfully unaware, mom did some on-line research about babies' sleeping habits and night-waking, and determined to try at least one new strategy tonight.
It is now just after four o'clock, and Boyd will likely wake shortly for his final stretch of daytime. He will drink a bottle, explore some more of his favourite noisy toys,
have a diaper change followed by a glorious rub-down with Aveeno lotion, play some change-pad games (Round-a-bush, Pat-a-cake, etc.), play downstairs some more, help mom get laundry from the basement, spread some peaches and rice cereal across his face, highchair, and anyone who comes near, frolic & play some more, change into sleepers, munch on a story or two, sing a few songs while flapping arms and kicking furiously, maybe throw back another bottle, and end it all merrily rolling himself to sleep in his crib, in the company of a few stuffed friends.
What can we say? It's a good life.
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Playgroup
Boyd had fun hosting playgroup with his young friends Dylan, Lucas, Hannah, Nolan, Clare, and Arden this morning.
Sunday, January 28, 2007
Nature Walk
Boyd loves to get out into nature. This past Saturday he went hiking near Elbow Falls in Kananaskis. In this photo he is examining one of his favourite types of trees, the Populus balsamifera, or Balsam Poplar.
Here is a photo of Boyd standing proud.
Here is a photo of Boyd standing proud.
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Stand-a-thon!
Daddy came home from work to find Boyd in the midst of setting a new baby world record for length of time standing while playing a toy synth. A few moments from his extended stand were caught on video...
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Mmmm...
Boyd has been learning to drink from a sippy cup, and is developing lists of solid foods that he likes and, well, gags on. So far he likes rice, oats and wheat cereals, as well as carrots and even green peas. Green beans are on the other list.
Sunday, January 07, 2007
Boyd's Halfpipe Interview
Boyd expresses his thoughts on adrenaline, extreme sports and "going big" in his own words.
P.S. Congratulations Uncle Drew on a third place, in-the-money finish at the NorAm Halfpipe Competition at C.O.P.
P.S. Congratulations Uncle Drew on a third place, in-the-money finish at the NorAm Halfpipe Competition at C.O.P.
Friday, January 05, 2007
Happy New Year!
Boyd has been having a great time playing with fun new toys, wearing new Christmas clothes, and getting acquainted with our exciting new chair...
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Monday, December 04, 2006
Monday, November 20, 2006
Friday, November 17, 2006
Boyd's Day at the Office
Boyd visited Dad in the audit room today. He met some friendly auditors and got busy helping Dad with his work. Finally, Boyd came home to unwind with a nice soak in the tub.
"Get me that Capital Asset addition schedule on the double! Don't make me qualify your audit report!"
"Get me that Capital Asset addition schedule on the double! Don't make me qualify your audit report!"
Friday, November 10, 2006
Monday, November 06, 2006
Karate-Kicking and -Chopping Skills
Watch Boyd as he trains his explosive power with his special rattley kicking socks and some hard-plastic punching flowers suspended over his head.
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