Daddy's Birthday

Today was a nice birthday. Amelia got me airplanes for us to play together. Kate baked me a delicious chocolate cake. Then Amelia finished off the night with a rendition of Happy Birthday Daddy.

Visiting Tom & Abby

Amelia & Kate had a great time visiting Tom and 10 day old baby Abby this week. Amelia and Tom shared a chair and books. In the video, they're reading Topsy & Tim books which were a favourite of Katie & Suzie's when we were growing up and now the kids love them too.

Amelia & Tom got along great, even running to each other for hugs after a 5 minute separation between the park and lunch.

Abby is just lovely, and even fell asleep for me . . twice :) Amelia usually isn't interested in babies, just asks for a hug sometimes if I'm holding one but asked to hold Abby a couple of times.

A picture with Grandma didn't go so well once the kids discovered they could climb behind the couch.

This Year's English Coat (and Wellies)

Here's Amelia modeling her butterfly coat and wellies, purchased by Grandma and Gran Pat at a lovely service station in the Lakes. Both have enough room in them to last the year :)