Daddy Is Home

With Clint working away he misses a lot. I don't really think about it, cause I try not to as it's hard being the mom and dad all the time, and if I think about missing Clint or him missing us and the things that go on here it makes it even worse. So now that he is on days off it is fun to watch him doing all the little things...like feeding her, things that I don't even think about.

What Have We Been Doing?

Wow, it has been a few weeks since I've updated! We have been staying busy; out and about in the city and Clint was home for a week too, so that was nice! It is hard to believe that the summer is already half over....that means the time for me to go back to work is soon approaching. I have been spending some more time looking for a dayhome; it doesn't seem to be proving easy so far. So what's new and what have we been doing......

Makayla has been working on her "funny faces"!



We spent some time with Nicky and Brooklyn in between their vacations (BC & Australia)!




We have spent some time at the beach!





Then Clint was home for his one week off a month, so we decided to take our first family holiday! We went to Canmore for 4 nights! It was a great trip!













The day after we got home from Canmore we went to Capital Ex, the annual exhibition here (same as what we just went to in Calgary with Auntie Cindy - Stampede). That was fun!

So, basically Makayla and I have been keeping busy, trying to pass time while Clint is away, but also trying not to let her grow too quickly! Makayla has been working on crawling, which for her really means getting up on her knees, then face planting, trying again and sliding backwards. Just within the last few days she has figured out that if she sits up and pushes with her hands she can turn around, so she has been doing lots of "circles". Also, just two days ago she figured out that if she gets up on her knees then pushes backwards she can actually sit up; she is so proud, as is Mommy!

Graffiti is still a go, I just need to get somemore parties booked; I have one for later in August and a trade show in September, also a few people who want to book for September!

Happy 1st Fathers Day Daddy!

Father's Day was two days ago and Clint was away at work, he will be home on Thursday, so that's nice! We got to talk him today and wish him a Happy 1st Father's Day, but it would have been nice to see him! I came across this poem and thought it was cute!

My daddy is the greatest;
The best dad there ever was.
He always brings me lots of joy;
He’s my very own Santa Claus.

My daddy can do anything;
He’s smart as smart can be.
I love to walk and hold his hand
To show he belongs to me.

I love my daddy!


On Father's Day Makayla and I spent the day over at my Dads - Grandpa Dave! We just hung out at his house and ordered in Wok Box for supper! My little bro even came up too!

My beautiful girl!

Makayla, Grandpa Dave and Uncle Michael

Today there was a Father's Day brunch at Grandpa Raymond's home so we went there to visit! Lunch was delicious and I think Grandpa was happy to see Makayla too!

Me, Makayla, Grandpa Raymond and Grandma Linda
Makayla kept pulling Grandpa's ear

Grandpa Raymond, his favorite nurse Tammy and Makayla

A Day With Daddy and Grandma

I spent the day visiting my Mom in the hospital and cleaning her house...Makayla spent the day with Daddy and her other Grandma!

Mmmmmm Carrots!

A few days have passed and Makayla had no reaction to the rice cereal, so we could introduce something else! On Thursday Makayla tried carrots for the first time. She didn't like them too much, but she also had them yesterday and today; she seems to quite enjoy them now! More big news about today...this was Daddy's first time EVER feeding Makayla, as she has only ever been breastfeed, and I don't pump so he has never fed her a bottle, and because he works during the day I have been feeding her the rice cereal and carrots up until today! Go Daddy!!

I just love her tiny hands!

Give me some more Daddy!

Mmmmmmm

A little side note about rice cereal - I called the health clinic yesterday because Makayla hasn't pooped since starting it, the nurse told me that it contains no fibre at all and it totally plugs babies up, especially if they have only ever breastfeed. She said that you should only feed rice cereal for a few days to see if your baby has a reaction to it, basically to find out if they are allergic to grains, the to switch to oatmeal or barley cereal. So next we will introduce oatmeal.

Yesterday I also introduced Makayla to a sippy cup; this was her first time drinking water and it seems as though she isn't really into it!

Favorite Photo Friday

Makayla and Daddy love to read books together!