First day back to school for students today and I too have the feeling of 'new beginnings'. Our lives are beginning to settle down after the initial excitement of baby Fi and I can visualize a routine beginning as we get to know her likes and dislikes.

Likes - being out and about having mini adventures
Dislikes - sleeping at night

So if I follow her schedule, we will be on-the-go 24/7.

The photo in pink was taken last night right before our company arrived. She was in a great mood as she was getting ready to meet her first friend. There is a couple in our bulding with a week old baby girl named Zoe and they came down for a visit. It went very well, they are super nice. We fed Fiona up very well right before they arrived and so she was sitting on my knee in just her diaper smiling and laughing with her buddha belly hangin' out for much of their visit. SUPER CUTE

The other photo was taken last week at Cristy's cabin on the island. Mom and I took Fiona for her first journey to one of my favourite places. Fiona and I sat alone together on the dock of the lake, on a chair facing the water and the mountains. The morning sun was shining, though the temperture was more autumnal. We were wrapped up cozily in lots of fleecy blankets and after her morning 'snack' we made a nice little nest on the dock and had a nap together. It was amazing to be out in nature ; she is a BC girl already !

Tub time with Fiona Irene

Fiona's new swing

Maternity leave rules !!!

2nd day of being alone with the baby and I sure do hope this was an example of a typical day for Fiona and me. We shopped, lunched, went to the park and visited friends...it was totally perfect.

Dont worry Grandmas, they are feeding me well.

Good evening all. It is Saturday night around 10 o-clock and Fiona Irene is finally having her first nap of the evening. She was very alert today and mainly just wanted to eat constantly and observe her surroundings. Our current mantra for life is " sleep is for the week"

We had a very relaxing day today. A late start, then out for lunch followed by a nap on the couch , a board walk and a lazy evening. Our first full day together as a family of 3 ...well 6 if you include the entire menagerie.

Tomorrow is another lazy day which will begin with 2 and a half hours of Coronation Street in the AM . My Uncle D'Arcy is coming to tke us for dinner in the evening and other than that we will just be chillin and lying low.

Better go, I think I hear a dog fight outside. (Read: Loki is likely attacking another unsuspecting K9)

SR

THATS OUR BUILDING IN THE BACKGROUND...