Growing up so fast.

Already, we have done many things. One thing we decided, was to not limit what we do because we have a baby. Some people want a break, some want a family. For the time being, we do it all as a family. We are going to Mexico in January, so, we thought we'd get some practice swimming.

Likewise, get ready to have those comebacks for the little guys on the beach eyeing her up.


Mackenzie actually has a couple of potential boyfriends, James Kowalewski, who is 10 months older.

And Colby Bennett, who has only got 4 months on her.


Not to mention Riley next door, who has 6 months on her, picture to come, and Owen, or is it Nolan, up the street, who Mackenzie has 2 months on. Regardless, I'll really start to worry in about 15 years. For some reason, she thinks she's that age already.

Happy Birthday!...well, sort of...

Every day in the first year, I find you are always looking for a reason to celebrate. So, on the eve of her 7 month birthday, I thought it would be fitting to make another post. Alot has happened, and it seems to happen faster. Mackenize is now a master of her hands and can use her soother at will. As you can see, we have started on solid food now...
most of it gets in her mouth.

We had some company recently, Aunt Clara from down home.

For those of you not familiar with the term 'down home', that translates to Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Danielle's parents are from there. Above and below is her dad with Aunt Clara

and her mother, with Mackenzie, otherwise known as Nana, and Papa.

Speak of the devil, guess who just showed up :) Gotta run.

Ups and Downs of Parenting...

Today Mackenzie got another shot. She is pretty good getting a needle. At first it made us cringe...but now, it's just another thing. I found out that the doctor doesn't like the way her feet are looking. So, we will be referred to a specialist. Amazing what goes through ones mind. Worst case scenario's of surgery and more pain. Hopefully everything will be fine. I like to keep more positive memories...like having my first nap with Mackenzie in the hospital.


Or watching the amazing bond between mother and daughter.



Watching her laugh and smile for one of the first times.



Watching her reaction to discovering herself



Or seeing her grow up and be a teenager



Oh...wait...she is not a teen yet...hopefully she'll be a little bigger.

Our house, is a very very fine house...

With two cats that will soon be in the yard...if you ever heard the song by CSNY that might mean something. Not only are we new parents, we are also new homeowners. On September 23, 2004 we bought our first house. In polite terms, it will be a fixer upper for us. The previous owners neglected it, along with the owners before that, and the ones before that. It was a wonderful couple of weeks, repainting the house to get ready to repaint. Removing a bit of history from the basement, shag rugs, panelling...the basement itself. Now that summer is here, we are trying to clean up the yard. Hopefully next year, the fruits of our labour will start to show. Here is a picture of our house.


We love our neighbourhood, and our neighbours are great. Hopefully we will be here for a long long time. Enough time for Danielle to get that pool I promised her.

Day 1...Actually Day 150

This blog is dedicated to our daughter Mackenzie. She is 5 months old as of yesterday. She was born December 28, 2004 at 9am. She was 8lbs, 7.5 ozs. Hopefully this will still be here one day and become a family history diary. Now if I can only teach my wife, Danielle to use this. :)

Here is a picture of her at 3 weeks old.

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