7.19.2010

If I wrote a children's book...it would have been this


Waiting for their children to let them into their lives. In due time!
This photo is actually on its side but it acknowledges breastfeeding and the relationship it builds between mother and child. I also admire the illustrator's decision on how to draw the breasts. They have to be lifted to feed the babe.
...when the prince is excluded he feels that the princess is totally absorbed in the baby. The passage and illustration acknowledge what is often overlooked, the father's desire to have a deep connection with his partner and baby as well.
On a dit...
let's put great things on our babies bums.

Stinky poos but...
This photo highlights co-sleeping. Notice the shape of their bodies (a heart and the veins on the comforter). The parents are also extremely happy although exhausted and tending to a crying child.
This particular page highlights how often a mother does not feel the same in her own skin when pregnant. She is still beautiful and loving but the book acknowledges that difficult reality that changes may bring.

The father creating a nest for his wife and little one to be.
The book acknowledges the making of the child and how beautiful it is for the parents.
Baby cake decoration.
The happy couple first meets. The cake is halved to represent equality and possibly the tiers make reference to the tiers of their lives together.

Each week Charlotte and Harriet venture to the library. Charlotte is extremely excited each time we go, and I am as well. It is an opportunity to explore that which I love and change up the books in our collection. While browsing through the shelves, I came upon this gem. I wish that I came up with the concept myself. It is a french book of illustrations depicting of the relationship between a prince and a princess and the subsequent development and relationship with their children. Although the entire book is exceptional and struck a major chord, I picked out the illustrations that were most relevant to our beliefs. Les Heureux Parents is a book that will blow your mind if you are into natural parenting.

SOME WEDDING OUT TAKES for YOUR VIEWING PLEASURE




Harriet sandwiched on the eating train

"Mom! You're scaring me!"
Beer Goggles (or should I say mommy's wine glass goggles)

My Cousin Jon's Wedding to the Beautiful Rachel

Reminding us whose wedding we are at

Cute little silhouette, albeit
Favour Containers

Table No. 17 - OURS

Cousin Anthony
The Happy Couple
Amazing and Emotional
The Bride Rachel and love of Jon's life
My Aunt Debbie and Uncle Bruce who have been married for 31 years!

Me and the Harriet Unit
The Newest Addition to the Family - Elina!

I remember fondly my childhood with my cousin Jon. Four of us are close in age: Greg, me (separated by a year), Jon (a year separated from me) and Ash (a year separated from Jon). We lived in the same neighbourhoods, had the same babysitters and went to the same highschool. Charlotte, Harriet, Anthony and Elina have a similar thing going on.

It was such a great day. My cousin exchanged vows with Rachel at Tabaret Hall, my old Ottawa U stomping grounds. It was absolutely amazing. She looked beautiful. I swear each song chosen to walk down the aisle was played with the intention of making me cry. My side of the family is very emotional and tears were streaming everywhere.

After the ceremony, we all left to dine at Capone's Catering. The hall was amazingly decorated. There were personal touches everywhere: miniature sweet silhouettes of the couple, the continuity of the blue and white theme, candy jars at each table for us to fill and mingle. It was such an amazing time and so nice to see my cousin find love. Welcome to the family Rachel and your beautiful daughter!

7.16.2010

BIRTHDAY WISHES





Charlotte's Farm is almost complete!




We started our farm collection when we arrived in Montreal with a cow. We have since added a pig, an Asha from Grams and Gramps, and a horse from Mommy and Daddy on Charlotte's birthday. But wouldn't you know...Charlotte's best friend Hannah got her two more additions. A swan and a sheep (or as Charlotte likes to say a "baa"). Thank you so much Hayley, Hannah and Marcos. Charlotte is super excited!