Beatin' the Cariboo heat!

Church picnic

We had our church picnic today, the 10th anniversary of the church's rededication in its current location. I wasn't able to enjoy the hamburgers and hot dogs and Rev. Charbonneau's "Holy Sundaes" this year, but I will next year!

One of the pictures is of Rev. Charbonneau and Karen Andrews, a very nice lady!

My Library updated

The list of my books in the righthand column has been updated!

Splish splash!!

For the first time in a long time, I had a bath in the big bathtub. And I loved it this time! I stayed in over half an hour, splashing and playing with my fishes and boats. But my favourite toys were the shaving cream caps.
I loved splashing - by the time Daddy took me out, he was as wet as I was, even though he was sitting next to the tub. I liked it so much I think I'm going to have a bath in the big tub every night (Mommy says it's a good idea because of my eczema).

Franklin!

We went to the annual Children's Festival today. There's a lot of stuff I can't really do until next year, but I did get a balloon and I got to meet Franklin the Turtle!!

I scream, you scream, we all scream for...

ICE CREAM!!

Daddy had to take a picture of the folks at Safeway serving ice cream to raise money for equipment for the hospital, so Mommy let me have a taste of her ice cream. It was cold, but I liked it! If only my vegetables tasted like that!

Another wonderful weekend!

I got to meet Grandma and Grandpa D for the first time this weekend. They came for a visit, and I was so happy to see them I forgot to be cranky! I got to sit of Grandma D's lap and go to Boston Pizza again. This time I ate more of my crackers and made less of a mess. It was really great to see them.

They brought me a very nice outfit. I wore the shirt they gave me to church. I'm wearing it in the picture.

FFFFOOOOOOOODDDDDD!!!!!!

I started eating vegetables this week. I think Mommy and Daddy were getting worried that I would never eat, but they didn't need to worry. I just needed a bit more time. I love sweet potatoes and carrots. I laugh the hardest I laugh all day when it's veggie time!

A wonderful weekend

We had a glorious weekend this Easter! Grandma Mac and Grandpa and Grandma McAdie and Aunt Heather and Aunt Emily all came to visit.
Grandma Mac came all the way from Halifax to see me baptized. While she was here, we had warm sunny weather (so I got a chance to wear the cool shades Aunt Heather got me!) while back east, it snowed so much they had to cancel church on Sunday.
Grandma Mac took me for lots and lots of walks around Williams Lake, which was great for both of us. And Mommy got something she calls "alone time," whatever that is. She also baked Daddy lots of apple pies, so he was happy.
Grandpa McAdie read to me a lot, which I enjoyed, but he wouldn't share his beer with me. Mommy and Grandma and Aunt Heather and Aunt Emily took me to the playground, and for even more walks, and that was tons of fun.
On Sunday, I was baptized at St. Peter's with four other kids. I was the loudest by far, but I was singing before Rev. Charbonneau even poured the water on my head. It was a beautiful service, with lots of balloons and singing. I got my own baptism candle, but all five were lit from Daddy's baptism candle, which is old - a whole 28 years old.
After church I went to a restaurant for the very first time. The nice people at Boston Pizza gave me crackers to eat. I like crackers, but those darn things kept breaking into little pieces and falling into my high chair or on the floor. I also tasted bananas and yogurt over the weekend. They were OK.
And my very first top tooth came in over the weekend too!
I was spoiled again for my baptism. Grandma Mac bought me the outfit I wore to church, a sleeper set, and some of Daddy's old clothes that I can wear. She also got Mommy and Daddy an illustrated Bible they can read to me, and helped buy a brand new car seat, because I outgrew my old one.
Grandma McAdie bought me lots of summer clothes, and a toy phone, and the McAdies got me lots of new books.
Aunt Emily bought me a cool hoodie and a glowworm that lights up and plays songs. Aunt Heather got me my cool sunglasses, and matching hat and pants, and cool swim trunks.
Uncle Andrew and Aunt Carrie - my godparents! - got me a gift certificate to Chapters and a beautiful engraved frame and holder and stand for my baptism certificate. Nana got me a stuffed duck and a beautiful piggy bank in the shape of a cross. Daddy's Aunt Pat and Uncle Andy sent a really nice frame for my baptism picture.
Mommy's Grandma and Grandpa McAdie sent me a beautiful silver cup and $20. Daddy's friends Mark, Rosemarie, and Heidi sent me a nice card and $50.
I also got very thoughtful cards from Grandma and Grandpa D and Daddy's friend Debi.
Thanks to everyone! I am so lucky!

Easter pictures 3

Easter pictures 2

Easter pictures 1

IMPORTANT NOTE!!!!

For pictures of me from April 5th on, go to www.dropshots.com/JackMacsMommy. Pictures taken before then are still at www.dropshots.com/JacksDad.

I can sleep through an organ, a piano, a guitar, and a churchful of people singing

Today I went to church - St. Peter's just like in Halifax! - for the second time. And for the second time, I fell asleep. But that's just because I'm comfortable. Rev. Charbonneau and everyone have been so welcoming, and Daddy is very happy there.
Today we had lunch after the service, and I met lots of new people.
I can't wait until Easter. Grandma Mac and Grandma and Grandpa and Aunt Heather and Aunt Emily will be here to see me baptized!

I'll wear the sleeper, but I'm still a Canucks man

Daddy's friend Debi sent me this sleeper. It's a 24-month size, but I almost fit in it already! I wore it for Hockey Night in Canada tonight.

Boy am I lucky!

I got an exersaucer and a booster seat! I love them both. My new favourite thing to do is roll over, and to stand up (with Mommy's or Daddy's help). And I really love bouncing!

I'll stick with the water, thanks

Real food!!

I had my first real food today. Mommy fed me some rice cereal. It was OK at first, but I didn't want to eat too much. My bib was tasty though!

I think maybe I'll eat a little real food, but I don't want to rush into it. I'm still developing my palate - cardboard books, stuffed animals, fingers, cups, toys, the cat - and don't want to settle on just one food just yet.

This is a great book

Just chillin'

Second round of shots

I had my four month round of immunizations today. It was three needles this time, not four. And this time, I didn't scream at all. I just cried a little, but less than a minute after the last needle, I was smiling again.
Daddy likes to say I laugh in the face of danger. Maybe he's right.
I now weigh 19 pounds, eight ounces, and I am 26 1/8" tall. I'm going to need a new car seat pretty soon.

Rollin'!

I rolled over for the very first time tonight, from my tummy to my back. Mommy and Daddy were so excited! Me, I was pretty nonchalant about it. I knew I'd do it. It was just a matter of time. Daddy is trying to get a video of me rolling, but he hasn't had any luck so far. I like to keep him guessing about when I'll do it.

Four generations

Rockin'