Welcome Baby Ava

On April 8, 2010 our daughter Ava Julianna arrived, weighing 9lbs 1 oz. She has a full head of black hair and big chubby cheeks. She was due on April 26, but I was induced early because of my type 1 diabetes and my pregnancy-induced hypertension (high blood pressure). This pregnancy was a lot harder than with Anthony, so I was more than happy to have our baby girl a bit early. She is a wonderful baby. Even right away she was only waking 2-3 times to nurse, and she normally goes right back to sleep.

She started breastfeeding right away (30 mins after birth). She knew what to do, also like her brother. I feel so lucky. I was on some bp medication even once I left the hospital. Now the doctor has reduced it, and my bp is leveling off nicely. At 1 month she weighed 10lbs 4 oz. Anthony is still adjusting to having her with us. He will play his guitar for her and often puts on of his little cars in her hands. I'm sure he will enjoy her more once he can make her smile and laugh. It will be nice to see them interact.

Fall 2009

On Thanksgiving Day the three of us went to the Brigden Fair. It was a pretty cold day, and we all were getting over colds, so we didn't stay too long. This is Ed and Anthony watching "Splash n' Boots" show.

Corey and her daughter Emma. She is 9 months old and crawling everywhere.

Grammie, Dad and Aunt Susan at my parents for Thanksgiving dinner.

Ed, Emma and Anthony.

This was taken back in August when Anthony started sleeping in his Big Boy Bed. He was just practising here. It wasn't actually bedtime.

Welcome Baby Emma

Anthony loves playing his daddy's guitar.

and being up high on his shoulders.

Our beautiful niece Emma arrived a couple weeks early on January 7, 2009. Congratulations to her proud parents Corey (my sister) and Craig.

Emma is 2 days old the first time Auntie Shelley got to meet the sweet pea.
She is so tiny..6lbs 8oz. It brought back memories for me when Anthony was born only 19 mths earlier ( and much bigger at 8lbs 13oz), We have to enjoy each moment because they grow and change so much in the first year. I hope Anthony loves growing up having a cousin fairly close in age.

Christmas Day

Our family
Anthony, 18mths and his oldest cousin Morgan, 18 yrs

Anthony loves the piano at Aunt Cynthia's. (the one his daddy learned on). We hope he will follow his dad with his love music and gift to play.

We went to visit Grandma Greene Christmas morning and she gave Anthony a dancing, talking Elmo. He calls him "Momo". We love watching him give him hugs. He is becoming quite the affectionate little guy.

Daddy and Anthony Christmas morning opening his stocking from Santa.

Christmas

Anthony loves his new basketball net from Auntie Corey and Uncle Craig.

Exchanging gifts with my side of the family Dec 21.

My sister Brooke home for Christmas from Berlin. It was nice to see her again. Anthony had so much fun going for his first sled ride after a big snowfall in Petrolia. I know Brooke loved taking her nephew out for his 1st ride.

Santa's little helper.

Having fun! I tried to get him to stand infront of the tree, but he kept running away. He loves sitting in his little wagon, and at least he sat still long enough for a picture.

Little Bat

It was fun to take Anthony to visit his Grandma, Aunt Cynthia and Nana Pat for Halloween.

Anthony visiting Grandma on Halloween.

Last week my cousin Stacey got married. Lauren babysat and Ed and I got to enjoy a nice time out. It was a beautiful wedding, great meal and lots of fun. Stacey looked beautiful.

My sister Corey and her baby bump were Bridemaids at the Wedding.

This is what relaxed, child-free for 1 ngt parents look like!

Walking and now Running everywhere!

A favourite activity this past summer was the swing in the park.
Anthony walking with his new shoes. August 25/08 (14mths) he started walking everywhere!
He's a big boy now! Waiting his turn for the baby swing!
Almost 16 months and lovin' bathtime!

Anthony with Grandma's brown-eyed Susan's.
Anthony LOVES the golf clubs Daddy bought him.
Family barbeque at Freda's.
Anthony playing with cousins Ryan and Danielle.
Grandma with her Sweeties!

Hugs for Dad at the Hackett family reunion.

Fun with the Family!!!

Ed, Louise & Anthony having fun in David's pool!
Uncle Danny and Anthony at the Family Barbeque.
Anthony climbed into his wagon that Aunt Lisa picked up for him.
More water fun...and lots of kisses from Grandma!!
The Greene fam relaxing in the sun.

Anthony at Daycare

We were lucky to find a nice Mom in the neighbourhood to take Anthony to while I am back to work. Jenny has 2 of her own little ones and she runs a home daycare. She is very organized and she has put a lot of thought and effort into having a good quality home childcare. Anthony has really adjusted well and he looks forward to having fun with her each day. She takes candid pictures throughout the day for the parents to upload at home. It makes me feel good to go to work, knowing that he is happy and in a caring and fun environment.

Going for a wagon ride with the other two.
Learning and playing

Anthony's First dip in the Ocean!!

This video was at Topsail Beach, Newfoundland. It wasn't very far from where we stayed. While Ed was busy taking pictures, I met a nice couple that were admiring our son. They said to make Anthony an "Honourary Newfie" we should dip his toes in the Atlantic Ocean. Normally, to become an Honourary Newfie you must take a shot of Newfoundland Screech (Rum). Also called getting "Screeched In". Of course, Anthony is still too young for that. We thought dipping his toes in the ocean was a great idea!

Sunset at Topsail Beach Newfoundland.
Visiting Aunt Maureen (Ed's father Cyril's youngest sister) and Uncle Jim. They were very warm and welcoming to us. I know they were very happy to meet our little Anthony!
EXCITED to be swinging in Bowring Park