August 30th 2011

Where did the month of August go??? It went so fast, but in a good way, we were so busy, let me tell you all about it;

August 6th, we meet up with Marilyn, Line and Julie and there family for a fun day at Voyageur campground, we went to spend the whole day with them, you has so much fun at the beach, going to the park and playing crocket with everyone. I am hoping that eventually we can all go camping for the weekend!

August 7th, we went to Cornwall Ontario to visit my cousin Joanne and her family; you had a ball playing with Phillip and Matthew. They also have a pool, so you had a great time swimming, as you are becoming such a little fish!

August 14th, our true vacation, we went again to Maine with Mamie, we had two days of rain and two days of sunshine. One of the days that it was raining we went to a restaurant for children called Chucky Cheese, oh boy, it was like a huge amusement/arcade, all in one, the noise, the toys, the people, it was so much fun! You were in heaven just playing one game, and that was the bowling one, you could have played that game all day. But after 2 1/2 hours being there, it was time to leave and go back to our cottage which had an indoor pool, so you had no problem with that idea!

Once the sun came out, we went to the beach right away; we were there from 8:45 to 4:00. It was such a joy to see your big smile and showing me the beach! And the waves, they were so much fun, even though you were in our arms, a few of them got us, I do not believe you liked the taste of salt water so from that moment on, you would close your mouth each time one would come our way. You were making me laugh so hard! Then your father would make you sand castles or a "pool" for you to go in with the water from the ocean, and you were very happy with that. Once we were back to the hotel, you would play outside in the park as they had a tree house and you would call that your farm and you kept telling us that you had to go and feed the animals, especially the pigs, you are too funny Alexandre! What a fun vacation we had!

August 23rd, we all went to Granby Zoo, it is the second time we go as we try to go each year, but this time we took a two day pass, one day for the zoo and the other for the water park. We stayed at a nice motel that had an indoor pool (which we all liked) and a nice park. So, let me say that once we arrived at the Zoo, we had to go to Africa right away, as you still think you come from there - lol (still working on that. When you saw the rhino then the elephants, then the zebras and the giraffes, you were so excited! You started to sing. Just watching you, it was amazing, your father and I were jus so happy to see how much fun you were having! We did the whole park that day, we went to the farm part of the zoo, the on the monorail, then we finished off the day at the amusement park. What was so amazing is that you were big enough to go on a few rides by yourself, and you were so proud! You are becoming such a big boy Alexandre and we are so proud of you.

The next day, we had a surprise, our friends from Ottawa meet up with us, Cynthia, Andree and there two children, Daniel and Audrey which you just adore. Daniel is a year older then you but is the same height as you. You and Daniel get along so well, you both love being with each other and play so well together as well. So we spend most of the day at the water park, it was so much fun doing the lazy river with you. I think you felt like you were in a boat. After that we went to visit a few more animals before it was time to leave. What a great two days that was.

August 26th, I picked you up early from daycare so we can meet up with Cynthia and her family again but this time we went to Old Montreal and China town. It was fun just walking around. Your father meet up with us in the afternoon, Cynthia and her family had to leave but we stayed till 7:00pm and saw a few street acts, one of them was a Dragon Dance, it was beautiful, you were on your dad's shoulders and in an "Aaa". Once that was finished it was time to head home, but to your surprise, there was a clown there and she made you an elephant made out of balloons. Yup that made your day! Boy I just love you!

August 28th, we went to the Shiners Circus, which I always wanted to do with you. You were so excited as you knew that there was going to be elephants! And sure enough, before the show started, there were two big elephants that came out and if you wanted to ride, you had to go in line, I did not hesitate, as we ran to get there as fast as we could. First I thought I was going to be with you, but no, it was only for the children, so they sat you down on the elephant with other children and next thing we knew, you were going for a ride, you never cried, as you knew I was right there if you needed me! Then we got your face painted as Spider Man, which once again you made us laugh, as you kept pointing at your face and saying: regarde je suis Spiderman, you were so proud!

Oh boy, what a great month of August. Now September is around the corner and you will be 3 years old in a few weeks, how time is just passing by so fast! Too fast!

Love you Alexandre, with all my heart!

Mom

August 2nd 2011

A few activities has come and gone but I just had to share them with you, as we are doing so many activities together, and we are having a blast!!

Let’s start with July 22nd and 23rd. We were invited to go to Ottawa as they were having a BBQ with all the families that have adopted from Vietnam and China. This was our second year that we have been going, and it is so much fun. We have made great friends and so have you! At the BBQ, there was water slide for the kids to play in, a swing set and our course a nice in ground pool, which you never left, as you were in heaven! You loved jumping off the diving board with your floater, your father and I were there to catch you of course, and you must have jumped at least 10 times. You were so brave!

We stayed with Cynthia and Andre, as we arrived on the 22nd. They have two children which you have meet a few times before, Daniel who is 4 and is the same size as you, people even say that you two look a like, I find that too, but the best part, you guys play so well together. He also has a sister Audrey who is 10 years old and just loves you! She is always taking care of you, she is great!

When we arrived, you played outside in the sand box for hours with Daniel, then we had a bit to eat, after lunch, we all went swimming in there pool. Now this is where I was really impress. You were standing on your own on a boggy board in the water with Daniel, again no fear, you kept falling and we were there to pick you up and you would continue and continue until WE needed a break, you are such a little fish... We love it.

Once it was time to drive back to Montreal, you were as tired as you had such a fun weekend! I can't wait to bring you to Ottawa again for you to see your friends again!

July 30th, we had another BBQ at Lucie's house, oh boy, more friends for you to play with, as Lucie has her twin girls which are 4 years old, Chantal and Richard were there too with there daughter who is 13 months old and Manon with her daughter who is 22 months old, you were the only boy, but you did not care as once again, you had fun with the swing set, water toys, sand box and all the other toys that the girls had in the house, you were in heaven!!

July 31st, you and I went to the beach, Cap St-Jacques, it was such a nice day, we got there at 11:00 and left at 3:00. We were with Julie and her daughters and even Marilyn’s girls were there too. They all played with you in the water, they were great!

Now that August has arrived.... lets see what is around the corner for you.

Love you Alexandre

Mom
xx