Introducing Baby Canoz...

Just about halfway through the pregnancy and a little hard to believe how quickly time is going. All is going well as my belly continues to grow and grow and grow...

We had probably the most exciting doctor's appointment so far. An ultrasound to check on the little dude/dudette's growth and a chance for us to officially meet and greet little Canoz 'face to face'. No more black and white images, but an actual 4D video account of the little babe movin' and groovin'. We saw arms, legs, hands, feet, a face with a tiny little nose, mouth and eyes - also bones - a good solid spine and even more amazing the heart chambers pumping away. We even caught a video of a little wave to the world - or at least that is what we say it was. It could also be the shyness of having being intruded on in his/her cozy little home. It was the most wonderful and yet a little bizarre experience so far. I've been feeling a few movements throughout the days (and nights!!) - a jolt here and a poke there - just reminding me to take it a little more easy as I have a little person growing inside.

As for preparations for the arrival of baby Canoz, Linds has been busy painting our second bedroom, which will be for Canoz. We've also made a few small purchases and doing some research into strollers and cribs.

Life aside from Canoz, is still pretty busy. Can you believe that my little nephew Aidan turned 5 last week! I can't believe it! He is quite a little man who loves to have chat on the phone and is flourishing at Kindergarden. Maelle will be turning 3 in December and Trick and Treat are growing so quickly. Bree has actually began crawling and I'm sure Jenna will be soon to follow!

My mom and dad have decided to come out for Christmas this year - which will be full of festivities and fun times. How different will Christmas be next year in the Augustine home??

Enjoy the video footage of Canoz...

Weekend in the mountains

A late birthday getaway, Linds and I headed into Banff for the weekend. A special luxurious treat with a stay at the Banff Springs Hotel, thanks to some inside contacts! (Thanks again Jo!!) We enjoyed some fabulous mountain views and even some snow on Saturday night. We also saw three fantastic films at the Banff Mountain Film Festival - a family story about skiing in Chamonix, the tragedy on one of the very first ascents the north face of the Eiger and one about a family who followed Farley Mowat's journey in a canoe, from Canmore to the East Coast of Canada. Some really inspiring stories and film footage.

As for our current adventure with baby Canaussie - all is going well. The little Canoz is growing and so is my belly! Nothing too drastic yet, but usually noticeable now depending on my ever decreasing choice of clothes! Linds and I cannot wait to introduce little Canoz to the mountains with some camping and hiking adventures in his/her future!