Winter in the mountains

This past weekend we met up with some friends in Banff at one of our favourite spots - Cascade Ponds. It was an absolutely beautiful day - sunny with a slight chill in the air. After all the snow we've had over the last few weeks the mountains looked spectacular. And the trails were in perfect condition for Rory's first sled ride.





It was quite a task to get the little guy all bundled up - Rory is quite the fidget and was so excited to be out exploring the mountains with mum and dad.




But with no complaints - Rory chilled out and watched the beautiful surroundings pass him by as daddy pulled him alongside the now frozen ponds. Rory would occasionally stretch back and look up towardsthe sky and at the towering snow capped peaks as he let his hands brush over the snow as it drifted past him.

Check out this video of Rory's first downhill sled ride!







And what is a day out in the snowy mountains without a little play in the snow and of course a little taste of the white stuff!



All smiles as Rory pretends he is soaring through the sky.



Thanks for the sled ride daddy - I promise to pull you next time.

All the fresh mountain air and sunshine was just too much for our little Eskimo. On our last walk around the ponds, Rory's eyes drew heavy and he fell into a deep snooze. Another fantastic day in the mountains.

A winter swing ride

Rory very much enjoyed a beautiful winter walk and a swing ride in the snow. After about a week of temperatures hovering around minus 25, we welcomed a Chinook wind and soaked up the just above zero temperatures and gorgeous sunshine.


Rory was very excited to get back in his neighbourhood swing.

Rory loves his swing rides - snow or no snow!

Rory goes to Ontario

Rory has caught the travel bug - having had a fabulous time on his first plane travel adventure with mum. Rory and I travelled to Ontario for just under a week. We were kept extremely busy visiting friends and family.

With our passports in hand we boarded the WestJet flight to Hamilton. Rory was making friends (mostly with the ladies) with his cheeky grin and two new (yes that's right) pearly whites!

We were greeted in Hamilton by a very excited grammie and gramps! Our next few days were filled with many visitors and day trips...

But there was always time for stories with grandma and grandpa.

Rory already has a great love for books and really enjoyed these quiet moments with grandma or grandpa just to himself.

Rory had many visitors, all willing and waiting to get a moment with the little guy.

Rory had a special eye for his Auntie Cheryl. For the entire visit Rory would give Cheryl the biggest grin and would not take his eyes off of her. He especially enjoyed sharing his dinner of pureed peas and pears with her.

Grandpa and Rory spent many hours putting shapes into the house and tipping them out again. Rory loved this old toy of his mum's - thanks for saving it grandma.

The weather was great and Rory was able to spend some time rolling and crawling around grandma and grandpa's beautiful backyard, taste testing pieces of grass and many leaves (oh the joys of teething!) along the way.

What a dapper little chap! Rory is modeling a purchase made during a day cross border shopping. How I miss outlet shopping - what a day!! Rory's first time leaving the country.

Rory was also very lucky to meet his other great grandparents.

Rory was all smiles for his great grandma Werkman.

Rory loved sharing his meal times, especially with grandma and grandpa.

(I bet grandma and grandpa are still finding remnants of Rory's meals)

Rory giving grandpa a little helping hand.

A big thank you to all of our visitors - it was so awesome to be able to share our little bundle of joy with family and friends. And of course a very special thanks to mum and dad for going out of their way to make this trip a memorable one.

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween!!

Rory celebrated his first Halloween yesterday. He was wearing his special first Halloween outfit sent by Grandma. Rory wasn't too sure about our glowing pumpkin, but he did attempt to take off the top to look inside.



Rory Callum Augustine - captured and put in his crib under the charge of being just too darn cute!

Serving hard time in the crib.

Looking out at the freedom around him, wondering if he'll ever see his toys again!

The prisoner has escaped!

Ohh...these rocks are a little chilly, but anything is better than being in lockdown in the crib.

I'm FREE!!!

Freedom is wonderful - the cheeky grin is back.

My handsome felons.

Rory was assisted in his escape by Captain Lindsay of the Augustine pirate clan.

Cheeky little fellows.

Hoping everyone had a safe and happy Halloween!!