At Clearwater Lake, main beach

A look back: newborn Ambrose photo shoot

I looked back at our posts and I realized I did not create a picture gallery of Ambrose's newborn pictures. I recall being told at the time by other moms (experienced and new) that the newborn phase does not last long. Indeed, time is fleeting. Click here for picture gallery.

 

15 month professional photo shoot

Amber Bond (of Amber Bond Photography) did another amazing job capturing Ambrose's many expressions (you might recall that she had photographed Ambrose when he was a newborn).





Click here for the picture gallery.
Note to the nanas:  a set of pictures will be coming your way shortly.

my first animated gif! Ambrose kicking a soccer ball. Enjoy!

Pictures to gif

sunday - folk fest

Mike with Ambrose, Eva and Finn

As the festival progressed, Ambrose and I were getting more efficient with our morning routine and were able to get packed and the morning nap out the way so we could leave the city earlier than the day before









We did spend a fair amount of time at the children's tent today. I have to admit I enjoyed the music. We caught Secret Agent 23 Skidoo (check it out) (hip hop for kids) and Riding Mountain National Park Troubadours (two Patricks from Clear Lake!)

Mia, the happiest baby in the world

Brosey and I spent another lovely day with Sheryl and Kiri and their respective families The mamas got to enjoy a beer (and gasp, we bought two more beers and shared!). Brosey and I finally met Paula and Chris' baby Liam. Later in the day we met up Collin, Natasha and Luna as well as Renee. In the city we met up with Christy and Sheryl for an after fest gelati. I feel so blessed to have such fabulous friends. I am doubly blessed that we have kids who are close in age.

Meltdown story:
Ambrose had his first serious mega meltdown. It was a direct result of a cyclone popsicle that I gave him. It melted as soon as he clutched in with his warm toddler hands under the blazing afternoon sun (in fairness to him, the popsicle was rather large and cumbersome, particularly because there wasn't much of stick for him to clutch). He couldn't eat it fast enough and soon he was covered in popsicle juice. Half of it fell to the ground and he screamed like he was seriously injured. He dropped his popsicle at least three times and of course I had limited water and napkins so I had to clean off the mess the best I could, which meant sucking off the dirt and grass with my mouth (I know, ewwww). Once the treat was eaten, he calmed down, which was good because I thought my head was going to pop off!

saturday - folk festival

so busy

being sprayed with water

Dave left on the train early this morning so I am doing the single mom thing for the next 6 days...
Ambrose and I made our way to the festival. It was another beautiful day!


Late in the afternoon we met up with everyone (Sheryl, Kiri and Collin and their respective partners and children) at main stage. Great company, gorgeous children.

Repeat tomorrow (yay!)

Ambrose and Ember

mom and baby

look at these gorgeous big cheeks!

Friday night - folk fest

Friday was our chance to be at the festival together for the full day/night before Dave leaves on the train
It took us a while to get out the door but we made it and we had a great time. spent most of the afternoon next to the kid's tent, enjoying the performers and watching the bigger kids play. we had a nice snack of watermelon and berries










on to the next tent where we ran into Mike and Kiri et al. Finn and his friends kicking a soccer ball next to large group of older kids playing a game of soccer. ambrose got his soccer ball and kicked it around a bit. we caught up with renee and a very pregnant meaghan (and friends) for a bit










we then set up for main stage with collin, natasha and luna. Sheryl, Derek, Eva and Mia found us and we had a great night. kd lang was my favourite of the evening
Sadly, my birks went missing. we are not sure how... I am hoping they will turn up :(