Hopewell and Fundy Excursion!

Auntie Marilyn, Katherine, Elliott and I jumped in the car on an early morning where the weather was FINALLY nice enough, and we headed out at low tide to see the Hopewell Rocks.  Later, Steve met us in Alma and we did a little venturing through Fundy National Park.  It wasn't raining, but it was quite windy and cool.

It might look like Elliott was having a good time, but he super wasn't.  He wanted down so he could walk, but he hated walking on the unstable, slippery, muddy ground.

There was a race going on during our visit, and we happened to run into Hasan and Hope, who were competing in the run!  #smallworld

After lunch in Alma, we went with Steve to do some walking through a few trails in Fundy National Park.

Auntie Marilyn Visits!

We had the pleasure of having Auntie Marilyn visit us for the last week!  Unfortunately, the weather most days was absolutely terrible!  Still we enjoyed a few outings and did a little exploration while she was here.  Elliott wasn't too sure about her at first, but soon warmed up to her!

We went out to the Country Pumpkin, which recently opened for the season.  Elliott almost lost his hand to a chompy goat... so thankfully there were slides and swings, which are usually less bitey.

Auntie Marilyn: "Aww Elliott!!  Do you remember me?"

Elliott: "NO! LET GO OF ME! I'M MAD AT EVERYTHING!"

Elliott Around the House

Elliott is now able to get around a lot easier than he used to.  He can climb up and down the stairs with ease, and can even climb up on our bed using the trunk next to our bed!  He has also gotten in the habit of running, which means he's capable of vacating our watch at alarming speed.

Time Flies When You're Having Fun!

This past week, the weather has been really, really nice.  Devon's been flying like crazy and enjoying the beautiful morning flights, making long cross-country trips to Sydney, N.S.

Lobster boats rush out of Georgetown, PEI at 6:30am.

Devon took Elliott out to the park one fine day for some play time.  It was a bit brief, as the wind was still pretty cold, but this is progress!  It's finally getting warmer.

This little goofball kept making funny faces, rolling his tongue around, haha.

He absolutely loved the slide, and kept wanting me to lift him back up it so he could slide down.  If I didn't, he'd start to climb up it.

Elliott was on a mission.  ...what that was, I have no idea, but he was serious.

Spring Update!

It's been a while since we've updated out blog.  We've been busy!  In the time since our last update, Devon has written and passed two Airline Transport Licence exams, as well as finished a pilot proficiency check... in order to apply for his Airline Transport Licence.  Up and up! 

Elliott has been growing and discovering new things almost daily.  He knows a lot of things that we say to him, and he's starting to explore the world a lot more, playing on his own and even running.  It's a little alarming how quickly he can get away when he sees something shiny!

With the spring melt happening, we bought a rain/mud suit for Elliott.  He looks like a balloon in it, and it's absolutely adorable.  Thankfully he loves it!

We spent some time cleaning the front yard as a family.

We have green things already growing!

He just LOVES to run directly into the street.  It's pretty scary.

Down the walking path in front of our house!

Elliott is ONE YEAR OLD!

It's amazing how fast time goes by... Our dear little boy is 1 year old now!  We arranged one last dog-chair photoshoot with a fun twist.  So in this last month, what has Elliott been up to?

-Elliott now walks on his own and does it regularly, pausing occasionally to sit on his butt and scoot around.
-Elliott has learned to hug his stuffed animals, which has been a nice change from his usually slamming them to the ground.
-Elliott also will give us hugs, which is fun!
-Elliott is way more interactive with us and loves to play silly games with us.  He's also become better at listening to us when we tell him to be careful or not to do something.
-He has started to learn what spoons are for ...somewhat, but is getting better at eating and feeding himself.
-He has become better at stacking objects, and has even put Duplo blocks together.
-Elliott understands a lot more communication, and can tell us using sign-language when he wants water, or when he is finished eating.
-He can now growl like a lion, moo like a cow and make seal sounds!  ...though he still hoots like an owl at most things, haha
-Elliott loves looking at the family pictures on our wall, and we'll often hold him, point at each photo and explain who each person is for him.

 

Ok.. so he still throws his animals to the ground from time to time.

Elliott is holding up the card Katherine's parents gave him.  "Thanks Opa and Omie!"