Daddy's birthday in Banff!

What a fun weekend. A night at the Banff Springs courtesy of Pauls company including a formal dinner and brunch ....mmmm. A great room on the 10th floor of the old castle. Free babysitting by Oma and Poopa ... what a treat. Thank you Oma and Poopa!!! A day walking the streets in Banff and hanging out at the Banff springs pool.... A great birthday for Dad!! Going to be hard to beat next year.

More Smiles!

Almost walking (ya right) ... although she sure likes putting weight on her legs. Lots of smiles lately!!

Really moving now!

I think we might see a roll over soon enough. Those little legs are sure coming up. Jane Ellen is really grabbing for things now and holding on. Big smiles too.

Baby Hayden and Jane finally meet!

We have to watch these girls! They played so well together ... trying to make it look like they would never need a babysitter. Thanks Karen and baby Hayden for such a fun visit! Please come again.

Home day.

Must have been something in the air. Jane Ellen slept until 11 am. In the mornings I put her in our bed ... she is a bed hogg! A few diaper explosions today too. Two outfits met the washing machine!

We had a fun afternoon with Tante Samia and Oma !

12 pounds today.

Doctor says all is good! 12 pounds to love. We had a nice visit with Liam and Val at their home in Bragg Creek.

SNOW!!

First real snow fall. Not bad for mid November. Monday it will all be gone. I have a feeling we will be spending a lot more time indoors over the next few months.

Thanks Diane and Jada for the visit and funky toy!!

Growing up

Getting some great smiles lately! Going through a little growth spurt ... lots of sleeping and eating. All is well.

Today was a special day. Jane Ellen got a parcel from her cousins in Germany! She received many great things and I even got some schokolade ... atleast I think that was for me. Thank you Herzog and Felsner Familie!!

Jane also enjoyed lot's of PLAY TIME!!!!!! Thomas can sure make her smile. Kevin and Alexander are lots of fun too. Kevin is a month older than Jane and is growing super fast! Jane has some catching up to do.

Christmas with Auntie Michelle

I have to admit - having Christmas in the first week of November feels a little weird. We had fun though. From christmas shopping, to christmas baking ....mmm pfeffernusse ..., tree decorating, rhum and eggnog, santa hats and caroling - we did it all. Sadly, Auntie Michelle flies home today. We will miss her.... lots.