DIYing

So, mom decided to buy a big ol comfy recliner from an estate sale a few months back so that we would have a nice place to sit and cuddle before bed and nap times. Over the last couple days we have taken over the kitchen to redo this chair:

My mom's friend Reb (www.lifenostalgic.com) inspired us to take on this project. REUPHOLSTER !!

With some staple gunning, a screwdriver and some elbow grease we managed to reupholster the chair and complete our first project together. I made myself useful by taking long naps, yelling instructions from my blanket, and eating Cheerios. 

Here is what it looks like now:

I am a bit sad in this picture, but the chair seems quite happy with it's facelift.

Love, Felix

Wednesday Walks

Almost every Wednesday since I was about 3 months old, I meet up with my buddies and their moms. It is neat 'n nifty to see all the changes my buddies and i are all going through and kinda fun to listen to our moms compare notes from our stroller/carrier caves. We walk for hours, stop for snacks and drinks, then walk some more. Lately, my pals and I are all high-chair-ing up and really getting involved in whatever drink/snack/meal our moms order at the cafe. We are also getting louder and louder. As a result, I think that we are going to limit our actual cafe time and get our treats to go and do more of this:

That's one of my bestie's and me pretending that we know what sharing is. Until next Wednesday...

Love, Felix

Swing-a-ding-ding

I probably could have gone in this ages ago, mom, but better late than never, so here I am. I really enjoyed myself at beacon hill park on Monday! 

Musical Notes

Some call it a crib, I call it a harmonica.

Love, Felix

I have baby biceps.

After my nap, I got a great workout in. I started off with some good, long stretches, then I worked my core with some situps and crunches until I grabbed the bumper pad to help me sit. From there, I thought "curls for the girls" and began working the ol' biceps and shoulders to get nearly on my feet. I jolly jumpered quite a bit recently, so the build up of lactic acid in my quads is pretty high, so I wasn't able to rock my deep squats today from standing, but thats what tomorrow is for! Here are some pics that mom managed to get once I had muscled my way up. Nothing like a little protein hit after a workout, right mom? I'm looking at you, boobs.

Also, I always wondered what the plastic cover on my crib was for...I now know it was designed for me to use my mouth to help me stay upright. 

Love, Felix 

Tie Lake

Whew! What a week! Well, week and a half, really. My parents and I had a GREAT time on our first family vacay. Now, where do I begin? We spend last weekend in Vancouver at Gram and Opa's house. I love spending time there. We always have a special time first thing in the morning when either Gram or Opa sneak into my room around 7:30 to see if I am awake (I usually am-just chillin' in my playpen), and I get to hang out with just them. They giggle while they feed me breakfast and Mom and Dad do boring stuff like sleep in. 

On Sunday, we went into Vancouver to visit with Uncy Jake and Auntie Sam. They are moving to Toronto, so I wanted to hang with them before they left. Uncy Jake and I caught up for a while at his pad before heading down to fourth for brunch with Auntie Sam.

We got kinda sleepy on the stroll, so I grabbed some shut eye.

After a delightful weekend, Mom, Dad and I got up really, really early and started driving.  At first I was a little unsure of this whole road trip thing...

But after a little while I got into it.

Then we hit the twisty turny part of Highway 3 in the mountains and sh*t got real. I started to really sink my teeth in and really enjoy the freedom of the road. 

My favourite part was this crazy hairpin turn in the mountains. As you can see from my expression, it was a pretty incredible turn, but I am glad to say, "nailed it!"

There was so much driving. After a while, Dad took over and I kicked back in my special seat where I had the best view in the world.

On the way we stopped in Osoyoos for some lunch and a quick dip.

After a while in the car, I grew weary, so I decided to share my feelings through the magic of crying for approximately one hour. I think I got my point across.

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When I finally composed myself and we arrived safely in Tie Lake I was greeted by Auntie Kate, Uncy Blair, Cousin Ben, Auntie Heath, Uncle Laser, and Chief and Anna. I was sooooooooo glad to get there and officially start vacationing. Below, is a brief montage of what we did. Keep in mind that Mom and Dad kept their cameras tucked away for much of the trip because there was no cell reception.

Cousin Ben and I

Swimming with Daddy

...maybe you won't notice that it's a pic of me eating because I collaged it...

Party Island!

There were a few nights at the lake where I was hot, or the miniscule wrinkle in my pajama bottom was irritating me, or the sound of mom's sleep-breathing bugged me, so I decided to cry about it because I am a baby. Mom and Dad were pretty tired on a couple mornings, but lucky for them, they have very, very good friends and sisters and Auntie Kate and Auntie Heath took care of me so they could catch a few extra zzzzzz's. I know both mom and dad are grateful for that, and I am thankful that I got to have some one-on-one time with Auntie Kate and Auntie Heather! 

Just before we left the lake, Mom took me into Fernie to meet my Nana's Godmother and Godfather at their home in Fernie (about 40 minutes from Tie Lake)

These two lovely folks are the most adorable couple ever. So sweet, friendly and loving AND they fed me ice cream...

On the way back from the Lake we stopped for burgers in Osoyoos. After eating lots of mom and dad's lunch, they tried to help me out of my chair...does this bumbo make my butt look big?

When we arrived back in Vancouver, I was so happy to see Opa and Gram again that we stayed an extra day to visit with them. My first vacation was a success and I am excited for the next one...I'm looking at Hawaii, Auntie Kate ;)

Love, Felix xo

My Cousin Ben

My cousin Ben is awesome. Whenever he is over, I like to watch him play and run around! This weekend we played together. We played "where is Felix's belly button?" And "Clap". Both of these games are really challenging, but I am getting better and better at them, especially under Ben's tutelage. Here is Ben and I hanging out at Gram and Opa's.

Now, I know I said I wasn't going to post more pictures of me eating, buuuuut I'm not actually feeding myself in this one...

We are spending this whole week together at Tie Lake, so there will likely be more photos of Ben and I.

Love, Felix xo

Warning: Carnivorous Behaviour

Soooooo I like meat. A lot. Tonight, ribs were on the menu and boy, were they ever good. Like, REALLY good. 

Observe:

Mmmmmmmeats.

Love, Felix

Vacation Day One

Today was great! We got to spend two hours at the Swartz Bay terminal walking around, looking at sunglasses and blown glass slugs. We also got a sweet ride in the car! It wouldn't start, so some nice BC Ferries employees pushed us all around the ferry terminal until Daddy got the car started. Once we arrived at a store with tonnes of cars (they were up in the air and all opened up) we walked all around downtown Sidney! First we went for sushi, which I discovered that I love! Yam-avocado-cucumber roll!

After making friends with the owners and thanking them for their delicious rolls, we went and visited Starbucks for a while. I think mom and dad were hoping I might snooze, but there were too many interesting people, so I made friends with them too. 

Also, I lounged and ate a cookie with dad...

We managed to get the car all fixed up by 4:30 and were able to squeak onto the 5pm ferry to go and see Gram and Opa!

Love, Felix 

PS I have noticed that there seems to be an excess of eating pictures on the blog of late...I am going to ask mom to take some pictures of me doing other things. Like clapping! I am getting really good at clapping! 

First Family Holiday!

Good morning!

Today we leave for ten days. Or a year, as our overstuffed car would indicate. We are spending the weekend with Gram and Opa in Vancouver before heading to the Kootenays to Auntie Heather's cabin. I. Am. So. Excited. Ben, Auntie Kate and Uncy Blair are coming too! 

'Sgonna be awesome.

In the meantime, it's pretty cozy back here....