Basketball!

Matthew patiently waited all through August for the arrival of September because that is when basketball classes started. His teacher told me today that at circle time he is always talking about playing basketball. So far he loves it!!

Terry Fox Run 2010

This morning we went to Bedford to run the Terry Rox Run. This was Matthew's first year where he was really keen to actually run - and he did quite well. He had his own running number and loved crossing the finish line. Anna ran for a while too, and even had a pit stop mid race. This morning was her first outing with dry pants!!

Smith family at the finish line :-)

Happy Birthday Baby Girl!

I'm little late with Sissy's birthday posting because we spent her birthday travelling to NB to visit with family and it's been busy getting back into the swing of things. I'm pleased to say that the long drive went quite smoothly, with both kids behaving really well. On Saturday we had a reunion at Ed's cottage where the kids enjoyed playing with their cousins, kayaking, and splashing in the water. Matthew even got to drive the pontoon boat! Sunday saw us break up the trip home with a visit to Magic Mountain which both kids loved. So it was a pretty fun birthday weekend for Anna.

What can a say about our little drama queen. She is full of personality - feisty, persistent, independant and charming all in one! Just as easily as she can throw a tantrum, she can smile sweetly and dish out the love. She's more fearless than Matthew at that age in many ways, and always wants to do what her big brother is doing ("me too" she says). She has always called Matthew "Nany", and he seems pleased that Sissy has a special name for him. Ask what her name is and she will reply "Sissy Anna" - what a doll! She loves to run and race and play with Matthew, but also loves her dollies, tea set, kitchen, and shoes! She often picks out her own clothes too! Her vocabulary exploded when we got back from ON and she puts multiple words together...pretty much communicating whatever she wants. We're trying to learn basic colours and numbers, but so far most things are yellow :-) We have also just started potty training, and it's going really well. Anna's eating habits have been improving, so meal times are becoming more pleasant. She loves bananas, apples, peppers, grilled cheese, and has now added chicken (and of course any little treats!).

My baby girl is not a baby anymore - she is really growing up into her own little person! Happy Birthday Anna - we love you!