Hello Fall! so nice to see you

Atlanta had some CRAZY rain last week - it flooded all over town, luckily we were okay except for a leak in our roof (one more thing to fix!) But, we count our blessings! Today, it finally felt like Fall - cooler - breezier - less humid! I've seen a few trees even starting to turn red. I love fall here!

Since Aislynn is 5 1/2 months, we wanted to "test" her on rice cereal once a week. She did great, her natural reaction was to "suck" the cereal off the spoon, but she enjoyed it. This week, we'll try 2 times a day - most of the food is actually staying in her mouth - so we're getting there. Tonight I mixed a little sweet potatoes in w/ her cereal... it was cute to see her figure out a new 'flavor' - but I will say most of the sweet potatoes ran down her face or ended up on her tray. Soon we'll try peas & carrots, apples, pears, bananas... yum

My little baby bean is getting BIG! She's weighing in at 14 lbs... some other tid-bits: wearing size 2 diapers - wears size 3-6 month with a couple size 3mo items still lingering - she flip flops & rolls all over the place - she constantly has both feet in her mouth - she "sings" and "talks" in a broader range (with a little voice cracking in between), she's pushing up on her hands all the way & popping up on her knees - she stands for longer periods and tries to sit up from a reclined position all the time. She can't quite sit up on her own - she still tilts to the side or front. She recently dropped her 6th feeding & eats about 4 -5 oz, 5 times a day. She still does her "raspberries" and blows bubbles a lot. Still sucking fingers & normally always rolls onto her tummy to sleep. She laughs & smiles at Zeus all the time - she smiles at people from church & is just a sweet happy baby. 6 months is approaching way too fast! 6 months! I remember thinking @ 3 months she was getting old.

Stealing the remote from daddy

bouncin' in her johnny-jump-up

Trip to Canada

9/5 - 9/14, we visited Michael's family in Canada (Halifax, NS). This was the first time Aislynn got to meet all of them. Actually, it was a week of "firsts" for lots of us. We flew in late on Saturday, Aislynn smiled @ nanny & grandad when she saw them. (Aislynn did great on the plane ride over, just a little fussy on the last one, and then passed out)

We had a nice relaxing trip. Sunday eve, Peter, Krysta & the in-laws threw us a party for Aislynn so the "Adamski's" could come meet her. We got to see a lot of Michael's many cousins & aunts & uncles. AND, everyone was so generous & gave Aislynn some gifts/money. Then we stayed with Michael's brother Peter & sis-in-law (Krysta) and hung out w/ Jay & Mackenzie. We enjoyed their fire pit a few nights, roasted marshmellows & just hung out. Aislynn LOVED the fire :)

I got to go shopping at one of my favorite clothing stores, Reitmans (always great sales). I mean, I got a pair of pants for $3.50! you can't beat that, eh? :)

We also got to see Michael's grandparents (on his mum's side, never met them before). We also finally met Kerri (sis-in-law) and her dad for the first time. Michael went fishing with the guys one morning (didn't catch anything). We ate lots of poutines (fries w/ gravy & melted cheese) which is one of my FAVORITES! And, we had more donairs on this trip than I ever have had before (donair, another local specialty... spiced/shaved meat over flatbread w/a special sauce) YUM (my father in laws were the best in my opinion). Me enjoying a poutine. ('pooh-teen') :)

Right when we started to get settled, it feels like the week was just over! We didn't have any expectations or big plans, just hang out w/ family (mission accomplished). The last Sunday we were there, we went to Michael's old church and witnessed a knighting! (well, not really - but the original pastor was retiring & passing the church on to a new pastor) They turned the service into a 3 hour long ceremony - with a sword and "dubbing" the new pastor (all kneeled down & everything). It was interesting :) Definitely different than Bridgepoint.

Overall, it was a great trip -Aislynn turned 5 MONTHS OLD ON THE 8TH! I can't believe it!!! She was as perfect as she could be - loved & smiled at everyone. AND, on Thursday, she started pushing up onto her hands more - it's funny to see her figure something out, like "hey, look at me, I'm all the way up here now!"

Sadly, it's now Saturday and I still haven't unpacked! Lots of cleaning & unpacking to do. BUT I'm excited b/c today, me & the family girls are going to Sips & Strokes for Heather's birthday. http://www.sipsnstrokes.com/ - it's an instructor led painting party where we all get to paint a masterpiece while sipping our favorite drinks! FUN! More pictures to come.

Aislynn has a play-date

On Saturday, Aislynn had her 3rd play-date! Our little "3-musketeers" Emma Grace, Aislynn, and Parker (now almost 5 months) were introduced at just 1 month old (see below for before & after). They have grown sooo much! They had fun, they're all more chunky & interactive. I found it pretty hilarious to watch them all lay & wiggle next to each other - then they had some tummy time, and then they zonked for a nap (well, Emma & Aislynn did - Parker had to leave early). What little cute nuggets they are!

The babes at one month old

The babes at 4 1/2 months old!

After our play-date, we went back home to help daddy & friends tear down our deck (sooo glad it's gone). Just 2 more weeks till we get a new one! This week will be dedicated to cleaning house & packing for Canada! Can't wait!