Baby in Bikini - What a Show-Off

On our way back from Kimberley (the first time this summer), Gramma, Mommy, and Little A stopped at the Holiday Inn (on the Lake literally) in Osoyoos.

We were very fortunate to get a ground floor 2 bedroom suite and we had a blast.  Since we got in relatively early we decided to head to the hotel's own beach front.

Since Richard wasn't with us, we didn't go in the water cuz it would be special for Daddy to participate too.

Instead, we did a photo-shoot.

Mommy and Little A getting set on the bed in the hotel room.  Bikini, hat and all.
Mommy and Little A in a lounge chair on the beach front.  Angela was looking at a new friend, a little one year old boy who came up to say "hi".

Angela was excited to show Mommy something.

Close-up of her bikini bra.  Yes, she is wearing a bra!  hahaha.
And then Angela's favourite playtime event.  Supergirl.
Gramma got in the photo action too.

We really hope to get back there with Richard soon.  Angela had a great time.  (And yes, to Kimberley too).  Osoyoos has very special significance to Richard and I.  It always will.

Little A's Friends in Plush

I'm trying to be more active in updating my blog since I've been rather slow over the summer. So 3 in less than a week is a good start right?


I thought I'd introduce you to Little A's friends here at the house and what they like to do.

Ted is a rather fashion conscious bear. He was Little A's first toy that she was introduced to when she came home from the hospital. (Thanks to Jess and Simon for our treasure). We love the fact he has a belly button. ;)


He goes with her everywhere. We even try to take pics of him on the road. So far, at Keremeos and at the Spiral Tunnels.


Notice his fashionable man-purse. He is very functionally hold Little A's soother just in case she needs it. What a life-saver.

Theodora is a very special bigger teddy. Gran Webster made her for Angela. Here she is hanging out like she's on an air mattress but she's on the "control panel". That is what Daddy called the Ultra-Saucer. Theodora is not around Little A much just yet cuz she's teething. I think we'll wait until she's old enough to appreciate the extra special toy that Theodora is.

Meet Ty the big eye guy. Ty was a toy that I gave to Daddy back before Little A was a twinkle in our eye. I gave him Ty so that he always had a friend with him when he travelled. We both would take him whenever we travelled. Now he sits up on the top of rocking chair just like a real cat.

Delia is an antique doll that was given to Little A by a fellow chorister in my choir. Her great-aunt used to make them and sold them at the Hudson's Bay Company back in the 60's. She likes to pose on the runway as you can tell.

Ellie is the first friend that Little A received from Gran Webster. It was made from an antique pattern that she found from one of her older relatives.

Lionel is Little A's newest friend. He was given to her by her cuzzie Lauren. His mane is nice and crinkly. He is so soft. Little A takes her everywhere right now.

And then there is Peri. Another Gran Webster special. This was the first friend Little A grabbed for. Peri is sitting waiting for the next diaper change so they can play on the change table.
We called the baby "Rascal" before she was born. Gran and Grampa found Rascal while in Parksville. They just had to get her. :)

I hope these guys can become your friends too.

Little A's Firsts at the Webster Reunion

Yup. Our daughter hates water straight out of her bottle. She screams because it doesn't taste like formula. Oh well! (and I mean YAY) What to do?



Thank heaven for sippy cups! At Camp Arbuckle near Kelowna this weekend, our Little A sipped from her first sippy cup.

We were just chilling in the mess-hall and then decided to try yet another first for our little girl.

And on the same line... I gave her 2 oz of water today in her new kid sized cup and just let her have fun. She drank it all by herself in under 5 minutes. WOW! What a kid!

I think I may have missed one key first for our little one in yesterday's post. She sat in a swing for the very first time. She did really well and was really excited.

Grandpa and Gran were present and we were all having a great time. This was in the dusk right after dinner.

She was all smiles and excited and laughing.

That is until she puked. She just looked at meet and in mid-smile she just let'er rip. I was on the floor howling.

Stay tuned for the Elton John impersonation....

Summer is just about done. So is our Gypsy Lifestyle

WHEW! So much time, so little time at home!

Little A has been on the road 3.5 weeks of the last 7. WOW!

• 2 trips to visit relatives in the Kootenays, and Calgary.
• 1 week trip to Gramma's while Mommy and Daddy witnessed my cousin's nuptials in Mexico.
• 1 weekend at Cultus Lake for BC Day camping.
• 1 weekend at Camp Arbuckle near Kelowna at the annual Webster Reunion.

It was also a season of firsts for our little Angela. To name a few:

• Overnights without Mommy and/or Daddy
• Sleeping in a tent
• First roll over by herself
• First solid foods
• First veggies - Peas (didn't like them all that much but we're working on it)
• First sips from a sippy cup - Water (best for the drools)
• Likes to stand on our laps with a tiny bit of help. She likes to shake her booty.
• Jolly Jumping
• First parade - Now by the end of the summer, she's been at 3 or more!
• First birthday party attended. Happy 2nd Birthday Shayla!
• And just today, the first time she got to sit like a big girl in a shopping cart! 1 hour of shopping got her so tired she crashed.
• I'm positive there are others but I can't seem to remember them right now.

Little A and I have been away from the best man in our lives for quite a while this summer. Out of 6 weeks, Rich only got to see her every other week. Poor Daddy. Now is the time for family. Hopefully we're going to get to the PNE to start that tradition as well.

And CONGRATULATIONS to Dawn and Marc Ruus for the birth of their beautiful son Hayden Jackson. Angela is looking forward to this weekend when she gets to meet her little "cuzzie" (2nd cuzzie that is).