No place like home for Mother's Day - 10 May 2009

Paul's, Leah's and my family gathered together at Mom's house for Mother's Day. As she has throughout our lives, she spoiled us with a home cooked meal and pies without commercial comparison.
At church Mom selected the children's hymn, I Often Go Walking for the music spotlight. I sang with the same enthusiasm as I had in Primary. After she commented, "That's why I chose it."

Opa & William, 7 May 2009

When we were children, we called our Grandmother "Oma." The tradition continues with our Dad who is "Opa" to his grandchildren. We visited Muir Woods National Monument together. Redwoods are tree sky scrapers.

The Wright Bed & Breakfast - 9 May 2009

While in the Bay Area we stayed with Pat & her family. With 5 biological children and 6 adopted, there's always something to celebrate in their home. Here, we are celebrating "Princess" Mia's 5th Birthday. I fed her a bottle as a baby. Change, change, change. At least the adults seem to respect the time warp I've created by moving across the continent.

Natural Beauty - 6 May 2009

Photo par Philippe - lest you thought it was pasted from National Geographic ;-)

Lake Tahoe - 6 May 2009

This is our third trip together to Lake Tahoe. We went just after our engagement, the day after our marriage, and with William. We like marking major life events with a "Trip to Tahoe." We commented that we will come back with William's sister.

Marshmallow, Monster Bunny - 5 May 2009

The first day we spent in Reno Sarah insisted on introducing William to Marshmallow. He is a Flemish Giant Rabbit (notice the capital "G" in Giant.) If this is William's introduction to rabbits, his point of reference for "bunny" will not be easily differentiated from polar bear cub.

First Flight - 7 Months, 1 Day (4 May 2009)

William flew like a seasoned traveler between Montreal (YUL) and San Francisco (SFO). The empty seat between us added to everyone's comfort.

Sunday Stroll - 12 April 2009

William "walks" with the kind assistance of tall(er)-folk.

Montreal, China - 11 April 2009

The Botanical Garden is 2 km from our home. Within the garden is a Chinese Park. We emerged from our igloo and took the short dog-sled ride to celebrate Spring's fashionably late entrance. In the distance is the Olympic Tower. It's a landmark to "home."

Aunt (Tati) Nelly - 8 April 2009

William met his Aunt Nelly this week - love at first site for both of them.

April 2009 - 6 months means motor skills

He seems to master a new skill faster than we can photograph!

Jean-Michel's Funeral Service

Philippe's brother Jean-Michel passed away peacefully 24 March 2009. He was diagnosed more than 25 years ago with Leukemia. Each day was a borrowed blessing. We gathered as a family to honor him on 28 March. Pictured are: Anne (Anne's daughter) Patrick, Anne, Leandre, Maman, William, Rachel, Philippe, Sarah, Amaya & Eve.

Family Portrait, Take 2 - 28 March 2009

Family Portrait ,Take 1 - 28 Mars 2009

A Perfect 10 Dressed to the 9's

So happy, so handsome...
Aunt Leah and I have had "adjoined" closets for years. In our teen years we composed "Hot Date Outfits - HDO's" William's HDO is smokin' thanks again to Leah's lending. (If only you could see the grey pin striping detail on the socks and patten-leather shoes!)

So close to crawling

It occurs to me that when he does crawl he'll be a bit like lightening.

Hmmm teeth!

William stands up to show the world his teeth are coming!

Mother's Group

On Thursdays we meet for Mother's Group. Pictured are Sarah-Abigail(6 mo) with her Mom, Rose, William (5 mo) with his Mom, Rachel, Khalil (4 mo) with his Mom, Cassandra. It's great to compare where we've been and where we are going!

Cloning?

I made a card for my father-in-law with this picture - Philippe was 6 months when it was taken. There's a striking (by striking I mean - wow if Father and Son are clones, pregnancy was quite a chore ;-) resemblance.

Grandpa Lemblé's 83rd birthday, 3 March 2009 (William - 5 months)

William with Grandpa





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