Standing!

Sunday, January 20, 2008


We forgot to tell everyone that on December 24th, Kyla started standing up in her crib (this how we find her every morning and after naps).  The first day we were in Scotland, she took it to the next level and is now pulling herself to standing on everything and anything!  She is getting so strong now and attempts to stand holding on with one hand or no hands!  Needless to say we've had some bumps and bruises these last few weeks.  

Our Ballerina Yogini



I put Ky's tutu on her and these are the pictures we got.  Mummy-Baby yoga must be inspiring her.  She is such a funny girl!

Rocking Chair


This is the rocking chair that I had as a girl.  It's in Kyla's room now and she got into it right before Christmas and I took this photos.  There is a music box attached to one of the legs, so when you rock it plays a tune.  I can remember many good times rocking in this chair as a child.  Looks like Kyla will enjoy it as well.

Love My British Toy


Kyla (really me) loved this talking toy that Janice brought to Mum and Dad's for Kyla to play with while we were visiting Scotland.  The talking bit is all done in a British accent which I can't get enough of.  When you hang up the phone it says "well done"!  So, John and I put it in our case and took it home (thanks Janice!).  It's been a big hit with my mum's group since we all get a chuckle over the accent.  Sadly it's attached to a walker, but we didn't have room to bring that home - so hopefully John's parents can bring that when they visit in the spring.

Dinner at Graham & Gaby's




Our friends Graham and Gaby graciously invited us over for dinner our last night in town.  We got to see their fabulous new house and enjoy a traditional Romanian dinner which was delicious - thank you Gaby!  As you can see by the pictures, Kyla had a good time too.  She especially enjoyed all of Gaby's fun slippers and all the attention she got.  

Hogmany 7 (the videos)

Friday, January 18, 2008

  

The first video is the start of the singing and the second is the conclusion.  Both are pretty humorous!

Hogmany 6 (more good times)


Krista and Gaby
Graham and John
Gail's parents
even the young'ins got in on the karaoke
more of Krista and Gail singing

Hogmany 5 (or let the fun begin!)

This is where the singing started (Derek and Michelle)
And the hugging (Janice & Iain)
Faither cuddle
Gail and Krista's smashing karaoke song
even Kyla enjoyed it!

Hogmany 4

Mum and Dad came by after their ceilidh
Eva fell asleep right after midnight
the crackers are good to chew on
Adela, Kyla and the hot Bulgarian soccer player
Gaby and Gail calling in the piper

Hogmany 3

Krista, Sydney (dark hair) and Syndey's friend
John and Kyla
Kyla on a "no-sleep" high
Gaby, Kyla and Graham

Hogmany 2

Eva and Jade
Surprising Gail by wearing the Wallace and Bruce (cows) shirts she gave all of us
Us
The brothers

Hogmany (or New Years) 1

We have about 100 pictures from New Years and needless to say we had a great time.  John's brother Robert and his wife Gail had a party at their new home and it was a blast.  They had great food, lots of drinks, a champagne punch fountain and karoke - how could you not have fun.  Little Miss Kyla decided she didn't want to miss it either and refused to sleep in the back room.  

Our family
Gail and Janice
Gail and Krista
The Purcells (Janice, Eva, Iain and Jade)
Robert and Gail