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Fun filled February

February has been filled with fun experiences for our family. We've found ways to enjoy the snow and embrace the Canadian winter. From our trip to Winter Carnaval in Quebec City to discovering new areas in and around Toronto, we have been very busy. We've also had lots of visitors this month. Aimee H. visited early in the month, Nate and Mae were just here this past weekend and we are expecting Nana Myra and Great-Gram this coming weekend. It may be cold outside, but Henry is still a hot attraction!

















Jake turned 4 this weekend! He enjoyed a doggie-friendly personalized carob frosted cake and enjoyed his seat at the head of the table...a very special treat for our sweet pooch!













Henry is very interested in holding his own spoon. Fun to watch him learning the art of finding his mouth rather than his ear. I think it's a conspiracy to have a bath every night, as he loves the water.









Bottles are for Babies! Henry has mastered the sippy cup and can even manage it one-handed.









Henry started his pincer grasp (a big milestone for baby) in early January, it's perfected now. The only question is...will he be a South Paw?















Feb 21 is "Family Day" in Ontario, which means paid holiday and family fun day. We spent the morning strolling our neighbourhood and the afternoon at the Auto Show. It was the first Auto Show for both Mark and Henry. Of course they both had smiles on when we found the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited.

February 2011 - Quebec City & Carnaval

Last weekend we flew to Quebec City for the "Carnaval de Quebec." For two weeks in the heart of winter families brave the cold and snow (temperatures well below freezing) to enjoy winter activities such as dog sledding, snow shoeing, ice carving, sledding and much more. The event takes place in the centre of Quebec City which is a beautiful, historic old town that offers a little slice of Europe without crossing the pond. We stayed a bit North of the city at Chateau Mont Sainte-Anne, a cozy lodge with ski in/out rooms. Friends of ours that recently moved to Toronto joined us on the trip and we shared babysitting duties so that everyone could get out on the mountain. It was a fantastic trip and we are already planning to visit again this summer.


Mark and Henry meet Bonhomme Carnaval.

Henry and his friend Giovanni relaxing in the warm lodge while parents snowboard.

Tara 'gracefully' wiping out on the snowboard.

We found a delicious crepe cafe for lunch in Quebec City.

In the heart of Quebec City it was cold, but Henry braved it like a true Canuck!

Ice Sculptures at Carnaval...the white dots are snow flakes...we timed it perfectly for a small blizzard while we walked Carnaval!

Although Henry had a fun trip, it's always nice to come home and see your buddies. Here he is back at our fitness class with his good friend Alex.

Jake was very excited for us to arrive back at home...and it appears Henry missed him quite a bit too.