Thursday, August 31, 2006
Ontar-ee-ario
Molly and I got back from a ten day vacation in Ontario this week. Molly did amazing on the flights. I was lucky enough to get her a seat both ways (for free) so that I could bring her carseat on the plane - sweet!
Friday night Aunt Barb and Uncle Norm were at my parents to welcome us and meet Molly for the first time. Unfortunately, I wasn't thinking so I don't have a single picture with them - hopefully they'll mail me doubles of their pictures. It was so great to see them. We really miss having them right next door.
Saturday I had all the Hamilton girls (and husbands and kids) over for a pool party. The weather didn't cooperate though so it was a picnic in the basement instead. It was great to have them all meet Molly. It was a bit overwhelming - just because we'd just arrived the night before - but it was awesome! I'm so glad we all keep in touch. I can't believe how big Sarah and Lori's kids are getting. Its great to see them dancing around and sneaking cheesies!
Sunday Adrian and Linda came for the afternoon. Molly was totally into sticking out her tongue that day and we got some great pictures of her and Adrian with their tongues hanging out. Its too bad I couldn't see Aunt Chuckie and Ginny but at least Adrian got to meet Molly. I was happy to hear that Leo is happy and healthy and that Linda is keeping her brushed. I do miss that cat -even if Noel doesn't.
Monday and Tuesday were pretty low key...just hanging out with Mom and Dad...I took Molly over to the Spendal's to meet Frank and Louise one of the days. I also showed her Lori's old room - although there isn't much left the way it was when we were kids.
Wednesday we went to visit Garda and Roy. Molly loved them...she's sometimes a bit weird with older people because she isn't around many but she was loving Roy bigtime!
Thursday was another low key day at home.
Friday Chris Murray came to visit. I hadn't seen her since Kennedy was only a couple of days old...and now she's almost 2 and Chris is expecting again. Molly took to Chris immediately and ended up laughing so hard at Chris saying BURP that she was actually squealing. It was hilarious. You just never know what's going to tickle her fancy! Garda and Judy also came for a visit that afternoon. Judy is anxiously awaiting the arrival of her own grandchild in Edmonton - could be any day now!
Saturday my Gram Corkey, Aunt Carol, Uncle Pierre and cousin Aimee arrived. It was so great to see them and get to spend time with them. They were all so good with Molly. Saturday afternoon Bonnie, Randy, Jim and Lucille came to visit too. Randy was calling Molly "M.R." - too funny.
Sunday was Molly's baptism. Noel's Grandparents made the trip from Ottawa. Lori and Matt stood up for Molly with me. There were 5 babies being baptized and none of them cried! After church we had everyone back to Mom's for lunch. The day started out rainy and miserable but turned out sunny and warm. I got to have a nice visit with Arlene, Peter, Lori and Matt. Molly also got to meet Marg and Wayne, and Frank.
And Monday it was time to come back home.
It was hard being away from Noel for so long. We talked twice everyday but it's still not the same as being together. It's great to be back home again. The best part is that Molly is back on schedule already!
Thank-you to everyone in Hamilton (and Toronto and Ottawa) for coming out to make Molly's first trip to Ontario so special.
Friday night Aunt Barb and Uncle Norm were at my parents to welcome us and meet Molly for the first time. Unfortunately, I wasn't thinking so I don't have a single picture with them - hopefully they'll mail me doubles of their pictures. It was so great to see them. We really miss having them right next door.
Saturday I had all the Hamilton girls (and husbands and kids) over for a pool party. The weather didn't cooperate though so it was a picnic in the basement instead. It was great to have them all meet Molly. It was a bit overwhelming - just because we'd just arrived the night before - but it was awesome! I'm so glad we all keep in touch. I can't believe how big Sarah and Lori's kids are getting. Its great to see them dancing around and sneaking cheesies!
Sunday Adrian and Linda came for the afternoon. Molly was totally into sticking out her tongue that day and we got some great pictures of her and Adrian with their tongues hanging out. Its too bad I couldn't see Aunt Chuckie and Ginny but at least Adrian got to meet Molly. I was happy to hear that Leo is happy and healthy and that Linda is keeping her brushed. I do miss that cat -even if Noel doesn't.
Monday and Tuesday were pretty low key...just hanging out with Mom and Dad...I took Molly over to the Spendal's to meet Frank and Louise one of the days. I also showed her Lori's old room - although there isn't much left the way it was when we were kids.
Wednesday we went to visit Garda and Roy. Molly loved them...she's sometimes a bit weird with older people because she isn't around many but she was loving Roy bigtime!
Thursday was another low key day at home.
Friday Chris Murray came to visit. I hadn't seen her since Kennedy was only a couple of days old...and now she's almost 2 and Chris is expecting again. Molly took to Chris immediately and ended up laughing so hard at Chris saying BURP that she was actually squealing. It was hilarious. You just never know what's going to tickle her fancy! Garda and Judy also came for a visit that afternoon. Judy is anxiously awaiting the arrival of her own grandchild in Edmonton - could be any day now!
Saturday my Gram Corkey, Aunt Carol, Uncle Pierre and cousin Aimee arrived. It was so great to see them and get to spend time with them. They were all so good with Molly. Saturday afternoon Bonnie, Randy, Jim and Lucille came to visit too. Randy was calling Molly "M.R." - too funny.
Sunday was Molly's baptism. Noel's Grandparents made the trip from Ottawa. Lori and Matt stood up for Molly with me. There were 5 babies being baptized and none of them cried! After church we had everyone back to Mom's for lunch. The day started out rainy and miserable but turned out sunny and warm. I got to have a nice visit with Arlene, Peter, Lori and Matt. Molly also got to meet Marg and Wayne, and Frank.
And Monday it was time to come back home.
It was hard being away from Noel for so long. We talked twice everyday but it's still not the same as being together. It's great to be back home again. The best part is that Molly is back on schedule already!
Thank-you to everyone in Hamilton (and Toronto and Ottawa) for coming out to make Molly's first trip to Ontario so special.
# posted by Dana Corkey @ 8:37 PM 
