Cross Atlantic, Intergalactic Family

The gang is back! Arrival and for Sonja's birthday:

Return to the Cottage

Sophie made it back to Georgian Bay this past weekend to join in celebrating Nanna's 65th birthday. She drove the boat, got down with the BBQ tool box, and had a great time playing with granddad. No swimming yet, as the water is still too cold, but she did try out her lifejacket. Next time a warm sauna be had.

Mother's Day

Marianne had her 2nd Mother's day last week. We made it out to Oakville to have a croissant and coffee brunch with "Nanna & Grandad". Before leaving Sophie practiced her climbing skills:






































See Photos at: http://gallery.me.com/cgalberg#gallery
Look at "1 Year" folder
and also some updated videos at: http://gallery.me.com/cgalberg#100004&bgcolor=black&view=grid

Stepping Down

Sophie is a great climber. She can climb up any stairs around in two seconds flat. But she has always struggled with going down, in spite of our teaching efforts.

Today she figured out how to sit down on her behind in order to exit the back door:

Tulips Bloom

The tulips have come out in full bloom the last week. Here are a few samples:














Sophie also helps me in the garage regularily:














This weekend, we made Oatmeal pancakes for brunch, Sophie helped out in the kitchen in her usual fashion:

Easter 2010

In the past few months, Sophie turned one year old. We hosted a party at our house and many people crammed into our living room, kitchen, and even family room. Babies, toddlers, parents, and grandparents.

Sophie's mom went to a huge effort to bake a chocolate cake the night before as well as a batch of chocolate cupcakes.














For Easter this year the we had a special visit from sister Sonja accompanied by Oona and Kiefer from England! First cousins; Oona, Sophie and Kiefer got to spend a few weeks together getting to know eachother more and having lots of fun.

Tables & Chairs

Before leaving for a work trip, the "Action Jackson" from Millbrooke dropped by to leave Sophie a birthday present for her 1st birthday. Master craftsmanship, cedar contruction and natural non-toxic wood finish makes this piece perfect for little people and their implements of play: