The Stanley Park Christmas Train.

The Vancouver Park Board and the British Columbia Professional Fire Fighters' Burn Fund had their twelfth annual "Bright Nights in Stanley Park." Over two million lights, animated displays, music, candy canes, hot chocolate, fresh popcorn, roasted chestnuts and even Santa Claus was there.

It was awesome. It was even more awesome seeing the wonder and excitement in Ryan's eyes. He loved every moment of it. I think if he could have stayed there all night he would have.

We went with our friends Michelle and Steve and their two daughters Katie and Sarah.

Can we not all look at the camera just once? Pretty please?

Ryan loved the massive Nutcracker display.

A happy little camper.

Katie and Ryan with Frosty.

Emma was wondering why loud Christmas music was playing instead of Mozart and why it was 5º when it was suppose to be around 18º.

Whoo, whoo!

Michelle and Katie.

Ryan and the Grinch.

Napping with my Daddy.

Other than her crib Emmas favourite place to nap is with her Daddy.

Ryans 1st Gingerbread House.

Ryan decorated his very 1st gingerbread house this past weekend at his buddy Coles house. Coles Grandmom is a very experienced ginger bread maker and made this house especially for Ryan.

Avocados and Bananas.

Exactly the same as Ryan. Damn! We thought that Emma was going to be the foodie in the family. She couldn't give a rats ass about anything but breast milk and the occasional Baby Mum Mum cracker. Maybe it's because both Emma and Ryan got their teeth in so darn fast. As of two days ago Emma is now the proud owner of four brand new teeth. Mushy cereal, fruit and veggies don't make sore itchy gums feel any better.

And yes, she dumped the entire bowl of avocados and bananas and then proceeded to dump another bowl of museli wheat cereal. We love you Em... You messy, messy little girl :)

Emma Sitting Pretty.

Emma totally sits like a little lady... Always with her two legs bent and off to one side. Thanks Auntie T for my super cool ROXY hoodie!

Chubby Cheeks.

Emma's First Meal (hopefully, not the last).

She didn't like the oatmeal so why not try yummy organic broccoli?

This was not staged...

This is how Ryan fell asleep tonight... It was pitch black in Emma's area of the room but I just had to take one of her too. They are so damn cute when they sleep :)

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...

Sun at Last!

After weeks of rain, Ryan being super sick and Emma just finishing a nasty cold... finally a day of sunshine. Ryan and Emma played with some soft books together. Ryan patiently handed them to Emma while she taste tested everyone. Later while Emma napped I took Ryan outside to throw a few balls around. What a great day!

Emma practicing her vulcan handshake :)

"I endeavour to be accurate."

"Fascinating is a word I use for the unexpected. In this case, I should think "interesting" would suffice."

Reading time with my big brother.

"These books taste good."

"Oh, my brothers car... I better taste that too before he notices..."

Bugs, bees, dinosaurs and fluffy chicks...

"I think my book is better than your book."

Serious concentration.

"Ryan, I like that book about animals... Not this dinosaur one for boys."

"Emma, pay attention, Mom's trying to take a picture of us."

"Cheese!"

"Mama, this bat isn't working..."

"See! This golf club works much better!"

"I don't want to go inside ever again."

A happy camper.