Turning Thirty

February held some ups and downs for our little family unit. We all caught a nasty cold right after my last post. I'm sure we went through at least four large boxes of kleenex. The girls seemed to have quite the runny noses but Glen had a nasty sore throat.

Somewhere during the nose wiping, Robyn turned thirty. Both sides of the family threw lovely parties. Sonya also turned four months on the 19th. Robyn took her to get her shots (Sonya was more mad than upset). She officially weights in at 16.04 lbs and measures 25 inches (75th percentile overall).

Robyn finally felt confident enough to put Sonya in her exersaucer. Probably could have happened earlier but mom just wasn't ready. :) She had a great time too!

Note the continued use of the left hand.

(Current lefties in the immediate family include: Glen, Caroline & Bryan)

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It's always nice to see Uncle Bryan. Here are a few pictures from our regular wednesday at Robyn's parents.

Uncle Bryan & Sonya

Uncle Bryan, Sonya, Catherine & Nana

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The beginning of the year held many birthdays for Robyn's family. Since everyone is so busy, we normally have combined birthday parties. This one took place at Robyn's parents house for Ryan (Robyn's Cousin Devon's Husband), Donna and Robyn.

This is also an opportunity to introduce Robyn's second Cousin Wesley, who was born just three weeks after Sonya.

The Happy Family

(Caycee, Kent (also a lefty) & Wesley)

Caycee & Wesley, Robyn & Sonya

Robyn's Aunt Donna with her Grandson Wesley

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Sisters!

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Here are some pictures from Robyn's birthday party with Glen's family, who ordered a large selection of yummy chinese dishes and gave some lovely gifts.

Robyn with her yummy birthday cake

Greg, Westley & Malcolm

Most of the Family

(1/2 Catherine, Robyn, Spencer, Glen, Greg, Malcolm, Jacqueline & Caroline)

Catherine, Glen & Robyn
(Catherine was much too busy eating to look at the camera)

Tianna & Glen

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Sonya & Nana

Having a snuggle with Great Grandma Dorothy

First Time in the Bumbo

Happy New Year!

Glen's Kung Fu Club (Raymond Wong's Kung Fu School) recently did a demo for the Chinese New Year at the Chinese Cultural Center downtown. Glen did a form (Yau Lo Lauhan - sp?) as well as Iron Palm. This was his first attempt at a side chop with his right hand. He already did it with his left earlier in the week. Both were a success! Caroline and Tianna went along to film the demonstration and take these pictures.

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Caroline & Glen

Tianna & Glen

We've been struggling thse last few months to get a good night's sleep. Sonya wakes up three to four times a night and seems to have quite a bit of gas pain. We've narrowed down a few culprits in Robyn's diet that seem to effect her: dairy, corn, nuts, onions, tomatoes, and eating beef or buffalo twice in a row. Sonya is steadily improving but it is still a balancing act. Unfortunately,
days where Sonya has a good night sleep normally have Catherine waking up with some issues. Otherwise, both girls are growing like weeds and both are sweet and joyful.

Recently, Robyn's cousin Lisa stopped by for lunch and a nice visit. It didn't take long for Catherine to end up in her lap.

Lisa & Catherine sharing stories

Having a laugh

Doesn't it look natural? (Sorry...Had to say it!)

It is easy to forget how quickly they change and grow. Sonya is almost rolling from front to back now. Just that final umph is needed. She now weighs 15 lbs too. Daddy is proud. Mommy's arms are tired.

Tummy Time!

A very nice lady Robyn's mother works with at the library made these cute octopus's for the girls. Catherine likes to make them kiss. Sonya is all about manuevering the arms, as well as getting a tasty nibble. A sushi fanatic in the making?

Yum!

Sonya with her Octopus

Catherine with her Octopus

Catherine got her toddler bed last week. She was very helpful for Daddy, handing him screws and his "yellow" screwdriver. The next project: getting her to sleep in it!

Helping daddy put the screws in the holes

Catherine fetching daddy the next screw (couldn't seem to get the timing right to get a picture of her actually handing him the screw)

Trying out the new bed

Well, at least she's using it for something