So the week has been going really well. We had some friends come to town from Medicine Hat and I held a little dinner party for them and a couple from down the street. We are going to Medicine Hat this coming weekend to have a little visit and do a day trip to hopefully Saskatchewan to take some pictures of the prairie winter.

Jacob is doing really well. On Sunday he almost rolled over. Except it was from his back to his stomach....normally it is reversed. Watching him made my heart skip a beat. Every day is a little something more. He's almost rolling out of his chair. (We are going to need to strap him down) We've started shopping for Excersaucers and Car seats.

Jake goes for his second vaccinations on Friday. I hope he does as well as the previous time.

With our trip to Montreal fast approaching, I'm getting a little nervous about the plane ride with Jacob. He's generally a good kid however he likes to be up a walked around and in a plane that is just not really possible. I'll have to pack lots of quite toys and distractions for him. Otherwise I'm excited for the opportunity to see my family again and visit some of my friends from High School.

I've also been making plans for a trip to the Seychelles in March. I've been taking note of all the hiking trails and plantations and tea farms to visit. As well we've been in touch with Adele (the friend we are staying with) and she's been giving us lots of pointers on where to go what to pack etc. It will be a great trip but I'm sure it will fly by.

I've been exercising lots. I walk pretty much every day with a neighbour and On Sundays and Tuesdays I joined an aerobics style class. The classes are getting easier or maybe I'm getting more fit. Either way I hope that bikini I wear in the Seychelles won't look too bad.
Talk to you all soon!
Nadia

Hello again!

Hi everyone, sorry it has been so long since my last entry. Things have been going well at the Taylor residence.

Ethan is back in school after his Christmas break and he has since joined the "hands on" club at school where you learn lots of clapping and Rock, Paper, Sissor style games. He's back for another session of soccer and is really enjoying it. I, however am not enjoying looking like a chicken with it's head cut off every Thursday. It takes alot of energy to get both Ethan and Jake ready for soccer practice.

Jake is doing really good. He has now doubled his weight since birth and is about 26 inches long now. He's a very heavy boy. Him and I have joined a Mom and baby Fitball class. It gives me a chance to workout and meet other moms in the area. After every class we all go and have coffee and muffins. (Talk about defeating the purpose!) I'm also taking a 20/20/20 aerobic class every Sunday. It's brutal! I'm so out of shape! Also, I've started walking everyday with one of my neighbors who just had a baby as well. All this exercise is of course in preparation for our exotic trip to the Seychelles.

Jacob's baptism has been finalized. He's getting baptized on the 18th of February. His Godparents (Luigi and Vicki, My Uncle and Aunt) will be flying into town. I'm very excited to see them. Two days after the baptism we will be flying to Montreal to introduce Jacob to his Great Grandparents.
Everything else is going well. I promise I will write more entries. I'm so sorry that I haven't been.

Oh and by the way, Bob and I have reached a new low in our life as parents. We spent last Friday night watching the Teletubbies.

Jacob says "Hi!"

I've been playing with my MP3 player and it's ability to record from the built-in microphone. This is definitely the easiest way to record Jacob talking.

However, I've just learned that our Blog does not allow audio files to be posted. If you want Nadia or I to e-mail you Jacob's cute baby talk, just reply to this Blog entry, and we'll send it ASAP.

Happy New Year

We had a great party for our friends and family. The kids had fun tobaggoning and skating while the adults enjoyed the fact that their kids were having fun (of course, tha adults had fun too). Thanks to those who attended, and we hope to see you at the next New Year's Eve party. Here are some photos from the party... you know who you are.