How did these kids get so cute?

The 3 Musketeers!

I thought I should do a little update as Mallory is 4 months old now....she and Zack are both teething---so I'm going through the teething tablets pretty quickly! Mallory just got her 2 bottom teeth, and Zack is working on all 4 of his 2 year molars---poor guy! Hopefully they will pop through soon!

Mallory Claire

Here she is!! The newest Corrigan

Christmas Cuties

I realize that Christmas has come and gone, but I'm trying to get on top of my pictures before the baby is born...and realized that it was time to update the Corrigan blog!! The interesting thing about this picture is that in subsequent frames, Ellenor gradually tightens her grip around Zack's neck until the last picture (before an adult intervened) shows Ellenor giving Zack a tight head lock and he's pinned down on her lap. Oh just you wait Ellenor....it won't be long before Zack fights back and then watch out!!

Fall Colours

Playing in the leaves was fun this fall....especially for Zack, as he found the leaves to be an excellent source of fibre!

Play Time

Our basement is the perfect place to play when it's hot outside! Now that Ellenor is older, she will go down and play (and not just want to watch Dora or Diego!). And now that Zack is sitting, he makes a much more enjoyable play buddy!

A Week at Gramma and Grampa's

Last week we stayed with Gramma and Grampa while Daddy went up north on a work fishing trip. It was hot hot hot, so Ellenor cooled off by having popscicle and splashing in the pool (no fear by the way....scary for Mommy!!). Zack learned to sit up all by himself, which makes playing with toys sooo much better!

Relaxing in the sun

After several months of not posting a new picture, I thought it was about time! This past weekend, Ellenor, Zackary and I spent all our days in the sun---playing on the play structure and swimming in a little pool we have. With this weekend looking sunny, it looks like we'll be outside again! Thank goodness summer is coming and it's fun again to be outside!

Taking a Break

Ellenor and Zackary had such a busy Easter---visiting with Gramma and Grampa, helping Daddy with some yard work, and of course looking for Easter eggs---that they had to take a little rest! This is also a 2 and 2 picture----with Ellenor at 2 years old and Zackary at 2 months old. By the rate of his growth, he will be passing Ellenor in size before we know it! Happy Easter everyone!

Ellenor and Zackary!

Happy Holidays!

Hello everyone! I wanted to wish you all happy holidays! I hope you are all enjoying this season with family and friends. We had lots of good times at our house, plus lots of presents to open and good food to eat (tomorrow is the last of the turkey, thank goodness!) I'm still waiting for my baby brother or sister to arrive---so it's just me, my parents and Rusty for now. I'll let you all know when my play buddy is here!

Tickeling the Ivories

Ellenor has a fascination with mommy's piano. She loves to make music and hear the different sounds. Her latest thing is to play a duet with the demo feature and play along to Chopin. Concert pianist here we come!!

At The Pumpkin Patch

On Saturday, Ellenor went to the Pumpkin Patch off Lickman road with her playgroup friends. She loved being surrounded by so many pumpkins--especially the little ones. She discovered that a little pumpkin can roll like a soccer ball, which motivated her to kick it down the road. So, we learned that pumpkins are good for more than just posing beside--they're fun too!

If I Were Going To School...

If I were going to school this week, I would wear this dress because it kinda says cute but smart all at once! This dress, however, does not say "I'm not listening to you and I'll do what I want to do Ha Ha Ha" although this is what I am really like! It's important to look the part and not give too much away :)

Swimming with a Dress!

When the weather is warm, who needs a bathing suit? Just jump right into the water with your clothes on and enjoy the sensations of clingy fabric onto your skin! My dad said something about no wet T-Shirt contests for me, but I'm wearing a dress---duh!

When at a restaurant......

I've discovered a couple of fun things to do while eating out. While waiting for the food, you can colour or chew the crayons...whatever you're in the mood for---and who's watching.
Or, you could put the colouring paper over your face and play "peek a boo".....although my version involves hiding for up to 5 minutes (seriously, I'm not kidding!) and wait for the adults to find you, because you know, your eyes are closed under the paper, so it's a really good hiding spot! If total boredom sets in, throwing food at nearby tables and their occupants is a good alternative.

At the Beach

This is Ellenor's first spa treatment, although I told her her skin was already quite soft, she insisted on the full body mud treatment. Let me just say, there was sand where no sand should be! It is such a blast having Ellenor walking!! And the little monkey is getting quite adept at walking away with things (i.e. shoes) and hiding them in places that mommy would never think to look! Ah, the joys of growing up!

I CAN WALK!!!

I finally figured out this whole walking thing last week, much to my family's excitement! They were whooping and hollering and cheering....but despite all this racket, I managed to walk all by myself. And, I figured out how to stand up after I've fallen down (which I've been doing a lot of these days) and keep walking to where I wanted to go in the first place. I must say, it is a lot of fun---I've even developed this technique while walking where I stick my tongue in and out, while smiling and laughing, which gives me the hiccups. Talk about multi-tasking! Anyways, I wanted to pass along the news. See you all soon!

Holidays In Winnipeg

I have been a little traveller lately. On June 23, I flew to Winnipeg with my mom and dad. I didn't sleep one wink--there was just too much going on! I met with a bunch of mommy's friends and their kids. I met them last year, but I was only 3 months old at the time, so I didn't really remember them. I had a really good time in Manitoba, although the weather was very humid and hot! There were thundershowers and lightening almost every night! On June 28 we flew back to Kelowna (which is where I am now), and I am enjoying my Gramma and Grampa's pool! I am visiting with friends and having a good time. I've also decided to only have 1 nap during the day, so I'm teaching mommy when it is a good time to put me down (I say the morning but mommy says the afternoon after lunch because that's when she's tired and wanting a nap---we'll see who wins!) I head back to Kelowna on July 6, and I look forward to seeing my Chilliwack friends (and daddy) again soon!

The Hospital

So I saw a couple of doctors this week at the hospital. I went on Tuesday morning because of my ears---more ear infections! And the doctor gave me some medicine that I was just on 4 weeks ago. The doctor said I have to get tubes put in my ears which sounds a little freaky but oh well. And then on Thursday my eyes were swollen shut and I got more medicine for my eye infections! I still have green goo coming out of my nose and yellow goo coming out of my eyes, but the doctor said it should all go away in a couple of weeks. The good thing about going to the hospital this week is that we went early enough to miss the rush, so we were seen pretty quick. I definitely did not like the metal thingamerbobber that the doctor put on my chest---brrrrr! So hopefully I'll be well enough to come swimming next Friday!