Another fun day in water!

One of our objectives for Aidan this summer is to have him truly enjoy the water.  So with mom’s tremendous dedication, we keep enrolling Aidan to swimming classes.  Well, we all know, practice make perfect! =)

Well, not that he’s totally freak out with water.  Most of the time Aidan still enjoys it, except he wouldn’t put his head into it.

And NOW!!  FINALLY, this little boy DID IT!!!!!!!!

 

And now that he’s proud of it, he does that ALL THE TIME!! =D

I LOVE this sequence!  Look at Aidan on the right, versus a very proud boy on the left.  =P

  

Last splash of the day!! =)

Maple Syrup Festival

Hmm … It feels like forever since I updated this blog.  So much had gone on since my last update, with both laughter and tears.  Phew … now spring is ON!!  Let’s have some major fun, OUTDOOR!  And how much I missed that, with my family, and friends!!!! =)

Oh yeah … jouney to Maple Syrup Festival!!

It’s been a year since Reily visited Bruce Mills Conservation Area.  Last time he visited, he’s still in a stroller.  Now he’s a little boy waving and saying hello to the bunny! =)

Oh hello, attention seeker!  No problem, you can do it as often as you want, as long as it’s for the camera. =)

This year we have some very dear friends of mine coming with us.  I’m genuinely touched by their care, love, and help to us and the kids!  LOVE THEM ALL! 

Hey look, not only Aidan, Reily’s on a pony too!!! =D

Remember one of my posts about Aidan’s constant snacking during our family event?

Look, that makes two of them now! =P

Hello, my dear friends!!  OK, those are saps in the bucket, don’t spit into it please.

Oh YUMMY syrup!! 

And more fun, on the spot!

Helloo!!  Slave labor!! =D

Here comes my favorite sequence!!  Oh Reily, next year, please ditch your snack and join your brother!  Wildness is in our family blood, come on!!! =D

Do you hear me?  Yes?  Good boy!!! =P

Why do we fall?

Why do we fall?  So that we can learn how to pick ourselves up!  What a great quote from a movie (guess which one it is)!  =)  And that’s the best quote to describe Aidan’s recent milestone … SKATING LESSON! =D

From his very first lesson, where he fell on the ground … bumped his head on the ground … and cried on the ice ring, to being able to stand up … bring a smile on the ice, and learn to ‘glide’ in snail’s pace, this brings a smile in my heart too!  At the same time, I can’t help but missing all the moments I had with him when he was little … so little that I can wrap him in one arm, and sleep with him on the sofa.  My son, I’m glad that you’re experiencing the Canadian lifestyle!!

A happy son and his proud father.  OK, the father didn’t have breakfast, and his skates was killing his feet (It’s been more than 10 years since I put on the skates)! =P

Gliding … measuring in centimeter!  BTW, can you find mom in this picture? =P

That’s the expression of a boy seeking encouragement.

And the expression of a boy having fun!

No worries, daddy is here.  Now … get up! =)

Oh, this year also marks a very special Winter season.  It’s been some time since we have that much snow.  And who am I to miss this opportunity! =)

Snow Day!

It’s been so long since we have that much snow!  So much that after 3 hours of shoveling, I still can’t get out of my driveway.  I know I’ve been praying for snow so I can have some great snow shoot with my couples, I just don’t know God has this in plan for me.  Not only I have awesome snow, but I also have a chance to complete all my exercise for the next 3 years! =P

While shoveling under the blowing snow is exhausting and discouraging, hearing some cute playful sound coming from my backyard always energize me!  As you can imagine, this motivating sound is coming from these 2 … gotta love those giggling playing laughter while watching them burying themselves in the snow at the same time!

Good job guys!

Yeah, not many pictures, because Daddy needs to go back to shoveling … and frankly, my fingers are numb. =P

Finally, it’s his turn!

YES YES YES, finally, it’s his turn to get his feet wet!!

After 2 years of being a spectator, Reily got his turn of being in swimming class … woohoo!!!

From the first class of crying his lungs out, to his 5th class in water, Reily can now truly enjoy himself in the water.  Well, practically speaking, that’s actually his 4th class in water, as he spent one of the classes at home nursing his flu.  Good job Reily!

Of course, if it’s not because of ‘photography’ day, it’ll be me in the water. =P

Kudos to mommy’s amazing arrangement, and commitment to getting the job done, we managed to have back to back swimming class for these 2 little ones.

Kid’s floating, nerdy style!! =P

Now he’s more relaxed.

Oh wait, what?  Splash … oh gosh!  This little dude doesn’t seem to like splash much.  From this setback, I really don’t know when he can actually swim. 

Well, at least he’s smiling, so I guess it’s still good.  =P