Our Life's Adventures

We bought a house!

2010-05-09T09:08:00.000-07:00

Hello all,
Again its been so long since i've updated, I think most of you have followed updates on Facebook, but just in case WE BOUGHT A HOUSE! All papers were finalized on Friday and we take possession on June 28th (anyone remotely close to Kenora, we accept moving help lol). Its in town, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, finished basement, deck off the back of the house and a nice big yard which we are hoping to fence in ASAP. We're so excited to get in there and make it ours and of course we have room for guests so family, friends, come visit :)

Updates/Easter

2010-04-04T05:27:00.000-07:00

Finally a few new pics, mostly from Easter, and a video as well...i'll try to update more ;)

The Big Move/New Life

2010-02-14T17:14:00.000-08:00

So we made it! Safe and sound in Kenora and LOVING our new apartment. Pics will follow, we're just trying to get it all decorated and such, but its gorgeous. Not much else to say other then I'm so happy to be home. Kellon and Mekhi both got colds as soon as we arrived...they are troopers and dealing with it, me....just happy! lol. Its in my blood haha. Ok so pics of the move and a video as well as a video of Mekhi watching Olympic Figure Skating.

My friend Chantal saying goodbye in Pet

Christmas 2009

2009-12-26T16:38:00.000-08:00

Well we had an absolutely wonderful Christmas holiday. Lots and lots of pictures, food, laughter and NOISE! lol. Our family is amazing. I've attached a few pics below but there are many many more to come on facebook. Merry Christmas guys!

Christmas dinner at Steph's

Building the snow fort/tunnel and Chicken Roti Dinner at our House

Visiting with Mum, Granny and Grandma

Our Christmas Tree

Fall Pictures

2009-10-12T16:37:00.000-07:00

Alright so trying to keep with tradition, we went to the Petawawa Golf Course to get pics of the kids. Obviously Kaden, Ireland and Mekhi are all so much older because they were not having any of it. So they are not like last years but they definately are proof that we tried lol.

Wow. Its been a while

2009-09-22T15:33:00.000-07:00

Ok so I have been a really bad blogger lately, so here are a bunch of pictures from the last few months, as well as another dance video for Mum's amusement lol. Most pics are from Camping I believe, we all had a blast, minus the fast that Mekhi wouldn't sleep there so I did a lot of driving back and forth that weekend. Ah well...next year ;)

Oh and Mum, this serves us right forgetting to take pics at your house and only video...clearly I have no pics to post :(

Leaps and Bounds

2009-08-03T15:52:00.001-07:00

So a weekend of firsts. Mekhi climbed up a ladder for the first time as I hovered over him thinking "don't let him fall!" And then finally he has figured out how to put a basketball into the hoop. Daddy will be so proud.

Splash Pad

2009-08-02T09:13:00.000-07:00

While Steph, Matt and friends moved into the new house, me and Brandee took all three kids for a day of fun. The highlight of the day was taking them to the Splash Pad in Pembroke. They loved it, Kaden got out of the car and was yelling "water!" and loved firing water from the gun at peeps. Ireland was a little bit more standoffish and got upset when she found herself in the crossfire of a bucket of water (yet lived) and Mekhi had a whole bucket of water dumped onto him and loved it;) All three kids were way thrilled with the park.

Cloudy day at the beach

2009-07-25T19:42:00.000-07:00

So although it wasn't a sunny day today we all decided to get outside and enjoy the beach. The kiids had an absolute blast!!!!!

Weekend in Peterborough

2009-07-05T15:54:00.000-07:00

This weekend we went to Peterborough to visit Auntie Amber and Auntie Nat in their new house. The weather didn't cooperate too well so we didn't get to use the pool much but we had an absolute blast at the zoo and a concert in the park as well.

Mekhi waiting for the train at the zoo.
Here comes the train!!!!
Auntie Amber and Mekhi soooooo excited!

Oh my God we got a seat!!!!! Whose more excited, Auntie Amber or Mekhi???

Again, whose more excited???? Although I will point out, the tears are wind induced, not crying

Finally Mekhi gets excited for his first train ride

Mekhi showing Auntie Amber what to do at the park
Mekhi chatting with Auntie Amber and Auntie Nat

Mekhi treating Mum to dinner

2009-06-27T16:49:00.000-07:00

While babysitting Kaden and Ireland, me and Kaden had some bonding time while Mekhi and Ireland slept

Mekhi making good use of his basketball net from Uncle Thomas and Aunt Megan

For Daddy....Mekhi's first Birthday

More Pics

2009-06-22T15:59:00.000-07:00

Ok so here are some more fabulous pictures from my great friend.

One Year Photo Shoot

2009-06-21T19:32:00.000-07:00

So my amazing friend Chantal Leger took these amazing photo's, there are so many more but blogger was not cooperating so here are a few of them that she's worked on, the originals will follow.

Mekhi's First Birthday Party

2009-06-20T20:35:00.000-07:00

Well had a great Birthday Party, Steph, Matt, Kaden and Ireland, Thomas and Megan, Clinton and Savio and Aneesa came and they SPOILED MEKHI ROTTEN!!!! But he loved it and has some crazy cool gifts. Thank you everyone for making his birthday memorable and thank you everyone else for sending your well wishes.

Mekhi's reaction when he woke up from his nap and saw the decorations.

One years old!!!!!!

2009-06-17T17:12:00.000-07:00

Well my little boy has turned 1!!!!! We spent a great day today, his birthday, and got some fabulous pictures taken by a friend of mine, Chantel at a local park and water area. I don't have them yet, but will post them when i get them, (probably tomorrow). But here are the latest events around here of my grown up baby!!

For Mekhi's Birthday we went to see Harry and his Bucket Full of Dinosaurs. Unfortunately I got one pic and then my camera went caput...so this is all I have from that. Mekhi loved it though and went and danced in the front of the stage.
Busy day at Aunty's (daycare day) also wasn't feeling well...fell asleep on Aunty but she had to go do something so I chilled.
Hanging in the pool with Aunty and Ireland. Aren't we stylin?

Oh so handsome in the water.

Visiting Mummy's friend Chantel to say Happy Birthday, it was her Birthday this month too.

Last moments saying bye to Aunty Hil.

Trying to get into Aunty Hilary's suitcase to go with her.

Thomas and Megan's Wedding

2009-06-09T16:23:00.000-07:00

Well after one fab wedding...welcome to the family Megan, we're so happy to have you...and Thomas, good pick hee hee

He Dances!

2009-05-27T17:49:00.000-07:00

I have been trying to video Mekhi dancing and with Hilary's help I got it!!!!!

Hey Daddy!

2009-05-25T17:12:00.001-07:00

Well just a picture and a few videos of Mekhi, who is now 11MONTHS OLD! I can hardly believe it. So here is our little (not so little) dude doing what he does best, making noise, laughing and DANCING!

Fun at the Park

2009-05-18T18:06:00.000-07:00

Fun day at the park. Pics of all the kids (duh haha) but the video is more for Kellon to show how Mekhi climbed all the way onto the play structre on his own. Once he realized he could do it he just wouldn't stop!!! To big too fast I tell you.

Its hard to get a pic of all three kids in one, so this will have to do lol.

For Daddy

2009-05-05T09:54:00.000-07:00

Well this is for Daddy, from me and Mekhi, just as requested.

Our Visitors

2009-05-03T18:00:00.001-07:00

So we had a busy weekend here in Pet. First Devon came down as a last minute plan. She arrived on Tuesday and stayed until Thurs. It was so much fun, unfortunately we didn't take any pics :( Then my friend from College, Colleen, flew into Ottawa on Wednesday and she stayed until Sunday. And to top it all off Uncle Thomas came on Friday. So lots of laughs lots of fun, we had a good bbq at Steph's place and us girl (Me, Hilary, Stephanie and Colleen) had a girls night and went for a good dinner and a movie! So thank you Devon and Colleen and Uncle Thomas for coming to visit this weekend!!!!

Walking Now!

2009-04-21T10:28:00.000-07:00

As I told everyone he feels better walking with the green scarf:

Today we went to "rec-rollers" with Steph, Kaden and Ireland and the kids had a blast!

I have my new Laptop, lets catch up!

2009-04-15T19:25:00.000-07:00

Mekhi loving Kaden and Ireland's playroom
My tent in my new apartment, I LOVE IT!

Oh I am the funnies man alive, sitting in my new pad hee hee

I LOVE pasta!!! Yum Yum

Oh and i'm still a Mumma's boy

How many kids can cling from legs while dishes are done

First time at the Park, coolest place ever

Swings are so great!

Finally here are some Apartment pics, not fully decorated but getting there:

Master bedroom

Kitchen

Living Room

Hallway, to laundry room and bathroom

Mekhi's room, (thank you Aunt Cheryl for the letters I love them)

Nursery

Made it!

2009-03-29T17:01:00.001-07:00

Well the move from Grenada to Petawawa was a major success. Mekhi was brilliant and me and Steph had a blast, made great time and had lots of laughs. All pics have been posted on Steph (my sister's) blog so check it out!!!!!

Fort Frederick

2009-03-17T06:57:00.000-07:00

Yesterday we went to Fort Frederick on a wim and had a nice picknic. Its really a beautiful spot and overlooks the Island.
The entrance to the Fort

Kellon taking over the World

Field and Basketball court Kellon used to play on

Overlooking St. Georges

Me and Mekhi (Mekhi and I) checking out the fort

Kellon trying to get a family shot hee hee

We're on top of the world!

Mekhi and Kellon laughing as I sing "How Funky is your Chicken"

The world at Mekhi's level

We let Mekhi crawl around and explore the fort himself, Kellon was worried about the grass, maybe scratching Mekhi's skin etc...what a worry wort hee hee. But as you can see Mekhi went quite far away and was so proud of his newfound independance.

Visit to Emerald Princess

2009-03-15T16:05:00.001-07:00

Today we went to visit a friend of ours onboard the Emerald Princess. This ship is one of the newer ships and so beautiful.
Taking a stroll in his first Nightclub
Looking back on the old days hee hee
Mekhi went straight for the microphone, guess we have a singer??

Mekhi had so much fun on the super shiny floor

Chillin in the Atrium

An art lover already

On the Move!

2009-03-14T02:56:00.000-07:00

Mekhi and his Bucket Full of Dinosaurs lol

2009-03-12T19:11:00.000-07:00

Today in hopes to keep Mekhi in one place for a second, I found a new toy. He absolutely loved it and it shows.

Videos for all

2009-03-03T16:00:00.000-08:00

Carter Family Update

2009-03-02T16:49:00.000-08:00

Family on the move, as always, just some updated pics:

Chillin on the Beach
Check me out, i'm so big now!
Daddy and Mekhi chillin by the Ship

Big boy just limin!

Oh we are having so much fun, doing what, not sure.

This is my favorite picture, I wish Kellon had gotten Mekhi's whole face, but its like he's trying to be a monster lol. I love it.

Hittin the club

Mummy and Mekhi on the bus to town

Family shot, ship in the background, we just can't get away from Princess lol

We're hot, we know

I'm a Big Boy Now

2009-02-21T15:10:00.000-08:00

So since Mekhi started pulling himself to standing on the furniture he just won't stop. He believes that he is a superhero or something. So today I was just taking pics of him standing on holding onto the couch, and check it out, he goes in stages!!

Look Ma! No Hands!!!

Annadale Waterfall

2009-02-13T15:39:00.001-08:00

Today we went to Annadale Waterfall. It was so great,no cruise ships were in so it wasn't busy and it was a beautiful day so we were able to just enjoy the weather and the surroundings. It was a cooler part of the Island (weather), and they had these guys who jump off the cliff into the water, they were hilarious. It wasn't a very big waterfall, but it was beautiful!

Oh Mekhi...

2009-02-10T15:31:00.000-08:00

Our son the character, everything he does/feels is to the extreme. I don't know WHERE he might get this drama from??? Anyone have any ideas?

No Mum....no I said I DON'T WANT TO BE IN THE PLAY PEN...did you not hear me?
Hey...are we taking a family photo? Wait, I'm not in the centre, move over Dad, your hogging!
I call this the "Bust a Poop" instead of "Bust a Move"

Hello....Hello? Can someone pls let me out this window?

Grenada Independance Day

2009-02-07T15:43:00.000-08:00

Today was Grenada's Independance Day and we left the house early to take part in the festivities. It was really great, we went to the Stadium where the police, coast guard, prison guards, cadets, and various other officials from the Island were all in their dress uniforms. Now that wasn't the really awesome part, everyone there was dressed in the Grenada colors gold, red and green and when I say dressed I don't just mean a t-shirt, most were dressed in dresses, suits, and full outfits sporting their national colors. It was so cool to see. We did our part and wore what we could, Mekhi sporting green shorts and red shirt with a grenadian arm band on, me in yellow with a Grenada scarf on my head and Kell wore his grenadian scarf and a maroon (he says its red) shirt. LOL, Anyways lots of fun had by all.

PS after looking at our pics, I realized we didn't get any of the peeps in the real Grenadian outfits, sorry, but look in the background of most photos and you'll see the colors.

In the below pic, the man in the grey'ish suit is the Prime Minister

New Toys from Aunties and our Day at the Sailing Festival

2009-02-04T11:01:00.000-08:00

Well it is the annual Grenada Sailing Festival and we made it to Grand Anse Beach just in time to see the boats coming in. The winning team won $1000 US Dollars. If you look at the sail boats, they are pretty cool, the beams are bamboo and they are just adorable. So here we are watching the festivities

Now Mekhi has been a very very lucky boy receiving many gifts from many peeps back home. Unfortunately I have not been able to get photo's of him with all of them (Dad he loves the caterpillar and Mum he gets excited about your book every time I take it out). So below is him reading his "Picture me Dinosaur" book from Auntie Brandee.

And here he is playing with part of the toy that came from Auntie Stephanie.

This, old toy, is his ducky, which I bought him months ago. Funny its been in a box for a while, I take it out and its like "oh Mum you bought me a NEW TOY!!!!" Gotta love it.

Watching some TV. Here is a video of him playing with the toy from Auntie Stephanie.

Our wedding day

2009-01-29T15:54:00.000-08:00

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2009-01-29T15:04:00.000-08:00

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I have TWO teeth!

2009-01-28T17:06:00.001-08:00

Well here it is, he's a two tooth man now! He's eating home made food, mostly because they don't offer much for baby food here on the Island. Favorite food is sweet potatoe, with ANYTHING. So thats how I get him to eat his veggies. And today he had his first piece of whole wheat bread and loved it, I was shocked.

Here is our little goof screaming his head off.
My men, oh so serious, watching tv together.

For Auntie Steph

2009-01-22T18:49:00.000-08:00

This is for Auntie Steph as she asked for us to make a video. Mekhi has started to crawl, usually when he wants to get somewhere to stand up. I realized after the video that as he gets closer to me the poor kid goes cross eyes...Kellon's concerned that Mekhi will be cross eyed forever haha.

What a Day!

2009-01-18T15:57:00.000-08:00

Around 10:30am myself and Kellon were watching a movie on t.v. and Mekhi was sleeping in my lap, we were actually just discussing going grocery shopping in about 15 minutes time. All of a sudden I heard one gun shot, I said "Kell, thats a gun shot" and he was like "not necessarily". Then when the second gun shot rang out we both stood up and looked out our veranda door window. What we found across the road was a group of cops, and a cop van. The police were in uniform and plain clothes and they were firing shots in one direction, we couldn't see what they were shooting. Then no more shots, the police van went tearing down the road and a group of men scattering in different directions. I was freaking out and Kellon was checking all doors were locked, then we heard two more shots fired but this time in the bushes closer to our house!!!
At this point I was debating climbing into the closet with Mekhi, closing the door and praying for the best. Instead I calmly put Mekhi down in his play pen to sleep, covered it up with blankets so no one could see him and me and Kellon watched from the window for more action.
When we heard no more and saw no more action we locked the door and went on top of the roof of the apartment building to see if we could get any more information. From the roof we saw two police men in plain clothes walking with their guns pulled out. They asked Kellon if we saw anyone, he said no and they said to get inside. So inside we went, stairing out the windows at police in plain clothes and in army gear with guns pulled walking up and down our road. I'm not going to lie, at this point I did say to Kellon "We came to Grenada why??".
About an hour after the action, and knowing that Kellon was going to have to leave for work, I begged him to go down the hill and talk to our neighbour who was outisde to find out the details on whats happening. So after telling me I had better plan his funeral (to which point I asked if he would like pink roses for his casket), he made his way, chest puffed out like a big man, down the hill.
My knight in shining armor returned with all the details. It turned out that this morning, being a Sunday, 4 men decided to try and rob a bank that is found over the hill from our place. (Repeat...on a Sunday, when the bank is closed). Upon being found the four men ran through the bushes over the hill, the police chased them to our neighbourhood and thats when shots began firing. Aparently the police caught 2 men however the other 2 were still in the bushes around our neighbourhood. The police had the bushes surrounded so they believed the men were still in there and thats why they were patroling so heavily.
Now it is 8:15pm and I have no more news, as far as I know there are still two attempted bank robbers running through the bushes in my neighbourhood. The only thing I have to say is STAY AWAY FROM MY PAPAYA TREE! Another day in the life.

7 Months

2009-01-16T15:38:00.000-08:00

Mekhi will be 7 months old tomorrow and we have now been in Grenada for a month and a half. Just a few pics of our recent events, I don't have Mekhi's measurements because we don't have a scale, but he's heavy haha. He now has two teeth, both bottom ones and he's an absolute ham, whenever we take him into town he stares down women on the bus or in stores until they look at him then he gives them a big two tooth grin and tooks away. Yeah ladies man in the making.
Above is Mekhi eating his first baby cookie, god they are messy!

He absolutely loves starfruit.

We went down to the beach one morning and saw the local fisherman pulling in nets, it was pretty darn cool and then once the fish were out of the net they pulled out a scale and the fish were bought right there by peeps standing by, it was amazing. This fish went first.

Kellon and Mekhi watching the little fish being taken out of the net.

I've been meaning to get this on video, when Kellon brushes his teeth he brings Mekhi with him. Mekhi loves to participate...just watch.

My first tooth and bathing in the sun!

2009-01-10T15:53:00.000-08:00

Well I was taking a picture of Mekhi in his Santa Bib that was sent from his Auntie Heidi in Autralia, came a little late but Mekhi loved it. Just noticed as I looked at the photo that I got his first tooth in the picture! I just realized that on the blog you can barely see it, so look on the bottom, right side looking at the photo.

Now today we finally bought a nice baby bath for Mekhi, he's been bathing in buckets or in the sink. But today he had his first fun bath time on the veranda in Grenada. He had so much fun.

Update on the Papaya

2009-01-09T04:35:00.000-08:00

Yet another update from Kellon on life in Grenada, specifially, follow up on the Papaya!

We went to St. Davids, about 45 minute bus ride from where we live, to visit Kellon's sister, niece, nephew and brother. The kids had so much fun and Mekhi was so excited to see kids, he just screamed at them with big smiles on his face.

Yet another day on the beach, every time we go poor Mekhi ends up so exhausted and has a nap on the beach, what a life huh?

And just to prove Mekhi has found his Grenadian roots, he had to bust a move on the beach.

Mekhi in his Walker and a Video for Thomas

2009-01-04T15:12:00.000-08:00

Well Thomas had a specific request to ask of Kellon (aka Wycleff as given by Thomas). Thomas has asked that Kellon make video's showing the family around Grenada. I asked what he meant and specifically he wanted firstly a video of our papayas, how we pick them and how we eat them. Although I thought it was a strange request I promised I would, so here is the first of Kellon's Grenada.

Now for Christmas Mekhi received from Granny/Me and Kellon a walker. He loves it and it seems we now have learned how quickly he can get to grab everything now. I was able to capture him in it and thought I would show off the noise level of my baby boy.

Updated Photos

2009-01-01T07:07:00.000-08:00

Here are a few pics of our peeps in Grenada:
This is Kellon's sister Ketura, her daughter Mya with me and Mekhi

Kellon, Me and Mekhi having a drink with friends Kellon, Mekhi and his brother Kenrith Our friend Colette from South Africa, onboard the Caribbean Princess feeding Mekhi tomatoe sauce Kellon, me and Mekhi in Colette and Brendan's cabin on the Caribbean Princess Mekhi and I getting ready to go visit friends for the evening, Mekhi styling his pimping hat from Auntie Amanda

Merry Christmas Everyone!

2008-12-25T13:54:00.000-08:00

Moving more and more

2008-12-21T17:32:00.000-08:00

Well just a quick video to show everyone my little man and his new skills. Everyday he gets better, cannot believe that soon he'll actually be crawling!!!! Look out world hee hee.

6 Months!

2008-12-18T02:54:00.000-08:00

Well Mekhi is now 6 months old and there is no holding him back, he wants to move so badly. As you can see by the video, that is how he's getting around right now. Which makes is pretty hard because our furniture has sharp corners, gonna have to pad that, and the floor is tile, yeah he'll learn after the first few bumps i'm sure haha. Can't tell you as yet weight or height but sometime in the next few weeks we are going to take Mekhi in for a general check up with a family doctor here, just to introduce them really and find out how he's growing. He is becoming such a character, when walking in town in the stroller he won't smile at anyone, but if I pick him up, well then he'll smile at everyone, so brave from his Mum's arms haha. He loves the papaya tree's leaves, would watch them all day, and the white butterflies that flutter outside our door are his friends. Anyways thats an update on Mekhi, his exzema is clearing up, and his chest cold is slowly going away as well. Thanks to a nurse friend on one of the Princess Ships yesterday, we went for a visit and she checked him out just to make sure the cold was ok, and yup, just normal cold.

We're Connected!

2008-12-17T05:20:00.000-08:00

Well not too bad at all, two weeks in Grenada and we have a fully furnished apartment, house phone, cable, internet, and I have a local cell phone as well. Goodness we sure have been busy!

Lets see, our flights to Grenada went really well, Mekhi slept the entire way from Winnipeg to Minneapolis, then we played in the airport and he slept for about half the flight from Minneapolis to Miami. Once we arrived in Miami we had to re-check in with American Airlines (luckily didn’t have to collect luggage though) and get to the gate. Once there it was about time to board, we got on, all looked well until we got an announcement saying there was something wrong with the plane and we all had to get off, I had just gotten Mekhi to sleep  So had to wake him up, get all our stuff again, and go back to the terminal, tried to go and get something to drink then an announcement was made for all Grenada passengers to return to the gate, so we went back, only to be told “wait” cause there is now a medical emergency onboard and we all have to stay put, well Mekhi is now feeling a bit fussy, we sat down and played, calling Kellon to advise him of our delays. Anyways finally we got on, took off, Mekhi slept from take off until landing (thank you!) and we finally got to Grenada by 12:30am, out of the airport by 1:30am.

Anyways, since arrival poor Mekhi developped a heat rash all over his body, runny nose and eyes when outside which we thought were allergies, but then lead to a cold which he now has and a cough that makes him have a hard time breathing. So its been a little bit rough getting him accustom to Grenada. But together me and Kellon are trying to make everything as easy as possible for him.

So the pictures are of our two weeks here, I don’t think they need much explanation.

Above is the first ripe papaya off our papaya tree

First day at the beach!

One of our papaya trees in the yard

Daddy and Mekhi snoozing, big surprise!

Arrived Safely

2008-12-04T21:35:00.000-08:00

This is Megan's mum, Susan.

Megan and Mekhi arrived safely in Grenada at 1:30 a.m. (Grenada time). There were many delays on the trip but Mekhi travelled wonderfully. Megan is tired but both she and Kellon are happy.

I'm sure she'll blog as soon as she can.

We Have a Home!

2008-11-28T14:47:00.000-08:00

Finally, the Carter/Cain family has a home. Kellon accepted an apartment this afternoon. I of course only have a description but I will pass on as I have been told. It is a 1 Bedroom apartment with an open concept kitchen, dining and living room. It has one bathroom (unfortunately no tub :( ) and aparently the bedroom is very big so we plan on sectioning a part off for Mekhi's sleeping space. It comes fully furnished and all bills included minus cable. It has a veranda on the front and is quite spacious. We had wanted a two bedroom but the two bedrooms Kellon looked at were not acceptable. The apartment is in the Grand Anse area, which is the touristy area, right by Grand Anse Beach. Its about 20 minute walk from the beach, grocery store and laundrymat (walking without a stroller so for me and Mekhi a bit longer). Now we do plan on doing laundry by hand as that is whats done there so Kellon says he'll teach me, oh goodness, I don't want to hear anyone complain about laundry day here haha. Kellon will be meeting with the landlady on Monday to settle contract details and accept the keys, as is his skeptical nature, he doesn't believe it until the keys are in his hand, me i'm a dreamer so i'm on cloud 9. The apartment is ours for 2 months as a trial period and as long as all bills are paid up then the contract is extended. That works well for us in case we find ourselves needing to move to a less expensive place, or even to a bigger or nicer place.
All last minute details are being taken care of, Kellon is doing his first grocery shop for "baby stuff" to have in the apartment and is nervous he will get the wrong stuff heee hee. Here, i'm stressing over lack of luggage space and weight of luggage. Guess thats the way it is when always packing.
We are hoping to have Internet within the first month of getting to Grenada and then can continue with blogging and MSN as long distance is way too expensive, after all, webcam moments are super fun anyways.
This just may be the last post until we get settled, so I wish everyone lots of fun and love during the holiday seasons and we'll talk to you all soon.

5 Months!

2008-11-18T17:48:00.001-08:00

5 Months old now and just getting bigger. Mekhi was weighed in today and is 17pounds and 11 ounzes and 26.5 inches long. Pretty sure he's gonna be like 6 feet in a few months haha. We've had a very busy weekend, Auntie Brandee came to town and she kept Mekhi on his toes. This made for many late nights and early mornings for Mekhi, I think he's going to sleep like a "baby" now. We had a photo shoot with Auntie Brandee at the Kenora Airport which for those of you who have never been there, probably these photos show the entire airport ;)

So for the next two weeks its time to pack up, sending a few boxes ahead to Grenada and then figuring out how to pack the rest of our life in two suitcases! Kellon will be disembarking the ship tomorrow and returning to Grenada to get us an apartment and start job hunting. No rest for the wicked hee hee.

Passport has Arrived!

2008-11-10T17:28:00.000-08:00

Just a short update. Finally all the hard work, bumpy roads, hoops to jump through have lead us to a happy outcome. Mekhi's passport arrived today!!!!! Big sigh of relief as now we have nothing more holding us back from our departure date of the 4th of December! Guess Christmas will be a sunny one.

Mekhi vs Winnie the Pooh

2008-11-08T13:34:00.000-08:00

Today Mekhi met his very first Winnie the Pooh. Once we got home they had their first real encounter, took Mekhi some time to warm up to him as he wasn't trusting right away. But by the end, they became friends. Not without a rumble in the middle. Sorry the rumble is on video which won't load, will come later

Sophie

2008-10-31T19:11:00.001-07:00

So for those of you who have not heard about Sophie, I will educate you. When I got to Kenora and started going to Baby Group I discovered that ALL of the babies had a "Sophie". Sophie is a rubber girafe that squeeks when you squeeze her. I couldn't help but laugh at all of these mothers that paid $20.00 for what seemed to be no more then a dog's chew toy.

Well today I went to visit another Mother and her baby girl and noticed yet again, another mother had fallen to the ploye of the Sophie, there sat the girafe on the floor. She noticed me eyeing up Sophie and said "do you have one yet...because if you don't they have finally gotten them at the Baby Store in town". (This mother as well as others had ordered there's online and paid the $20.00 as well as the shipping fee). I giggled and said "honestly, I just don't see the appeal". Well she sang the praises of Sophie up and down, so much that I must say, I fell for it and thought, why not...I must have been crazy. So off to the baby store went me and Mekhi (Mekhi and I for Granny) to pick up our $20.00 chew toy. Sophie came in a beige box, with a lovely certificate and an explanation of how Sophie benefits infants, written in 7 different languages. I laughed at myself as I got to the counter to pay and the lady there asked why I was laughing. I said "i've fallen for it haven't I"...she just laughed as well ad said "I can't believe i'm selling a $20.00 chew toy either, but you'll see" and gave me a knowing smile.

Well we came home and I immediately took Sophie out of her box, yup she felt like a dog's chew toy, I even chewed on her ears, yup just like a chew toy for the dogs. Anyways Mekhi woke up, I handed him Sophie, made the introductions, and all of a sudden both of his hands were wrapped around Sophie and her head was in his mouth!!!! I promise you, Mekhi who hadn't eaten for about 4 hours, did not put down Sophie until I pried it from his hands. So...apparently all of the laughs I had at the other mother's expense should have been at myself. Sophie is a hit, her and Mekhi are the best of friends and I RECOMMEND SOPHIE to any mother of any child, $20.00 well spent, evidence below.

Happy Halloween

2008-10-28T20:23:00.000-07:00

Today we went to Baby Group at the library and all the babies were in their costumes, I promised Auntie Steph that I would post the pics. It was a blast. The Daily Miner and News also sent a reporter to take the group photo so Mekhi will be in the paper. Oh yeah famous already hee hee. Oh yeah and my big boy has weighed in at 17 pounds and 3 ounzes!!!

Life Update

2008-10-23T08:27:00.000-07:00

Well we are now back in Kenora and life is moving along again. Mekhi was weighed in on Tuesday and he is 16pounds and 7 ounzes and 25.5 inches long. We are going to Winnipeg tomorrow with Granny to get his passport issued because WE BOOKED OUR FLIGHTS! Yup we leave for Grenada on the 4th of December so its now time to get ready.
Anyways, thats the update on life so far. Just a few pictures here, there is Mekhi in his new Halloween costume (it was Ireland's but she doesn't fit it anymore), then Mekhi reading his very very first book (given to him by Auntie Brandee) and then me and Mekhi having a little nap, I love naps!!!!

Clover and Leaves and Sitting Oh My!

2008-10-14T17:06:00.001-07:00

Today we went for a walk in the bush and got fab photos of the kids. Also poor Mekhi got his first flesh wound. We had him posing for a pic with the other kids and all of a sudden he fell and started rolling down the hill. Sounds funny now but I was like "I broke him!!!". Anyways he flipped and cried and has a little scratch on his head, which did draw blood. Poor Mekhi, the rest of the walk, he wouldn't look at any of us, especially me and would not smile, he was pissed.

Oh yeah he's sitting now really straight and standing next to the couch, all photos attached.

Thanksgiving

2008-10-13T07:57:00.000-07:00

Ok i'm so over writing, so this was Thanksgiving, more pics and maybe more explaining on Steph's blog hee hee. But THANK YOU ANDREW for the Sumo Suits!!!! Oh yeah Thanksgiving was me, Mekhi, Thomas, Steph, Matt, Kaden, Ireland, Hilary, Rob, Devon, Andrew, Jen, Ceilidh, Sam and Wally and Richard.

The Day at Blueberry Ranch

2008-10-13T07:21:00.001-07:00

So as part of our long weekend of fun we all went to Blueberry Ranch to pick out pumpkins and have fun in general. It was me and Mekhi, Aunt Steph, Uncle Matt, Kaden and Ireland, Uncle Thomas and Clinton (Matt's Friend) and Richard (Matt's Friend). There was a corn maze and pig racing, a pumpkin canon and ICE CREAM. We all had an absolute blast, the kids were great and we all picked out a pumkin to carve for Thanksgiving Day.

Super Fun at the Golf Course

2008-10-06T16:56:00.000-07:00

Ok so I know this is a lot of blogging recently, but we've been very busy. If you check Steph's blog there may be some of the same photos. But last year right around this time I disembarked the Sea Princess and moved to Petawawa, was only like 2 months pregnant at the time. Dad came to visit and we all went out and did a photo shoot around the golf course. So today when it turned out to be such a nice day I suggested we do a re-due photo shoot considering the new additions to the family. It was tons of fun and got some great photos.

So many new things!

2008-10-06T10:26:00.000-07:00

So Uncle Clinton came to visit yesterday and Mekhi got to hang with him for a while. Then our busy day began, lots of pics, play time on the floor, family photos and a walk all the way to McDonalds (purely to get an ice coffee he ehee).
After such a busy day Mekhi had a great sleep with his new friend.

Today I decided that it was time Mekhi tries Baby Cereal. We firstly examined the box to ensure we were ready.

Once we both agreed it was time then the show began, although funny faces were made he seemed to like it and ate about half of the bowl (one tablespoon of baby cereal was used). I'm so proud of my little boy, he's getting so big!!!!

Reunited!!

2008-10-05T07:39:00.000-07:00

Well here we are in Petawawa and the kids did not play strange at all. Kaden absolutely loves his baby cousin and calls him "Ki" because he can't say the full name. Ireland however is very upset that Mekhi has curls and tries to pull them out of his head on a daily basis. What can I say, their family hee hee. Mekhi has so far had his first time in a jolly jumper, we went for a walk and Mekhi tried out his snow suit, which matches Ireland's only her's is pink, totally adorable! And we went to visit Aunt Hilary and Rob (Hilary's boyfriend) and saw the snake. And while we were at Hilary's house MEKHI ROLLED OVER!!! BACK TO FRONT for the first time!!! Oh my baby is so big sob sob :( Anyways i'm attaching a bunch of pics so far and will continue while we visit.

Tough Love

2008-10-01T15:36:00.000-07:00

So today I decided that children are never to young to learn. So I decided that Mekhi would benefit from being put in jail, as this way when he's a teen I can say "you've already been in jail once, no need to do it again". Hahahahaha. So here it is, Megan and Mekhi's day in Jail!!!

Mekhi's Play Date

2008-09-26T17:49:00.000-07:00

Well earlier this week Mekhi had a play date with some older babies. Friends of mine and their 6 months old babies. Mekhi had a blast, was so tired afterwards he slept the whole evening. I was showing Mum some of the pictures that one of the other Mum's took of Mekhi and she told me to blog them. So here they are (no pics of the other kids, some peeps are funny about that stuff so I don't post them).

Mekhi has been sucking on his hand, so in the effort to try to break him of it I bought him a friend, his little duck. I put it with him in his car seat to keep his hands busy, has been working so far.

Feels funny cause my life is now Mekhi, all my posts, Mekhi. But hey...he really is so much fun. Can't wait to bring him to Petawawa to play with Kaden and Ireland and see his Auntie Hilary and Stephanie. Anyays hope everyone is well!!!

3 MONTHS OLD!

2008-09-20T10:01:00.000-07:00

Well Mekhi is now 3 months and has decided that he's a big boy now and wants to sit like a big boy. Can't wait until we get to Petawawa, look out Ireland...he's ready for you now!!!

Few pics from Vancouver/Squamish

2008-09-17T06:03:00.000-07:00

Well we made it back to Kenora, our second visit with Kellon was amazing. The bar manager gave him the full morning off so we had from 8am to 3:30pm together. Time flew by as usual, but we had an amazing time. Mekhi and Kellon played together which was just amazing, they are going to be trouble together when Mekhi is older haha. So just a few pics now that I finally have been able to download the photos from my camera. Their of the 2 weeks,

Kellon also made a video for Mum, a while ago she knit him a hat and mitts, so I gave them to him, here is his reaction.

And Mekhi finally figured out how to go from his front to his back, again i'm lucky cause I got it on video woo hoo!

And finally we arrive home and Mekhi got to meet his Great Grandma and Great Granny

Our Day in Whistler

2008-09-07T20:16:00.000-07:00

Our time has been going so great in Squamish, we've been walking, sight seeing and just enjoying the mountain air. Today we went to Whistler with Amanda and Steve. We even got to bring Mekhi all the way up to the highest peak of the mountain. Mekhi slept most of the way, but we did get to show him a few sights.

Vancouver and Daddy

2008-09-02T20:33:00.000-07:00

Well we have arrived, safe and sound. Got to Vancouver, took a cab right to the hotel and because the room wasn't ready me and Mekhi went for a walk around Vancouver. Then Amanda and Steve met us in Vancouver and we all went for a nice tour of Vancouver, Mekhi loved all the activity and we went to a fountain which BLEW HIS MIND! We all spent the night at the Fairmont Waterfront and then at 7am me and Mekhi watched Kellon's ship come in. Kell got off work at 9am so we met him there. It was amazing, his face just lit up to see Mekhi and we spent a few hours on the ship visiting with friends of mine and Kellon's. Mekhi got to hang with a bunch of his Grenadian peeps. Then we went, got lunch and hung out at the hotel for a while, Kellon got to feed Mekhi a bottle which was so cute!!!!! So the time just flew by again so quickly and before you knew it Kellon was running back to the ship (totally late oops). Oh yeah that was because we met up with Steve and Amanda and they were great and took a bunch of family photos for us. Thanks to them we got some fab photos. Anyways that was our day with Kellon. Now we are in Squamish, chillin and enjoying the mountain air, its much cooler here then it is in Kenora. I did have to go and buy Mekhi a new hoody as we have all summer clothes really. Anyways, having fun and hope that all is well with everyone else. I'll post later.

Video's for Daddy

2008-08-27T17:53:00.000-07:00

So finally I was able to get these videos up. The first one is from swimming yesterday with Granny and the second is Mekhi chatting all about his day at the pool. I've posted these for the family to hear and see Mekhi as well as for Kellon to do the same.

Mekhi the Fish

2008-08-26T16:49:00.000-07:00

Today was a very busy day in the world of Mekhi. We went to Baby Group at the Library and this time there were quite a few babies Mekhi's age. It was nice, Mekhi talked away to anyone who would listen and spent about 15 minutes chillin in a Bumbo chair, turns out he loved it. Then we met Granny at the pool for a 30 minute swimming lesson. It was great, Mekhi was so relaxed int he water, he just loved it. Basically once we got the lifejacket on him he was content to drift around, kicking his legs like a frog. We did make a video but unfortunately blogger has not been cooperative so i'll try to blog it later.
Now Mekhi was pretty darn exhausted after his swimming lesson so he literally passed out on the table by the pool.

Two Months Old!

2008-08-19T07:27:00.000-07:00

Well as of yesterday Mekhi is two months old. And wow, I was just thinking of the major accomplishments he's had in 1 months, I swear to god he'll be moving out pretty soon haha just kidding. No but really it has been an eventful month as you all know because (time to pat myself on the back) i've been so good at blogging lately! So...upon celebrating being two months old Mekhi had a few faces he would like to show everyone. ..

The Plan

2008-08-15T21:13:00.000-07:00

Well I have been asked many times by many people what the plan is for the future of Megan, Kellon and Mekhi. I realized that maybe I don't communicate all that much (haha), and usually just go off and do things without telling people. So I decided that I may as well put the plan out there! Hopefully this doesn't jinx it hee hee.
So Kellon is finishing a 8 month contract onboard the Coral Princess. While he's doing that me and Mekhi are living with my Dad and Susan (rent is just to darn expensive in Kenora and no one will rent out an apartment for 6 months). As I am not working right now Kellon is supporting us 100% financially. Basically he puts half of each pay aside and that is for me and Mekhi. Then he sends it to me. Now I've been using what I need and putting the rest aside into savings accounts for our move to Grenada. I have to say, Kellon is the most amazing man i've ever known. He's busting his ass, doing a job that he absolutely hates so that he can not only support me and Mekhi, but save money to get us a home in Grenada when he gets off the ship. And it breaks his heart that he is missing so many of Mekhi's "firsts" but he knows that as of December, it will all be worth it.
Oh yeah so Kellon gets off the ship in December and the plan is that me and Mekhi wil move to Grenada before Christmas. Now as a Canadian Citizen, me and Mekhi can only stay in Grenada for 3 months, so as soon as we get there I am going to apply for extensions on that stay for both of us, and may be getting dual citizenship for Mekhi (he will then be both Canadian/Grenadian). As long as the extension comes through, then we stay, if it doesn't well then we have to leave the country. But can return again within the month. So we'll just see how that goes. I have spoken to the Grenadian Embassy in Toronto and they told me I cannot apply for an extension until I get there, so we wait.
Anyways Kellon is hoping to get in with a hotel he has already worked for, we're hoping I won't have to work for a while so I can take care of Mekhi, but if I have to then I will no problem, there are plenty of older ladies that take in children (usually only 2) as day care. And seeing as its a small Island, Kellon knows them and we'll feel comfortable with them. After all, they will probably teach me a lot about raising a baby on the Island.
I hope this answers any questions that my loved ones may have regarding future plans for my family. I wish that you all knew Kellon, because he is a wonderful man, totally supportive and will do whatever it takes to take care of me and Mekhi, he has proven that already. Moving to Grenada may seem scary or risky to some, but it is an amazing country, beautiful with great potential and Mekhi will gain so much by his experience being raised there for however long we stay. Anyways...long blog with no pics, sorry, but thats the plan :)

Swimming at the Beach and Tummy Time

2008-08-09T15:02:00.001-07:00

Well I decided that it was time to bring Mekhi to a local beach and put him in the water. I will admit, it was darn cold so it was a quick in and out so we don't have any pictures of him in the water but I do have a picture of him out of the water ever so serious (Thank you Devon for the crocodile towel, he loves it, very warm).

Now we've also been having "tummy time" and Mekhi didn't really enjoy it at first but he's getting the hang of it, very strong arms on this boy and his feet are totally ready, he pushes out with them as though he's gonna go somewhere haha. Too cute though.

Mekhi and Ireland's Sleepover

2008-08-06T20:08:00.000-07:00

Well yesterday was Steph and Matt's anniversary so myself and Brandee (my ever so willing friend) decided that we would supervise Mekhi and Ireland's first sleepover. Lots of fun was had, the kids giggled and smiled all night long, until the wee hours and then decided that 5am was a good time to begin again. Here are a few pics and a priceless video of Ireland making Mekhi stronger. Seems she believes that because he doesn't have an older brother like Kaden who toughens her up, she will do so for Mekhi. It is hilarious, and never fails, if they are laying together, this will happen.

Finally, A Smile on Camera!

2008-08-05T05:53:00.000-07:00

Well Mekhi has been smiling now for a few weeks, however every time the camera comes out he cries. Its been such a tease as I have not been able to send a pic of the smile to Kellon or to anyone, he's making a liar out of me!!!! However..."oh happy day" this morning I WON! I caught him, on camera and all stages of smiles, so here is my proof, Mekhi has one beautiful smile!

And here is the money shot!

The Zoo

2008-08-01T08:25:00.000-07:00

Yesterday Me, Mekhi, Steph, Matt, Kaden, Ireland and Granny went to the Winnipeg Zoo. Driving there we hit major rain and were so worried, but once in the City the sun came out. Which really didn't work our for the animals cause they all hid out in the shade!!!! Hence most of my pics are of the peeps, animals weren't photogenic! However Steph's blog has many animal pics, guess she is just far more patient with the animals then I was haha.

More Updates

2008-07-30T12:23:00.000-07:00

Well Mekhi was weighed in after 2 weeks since the last time and he is now 11pounds 13 ounzes, still 23 inches long. My little boy is getting so big!!!! Not really much news, we're still enjoying the summer getting to hang out with friends and family, but we'll sure notice when Steph, Matt, Kaden and Ireland are gone as they are often Mekhi's playmates, guess I had better make friends with kids now!Good news is, December is coming! Oh and Kellon will be flying myself and Mekhi back to Vancouver at the end of August so that we can have one last visit before the ship goes to Panama. Can't believe how many planes Mekhi will be on before he's even 1 years old! I'm putting in a few random pics of our recent days.

Family Day/Random Photos

2008-07-26T21:25:00.001-07:00

Well this is a few pics jumbled into one posting, Amanda took some really cool pics of Mekhi while we were in Vancouver, she always gets the greatest shots.

And yesterday we had some great play time with Ireland and Kaden (oh yeah, Steph and Matt, and Grandpa and Grandma Cain were there as well, of course the kids were the stars of the show!)

Our Trip to Vancouver

2008-07-22T20:45:00.000-07:00

We're back! And what can I say Mekhi is the most amazing little traveler there ever was. He is so content being in the sling while in the airport and travelling that way and then in the wrap when we were wandering in Vancouver. He just chilled and took in the sights. Amanda picked us up on the first day and her and Mekhi bonded and we chilled out by the pool at the hotel, Mekhi slept through most of that!

Then the day finally came, Kellon's ship came in and me and Mekhi were there to meet him as he was wheeling passengers (old ones haha) off the ship. We had a great 6 hours (yup thats all we got), walked around the ship so Kell could show off Mekhi and then went to his Cabin so they could have some one on one time and then over to the hotel for lunch and more one on one time as well. It was an amazing day, far to short and absolutely heartbreaking when it ended. But I wouldn't have traded it for the world. Everyone who saw Mekhi said "man he looks like Kellon, just lighter, sorry Meg, not like you". Good thing I have the scar to prove he's mine haha. Anyways here are a few pics of our family.

Mekhi is One Month Old!

2008-07-17T21:39:00.001-07:00

Well he made it, one month old today! I cannot even believe that he is the same baby, I look at his newborn pics and he looks so different already! So today we went swimming with Granny, Steph, Matt, Kaden and Ireland. This is the very first time that Mekhi has been swimming and all in all he did very well. He did cry a bit but not earth shattering, he'll be a fish in no time. Then when we went to have a shower, he LOVED it, kept trying to put his head under the rush of water to lick it! Hilarious I couldn't stop laughing.
We do have a crap load of pics of Kaden and Ireland as well but I figured Steph and Matt would want to blog those before I post them all over the Internet hee hee.

Another first, I went and got my hair done today for our trip to Vancouver and left Mekhi with Auntie Steph and Granny. Thought I could handle it, however I cried when I had to leave him, cried all the way into town and called Steph at home as soon as I got to the salon. Turns out I'm a major PANSY! haha. Oh well I love my little boy, what can I do???

Whats New?

2008-07-15T15:14:00.000-07:00

Well thought I should send some updated pictures. We've been pretty busy hanging out with friends and family. Mekhi is a very content little boy, but he sure lets me know when its bed time haha. We're leaving for Vancouver on Sunday and super pumped woo hoo! Oh yeah...Mekhi was weighed at the "mommy" gathering in town today, he is 11 pounds 1 ounze and 23 inches long, growing like a weed.

We've also got to spend a lot of time with Kaden and Ireland (oh and Steph and Matt haha) so we got some cute bonding moment shots as well more with Ireland as Kaden is less likely to stand still.

Nemo...is that you?

2008-07-08T08:52:00.001-07:00

So I have fallen in love with my Aquarium swinging chair, it makes it possible for me to shower on a daily basis which is such an important thing haha. Mekhi has fallen in love with the orange fish, there is a blue whale on the other side but he doesn't seem to like it nearly as much, the orange fish is more his "thang".

We were also at Granny's house and tried very hard to get a pic of all the grandchildren together. Unfortunately it just didn't happen with my camera, I got 2.5 of them, I think Steph got one of all 3 in the end.

16 Days and Growing

2008-07-03T20:35:00.000-07:00

Mekhi is growing and growing, had his first Dr. Apointment in Kenora, he now weighs 10'8" so is moving up now. He's got so many facial features now, pretty sure the first smile is on the way. He's got such a personality, happy baby, and a bit of a night man (couldn't take after his mother could he haha). Everything is going well in Kenora and Mekhi is loving hanging with his cousins, he got to watch them swim today, and in 3 weeks when I can get in the water Mekhi will be definately in that water with them.

We just booked our ticket to fly to Vancouver on the 20th, finally Kellon and Mekhi will get to meet, i'm so excited!

We're in Kenora

2008-06-27T09:04:00.000-07:00

Well the flight was amazing, Mekhi slept the entire 2 hours to Ottawa, woke up, slept from the plane to Winnipeg, woke up and slept the 2 hours from Winnipeg to Kenora. Needless to say it was a long night though with a very alert baby! We're now at Dad's place, chiling and getting into a few routines so that life is a bit easier for our young travelor. Not much really happening, had his first bath at home, went and saw his first baseball game (Grandpa played), went to the Olive Garden for the first time (yum), got to chill with Ireland and became the only man involved in an ladies evening. Fun and games in the world of Mekhi hee hee.

I'm Home!

2008-06-21T06:54:00.000-07:00

Hello all finally a message from me, Megan! Yup we broke out of the hospital yesterday. I informed the duty nurse that whether or not the doctor signs the release, me and Mekhi WILL be leaving the hospital. She was really understanding hha. No for real though, to much hospital time, I hated it and Mekhi couldn't sleep (other babies were pissing him off haha) so home we came. No surprise that we were rebel rousers while there, with the help of my loving sister, Steph, we pulled out my IV, saying that it was Mekhi that did it, reason, didn't want it, i'm a big girl, I can drink water. Mind you this was after C Section, I complied until then haha. And the day after the C Section I informed them that I wanted the cathader out as well and so it came out too (this time thank God they helped). Anyways, for sure they will remember me and Mekhi at that hospital haha. I'm posting our release picture, look at the relief in our eyes! Big thanks to those who showed love to us while in the confines of the hospital and major love to my sisters and Mum who sat beside me while my beautiful Mekhi came into the world.

Update: Picture would not attach, I will try in a new blog, this is now Sunday, the day before me and Mekhi make our trip home! YEAH! We are so super syked, can hardly sleep. See you all soon. (or later depending on where you are).

Megan and Mekhi

2008-06-19T15:41:00.000-07:00

This is steph again... just wanted to keep you all updated. Megan and Mekhi will be getting out of the hospital tomorrow early morning should be home before noon... Mum and Baby are doing fantastic!!!! a perfect pair!!!

More Mekhi Pictures

2008-06-18T15:36:00.000-07:00

So today I (Steph) went into the hospital at 7:30 am to relieve mum for a bit.. Meg and I had a grand old time.. then Mum, Matt, Kaden and Ireland came for a visit at about 2:30ish and then

Mekhi's First Pictures

2008-06-18T07:07:00.001-07:00

He has Kellon's nose and ears. We'll be comparing him to my baby pictures later.

Welcome Mekhi

2008-06-17T20:35:00.000-07:00

Megan was induce this morning.... after all day on petosin Mekhi had not and wouldn't decend, knowing the size of him now that all makes sense... so megan was put into a C-section where Mekhi finally came out with a few tugs..... he is georgeous big and health and looks alot like his daddy and mummy... mummy and baby are doing well and should be sleeping now.

Born: June 17 @8:30pm
Weight: 10 Lbs 6oz
Height: 20.5 inches

Picture to follow i should get them posted tomorrow after i visit megan at the hospital in the morning and get the camera.....

Sorry Nick & Lisa!

2008-06-13T18:35:00.000-07:00

Hey Nick and Lisa

I am sooooo sorry about the incestuous comment...regarding the weight pool and your bid being from Nick and Mel (obviously my two favorite cousins). Has been amended although Nick did do some time time in Keswick as a baby! No judging though, so did I haha. Aunt Cheryl is sitting here laughing her ass of as I write this. Sure hope your not now wishing a 12 pounder on me!

Plan B

2008-06-11T08:04:00.000-07:00

Well aparently I am totally ready to have a baby, but Mekhi seems to have other plans. He was planning on staying until he's 13 i'm sure. So my midwife has sent a request to the on-call doctor for next week (Monday or Tuesday) to have me enduced. Pros and cons to this situation, but at least making progress. Although I am well aware that he could decide to come out today, tomorrow, whatever, to keep my sanity I am announcing that he will be enduced next week and do not believe he will come out before that.
Aparently this kid is just as stubborn as its mother, damn I must have been a shit as a child haha.

Yeah for WII!

2008-06-03T16:32:00.000-07:00

Seriously, the WII is only the coolest toy ever! And who says that your life changes when there are children around???? Seriously check it out you can be an auntie and play WII all at the same time! See

Mekhi's Weight Pool Results

2008-05-25T17:45:00.000-07:00

The bids are in:
Meg 8’7”
Kellon 8'6"
Matt 8’3”
Steph 8’9”
Donna 8’3”
Hilary 8’7”
Wendy 8’2”
Cheryl 7’9”
Mum 7’2”
Joanne 6’10”
Nick, Lisa 7’11”
Tom 15” With Timberlands on!
Pam, TJ 8’4”
Laura 9”1”
Dad 9’1”
Laurence 9'2"
Granny 8'9"
Megan (Tom's Meg) 7'7"
Can't wait to find out, not ashamed to say I wouldn't mind if Joanne or my Mum won! haha

Baby Weight Pool

2008-05-22T18:12:00.000-07:00

Well everyone has been putting their bets in so I figured I would open the pool to the family. The pool is for Mekhi's weight at birth. The only stats we have is that Kellon was in the high 7 pounds when he was born and I was in the 8 pound range when I was born. Using those stats...let the betting begin ..the prize, ever lasting RESPECT hee hee hee.

Grenada? Africa?

2008-05-15T19:46:00.000-07:00

This is for my brother, who has replaced my all time favorite childhood story "Meg, how do I boil water" with his most recent revelation. I was talking to my lil bro Thomas yesterday and he seemed very concerned about the idea of me and Mekhi moving to Grenada, I was wondering what his concern was until he advised that "Things are very different in AFRICA Meg". I thought my ears were broken or something but then realized, all of this time, 2 years, Thomas has thought that I have been dating and visiting my boyfriend who is in Africa!!! Bless his soul, my real question is then why don't I have pictures of elephants? hee hee. As promised, Thomas her is a map of the Caribbean

If you look at the bottom of the map, right hand corner, you will see Grenada and also Trinidad and Tobego which you guessed it, aren't in Africa either. You learn something new every day!

36 Weeks and Counting

2008-05-11T07:38:00.001-07:00

Well due to the assistance of my very creative younger sister Hilary (thanks Bean) here is our 36 week prego picture. We had a lot of fun taking these photos feeling very "Americas Next Top Model" in fact I was singing the theme song for much of this photo shoot. The only thing I couldn't get the hang of was moving without ruining the set, yeah I would have been kicked off the set early.

Update

2008-05-08T19:38:00.000-07:00

Well its been a while since i've blogged, not really much going on. I'm now on weekly appointments with my midwife and all is going well. Mekhi's head is in the "downward" position, he's got a healthy heart beat and he's content. Not really bugging me too much, but I am certainly beginning to feel quite tired now as we're getting into the last 4 weeks'ish. Its getting harder and harder to go to work (although that is not due to pregnancy, that is due to it being the worst job i've ever had in my entire 26 years of life hahaha) so I have a countdown until May 30th which is my last day of work.

Kellon is onboard the Coral Princess doing his last contract which should end in December. They are now on their way to Vancouver to begin the Alaska run until September, we're quite excited because after Mekhi is born the two of us are going to take a trip to Vancouver to see Kellon during one of their stops there.

Well so far thats the news, once Mekhi is born then we begin the trip to Kenora. YEAH! Can't wait to get there and see everyone from home. Oh and our stop at Aunt Wendy's first, sure hope to get to see as many people as we can. I'll keep you all posted on news and hopefully will have pics of Mekhi soon!!!!!!! Woo Hoo!

SURPRISE!

2008-04-13T10:05:00.000-07:00

Well I have to give my family props because I am usually one smart individual who catches on to things quickly. However this past weekend I was invited to Aunt Wendy's house to watch some INSANE family members VOLUNTEER to stick their tongues to frozen metal. Now is this a reason to book time off work, HELL YEAH! So me, Mum, Steph and Hilary pack Ireland into the car 7:30am and make are way through roads which weren't exactly the greatest to witness this event. 5 hours later we made it and meanwhile i'm thinking we're insane to drive 5 hours for this. Upon getting out of the car I see Aunt Wendy with a very sexy apron on standing on the porch and in a few seconds it registers, there is a banner above her head saying "Baby Shower"! Don't I feel like the major idiot, I was fooled by my family, even by those who drove with me for 5 hours, no one admitting that braving this drive was not for the foolish tongue to metal event. So I run inside to find other members of my family, all who of which had been keeping this secret aparently for months, I believe I cursed at all of them and then was very pleased. The day turned into a typical family event, full of unmentionable topics and loud (did I mention loud) conversations. And yes, the tongues were stuck to metal! Those who did not do it as children (thank God I did) ligned up to shove their faces into a container of frozen nails and lick them, coming up with a mouthfull of nails frozen to their tongues!!!! It was straight out of a horror film so of course we giggled like idiots the whole time.

Anyways I do want to thank my family dearly for this amazing surprise, I can't believe invitations were sent and everything and I didn't even hear a word. Guess in a family of big mouths, secrets are still secrets haha. Thank you for those of you who took time to plan the event, organize food, AND thank you all for the beautiful gifts for Mekhi, he loves them already. Kellon sure missed a good day.