Hiking in Belgium (The Ardennes)

Despite sunny hot days in the town of Cugnon, Belgium, we enjoyed cool walks in the dense forests. Robbie was a silent partner on our walks as he slept most of the time. But, we'll assume that he enjoyed it none the less.

HAVE BABY ... WILL TRAVEL ... JUST NOT AS FAR : )

Smiles For Everyone!

Yes, Robbie is smiling and laughing now and I think there is nothing greater for a parent. Well, perhaps just as funny is the voice and facial expressions that Ben and I use to get him to smile. But, we can be forgiven for that, right?

Visit from Grandpa and Bev

Robbie enjoy every minute that he had with Bob and Bev when they were here. That week flew by fast but the visit was great.

Oh Canada!

Yes, Robbie's first Canada Day was celebrated in style. He was not so happy at first but after some celebration, he cheered up a bit. Only four days later, he'll have reason to celebrate again since he is both Canadian and American.

A Visit From Grandma!

How lucky we are to have Sally visit in July. Not only has she helped us set up our new apartment, but she has also helped supply our kitchen with some basic cooking supplies. It is wonderful to have such a great cook in the house.

Bath Time!

The biweekly bath ritual has become such fun. It starts with carefully measuring water temperatures and then ends with soap bubbles everywhere. Of course the whole episode, while fairly simple, seems to entail a lot of time, preparation and towels. But, in the end, a clean and happy Robbie is what is important, right? Are you having fun yet, Robbie? : )

Robbie is 3 months old now!

Watching Robbie grow and develop has been so fascinating. Every day he changes so much that it makes each moment so precious. The other day he sucked his thumb for the first time. The fact that he has not been able to find it since is insignificant : ) but the success or triumph of Robbie achieving something for the first time is such a wonderful time for Ben and me.

The Aters