Expo Voiles

Today we went to the Expo Voiles at Marina Gosselin. It was a beautiful day to check out the boats, see people and eat out in the sun. As usual Vanessa charmed as she went. She walked around with confidence with her backpack which she insists on wearing. I figure if she's not toilet trained yet the least she can do is carry her diapers. It helps that I keep snacks in there too.

We walked around the yard and picked up rocks. First in her pocket and then in a coffee up. I couldn't believe how many rocks she pulled out of her pocket to put in the cup.

We took some fun videos of Vanessa being herself. Here below she's swiping cards into her interact machine. He imagination running wild here. I burst out laughing once I figured out what she was doing. I asked her what she was buying and she said groceries. Cream cheese, butter and green peppers.

Grandma is teaching Vanessa to be a deck hand. If you start small they learn fast. Soon enough she'll be trimming the sails on Grandma and Grandpa's sailboat.

We had a fantastic time. Vanessa had a great time too. Lots of things to explore and talk about. I hope you enjoyed the video's as much as I did.

Did you see the dog. He's sooo cuuute! (Vanessa looks like Elton John )

MayDay! MayDay! we're aground

Now the glasses remind me of Great-Grandma's white aviator glasses she wore on the boat.

A big Adventure

On Tuesday, at the last minute, Vanessa and I took the bus and metro to the library. Vanessa had some books, DVDs and CDs that were overdue. OMG I didn't realise how exciting this would be. I decided to be brave and give Vanessa a thrill by letting her walk. I didn't bring a stroller since the metro/bus is a pain with it especially by yourself. I did however put a harness on her. This gives her the freedom she loves with the security I need. When I first put it on, she wouldn't hold my hand and said back so I use the harness to keep track of her.

We took one bus and then one metro. Vanessa said metro about a million times she was so excited. Now she can't stop saying elevator at random moments. The metro is full of elevators (escalators).

We didn't stay at the library. We met up with Pamela and went to dinner. Vanessa sat and munched on dinner while we all had a rest. We walked into Atmosphere and I bought a thermal mug that locks close. I love it. I can throw it into a bag and not have it leak.

We came back on the metro and a new bus I had never been on but it was convenient. Still, she was in a great mood. We got home for a reasonable bed time.

It's amazing to thinks that less than a year ago I was still wondering when she was going to walk. She did fantastically well.