Happy Birthday Priya!

Happy 1st Birthday to my beautiful baby! She is so amazing. We had a lovely birthday/Thanksgiving with the family and Priya was spoiled by all of her friends and family. Yes, I AM beautiful.... I know! I can't wait til I learn to spin and I can spin around in all my lovely dresses!
Here are the boys putting on a play for Priya and Elmo. Priya received this puppet theatre and now we need to get some puppets. The boys were using Transformers, but the audience wasn't amused!

Here is Priya with her new favorite dolly. It's eyes open and close, it's blanket lights up and it plays a little lullaby. So sweet.

Here is Priya with Emily, who brought Priya the beautiful dress and cardigan that she is wearing. Emily is our children's stylist/aunty/babysitter and our very good friend. Aidan has told me that if anything happens to Glen and I, Emily will take care of them.

Priya with her first birthday cake!

The little one's having a photo. Abbey is Priya, Aidan and Liam's cousin.

Mmmmm, that is some good carrot cake Mama! Priya ate her whole piece and made a real mess of herself. She loved it though.

Our new caregiver!

As most of you know, we have decided that we would hire a live-in nanny so that I can further persue my career. I have truly been so lucky to have been home with my children as they have grown and I am also very excited to now balance my family life with my career outside of the home.
Mariza has recently moved in and she is amazing! Really amazing. The kids really like her and though Priya has taken a bit of time, in less than two weeks she is now so much more comfortable. It looks like I will be starting work very soon at BTI Photonics and I am really excited. I know the first weeks will be difficult emotionally, but I have been mentally preparing for this moment for half a year so I look forward to the next chapter of our lives.

School is in!

Aidan's very first day of JK! He is with his teacher Ms. McNeil.
Liam with his teacher Mlle. Renee. He is in a class with his very good friends from the past two years and is having a wonderful year so far. Has already had his first award for cooperation.

Priya is really enjoying her time at the school for drop off and pick up, playing in the sand and watching all the children playing. She will hopefully continue to enjoy it since she is going to be there THREE times a day!!!