Speak of the devil

Ummm... I think Riles knows how to read.  He's now proved me wrong when I said that he had yet to have a temper.

What a shishkabob

Good thing he forgets immediately afterwards and goes back to being cute.

Remember this moment

Riles is at that wonderful age where he's independent, oh-so-cute, aiming to please, fun to be with, and most importantly not yet throwing tantrums.

We are loving it.

The other day we went to a new park for a walk, and I forgot his carrier.  No worries, he kept right up, smiling and chatting away.  At some stage I picked him up for a cuddle and walked a bit with him while he hugged tight, snuggled in.  It was just such a great moment.  And a lady walked by and said to remember this moment.

We will.

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 We're neglected the camera, so here's the few I have:

Playing:
Note the toy with the pop-up hands on the left.  Made by Texas Instruments, who I happen to represent @ work.  Finally a demo board I understand!

Riles had a lovely huge cyclops bruise right above his nose bridge.  Faded remnants below.
He's also now trying to jump, which is quite unfortunately as he apparently gets his coordination (!?) from me.  He has since banged up his nose quite well.

 Love this kid.

Finally, a snapshot of our living room last Sunday.  I took a nap and Dad was in charge.  Looks like they had fun!

August

We finally had some sun in August, and made the most of the warm weather.  Riles loves nan's pool - heated to 92'!  He spends hours in it.

 We welcomes my first neice .. Lila.  Lovely healthy baby girl

 A few days old.

 Spent two weekends in Vernon at my parents and at the Outback.  Below at Ellison park one night.
Love this boy.

Getting all artiste

 Happy Riley

 Back at Nan's, stole her hat

 ... never fear, nan has an even more exciting one!

 Then a family reunion at Bowen Island, where my uncle is sprucing up a wellness center.  On the ferry with all our stuff!

 The tractor was a big hit

 inspections

 Nanny was wonderful wi Riles... took him everywhere exploring

 

Vernon again... Riles getting rowdy

He was just so excited to be here in his "little home on wheels" (RV).  He went to sleep at 2am the first night (happy, just excited) and after a power nap from 5-8pm, 11pm the second.  This is one thrilled kid.

 Dinner with a view at the RV door

 Back home, Tiges has claimed Riles' chair

 Look mom!  My favorite bud, Tiges!

 Let's hang out Tiges

 Perfect

Family photo minus Si.

We got to have Maddie over for her parents date night.  Fun bath time!

 At NanaRogs helping with the watering. Heavy.

 Meeting Teis... a very curious 1-week old.  Gorgeous.

 Riles showing off his "Twinkle twinkle" star to Teis, suitable impressed.

Matt's tree is Tsawassen.  It's growing strong.  We miss you Matt.