Photos from the Last Week

Hi All,

Some more photos of our last week or so. Had a great time up in Gibsons visiting with family including my grandma and Auntie Donna who were both out visiting. We were able to get out of the house for a few walks and Aidan had a great time feeding the birds down at the beach.

Still trying to get the hang of managing two little ones on my own while Carter is away. We have managed to get out of the house a few times but it sure takes a lot longer than it used too! Clara is doing well, she is having nice long naps during the day and is up around every 3 1/2 hours during the night. Aidan is getting used to being a big brother, he loves to kiss Clara and only gets a little jealous every now and then when I am feeding her. Clara began to smile about a week ago, we have been trying to capture this in a photo but have been unsuccessful, will have to take more photos this week!

Are The Designers Running Out Of Ideas ?

Dodge Charger 1971

Dodge Challenger 2008

I have to admit the original blog design was dedicated to the Niddrie family but, I think I need to expand my horizons a bit branching out into things I am interested in. (Jackie included once I explain how to post things here to her).

I am not sure if there are any huge Morpar fans out there but, I really do like the 60's & 70's muscle cars. What I am not sure about is the new 2008 Dodge Challenger. Yes the name is different & Designers have added fuel injection among other safety features like the SRS airbag.

Let's not forget about GPS for our big city driving added to a 300 hp + engine. At the end of the day what is the real difference in 40 years ? Color no... wheels... yes... engine maybe price ?. Well if you were lucky enough to own a Charger in the 70's I am guessing it cost you about $3000.

If Barret Jackson's Auto Auction got a hold of it today, who knows. Is it worth $30,000, 40 ? or 50 thousand to buy?. Of course you could just wait till early 2008 and drive to your local Dodge dealer forget about Barret and get the new Challenger for I am guessing about $35,000 after the long waiting list.

Either way you will have a nice car and buying new will save you the $2000 flight to Arizona for a chance to bid on a Barret Car. Let's not forget buying a new car will have a great warranty and roadside assistance! It's too bad Dodge still does not get on board with GM for it's On Star program.

Mind you owning / selling an original Mopar car could leave you with a bunch of money in the bank allowing you to buy a 2008 with money to spare for all the fuel costs and recalls.

Either way both cars really look great minus the recalls that are bound to turn up.

A Bit Behind

Sorry everyone... I have been really slow with updates these past few weeks night shift sometimes does that to me. Not much has changed here. It's starting to warm up sorry to all the Easterners out there (I hear its still a bit cold) . I had a look at our front flowerbed we even have some Crocuses even blooming.

For all who missed the news, Clara is now walking and prefers steak over lobster (joking) well not yet but she will.

Last week we took Aidan to a photo contest at the mall. They had a tiny studio set up and Aidan thankfully felt like smiling. Unfortunately he did not take the cake we think it was rigged.

Jackie just got back from Gibson's which was nice for me during night shift. While in Gibson's, Jennifer stopped by (Jackie's cousin) to visit and brought her daughter Anika. She is very cute & very close in age to Aidan. The two love to play together. Jennifer just had emailed us some photos of the two together which I have included.

As usual Clara is fast asleep but we should include a few family photos from the past week. Like I mentioned before, Clara is still not walking but we are working on it.

Here are a few more pics before I sign out have a great week! Check out Aidan's feet at the bottom the slippers are still a bit too big for Clara !

A Couple More Photos....

I had to add these photos, it is not that often that I get my photo taken with Aidan or Clara!

Finally the family photo

Fresh off the press a new family picture.

Not much new to report Jackie, Aidan & Clara got home from Gibsons earlier this week spending a few days with Nona & Papa.

Aidan had a great time playing at the beach. He was given some bird feed and fed all the seagulls & ducks.

Yesterday morning we took Aidan swimming at the Newton Wave Pool. Aidan is still getting used to the water but I think he had a great time with all the waves. Aidan sure loved to hide in the change room lockers it was hard to get him to leave.

Just recovering from yesterdays Super Bowl game at our neighbours Dana & Troy. There was plenty of food, kids, beverages, and baby sitters for Clara.

Thanks again !