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Victoria, BC, Canada
This blog began as a modern "baby book" for our first child, Finlay, who was born in December of 2010. The recent addition of Seamus, born in January of 2013, has meant continued efforts to put into words and pictures his early years. We also use this forum to catalog our family life: two loving partners, two beautiful kids, car-free, child-centred, attachment-focused, with a love of food and health thrown into the mix!

A Visit from Nans & Gramps

March 6, 2011

Finlay's wonderful Nans & Gramps (Lyndze's mom and dad) just came to Victoria for a visit.  There were lots of wonderful meals shared and plenty of grandparenting going on.  Fin finally got a soother that he'll take thanks to Nans.  He also got checked out for possible aches and pains from his chiropractor-grandfather (all is well). Finlay was hugged and cuddled and rocked and loved all weekend long, as usual, but by four of us!  He just loved it!

On Saturday night, Tyler and I went out on our first date since Fin was born.  Nans and Gramps came over to hang out with Fin and we went to our favourite restaurant.  We got a little dressed up, my dad drove us to The Superior (which was funny because it has been about ten years since dad drove the two of us out on a date), and we ate an amazing meal with a delicious wine and wonderful live jazz & blues piano.  We ended the night with a cocktail - it was a really nice night.  It felt a little strange for me to be apart from the baby for more than 2 hours but I really enjoyed myself and wasn't worried or distracted at all.

It was so nice for the family to get together.  I just love enjoying Victoria with others.  All of the walks and talks were really great.  I especially love seeing others enjoy the magic of Finlay - his smiles, coos and even his cries.  A good time was had by all.

Here is Gramps and Fin before a walk.

Here is Nans and Finlay in the evening.  She has a way with him that really calms him when he is fussy.

Yay for grandparents!

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