The Merrill homestead (living/dining area)

 

Our new dining table, a gift from grandma and grandpa

 

our living room 

 

No Christmas tree this year cause Hannah will destroy it.  Iam also 

using newspaper for wrapping this year

 

 

 

No fire place so used the stairs instead

 

 Front entrance

 

the rest of the front corridor

 

 Another view of stockings 

we're back (Camera issues resolved)

 

These  two are BFFs

 

One of these people needs a hair cut 

 

She thinks she's got my camera

 

Don't know whats going on here

 

At the Santa Claus Parade waiting to see daddy's float

 

First attempt at Christmas photos: Fail

Bath Time

Bathtime has turned into play time at the Merrill house

Fina Supervising Bathtime

Winter Prep

We are enjoying the beautiful fall season here in Kingston, but winter is soon to come so time to get Hannah ready. Here are some pics of her trying on her snow suit.

It is impossible to crawl in a snowsuit

House Pics: Backyard

So I  am slowly updating pics of our new home, starting with the backyard.

 Some greenery on the deck

Our deck is two levels, can't wait to have some barbeques on it next summer. 

 Back fence exhibiting pretty fall colours.

 We are on the end unit, so lots of privacy, feels like living in a detached home.

The kitchen, living room and master bedroom, face the backyard.














Interior pics coming soon in the meantime, Happy Thanksgiving!

What's new with Miss H

Learned to stand  up in her crib

Crawls everywhere

Eats, peas, zucchini, carrots, sweet potato, squash and banana

Cut her first tooth! 

Learning to wave

Joined a music class and learning sign language 

A round of applause for Fina!

 I often complain about Fina and her many shenanigans but I must congratulate her today for her excellent behavior now that Hannah has learned to crawl to her bed and beat her up mercilessly. Here are some photos of my brave dog and her horrid experience this morning. (I did stop this ...after I got some photos)

Aggressive peekaboo!

I think you look better with one eye.

What do you mean the puppy doesn't like it? I am having fun!

pureed peas

 Hannah has been eating carrots for the past week and absolutely hates them. Today we started peas which I thought were pretty disgusting.

At first she agreed with me. 

But she managed to finish of the whole jar. We definitely have different tastes in food! 

My personal carpenter

A few weeks ago, Cody and his friend Robert built this beautiful headboard. It only took them a day and cost way less than anything we could of purchased. I absolutely love it!

Cody and Robert.  Well done guys!

Hannah is pretty proud of her daddy.

Hannah wasn't happy with me so she refused to smile.

Napping, Eating and First Day of School

Hannah pacifier ring

Daddy's shoulder is the best spot for naps

Hannah's first bowl of rice cereal. I think she likes it

I sent Cody off for his first day of school

 

looking enthusiastic 

 

Off to the bus...its going to be a long four years! 

Little Miss Hannah

Birthday Suit (and diaper)

I asked Cody why Hannah was always naked when he changed her diaper and he responded that he couldn't be bothered to dress her again. She doesn't mind though.
*By the way, Hannah is officially 6 months old as of yesterday. Happy half-birthday baby girl! *

Soft Toys

I've noticed that Hannah is not a fan of her softer toys, she prefers the hard plastic ones that she can smack in our faces. Usually when I give her stuffed toys it turns into a long staring contest.

Introducing the star of this blog

In case you haven't met her...this is Hannah (5 1/2 months ago)

Blog number...?

I've decided that the best way for me to keep this blog going for longer than a few months is to keep it as mainly a picture blog. In the coming days, weeks, months please enjoy pictures and few comments of our new home, city and of course little Hannah.
Mimi