Later last year, before Matthew's parents moved to Texas, we had a garage sale at their home. It was early morning as we headed out there to help. Sale items included a couple of saddles. Still dressed in her PJ's Amelia was placed on the saddle and a cowboy hat was placed on her head. The result...
...the cutest cowgirl I've ever seen.
Last December we were "blessed" with snow. Of course, it wasn't exactly fun to drive in, but we did make it to work every day, and it looked absolutely spectacular.
...she face planted right into the cold snow, as you might imagine, she didn't like it at all and I think was shocked by how cold it was. We picked her up and cuddled her tight to warm her up again.
I finally had the opportunity to wear one of my favourite hats, and I couldn't wait to put it on.
Matthew and I both posed for a photo with our little snow angel.
I love the photo below, it was taken around 4:30pm from our back garden. The dusk sky looked amazing, against our snow dusted community.
Even the pumpkins couldn't hide from the snow.
I was intrigued by the way the ice formed on the tree branches. Unfortunately, a lot of trees fell with the weight of the snow and ice, our birch tree split in the middle and fell and we almost lost a maple, but luckily, we were able to save that one. Many people were without power for some time.
The snow plough came through our street, but Matthew still had to shovel the driveway to keep it clear. Our neighbour had very kindly cleared it for us earlier in the week, we are so lucky to live in a wonderful neighbourhood with lovely people.
It was so nice having a white Christmas, next time, maybe we'll even build a snowman!
I have found out that not only is it my baby's first year to experience different things, but it is also mine.
What a cheeky grin she has...
Sitting on a park bench at the Capitol Mall.
Amelia wasn't quite walking yet, but my friend Natalya held her hand so she could be more mobile without shuffling in the damp grass.
The day before Halloween, we attended a special party at church, everybody got dressed up.
Sitting amongst the pumpkins.
This is Bryson and he is a tiny bit younger than Amelia, but what a cute couple they make, he's a total sweetheart of a boy.
Such a sweet expression. 
The next day, I even got dressed up too. I was very grateful to my friend, Heidi, who let me borrow her costume. Amelia, daddy and I went out trick-or-treating, it was the first time I remember doing it myself.
When we got back, Amelia checked out her "loot", she got many tasty treats and started first off trying to eat a peppermint pattie through the foil.
What a fun night we had!
