August

Alyssa is a big 1 year old! What a fast year that was. She had her "Think Pink" party and all of the guests had to wear pink. Talented Daddy was the entertainment for the afternoon with his magic tricks and balloon animals for all the children (see pics above of his vase of flowers). Maybe we'll start to hire him out :) She had lots of fun and lots of fabulous gifts - she'll definitely be a little trend setter with all of her new clothes! In true birthday style Gran made her 1st birthday cake too.

We're trying to make the most of our time left in Bonnie Scotland - we're out and about every day visiting lots of castles, palaces and ruins and also basking in the glorious sunshine at the parks and lakes with the girls. We're not sure what happened to July and August but September is summer again!! We also had an exciting trip to see Peppa Pig (google her if you don't know her - she was the theme for Laurie's party in July)- both girls were so excited to meet her (again see pics above).

The girls are doing well - Alyssa started crawling a few days before her birthday and she's completely unstoppable - going from not crawling at all to being off like a speeding bullet - she's quite a pro! She has also gone from being our little sweet angel to a little terror. She has quite the temper on her too if she doesn't get her own way - oh oh - I think the female Forsyth gene is also into the next generation - boys had better beware! In saying that she is still completely cute and very loveable - she can wrap anyone around those little fingers of hers!!

Laurie is still our little chatterbox - her speech continues to go from strength to strength and there is a very noticeable Scottish accent there. We need to get lots of conversations on film so we don't forget it as I'm sure the Canadian accent will kick in very soon. It's great that the weather is so nice as she can play outside all day long - she'll really miss her friend Jamie from next door or as his brother calls him her "boyfriend". She is still a wonderful big sister and continues to look after Alyssa and share her toys. The only exception to the rule is her "baby". She just loves this filthy doll that has no clothes and takes her everywhere she goes - she is such a good little Mummy (I must be setting a good example ha ha).

With us... I have started teaching Zumba and love love love it! It's such a feel good workout and as they say "ditch the workout and join the party" every class does feel like a party! The girls are getting into it too - they dance along to every song and Laurie says "Zumba good Mummy". Ryan has been looking online for jobs in Calgary so we'll see what he comes up with in the next few weeks. Speaking of which - the countdown has begun... 3 weeks on Wednesday and we'll be leaving my home country for my adopted home country... eek!! Until next month or until we see you in person... The Peters Clan x