Enjoying blueberry pancakes (and then yummy cake) at Karlee's first birthday party. 

Molly has fun playing with Karlee, Grayson and Rachel at Karlee's first birthday party. 

Molly sports her new (and very first) nightie. 

Buster is starting to tolerate Molly more and more and they are becoming good buddies. I think he thinks she has the ability to let him outside, but she hasn't mastered turning the door handle yet (thank god). 

Molly continues to love looking out the window. Aren't her jogging pants cute?!?! They were a present from Uncle Claude and Tante Kendra when she was first born and they finally fit!! 

How wonderful life is...

It seems a whole nineteen days has passed since my last posting, but I am hoping that all the new pictures and this update will make all the blogitors happy. Blogitors happens to be my new word for blog visitors...can you tell I just made it up? When it makes it to the pages of the Globe and Mail or Wall Street Journal you can bet I will be looking for credit.

So, what's new? Well, Molly turned 15-months old on the 9th of September and shows no signs of slowing down whatsoever. This is the first month that I haven't officially did a weigh-in, but if my calculations are correct I would say she has hit 21 pounds. I have recently made a conscious effort to not obsess about her weight and where she falls on the percentile charts. Some days she eats, some days she doesn't. Sometimes she gains weight, sometimes she doesn't. Some of her clothes are size 6-12 months, some of them are 18-24 months. Every day is a new adventure and in the end she is a happy and healthy kid. I guess we're doing something right.

Molly's biggest accomplishment this past month has to be her talking. She has always been one to jibber jabber, but lately her words are as clear as a bell. She understands everything you tell her (choosing whether or not to listen is another skill she has mastered) and works very hard at getting her thoughts across. I must say that over the last fifteen months there have been many moments that I hold dear to my heart, but the sound of Molly's voice is absolutely precious. Some of her new words include: happy baby (when she sees a picture of herself she always says...baby), all gone (she says this whenever something is empty or when she is done eating), turtle, Crocker (she said this when I prompted her and it made me laugh out loud) and Elmo (more below).

Molly got another tooth, making a grand total of 14. Only her two bottom eye teeth and her second year molars and she'll have a face full.

Elmo. To many, a cute fuzzy red creature. To Molly, an obsession. The obsession began innocently while watching a half-hour show at Grandma's house. Then came a DVD purchase...why not? she seemed to enjoy the red little devil. Then the stuffed Elmo (as big as Molly) courtesy of Grandma. Then the handheld Elmo from Grandpa. Elmo is now the most watched DVD and most frequently spoken word in our home. Not many trips are taken without Elmo. Did you know that Elmo has a pet goldfish named Dorothy and that Mr. Noodle is a frequent guest on Elmo's World? I really thought that these insanities would not invade my world until Molly was at least two or three. Give me strength.

As you will see from the pictures, we went on a big adventure with Grandma and Grandpa. For ten days we travelled around the Cabot Trail, to Louisbourg, and along the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia. We had lots of fun and enjoyed spending time with Jeff, who has been super busy trawl fishing this summer. Molly especially enjoyed her quality time with Grandma and Grandpa and loved camping in their trailer.

I think that is all for now. Looking at all these new pictures of Molly, I keep thinking about that song that Elton John sang...how wonderful life is while you're in the world.

Until next time,
Alayne and Molly

Molly refused to take the hood of her pink velour sweater off all day. It was quite funny. 

OK Mommy, I just have a little cold...do you really have to bundle me up so much?!?! 

Molly all set for her first day at the babysitter (Auntie Karen). She had a ball and even napped for an hour and a half!! Mommy on the other hand was very lonely. 

Playing on the hotel bed. 

Martinique Beach. Molly was sleeping at this point so we just took a quick picture and were on our way. 

Scenery at Murphy's Cove Campground...the most beautiful campground we have ever stayed at. 

Molly's first campfire in Murphy's Cove. 

Playing on the swings with Daddy. 

Getting changed in the trunk after getting soaked at the beach. 

So much for wearing rubber boots to stay dry. 

Enjoying Clam Harbour Beach. 

Trying Jello for the first time. 

Molly favourite part of any stop...visiting the animals. 

Molly sitting in one of the prison cells at Sherbrooke Village. 

Cool picture inside the drugstore at Sherbrooke Village. 

They even had wagons for Molly at Sherbrooke Village. 

Going for a wagon ride at Sherbrooke Village. 

I love camping!!! 

Mommy's favourite cuddle bug!! 

A view of the Fortress of Louisbourg.