Annual

Sebastian had his annual check up today.  His stats are as follows:

Weight:  40.8lbs
Height: 45"

Marshmallow Moon

I last blogged about this duo in March 2010 when Sebastian was 3.5 years old.  At that point in time he couldn't get enough of these two so when I found out early this spring that they were coming to town I jumped at the chance to purchase pre-sale tickets to this event.

Well, last night was the night.  After heading out to run some errands we ventured downtown to have a nice family dinner before going to the theatre to see these two live.  This was the first show of its type for Sebastian and at first we were hesitant that he might have a hard time seeing two of his favourite characters live, but he was fine and loved it.  Which is great, because we have tickets to see another group of imaginative friends next month!

Oh and one of the neater points of the night was when we asked Sebastian if he would like to get a souvenir of tonight's event, in which he had the choice of a t-shirt, a light up wand or a plushie toy he said no, he didn't need anything!  He was overheard by two of the staff who commented about how they've never heard a child say such a thing before!  Needless to say, we were pretty surprised he didn't want anything, but more proud that he realized it wasn't needed!  That's our boy!  =)

Happy 5th Birthday!!

Monday Sept 19th marked Sebastian's 5th Birthday.  It seems like such a cliche but it really is amazing how quickly the past five years have flown.  As I wrote on Facebook...

It's amazing how quickly time passes.... 5 years ago today I was privileged with becoming a mom to a wonderful, loving, creative, energetic, curious, intelligent, silly and adventurous little boy (to name just a few qualities!). Happy 5th Birthday Sebastian!!

This year we tried to keep things a little more low key than in the past.  In the past we've had birthday parties in the park but each year the weather just hasn't seen to cooperate.  Our last birthday party in Toronto was a Sportball party, which was really great, but we were hoping to go back to basics with this one. 

So the festivities started on Saturday when we had a few of Sebastian's closer friends over for a birthday party.  We decided to have a "marsh" theme and along with having a marsh themed cake I made a scavenger hunt for the kids to do at the marsh and all the children painted a ceramic frog.   Although we didn't do the scavenger hunt as the kids were too busy playing, which is actually a great thing that they didn't have to be kept too occupied, we had a lot of fun. It was a wonderful afternoon spent with friends and Sebastian really enjoyed himself.

The birthday cake that I made, including the chocolate bugs.  First time using fondant.

Another view of the cake

The scavenger hunt that we didn't get around to doing

The ceramic frogs that the kids painted.

The following day, Sunday, we drove to Paris where Sebastian celebrated his birthday with his Grandad.  I know of a few people who  talk about disliking having to share their birthday with others, but for Sebastian I think it's very special that he is able to share his birthday with a man that is 81 years his senior.  We all know that there will come a time when Grandad will not not be with us to celebrate his birthday and I'm so thankful that Sebastian has these special memories of being "Birthday Buddies" with his Great-Grandfather.

Sebastian's birthday buddy.  Happy 86th Birthday Grandad!

 

Make a wish!

And as Monday was Sebastian's actual birthday his Grandma and Grandpa came for a visit to help us celebrate followed by a birthday dinner with his Nonee and Papa.

Our "actual" 5 year old playing "Animal Upon Animal" with Grandpa on his birthday

And as much as I'm saddened that five years have come and gone and that there is no longer any "baby" left in Sebastian, he will always be my baby.  I am so thankful that we were given this opportunity to be parents to Sebastian and that he is such a caring and sensitive little boy.  It truly is amazing watching him develop and grow and I'm so thankful that we are here to take this journey with him.

Happy 5th Birthday Sebastian.
We love you to the moon and back.... (x10!)

Our Summer in Pics - Part 3

Hanging out on cousin Derek's bike

Dragonfly Park

Snowbirds at the Waterloo Airshow

Riverdale Farm.

Royal Ontario Museum

This was right after they got "married" by holding hands and twirling in circles. 

Being tourists at the Toronto Zoo

One of Seb's favourite animals!

Mmmm...Beaver Tails!!

Batman and friends

Our lil' Tiger!

Shucking corn with Zia Ang and Nonee

African Lion Safari

1st Day of School and this is how Seb wanted his picture taken!

Showing off a strawberry from the garden

Part 2 - Our Summer in Pics

African Lion Safari

African Lion Safari

Wonderful day with friends at the African Lion Safari

At Nana's house playing bocce with Uncle Dan and Trevor

Daddy cuddles by the campfire

Having a pause during our 5k hike around Kettle Lake.  Awenda Provincial Park.

Sebastian's new friend

Sebastian taking his "friend" for a walk up his arm

How the "boys" felt about having to pack up and go home

Happy "boys" sitting on a patio in Creemore ON

Our Summer in Pics

Look Out on the Cedar Trail, Pinery Provincial Park

One of Seb's fav activities while we're camping - Playing in the dirt!

 

Paddle boating, Pinery Provincial Park

Sebastian's favourite place to sit.  He calls this the "Hum"