Gobble gobble

Blissfully unaware of the camera, a napping Oscar relives his first Thanksgiving dinner.  It is possible, but at the moment unconfirmed, that Oscar's dad does this when he dreams about bacon.

Big Big Boy Bed

To make way for the little critter...


The big critter gets supersized to a big boy bed.


And, in an interesting throwback to his infant days, the big critter celebrates his first night in the big boy bed by sleeping with one hand hoisted triumphantly.

Stampede 2012 - 100 years and counting

"Emmett, did you like the Parade?"
"Yup."
"What was your favourite part?"
"I like the firetrucks and the cleaners! I LOOOOVE the firetrucks and the street cleaners!"
(And yes, just to clarify, Emmett is referring to the street cleaners who follow the horses, cleaning up their poo).

Pancake Breakfast with the University of Waterloo Alumni

Keeping a two year old entertained for two hours while waiting for the parade to start is no easy feat...

Stampede Caesar. Yes, that is bacon. No, Emmett's parents did not quaff these back at 9 in the morning.

StranMcCann at the end of the parade. Which cowboy is just a littttle tired?

Dislocated shoulder

Summer has finally arrived where Emmett lives. Some people take a cool shower to deal with the heat. Emmett employs the Mel Gibson Lethal Weapon 2 approach. He self-dislocates his shoulder and allows the blinding pain to lull him to sleep.

Strange sleep habits

Emmett's parents are currently teaching Emmett how to sleep longer stretches of time. Referred to as "sleep training", this new skill will help Emmett to sleep through the night, and longer naps during the day. Who knew that babies had to be taught, and learn, how to sleep? But it is important for his brain development, and for his mom's sanity.

During an afternoon nap, Emmett's mom snuck in to see how he was doing, and discovered he was fast asleep with his toy dog covering his face. Whether or not this is a recipe for success, or just a weird quirk of a 6 month old is to be determined.

It could also be that Emmett was using the soft toy to wipe off the spots that his mom missed after trying carrots for the first time...

Saturday Night Dance Party

Emmett gets in touch with his inner dancer, and Emmett's dad gets in touch with his inner music video editor. MuchMusic will never know what hit it.