3 MONTHS OLD

I love bath time

my cousins

my cousin and great uncle

First time at the cabin!

I love the exersaucer

with one of my great grandmothers, Nana.

A BUNCH '0 PICTURES

2 MONTHS OLD

Appreciating the "fine arts."

















Thanks for the hand-knitted hat Morag!!!















Having a bath in Kookum's sink














My first visit to our tree in the woods.

I FINALLY HAVE A NAME!

My parents finally settled on a name! An'ostin, which is Cree for "calm water." An'ostin, being my first name and Rocket Johnson as middle names. Johnson comes from my Amma; my dad's mom, Susan whose maiden name was Johnson. I could be the boy named Sue, but Johnson also works because I have two grandpas named John. Like my brother, I will share both my mom's and dad's surnames.

BROTHERS

I'm on the left and my brother Kai as a baby on the right...

I NEED A NAME!

Not to worry...I think my parents are close...

I THINK I HAVE A NAME...

...but my parents still aren't too sure. My brother keeps insisting on Scooby-Doo or Puppy.

STILL NAMELESS

FAMILY VISIT

My aunt Toni and her family came to see me! My cousins Chloe, Riley, Olivia and Brody were there, as well as my uncle Jeff and my great-grandma Joie. My Auntie Lisa came to visit me too!

I'M ALIVE!

On Friday August 25, 2006, at 5:55 pm, I slipped from my mom's belly into a pool of warm water, set up in our living room. For months, my parents were expecting a little girl and were surprised to find that I was a boy. Don't trust the ultrasound! I was supposed to be named Lola Sue but now they had to figure out a new name for me. My parent's friend, Kevin was there to look after my older brother while my mom gave birth to me. Kevin took Kai to the movie store to get some movies for the long labourous night to come but I decided I couldn't wait any longer and wanted out right away. By the time Kevin and Kai came back from the store, I was here. My dad was holding me when they came back and Kevin thought my dad was playing a joke on them. "No. That's not a real baby."

I weighed 10 pounds 2 ounces and measured 60 cm in length.

I was very blue. I ranked a "0" in pinkness upon arrival; my birth was so intense and quick that my umbilical cord wrapped around my neck. Tracy, the midwife, handled the situation perfectly and brought me out safe. Blue, but safe and healthy.