Caribbean Youngs

2008-07-06T12:14:00.000-07:00

Kate eating her favorite ice cream - Haagen Daaz - Dulce de Leche - and swinging with her buddy - Dylan. Mouth is full of yogurt in the last picture.

2008-06-04T18:20:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday to Me!

2008-06-04T18:15:00.000-07:00

Kate and Flynne on a Sunday boat ride and Kate not on a boat - wanting to be back on it!!!!

2008-06-04T18:13:00.000-07:00

Kate enjoying her first snow cone with some of her friends - Olivia, Summer and Annabelle.

2008-06-04T18:10:00.000-07:00

Our crazy bush girl - where does she get that hair from?

2008-06-04T18:03:00.000-07:00

Kate and her Grandpa in April 2008 during our Friday Beach Bay Happy Hour. Sweet Kate at a friends wedding in Grand Cayman April, 2008

2008-04-09T18:40:00.000-07:00

Kate in her Easter Egg Huntin' Outfit

2008-04-09T18:38:00.000-07:00

Kate and I and her Grammy during an Easter Egg hunt at Camana Bay, Grand Cayman. Grammy and Opi came to visit for two weeks in March and had a wonderful visit. Kate misses her Grammy and Opi!

2008-04-09T18:32:00.000-07:00

This is Dylan or as Kate sweetly refers to as "Chi-Chi". Kate and Dylan have been together since they were 4 months old. They spend every day together and despite many bangs, bruises and a few bites, they really do love each other. It is a true "love/hate" relationship. Dylan's Mom Lori is my dearest friend here in Cayman and we both enjoy watching our children grow up together. Hendrick is Dylan's dad and as you can see in the photo, very happy to be hangin' with the chillin's.

2008-04-09T18:25:00.000-07:00

Meet our latest addition to our furry family. This is Zoe the 3 legged wonder dog. Found on the streets of Cayman after being attacked by a pack of dogs who destroyed her leg and her newborn pups. We had to amputate but after a few long, painful days, Miss Zoe came alive! She is truly amazing. The most gentle, loving dog I've ever come across. Kate and her hold a special connection that is truly amazing to see. A younger version of our male dog Hank but the similarities are astounding. There are so many sad stories like hers here in Cayman and most don't have the happy ending she has but I'm happy to report that her story is one of the 'happy ending' ones. We may have saved her but in the end, we are the ones that are lucky.

2008-03-10T19:28:00.000-07:00

Hope those cupcakes don't come back up Daddy!

2008-03-10T19:14:00.000-07:00

Here's Kate getting her 2nd b'day cake.

2008-03-10T19:03:00.000-07:00

Kate giving her b'day hug to her furry sister Lucy.
The kids at the party. Notice Hank - just waiting for some cake to drop! Enjoying her b'day cupcake courtesy of Deb Morrison. There's Hank again :)

2008-03-10T18:57:00.000-07:00

This is Kate on her 2nd Birthday. We went to the Botanic Park for their annual Orchid show. Hung out with the Blue Iguanas, listened to the Cayman Parrots sing her Happy Birthday and basically, just had a great day together.
Kate with her friend Anabelle on Daddy Paul's legs.

2008-03-04T17:54:00.000-08:00

Chubby cheeks - makes me just want to pinch them! One of her many 'looks'.

2008-03-04T17:35:00.000-08:00

Took this video on a Sunday afternoon. Kate and I were chillin' on the back porch and playin' with whatever was available. She insists on sitting in her dolly stroller and amazingly, she fits. This posting is really for her Dad since he was working this day and doesn't get to see as much of her as he'd like.

2008-03-04T17:26:00.000-08:00

How sweet is this? Chillin' by the pool on a Sunday afternoon

2008-03-04T17:15:00.000-08:00

Kate loves this Buddha. She always wants to climb up on the table and just sit with him and hug and kiss him.

2008-03-04T17:08:00.000-08:00

Decided to start a new tradition last Christmas and bought a Christmas palm tree. I figured we live in the Caribbean so why not? It turned out great and is now resting comfortably in our front yard about to give us some coconuts! This is Kate's nanny Amada. She's been with her since she was 6 months old. She is the reason for Kate's 'spanglish'. Amada is from Panama and only speaks Spanish to our chickita. She is wonderful and is teaching us all Spanish

2008-03-04T17:01:00.000-08:00

Kate loves her furry friends as seen here with her own two dogs Lucy and Hank and with her 'cousin' dog Buddy in Toronto. Luckily, they love her too!

2008-03-04T16:56:00.000-08:00

Pirates Week October 2007 - the official kick off of our tourism season. Great time in Cayman - full of parties, celebrations,local culture and great fun. Everyone dresses up and goes downtown to watch the big parade on the waterfront. We had a blast and despite the fireworks, our little wench had fun too!

Kate and Paul playing on Wasaga Beach

2008-03-04T04:57:00.000-08:00

I took this video in September 2007 when we all went home to visit our family and friends. This was taken at Joy's cottage in Wasaga Beach. It was Kate's first experience with 'chilly' weather. She is not familiar with socks and shoes and long shirts and pants. As you can see, she is loving it and Dad's not having such a bad time either.

Daddy Kisses

2008-03-03T19:24:00.000-08:00

I love this shot of Paul and Kate.

Cyclin' Kate and Mom

2008-03-03T19:09:00.000-08:00

This was Kate's first 'bike ride'. She loved it so now we try to go out at least three times a week. Kate points out the trees, the dogs, the sun, the sky and the clouds and even manages a hello to everyone we pass. She is spreading the joy.......

2008-03-03T18:57:00.000-08:00

Here's Kate dancing with her new girlfriends Summer, Olivia and Anabelle. It's so great watching her interact with other girls. She loves watching them and is learning so much every day. This particular night, she stayed up until 10:30 dancing and playing. I believe she was the last child standing at the end of the night!