Pa(w) and Madeleine.
Lots of green.
Grandma and Baby M.
What do you think of my hat?
Check out the hair clips!
Madeleine sings a little Irish ditty.
Today (the 18th) is also an important historical date as it was my sister's due date last year. Here's the family today.
And through the magic of the flux capacitor, we go back in time exactly one year to the same spot. 
Everyone, including Madeleine is just about done with winter, bring on the springtime.
Here's a nice picture of Mom and Madeleine.
"Pssst, you there, cute baby, I've got something to tell you."
"Your birthday is just around the corner!"
"How old are you going to be? That's right! One year old!"
"Hey no peeking until it's actually your birthday!"
Madeleine you're growing up too fast. Slow down a little please.
This time we were off to the old barn on Renfrew Street to watch the dominating force of the WHL that is the Vancouver Giants. I took moment during a break in the action to snap a shot of the whole crew.
Sylvia, Opa and Grandma's friend from Edmonton was in town. She brought along many gifts for which many thanks were offered and Alberta weather, for which there was no thanks.
Aunt Lynda just flew in from Australia (and boy are her arms tired) but she loves hockey so much that she just couldn't stay away; and maybe Madeleine had something to do with it too.
Madeleine and Pa(w) admire the poetic beauty that is a fresh sheet of ice.
And now a little video for you to enjoy... Madeleine is a born shopper!
Next, reading.
Working out with push-ups,
chin-ups,
and yet more push-ups.
The spectacular making-her-own-hair-stand-up-on-its-own.
Wow.
Master of the extreme close-up.
And finally and most troublesome, the stealing of my new bed.
What better way to celebrate an eleven month birthday, than with eleven chocolate cupcakes.
Happy times.
Aaron & Penny heard that there would be cupcakes, so of course they came over.
So too did Nana. Hey, who's that cute looking baby on the refrigerator?
Madeleine told Pa(w) a funny joke.
Only eleven months old and already Madeleine is taller than her Grandma.
Madeleine upon hearing the news that for her eleven month birthday, we were all going to the Canucks game.
Fortunately, my fears that GM Place would have a no dog allowed policy were no big deal. While there is in fact such a policy, the burly security didn't want a piece of yours truly. Can you blame 'em? Here's the whole family:
Mom and Baby M rocking the flying skate apparel.
Madeleine tells you who's #1.
Madeleine thinks Luongo is going to have a solid game.
The Canucks were playing the Columbus Blue Jackets, a team famous for its futility (they never once made the playoffs). 
Lower bowl seats are quite roomy. Lots of room for Madeleine and Dad. Special thanks to Uncle Neil for his amazing generosity.
Burrr, hockey rinks can be quite chilly. Fortunately, Madeleine came prepared with an Uroma toque.
"This is fun Dad, when can we go to another hockey game?"
Final score: Good Guys 3 - Bad Guys 1. Ya!!
If you think that Baby M isn't really into hockey, wouldn't be able to sit still and wouldn't totally be engaged by Canada's national pastime, check out the following unedited video footage.
