Living Loving Laughing

Our Adventure

2012-02-11T11:56:00.008-06:00

Sitting in Denver Airport, it was a long day but overall the girls were great.

This is at the Outrigger Resort just down the street, we went to see the historical royal structure.

All ready to go to bed...we are exhausted by the end of the day.

We have met lots of turtles, our beach Kahalu'u has tons of them hanging around.

We spent some time at Honokohau National Historical Park. It is a old fishing village.

Malayna loves kicking her feet in the sand.

Local brewing company.

Happy Valentines Day!

2012-02-01T20:49:00.001-06:00

Following in Mommy's footsteps

2012-02-01T20:48:00.000-06:00

Soothers last couple months with Ana

2012-02-01T20:46:00.003-06:00

We aren't sure how we will do it, but by March/April, we hope Ana will no longer need her soother at bedtime.

January Theme - Cold

2012-01-16T20:59:00.002-06:00

January Theme - Playing Dress Up

2012-01-16T20:58:00.001-06:00

Nate and Sammy Time!

2012-01-16T14:29:00.001-06:00

Love this!

Ukrainian Christmas!

2012-01-16T11:35:00.002-06:00

Malayna's first Ukrainian Christmas!

The "perfect" family photo....;-)

Happy New Year!

2012-01-11T10:14:00.004-06:00

Me, sporting my New Years Eve shirt.

New Years is fun!

Elly just rather run free, with no clothes on.

Let the fashion show begin!

The stars of the show.

Ana showing a little leg.

2012, begins with a bang! Thanks Dave and Charlene.

Surprise!

2012-01-11T09:46:00.001-06:00

Happy Birthday Colette!

I'm Two

2012-01-11T09:45:00.005-06:00

I am so lucky, I share my birthday with Auntie Colette.

Love it!

Cooking our dogs.

Malayna really enjoyed the sleigh ride. ;-)

Run.....

Just a bit cold.

All packed up and ready to go.

Thanks for the ride.

A visit with family

2012-01-10T13:12:00.001-06:00

Boxing Day!

2012-01-10T12:23:00.005-06:00

Ana's own magazine - featuring Ana.

I am the best BIG sister!

Christmas Day

2012-01-10T11:22:00.005-06:00

Mommy playing with her new lens....I love it Santa!

Smile.

cute side profile.

Malayna is thrilled with her gift from Santa. Mommy loves the earings from Auntie Colette.

What could it be?

The turkey - a success! Wait to go team!

Tonte Deloris, Great Memere and Me.

Someone is great at posing for the camera!

Christmas Eve

2012-01-10T11:11:00.004-06:00

Baba is enjoying her family photobook.

Ana keeps getting closer to a real puppy.

Just about time for bed Malayna.

Malayna's first Christmas.

Love.

Elly has the coolest blue eyes.

Camera shy.

No spit-up on our shirts?

Malayna's gift from Drayson, her very own robe and slippers.

Where is the snow?

2012-01-09T21:03:00.004-06:00

So when there isn't much snow we.....

Who needs a snow hill?

Wheee......

Ana said "Drayson" all day long.

Malayna is Growing Fast...

2012-01-09T20:59:00.001-06:00

Ana's First Hair Cut

2012-01-09T20:57:00.001-06:00

Santa Comes to Mommy's Group!

2012-01-09T20:24:00.006-06:00

Paige really liked the candy cane.

Santa isn't really sure about Ana.

Malayna loved meeting Mr. and Mrs. Claus

2011 Mommy's Group

Mom

2012-01-09T20:24:00.001-06:00

Paige Day!

2012-01-09T20:21:00.002-06:00

Malayna and I enjoyed our time with Paige! We hope you visit us again soon.

Ana's Birthday Party!

2011-12-21T08:12:00.009-06:00

Yikes....Big Bird has a incident with the sparkler.

Jenny, Malayna and Baby Bump.

Joe having a blast.

Dominic taking a break from bouncing.

Avery slowing down long enough for a photo.

Sadie is all smiles.

Gennie and Talia being very patient while I take a photo.

Maren observing all the action.

Jump Jump Jump.

I love this photo, Ana having a blast and Mia's expression is priceless.

Emily being a wonderful big cousin.

Down you go Maddie.

Mmmmmm, I love Safeway icing.

Jimmy....trying to figure out an escape route, to get back to the gym.

A big thank you to all the parents and kids for coming to Ana's birthday party. We know it's a busy time of year and we appreciate you making this celebration special for her. XO

Malayna's First Christmas Photo Shoot

2011-12-16T14:33:00.002-06:00

This isn't too bad.

Starting to freak out...maybe Ana was right about her.

Ok I had enough.

Really your making me into a bow?!

Christmas Photo Shoot

2011-12-16T14:21:00.002-06:00

What an expression.

hmmm....how long will this last?

Our little Model

2011-12-16T14:18:00.002-06:00

The "soon to cry" look.

The "I know I'm Cute" look.

The "having tons of fun" look

The just before I throw "the ball" shot.

Ana and her Christmas Bear

2011-12-16T14:16:00.000-06:00

Our Christmas Tree

2011-12-16T13:56:00.002-06:00

Our annual Christmas Tree activity...we picked the best one!

All packed up and ready to go. We plan to take one from Papa and Grandma's yard next year. ;-)

Fun Fun Fun

2011-12-16T13:55:00.000-06:00

Watch out here I come.

Parkland Christmas Party

2011-12-16T13:46:00.003-06:00

The Group Shot...(we may have had to add a few).

Malayna enjoying the attention from Auntie Jaime and Rhea.

Oops...timer set but camera not set correctly.

We had a great time playing games....GIRLS WON!

Looking good Jeanine and Grant.

Congratulations Jenny and Layne, we can't wait to meet her.

Congratulations Naomi and Len, looking forward to meeting him.

Set the Timer

2011-12-16T13:40:00.002-06:00

A challenge but loads of fun!

Happy Birthday Pepere

2011-12-16T13:37:00.000-06:00

Interesting....

2011-12-16T13:25:00.002-06:00

I see Mommy using this.....so I thought I would try.

Sisters

2011-12-16T13:24:00.003-06:00

We love splash time, it's more fun with two (or three, even four).

Santa Claus Parade

2011-12-16T13:17:00.004-06:00

All bundled up, enjoying hotdogs and hot chocolate while we wait for Santa.

Daddy's Little Helper

2011-12-16T13:16:00.002-06:00

I love working with my daddy.

My Baptism

2011-12-16T09:24:00.006-06:00

So many people love me.

My Godparents - Auntie Wendy and Uncle Dave

Big Day...Big Stretch.

This should help me through the service.

My big sister making sure everything is going well.

Our very own private and personal service.

My Little Friend

2011-12-16T09:23:00.002-06:00

Jesse and I playing at Pepere's and Grandma's house.

Happy Halloween!

2011-11-04T10:07:00.005-05:00

Check out my sleeper....

All dressed up....

Ana's first time Trick or Treating! She loved it but loved giving out treats more!

rrrrrrrrrrrrr - Malayna as a lion, and playing the part.

A little bee during the day.

I think this is cheating.

Helping out..

Our pumpkins (daddy did a great job).

Corn Maze

2011-11-04T10:06:00.001-05:00

I kissed this sheep too....

Me and Auntie Colette, having so much fun.

Look, I am taller than the corn.

Great Grandmothers

2011-11-04T10:05:00.001-05:00

Great Memere!

Great Baba!

Mommy's Thoughts.

2011-11-04T10:00:00.004-05:00

I love you.

Hot Hot Hot!

With two kids now, I need to do anything to keep Ana occupied.

So beautiful!

Two peas in a pod.

Happy 95th Birthday Baba!

All about me....

2011-11-04T09:57:00.004-05:00

I love love love bath time....it is so relaxing.

I also love love love to sleep in Daddy's arms.

Mommy loves my big eyes.

The Jets are back!

2011-11-04T09:55:00.001-05:00

Drayson and I had fun cheering on our team!

Family Shot - Go Jets Go! (please keep in mind I kept my mommy up all night)

Malayna's Adventures Begin!

2011-11-04T09:20:00.008-05:00

I love having my feet in this position.

Seriously - can't she tell I am trying to sleep.

Ahhh.....sleep.

My big sister loves me....

I can help her stop crying.

Malayna's very own chocolate bars.

Daddy's little girl.

I can't wait to play with Mia and Dominique.

The girls.

I am getting lots of attention...look at all my cousins.

This is my Papa.

Say hello to Grandma.

Another Grandma who loves me.

This is Pepere.

Daddy bought Mommy these flowers because well she just deserves them. ;-)

Me and my Daddy's arms.

Welcome Malayna Marie Tellier

2011-09-23T08:00:00.007-05:00

Ana and Malayna - lots of love for my new little sister.

Go Jets Go!

Only a few hours old.

Malayna was born on September 12th. She weighted 8lbs. and was 19.75" long.
She is just what we ordered. ;-)

Look at all the people who came to meet Malayna.

Paige and Chantal couldn't wait to meet you.

Just hours before we meet....

2011-09-23T07:56:00.003-05:00

While mommy and daddy are at the hospital, I was busy picking tomatoes.

Family Photo

2011-09-23T07:54:00.002-05:00

Daddy, Mommy (cabbage roll in her tummy) and me.

Cabbage Rolls Room

2011-09-23T07:53:00.005-05:00

We added a few new things to your room. A giant giraffe, daddy bought you and elephant and I bought you a giraffe.

35 Weeks

2011-08-30T10:02:00.001-05:00

I can't wait to meet my new sister or brother.

Helping Out....

2011-08-21T09:59:00.000-05:00

These are clothes for Cabbage roll.

Daddy and I switching laundry

I love to help when I can...

Washing with bubbles is my favourite thing to do.

Attempt to Potty Train

2011-08-21T09:34:00.001-05:00

First we have a few weeks of theory.

33 Weeks

2011-08-10T09:36:00.001-05:00

hmmmm....boy or girl?

Daddy took this picture of mommy and cabbage roll.

Mmmm Pasta

2011-08-09T10:01:00.000-05:00

I can't get enough Pasta....mmmmm

A day at the Beach

2011-08-08T09:57:00.001-05:00

I love the sand.

What a great day for a swim.

Our Deck

2011-08-07T09:54:00.000-05:00

Pepere worked so hard with daddy.

Who wouldn't deserve a cold beer after a hard days work.

Busy, busy, busy.

Uncle Shawn came to help too.

Yahoo, we are almost done. I love it, thank you Daddy and all the family and friends who helped us.

My New Room

2011-08-05T09:53:00.000-05:00

Daddy is just getting started.

We are almost done.

St. Norbert Water Pad

2011-07-28T09:28:00.000-05:00

This is cool.

The Tycholes Family

2011-07-27T09:27:00.000-05:00

This is my Grandma and her sisters and brothers.

Hecla Island

2011-07-26T09:22:00.000-05:00

Travis and his mommy....he is so cute.

Jeff enjoying some down time.

Just hanging out in the back of the truck.

Thank you Lesley for having us at your beautiful cabin.

Hard to see, but there is a cute spider on Sherri's arm.

Love this photo of you Cindy.

Daddy and I in the puddle.

Drayson's Photography

2011-07-25T09:11:00.001-05:00

Drayson, loves photography, I have been giving him lessons.
The next few shots are all Drayson's work.

Using Rule of Thirds.

Smile Maddy - Drayson is taking a "looking up" angle.

Hmmmm, into the raspberries.

Keld Sink Hole

2011-07-24T09:09:00.000-05:00

Family Wedding

2011-07-23T09:04:00.001-05:00

Super Models.

Elly and Kennedy.

A round and a round until we all fall down.

Me, Mommy and cabbage roll.

All grown up.

Love.

Me and my cousin Emily.

Swimming Lessons

2011-07-22T08:57:00.001-05:00

I love the "puddle" as I like to call it.

Yahoo - completed my Duck lessons, next is sea turtle.

A trip to the zoo

2011-07-21T08:48:00.000-05:00

Auntie Colette was down for a visit.

Check out the Toucan Ridge exhibit.

Cool view from here daddy.

Dance - July's Theme

2011-07-20T13:27:00.001-05:00

I am ready for my shoot.

Where is Ana?

Climbing everything is what I do best.

Big Smile.

Michaleski Family Weekend

2011-07-18T20:00:00.003-05:00

The gang and friends.

Out for lunch in the Mall of America

We ate at a very cool place called The Rainforest.

Lego Land.

Waiting to catch a ride.

A hot summer day spent at Valley Fair.

Bathing Beauty.

Testing the water.

Soon there will be one more.

Happy Canada Day!

2011-07-01T13:26:00.000-05:00

That's right Canadian Babies Do Kick ...

Celebrate

Happy Father's Day!

2011-06-25T19:44:00.008-05:00

Me and my Daddy at the Forks.

Me, standing still long enough for Mommy to take a picture.

Me and Papa, relaxing.

Pepere, daddy and I.

Pasta Time

2011-06-25T13:35:00.003-05:00

My new favourite is Pasta....I love it! Mommy and Daddy

took me to the exchange, and we ate out on the patio at the

"Line Up".

Cougar Tour 2011

2011-06-23T20:34:00.015-05:00

What we discovered on our walk....beautiful green.

Cabbage roll, had a great time, and can't wait to meet all his/her aunties.

The Cougars of 2011!

They bought our drinks...it is Jody's dad's good friend, so it isn't like when we were 18.

Our new game that was introduced to us by the owner of the restaurant.

Planting Time

2011-06-23T20:31:00.003-05:00

Ana has been a big help this year with all the flowers and vegetables in the garden.

Beautiful Wedding!

2011-06-23T20:24:00.004-05:00

Congratulations to a wonderful couple and dear friends. xo

May's Theme

2011-06-08T21:31:00.004-05:00

I love watching Mommy blow Bubbles.

Happy Easter

2011-06-08T21:14:00.005-05:00

Happy Easter....check out my giant egg.

Lots of fun with balloons, great family and yummy food.

Watch and see them grown.

Little Miss. Independent

2011-06-08T21:08:00.003-05:00

Ana loves being outside, and doing her own thing.

Just hanging out in Pepere's and Grandma's back yard.

Forever in our Hearts

2011-05-19T19:34:00.011-05:00

We miss you.

Our Trip to Arizona!

2011-04-04T19:01:00.014-05:00

Old West mining town at Apache Junction

What happens to the slowest guns in the West....

The only thing missing are a few tumbleweeds.

All smiles in the Sun.

Ana walking with purpose. She loves exploring.

Little Miss Social loves to make new friends.

Monster cactus. Roadrunner..meep, meep.

Ana went crazy petting the goats at the Phoenix Zoo. Thank goodness for hand sanitizer!

Silly monkey.

So thirsty....how refreshing.

Snack time for the giraffes.

Incredible landscape on our way to Sedona.

Playing with the red sandstone.

Memere keeping a close eye.

These next few are at Slide Rock State Park. Interesting history.

Ana caught red-handed...

Now everyone knows.

Look closely...can you see it?

More landscape. Such amazing geology

Mike Rowe from Dirty Jobs. They sell Dirt Shirts here. Google it.

An orchard two minute walk from our condo.

Oranges and Grapefruits.

Careful...not too close.

I can't think of anything better than this.

Cooling off during the afternoon.

Ana discovers aircraft flying overhead.

Not Just a Glass

2011-03-25T22:02:00.002-05:00

Just having some photography fun!

Baby Elly

2011-03-25T21:53:00.004-05:00

She officially weights more than Ana.

Girls Just Want to Have Fun!

2011-03-25T21:49:00.002-05:00

Some dancing and more dancing...

Look who turned 60.....;-)

2011-03-25T21:47:00.001-05:00

Happy Birthday!

I am walking...

2011-02-21T14:08:00.002-06:00

Those of you who have seen Toy Story 3 - know Big Baby, well that is Ana's new nickname.

Family Photos!

2011-01-16T16:55:00.004-06:00

Here is my Memere and I showing off our smiles.

It was nice to visit with Auntie Colette, can't wait to see her again.

This is fun!

See how easy it is to get attention....

Ukrainian Christmas!

2011-01-16T16:46:00.006-06:00

More gifts....wow!

I loved my Dora PJ's so much I wore them home that night.

This is Maren and I playing.

Ashlyn is up high watching the carollers.

Auntie Jenny is holding me while we listen to the Ukrainian Carols.

Here are the Rusalka Caroller's. Daddy actually taught one of them.

Thank you Auntie Chanty, uncle Lyndon, Talia and Avery...it was great.

My 1st birthday!

2011-01-08T10:35:00.007-06:00

This is me swimming at my birthday party. Mommy and Daddy know I love the water and decided to host the party at Canad Inns Polo Park.

You can see Talia is having fun with her daddy.

Nate looks so cute, he will be turning one 3 days after my birthday.

Drayson looks like he has Justin Beiber hair.

Mommy likes the lighting of this photo.

There is my friend, adventurous Sadie.

Brendan went flying down the slide.

Emily and Jazzy having a great time.

Oh what a cute family.

Lauren and Auntie Wendy went down the slide many times.

I am lucky, I share my birthday with Auntie Colette. She had her own special cake too.

Here is my Safeway cupcake - birthday cake.

Mommy is feeding me my first birthday cake.

Can you tell...I love it?

I want a second piece.

What new white outfit? Thank you so much for everyone who helped me celebrate my First birthday. I love you.

My First Christmas!

2011-01-07T10:41:00.008-06:00

This is just before the holiday - my December photo shoot.

This is at Papa and Grandma's farm. Maddy is pulling me, I had lots of fun.
Emily sitting on top of the big hill in Papa and Grandma's yard.

I can't wait to really go for a ride!

I love the snow!

I was playing with daddy and had so much fun!

This is daddy playing with Papa's new toy.

This is Christmas Eve...and Santa is just coming down the stairs. Grandma bought us all Santa hats. My cousin Kennedy has little braids from her hat.

I don't know why I would cry the first time I met Santa. He seems nice.

Papa and Elly cuddling, it is her first Christmas too.

I am helping daddy open his gift from mommy.

Elly seems a little nervous.

This is Papa's old barn - it was built in 1940.

Here is Papa taking it down, Baba watched from inside. It was built with lumber from Riding Mountain National Park.

Down it went, but it took some work. They sure built is well.

My Christmas Continues...

2011-01-06T11:06:00.003-06:00

When we came home from the farm - I found gifts from Santa. He came to our house in Winnipeg too.

Grandma and Grandpa came over boxing day and brought me this. I have become great at unwrapping.

Auntie Colette came home for a visit...I am showing her my new bib from Memere.

Daddy's Birthday!

2010-12-10T21:21:00.004-06:00

This is the gift I bought you daddy. I hope you like it.

I love the sparklers Memere brought with the cake.

I may, or may not, have had a bit of cake. Soon I will get my very own birthday cake.

Let me help you daddy.

Ana's First Christmas Tree

2010-12-10T21:14:00.003-06:00

Let's get this tree.

I had so much fun, we had hot chocolate, listened to Christmas music.
Now we get to go home and decorate.

I am just going to climb on Memere to get to that cool camera of hers.

This is fun!

Grandpa Time

2010-12-10T21:12:00.005-06:00

Cuddle, cuddle, cuddle.

Theme for November

2010-11-29T13:22:00.002-06:00

Close to my first steps...

Bath time with a Friend

2010-11-29T11:07:00.003-06:00

Bubbles, Bubbles, Bubbles.

Splash time is so much fun, especially with Nate.

First Time Meeting Santa

2010-11-29T11:03:00.003-06:00

My cousin Emily helping me walk.

Who is that guy in red?

Yikes...don't want to be any where near Santa!

Snow Day!

2010-11-29T10:59:00.001-06:00

I don't think I am going to like this...

I was wrong, I love the snow.

This is fun.

Inside, nice and warm with my new ride.

Dominic & Mia

2010-11-19T22:10:00.003-06:00

My mommy took pictures of Dominic and Mia along time ago. It is about time she posted these little cuties!

Mia playing dress up!

So serious...

All dressed up.

Elly's Baptism

2010-11-19T22:05:00.003-06:00

Check out all my cousins. Oh and my auntie Wendy & uncle Darren are in the shot.
Drayson is holding me.

My Daddy is Elly's Godfather.

This is Elly getting wet. ;-)

Happy Halloween!

2010-11-13T14:37:00.013-06:00

Who is in this costume?

It's me....ana, I am a cute puppy for Halloween.

It's getting warm in here mommy.

My daddy dressed up like a big fat chicken!

Mickey Mouse - I mean my friend Sadie.

Sweet little lady bug - Maya!

Isabella the little kitty cat.

Ayla working on her Halloween craft.

The Knight Landyn is hard at "crafting".

Ashlyn's mom and dad worked hard at organizing a great party.

Big hug from Riley!

Two little butterflies Ashlyn and Maren!

My dad did a great job with the pumpkins this year!

This feels funny.

Me helping my daddy with his creation.

We loved our time in Maui!

2010-10-19T13:39:00.031-05:00

This is cool....I am flying!

Family picture in front of the Olympic Cauldron.

Following the longest relay in Olympic history they lit the Olympic Cauldron.

Playing with the leaves and grass in Vancouver.
Auntie Colette and I on the Sky Train.

I love fishes!

This is one of many cool things we saw at the Maui Aquarium.

This is a fish....it changes to mimic its surroundings!

Meet our friend Mr. Gecko, he is sitting on a volcanic rock.

I love coconut water.

Flippers taking a break from snorkeling.

This is La Perouse Bay - the last volcanic eruption was 300 years ago.

Who is fishing?

Early morning walk along the shore.

This shoreline is where we saw many sea turtles.

Auntie Colette shopping down Front Street in Lahaina.

The famous Mai Tai!

A morning stroll down the beach.

My daddy splashing in the pool.

Auntie Colette and I pool side.

Just about to relax and get some sun.

Grandpa cleaning off the sand from his shoes.

Auntie Colette and I watching some great Hawaiian entertainment.

Grandpa and I at the Luau.

Sunset - so beautiful. We had the greatest night.

Grandpa taking in the beautiful view of the sun.

Lei washed to shore...

What a happy bunch!

The Hawaiian traditional lei.

Hmmmmm he is cute Auntie Colette.

La Perouse Bay - blow hole!

Volcanic rock - very porous.

Standing in the surf.

At the summit of Heleakala - the house of the Sun.

A rare plant (silverswords) that grows at this elevation.

A view from the summit. It was a perfect morning to be there.

No words can properly describe this....

The sunrise was greeted with a traditional chant.

Create your own caption for this one...

The temperature was about 8 C. Notice Marc is still in shorts..

Does Deanna look cold?

Another view of the sunrise.

What it says.

Some of the brave souls that joined us at the top.

Trees by the beach.

More trees.

Sunset on the beach. They are all just as spectacular.

The Hibiscus is Hawaii's official flower.

Dinner at Mama's Fish House. (Deanna is wearing clothes)

Part of the "Wall of Fame" at Mama's.

A flower.

A hat in a tree.

A popular windsurfing location near Paia.

Yep. We came here to experience the Ukelele Festival.

A typical rural road.

This and the next few are along the Hana hwy.

In Hana.

A winery on the way back from Hana.

Surf's up.

This was our ride...pretty sweet.

A view from the Garden of Eden...it really exists.

A roll of Bamboo.

Interesting tree bark.

Avocadoes. Guacamole anyone?

What more can be said?

Pretty.

Moss on a bridge.

Some shops in Kihei.

Sand is so wonderful.

Curious.

Sugar cane was, and still is important on Maui.

Cane field.

The demi-god himself - Maui

Yep.

Swinging in my PJ's.

We left our mark...

Fun at "Baby Beach".

Forrest left a few things behind.

Something tells me somebody was here not long ago. (Marc's footprints)

Hiking on the beach.

Typical beach signs.

Ana and Ed the honu (sea turtle).

A girl can never get enough sand.

Ana under close supervision.

Digging my way in....

I love this daddy!

Because you never know.

You guessed it.

Do you recall Hawaii's official flower?

Protect the environment.

A "Stop" sign?

Showing off all four teeth.

I bet you want a copy of this one for your fridge...

Out-rigger canoes on the beach

Lifeguard post.

Poster?

Hula girl forever.

Maren Came Over to Play!

2010-10-05T14:59:00.002-05:00

I had so much fun with Maren today....she likes to stick her tongue out!

A Maze in Corn!

2010-10-05T14:50:00.003-05:00

Daddy was teaching me all about the cute little animals.

Us in the maze...Mommy was leading so I knew we would find our way out.