Nate Wants "More Juice!"

Mark this day on your calendars folks. Nate has graduated to a whole new level in Vocab 101 - he put his first two words together - "More juice!" We must give Daddy some credit for making the over-the-top fruit shakes that our little man just can't go without. After a full serving this morning - he was so desperate for more that he flat out told his mommy. We're afraid "Give me money!" won't be far off. Other words our man can proudly belt are: door, down, dog, duck, goose, wall, balloon, testa (head in Italian), banana, dangerous (da-da-da) and adventure (chin-chin). Of course he's also been calling out for his loved ones for a while now too. MAMA!

Nate's a Market Man

There's not much in his young life that gives our Nate as much pleasure as his daily trips to the St. Lawrence Market. Whether he's visiting his pet lobsters at the seafood market or chatting up a storm with all of his favourite vendors, our man in truly at home among the stalls. His favourite culinary delights include potato and cheddar perogies, omelette sandwiches that he shares with his daddy on Saturday mornings and the crepes and chocolate croissants that he helps his mommy devour all too often. And let's not forget that summer meatball obsession that sent profits at the Ukrainian deli through the roof. While Nate has free reign of the market during the week (see photos taken on a quiet Thursday morning) things get quite a bit wilder on Saturdays when our music man takes in the buskers and magicians. P.S. A warm online welcome to Great-Grandma Glenora, the newest follower of the Nate the Great blog!

Nate Snags Box Seats for Santa Claus Parade

Our little growing boy (see belly shot) didn't even have to put on his winter coat to catch the city's Santa Claus parade today. Jolly 'ol St. Nick himself paraded right past the window so Sir Nathaniel was able to catch all the action without taking any time away from his important pots and pans inventory. Nate also kept busy entertaining his special guests including cousin Evan, Auntie Tania and Uncle Jessie, Grandpa Jerr and Auntie Beth. Daddy prepared his world-famous homemade pizza while mommy prepared her world-famous/Duncan Hines cake.

Nate Hits Royal Winter Fair

Our city boy put the cool back in country this week after hitting the Exhibition Grounds for a taste of the Royal. His parents felt a visit to the farmer's stomping grounds was the least they could do to encourage Nathaniel's affection towards animals. But while we always knew he had a soft spot for his furry friends (a visit to the dog park is a must on his daily agenda) after visiting the fair we're convinced he may atually have been a cow during a past life. Surrounded by Bessies as far as the eye could see, Sir Nate's mouth was hanging as low as the hundreds of udders stretched out before him. Like a kid in a candy store, it was almost too much for our cow-lover to take in. "Moooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!" he belted for all to hear. Nate also clapped and cheered with hundreds of school children during the Super Dogs extravaganza and was especially impressed with the World Champion Dog Jumper. Our boy may have to wait until Christmas for his next bovine encounter on the drive up to Owen Sound.