Sunday Pictures

Asher – 7.5 years

Chancery – 5.5 years

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Asher: “We both have cars today.”

 

Chancery: “Asher’s car is really cool.”

 

Asher: “Yeah, it can turn into a robot because it’s a Transformer!”

 

Chancery: “I wonder if mine can transform too…”

 

Asher: “I’m pretty sure you’d break it, Chancery.”

What a Way to Spend Islander Day!

Yesterday was Islander Day, so the kids had off from school.  We had made plans to go to Mr Harrie & Miss Geesje’s farm in the morning, so after breakfast, we waited for PChad to clear the snow off the driveway & off we went!  We always head to the barn first, & the kids were delighted that one of their favourite cats “Butterfinger” was there to greet them & be pet.

 

There were also twin calves born that morning, so we got to see the 2 tiny heifers.  One of the calves in the calf pens really wanted to get out & see us.  Every time we passed in front of her pen, she would stretch her neck out & try to lick us.  She even licked Butterfinger, which the kids found really funny!  Chancery got licked by a cow as well, but apparently she didn’t taste very good, because that cow sure shook her head a lot afterward!

 

Then we went into the house for coffee time!  Mr Harrie has been teaching Asher how to play cribbage, & they played for quite awhile.  Chancery made some playdough with Miss Geesje, & I just drank lots of coffee!

 

After we left the farm, we headed to the MOVIE THEATRE!  We had gotten a coupon from a cereal box, so PChad & I decided to take the kids to see Frozen.  It was only playing at 12:30, so PChad brought burgers, & we had a lunch of burgers & popcorn during the movie.  We all had a great time at the movie, & I think it is one of the best ones Disney has made in the last while.

 

We headed back home & the kids had a bit of rest-time, then we played for awhile, & ordered Domino’s Pizza for dinner!  It was a busy, but very enjoyable day!

My 35th Birthday

Yesterday was my 35th birthday.  I had a wonderful day celebrating, in the most unusual manner.  Had someone told me a few years ago that I would be celebrating by spending the day shopping with 3 ladies who are twice my age, & having the most delightful time, I don’t think I would have believed them!

 

I have been part of a cross-stitching group through my church for a few years now, & the ladies & I have become quite good friends.  We were scheduled to have a stitching day on my birthday, but then Ellen (one of the members) called me & asked if I would like to go to Moncton for the day with the ladies instead.  I thought that sounded fun, so I agreed, then Ellen said, “That’s great… would you be able to drive us?”  Well, I do love to drive, so I agreed to that too!

 

Our first stop was Timmy’s; after the long drive we had to get our caffeine fix!  Then we went to the cross-stitch store, & spent a good amount of time there re-stocking supplies, & browsing.

Then it was off to Montana’s for lunch.  I think I was the only one who had been to a Montana’s before, so I showed them the ropes.

 

Gonda was surprised to be given a Mason jar to drink from!

 

Since it was my birthday I got to wear the birthday hat!

 

And Gonda’s birthday is the day after mine, so she got a hat too!

 

We then headed to Costco, and ended the day walking the mall.  By the time we decided to head home I think we were all shopped out, but it was one of my most fun birthdays!  I’m really glad to call these ladies my friends!

Sunday Pictures

Asher – 7.5 years

Chancery – 5 years

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Chancery: “Hey, Brother, I am so glad that you showed up for pictures!”

 

Asher: “I have a little red truck to show you!”

 

Asher: “And my Calgary Flames hat!”

 

Chancery: “I think the people are just wanting to see us!”

 

Chancery: “Asher!  Did you disappear again?”

 

Chancery: “You can’t keep disappearing like that!”

 

Asher: “Well, I’m here now!”

 

Asher: “And here’s my best smile!”

January Trip

Since December is always a very busy time for us, we try to take a weekend away in January.  This year we headed to Moncton.  We stayed at a hotel with a waterslide, & happened to get a room with bunk beds!  I will definitely be requesting bunk beds again!  Had I known this was an option, I would have been asking at every hotel we have stayed at for the past few years.  (It is a lot harder to kick your sibling when you are in bunk beds!) 

 

The weekend was great.  The kids had a fun morning swimming, the parents had a fun afternoon at Costco & Princess Auto, & we all had a great time at Crystal Palace!

 

The Jumpin’ Star is very exciting!

Asher is pumped for the roller coaster!

 

Chancery really enjoyed mini golf this year.  She played the whole course twice!

 

Back on the roller coaster for another ride!

 

And the kids enjoyed a final ride on the Convoy.

More Stripes

Asher picked out a new church shirt when we went shopping a few weeks ago, & it reminded me of a shirt he had when he was little.

 

Only now, he’s got a few more stripes!

Sunday Pictures

Asher – 7.5 years

Chancery – 5 years

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Chancery: “ASHER!  Where are you?”

 

Asher: “I’m right here!”

 

Chancery: “Yes!  Now we can get these pictures done!”

 

Chancery: “WHERE DID YOU GO??”

 

Asher: “I don’t know what you are going on about.  I’m right here, Chancery.”

 

Chancery: “He’s gone again!”

 

Asher: “I just wanted to make sure everyone got to see all of my favourite books!”

 

Chancery: “I like the one about kittens too!”