Canada Day

This year we did things a little differently and kept Canada Day a little more low key. It was still a great day and I am not exhausted by it all. We had a special breakfast and then Tracy and Josh arrived from Calgary. We went out to see Monsters vs Aliens which was really funny - too bad it wasn't in 3D though. Then we came home had some supper and put everyone down for a nap (even me) That was already my favorite part of the day. At 9:30pm we headed out for the fireworks at Millwoods park. There is something wonderful about being with so many people all celebrating their country. I love it! Every year I come home feeling very patriotic and thankful that I live in such a wonderful place.


This is all of us at the park - The Jacksons were beside us - it was great!

Linkers did great for his first time at the fireworks! He really is the most amazing baby.

This picture is great - Andy and Merrill were waving their flags and being goofy when the people behind us started shouting 'Where's Frank!' I love their expressions....

Andy was sure excited to have a fudgee O cookie.....So was Rich


Isaac is my angel. I can always count on him. He was very excited to have someone older than him to hang out with. Josh has been wonderful playing with my boys. I bet he will miss all the noise and craziness when he goes home...or maybe not.

Fun With Lincoln Outside

Today I wanted to do some work outside but my little Lincoln wouldn't go down for the nap I was hoping for. So I brought out his bumbo chair and a blanket. He was thrilled to be outside! The wind in his hair, the trees to watch swaying in the wind and most especially his brothers sword fighting with their water shooters. It was a lot of noise and a lot of fun. The best part though was that I was able to get some yard work done!

My latest Cake

Today I spent the day working on a cake - I love to decorate cakes - I definitely love to eat them. This one was made for my good friend Jenn's mom who is turning 65 this weekend.

Something New

This isn't anything new but I love this picture - the drool is always there and super cute - I love this boy!!

Lincoln has finally started to sit up! I am so excited - but a little bit sad that he is growing up. Rich tried to get him to crawl the other day but luckily I caught him and put a stop to his madness.

He is so good at sitting up that he can even reach for his own toys and sit up again -He's a genius!!

Something else that happened for the first time - Isaac helped cut the grass today!! He was so excited and so was Rich. I wonder how long the excitement will last......

So Cute

Yesterday we were out in our backyard just checking it out to see what needs to be done for spring clean up. I went back around the side of the house - I usually never go over there, and I found this tiny little bunny trapped behind some old stones by the fence. Rich thought it could easily get out so we gave it some time - but it wouldn't run away from us - I assume it must have been terrified - the boys went back to visit it numerous times. Eventually after an hour or so Rich moved the rocks - the poor bunny was terrified by then. He escaped under the fence and hopped off - hopefully to find his mother.

Isaac's Birthday and a little more

This is what we woke up to Sunday morning for Church in Calgary. About 30cm of snow fell from Saturday night to Sunday morning. At least it was still fairly warm out. I loved that only the men had to go out and shovel :)

Sunday was also a very special day for Isaac! He turned 8! He was super excited for his birthday. Friday we went down to Calgary for his birthday present which was to go to a Calgary Flames game. Rich and Isaac took the C-Train and Isaac had gotten some money for his birthday from some good family friends so he could buy himself something and then he got to watch his favorite players in real life!! Super fun for him - all he talks about still - more than 72hours later.....I made his birthday cake for him - a hockey puck....loved all that black icing

Grandpa cutting the cake, Nana dishing out the ice cream and the boys waiting patiently



Sometimes its hard for the kids when it is someone elses birthday. I think Merrill was feeling a little bummed out that it was Isaac's special day. But he did have a few favorite moments too






We sure had a great time in Calgary and I am thankful to Nana and Grandpa for all that they did with our boys. Our boys love to visit because they always feel special and get tons of attention - so does Salem the dog but I am positive he doesn't love seeing the boys as much as they love to see him.
Next are some fun pictures that we've taken over the past couple of weeks.

We had Ryan and Cindy over for dinner last Saturday and Aaliyah decided to get to know Lincoln a little better. We have pictures of her using him as a pillow. I just had to post this picture because of Andy in the back ground - he sure does love Merrill

Just a fun picture of all the boys!

This was Isaac's first night at Cubs -he was super excited. They made a craft from all recycled materials - this is a crane - it was a very cool night. I will now have to make one with the other two boys - thankfully Isaac will be around to help out.

Lincoln is now four months old - so hard to believe how quickly the time is going the fourth time around. He is very ticklish on his back - Rich is hiding behind Lincoln so we could get him smiling - the camera is not his favorite toy - every time he smiles it flashes a bright light in his eyes and he becomes temporarily blinded.

I love that he is playing more with toys and more interested in what is around him. I feel bad putting him on his tummy though because his cheeks are soooo big that it seems he has a hard time lifting his head up. He's getting stronger though :)

More fun moments with some of the boys

Andy can really make me laugh - even when it seems like nothing else can. Yesterday I was recovering from the flu and feeling pretty crappy and I asked Andy to do something for me - Can't remember now what it was but he gave me a wink and a thumbs up - It was hilarious - I made him do it again so I could get a picture of it.

This is a picture of Lincoln smiling for the camera - he has been smiling and laughing for forever but I can never capture it on the camera - until now. I just had to blow in his face - for whatever reason he seems to really like it.

He also loves to be naked with a blanket to play with. I love his little coos and squeals when he is happy.

Yesterday we went to our wards Baden Powell dinner because Isaac is about to turn eight and can then start going to cubs. It's hard to believe my little baby is growing up. He will be baptized on April 11 and he is very excited about it. He also can't wait to get his own set of Scriptures. Rich is also taking him to see his first ever Flames game in Calgary so we have one super excited boy in our house. I hope we can keep him from flying away with all the energy his excitement has given him. I hope when he comes home from school today to get a picture of him and then I will add it this post. He has grown up so much and I am very proud to see how he has matured and how kind he is to others. What a blessed mommy I am.