I'll Have a Coffee Please

Do we have to clean again?

2011-01-30T15:31:00.001-05:00

The conversation went like this:
Kai - asks Daddy a question
Daddy - "Because we had friends coming over for dinner."
CJ - "Ugh, does that mean we have to clean the house again?"
hahahahaha

Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah!

2011-01-27T19:28:00.002-05:00

CJ had a supply teacher at school today. He LOVES his teacher Mrs. Deckert and having a supply was not on his list of things he wanted today. Around lunch time I get a phone call from the principal, apparently CJ had been disrespectful to the teacher and he was sitting in her office.

The teacher had asked him to do his work, he walked away from her, saying, "blah, blah, blah, blah blah!"

Ok, as funny as that is now, it really is rude and disrespectful. But really, how many times as adults have we wanted to say that ourselves! :-)

Can I get in?

2011-01-19T11:33:00.002-05:00

We got a new washer and dryer.

The first thing Kai says when he sees it -

"Can I get in?"

hahaha, no Kai you can't get in!

Kai and Poppy

2011-01-05T11:39:00.002-05:00

Kai - "Nana, Santa will give you a present for Poppy."

Nana - "I'm sure he will, Poppy will get presents."

Kai - "Oh, I forgot to put Poppy on my list. But that's OK, the angels will know. Right Nana?"

Nana - "Yes, Kai, we do not need to worry."

It doesn't get any better than that, always thinking about Poppy! He loves his Poppy very much!

Happy New Year to all our Family and Friends!

2011-01-01T00:01:00.000-05:00

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Lunch with Poppy!

2010-12-31T16:11:00.003-05:00

We went and had lunch with Poppy today at the home...at little early New Year's Eve party! :-)

Seeing Lights in Simcoe

2010-12-27T21:19:00.002-05:00

Playing Hockey

2010-12-26T16:16:00.000-05:00

Testing out the hockey net they got from Nana for Christmas...

Christmas at the Riman's

2010-12-25T16:09:00.000-05:00

Later in the day we went and had Christmas with Greg's parents...here's some pictures of the kids (Kai is missing cause he didn't want his picture taken)....

Boxing Day - Skating at the Arena for the First Time!

2010-12-25T15:11:00.000-05:00

Christmas Day

2010-12-25T15:01:00.000-05:00

For Christmas this year I got a new camera, so most of the pictures I took Christmas morning didn't turn out as I was still learning how to use it. However, here are a few that did turn out!

We went and celebrated Christmas with Poppy!

From Our Home to Yours!

2010-12-25T08:00:00.000-05:00

We invade Victoria Park!

2010-12-19T21:26:00.001-05:00

We had Greg's sister and her family over for dinner, that means 5 kids in total! :-) After dinner we headed to the park...here's some pictures showing the fun the kids had.

Kai turns 6 years old!!

2010-12-17T17:49:00.005-05:00

Well our baby turned 6 today! I can't believe 6 years have passed since I got that phone call saying you arrived!! As you can see from the pictures he was a little excited about his birthday!

Christmas Concert at School

2010-12-17T17:46:00.002-05:00

Here is a picture of the snow pile outside our front door! :-(

Kai's class had a little concert for the parents today...it was really cute!

CJ becomes a Junior Soldier!

2010-12-12T14:21:00.000-05:00

CJ was enrolled as a Junior Solder (along with 17 other children) at London Citadel today.

We couldn't be prouder of him.....

Here he is pictured with Joyce Hawkins (his Junior Solder teacher)
and Nana (one of his biggest fans!) :-)

We love you CJ and pray that you stay true to the promises you made today!

Skating for the First Time!!

2010-12-11T19:13:00.002-05:00

We took the boys skating today for the first time. CJ did great, he went around the whole rink by himself a few times and only fell twice. Kai warmed up to it as time went on and actually did quite well in keeping his balance too!

They can't wait to go again!

Snow, more Snow, and MORE SNOWWWWWW!!!

2010-12-07T18:00:00.003-05:00

We have had a record snowfall and snowstorm that has been occurring since Sunday afternoon. We had received over 70cms of snow by Monday night and today (Tuesday) we received over 30cms more. The city has come to a standstill, schools have been closed, city buses pulled off the roads, so of course we have all been "stranded" at home.

I have to work however, because as long as I have power I have to work, even if everyone else is getting a snow day. Trying to keep the boys (well mostly Kai) occupied while I'm trying to work is not an easy feat!! Greg also has had to work because he supports people in a group home and 24 hour care is required, so he has had to trek out at midnight (at least traffic has been light)! :-)

Today (almost the 3rd full day at home) Kai spent quite a bit of time with Nana. They went out this morning and 'played' for a bit in the snow. This afternoon, I opened a Christmas present that he was getting early (it was a new movie), so they could have something "new" to watch. Then Kai and Nana headed back outside to play some more in the snow.....here's a few pics!

This is what this much snow does to you!!!!!

Christmas Concert

2010-12-05T19:43:00.001-05:00

At church today we had our Christmas Concert. The first two pictures are of the boys (you can't see CJ) singing with the mass choir. Kai kept pointing at me saying, "Don't take my picture!" And when he saw me with my camera he covered his face (see second picture) :-)

CJ had his debut on Cornet. He plays Hot Cross Buns with his 'band!' I'm so proud of him, this is the first time that he has participated and done something in front of the church. He's usually in the hallway refusing to go.

Here's Kai being a Shepherd!

After we got home I was singing the song the kids sang and Kai was singing along with me. He says, "Good Willouby's on Earth!" To which I laughed, cause it's supposed to be "Good Will and Peace on Earth!" :-)

CJ turns 7!!!

2010-11-30T19:35:00.000-05:00

Christmas Card Pictures

2010-11-27T10:31:00.002-05:00

This ones a keeper! :-)

Kai's Letter to Poppy

2010-11-24T19:56:00.002-05:00

Kai was down at Nana's for supper....Kai was writing a letter and the conversation went like this:

Nana: "What are you writing Kai and who are you writing?"

Kai: "I am writing a letter to Poppy."

Nana: "Read your letter to me."

Kai: "Dear Poppy, I hope you get better and I hope you are feeling better and I want you to come home."

Nana: "Do you miss Poppy?"

Kai: "Yes, I miss him a lot and I miss Jack, not the one in the room, the other Jack, he died and he is up there now." (pointing upward) "But Poppy is not dying is he?"

Nana: "No, Poppy isn't dying, he is there because he needs nursing care because of his illness. Poppy knows we all love him and miss him."

CJ loses Yet ANOTHER Tooth!

2010-11-22T10:30:00.000-05:00

The Boys Celebrate!

2010-11-21T22:25:00.003-05:00

First it was a movie - MegaMind

Then back for presents and cupcakes....

Kai's Group - Jeremiah, Nathan, Booth, and Adam

CJ's group - Nathan, Andy, Ethan (and Riley)

Santa Parade

2010-11-20T23:05:00.000-05:00

Tonight daddy was in the Santa Clause Parade in Woodstock. So we went to see him. We met up with our friends - Hailey and Eli and Chelsea. After we got in the van CJ says, "Wow, I'm as thirsty as a chicken!" I'm not sure how thirsty that is...but apparently he was very thirsty!!!

CJ Loses ANOTHER Tooth

2010-11-19T10:23:00.001-05:00

Boys Spend the Day with Daddy

2010-11-13T22:53:00.003-05:00

Christmas Decorating

2010-11-12T21:48:00.002-05:00

CJ Loses a Tooth

2010-11-11T09:39:00.001-05:00

Happy 40th Anniversary Grammie and Poppa!

2010-11-07T21:35:00.003-05:00

Happy Halloween!

2010-10-31T21:26:00.003-04:00

Where do Dogs go?

2010-10-30T19:51:00.002-04:00

Kai asked Nana the following, "Nana, do dogs go to heaven when they die?"

Trying to give him an answer to satisfy his inquiring mind, she says, "Well, Kai, I am sure there is a "special" place for doggies when they die. We will call it "doggie heaven."

CJ then jumps into the conversation and says, "Nana, dogs do not go to heaven because they do not have a soul, but we do."

To which Nana says, "Yes CJ, you are right, dogs don't have a soul and yes we do, But I am sure God will have a special place for special dogs."

As Nana was relaying the story to me, she says, "I hope my answer wasn't too far off the theology path!" :-)

Kai and Nana Rake Leaves!

2010-10-25T17:23:00.001-04:00

CJ's first Night Knight Game!

2010-10-15T22:13:00.001-04:00

Thanksgiving 2010

2010-10-09T19:19:00.003-04:00

Pictures from our annual Thanksgiving trip to Jackson's Point with friends....we had another great time!

Can't Afford It!

2010-09-27T19:31:00.002-04:00

I was telling the boys I couldn't afford to keep them. They were eating us out of house and home...as they were going back to the snack cupboard for what was probably their 10th snack since dinner!!!

Kai pauses for a minute, then looks at me and says, "Well, do you wanna keep me then instead of CJ?" hahaha To which I replied, "No, sorry Kai. You are a package deal, if I get rid of one, you both go!"

**So glad he was willing to throw his brother under the bus so quickly! hahaha

Appleland

2010-09-18T19:14:00.003-04:00

Budding Musicians

2010-09-17T19:07:00.003-04:00

This fall CJ started playing Cornet at church.....Kai, of course, can't wait until it's his turn, but he's going to play trombone!!

So Proud!

2010-09-10T19:28:00.003-04:00

We are soooo proud of our little Kaiser! He got a "Start Student" award today for helping his little friend feel better, a little boy who was very sad in school!!

Also, CJ has had a great week at school. He brought home his math work today and not only was it completed but he also had all check marks!

We are very excited for this school year and are looking forward to the things to come!

School 2010

2010-09-10T19:05:00.000-04:00

Kai 1st Day of SK

2010-09-08T18:50:00.002-04:00

Kai also participated in the French Immersion Program last year and for many of the same reasons as CJ we also put him back in the English Program. Here is the "little man" on his first day of SK - English!!

CJ's First Day of Grade 1 - English!

2010-09-07T18:47:00.002-04:00

The last few years CJ has been in the French Immersion program. Due to many reasons we decided to put him back in the English program. So here we have him on his first day of Grade 1 - English! He's looking so grown-up!!!

Happy _0th Birthday Nana!

2010-09-05T18:40:00.003-04:00

Nana had a big birthday this year...here we are celebrating with Poppy!

She didn't want me to put the number on the cake, but if you look closely you'll see there is a 0 and you can tell the first number by counting the number of candles!!

The next day I had a little surprise for her and took her out to dinner with a couple of her close friends.

See celebrating your _0th isn't so bad! :-)

City Bus

2010-09-04T18:38:00.001-04:00

Daddy had promised the boys all summer we'd go for a ride on the city bus....and FINALLY the day came...as you can see they were a little excited!

Hurry Up!!

2010-08-27T19:27:00.001-04:00

I was telling Kai to hurry, we didn't have time for him to do that. CJ looks at me and says, "Well, you know kids mom!" Yes, CJ, I know kids! ;-)

CJ's Field Trip

2010-08-26T18:35:00.002-04:00

CJ's day camp went on a field trip to African Lion Safari this summer and I got to tag along....it was a lot of fun!

Happy ___th Birthday Mommy!

2010-08-23T18:33:00.000-04:00

Happy __th Birthday Daddy!!

2010-08-13T18:29:00.001-04:00

Newfoundland - Sunday

2010-08-08T21:02:00.001-04:00

Another quite day at Uncle Clun's cabin before we headed to Deer Lake (had an early flight home Monday morning).....

Uncle Clun took the boys "moose hunting"

The Newfoundland Plant - Pitcher Plant

One last family picture before we go....and Jimmy Cricket Kai!

Newfoundland - Saturday

2010-08-07T22:56:00.001-04:00

Saturday we spent a quiet day at Uncle Clun's cabin...playing in the water and enjoying another fire in the evening.

Newfoundland - Friday

2010-08-06T20:48:00.002-04:00

Friday we headed back across the province towards Deer Lake, we stopped in Howley at Uncle Clun's cabin...the boys LOVED getting to drive his boat!

and "fishing"

all followed by a fire....

Newfoundland - Thursday

2010-08-05T20:38:00.001-04:00

Thursday, was the much awaited Whale Watching tour....we were guaranteed to see Puffin's, which we did, and they were hoping we would find Whales...which we did. However, being the only Newf in the family I fully expected to thoroughly enjoy the trip...well, boy was I wrong. CJ and Daddy saw the whales, I however, was busy downstairs with my head in a bag being sick...and Kai was sitting on the floor beside me crying.... :-(

Newfoundland - Wednesday

2010-08-04T20:28:00.001-04:00

Wednesday was spent with my long-time friend, Rhonda! I haven't seen her in 14 years and it was great getting the spend the day with her and her family. We first went down and participated in Regatta Day, then we went to the marine touch tank, and then to Portugal Cove/St. Phillip's for lunch....

After lunch we drove to Cape Spear,
this is the most Eastern point in North America. And what a SIGHT!!!!

It was so great getting to spend the day with Rhonda and I certainly hope that it's not another 14 years before we get to do it again!

Newfoundland - Tuesday

2010-08-03T20:19:00.001-04:00

On Tuesday, we left Gambo and headed to St. John's. First we stopped and had lunch with my co-workers that I haven't met (even though I've worked with them for 8 years)...Lin, Kim, and Barry. After lunch, because it was such a nice day we headed up to Signal Hill.

You can't beat the views!

The Newfoundland Bird - Puffin

Newfoundland - Monday

2010-08-02T23:11:00.002-04:00

Monday, we left Triton and began our trek across the province...first we stopped in Grand Falls-Windsor to see Greg's buddy, Dave!

Don't see these signs in Ontario!

Our last stop for the day was in Gambo, where we spent the night at Aunt Mary and Uncle Earl's and I also had a few minutes to go to Hare Bay to see my long-time friend, Janie. First we stopped to see my grandmother, Suzie! She turned 93 this week and it was great to see her. She had never met CJ before and only saw Kai when he was 8 months old.

After visiting Nan, we stopped at Uncle Lionel's and
as you can see the boys loved being on the four-wheeler!

Vincent Family Reunion - Sunday

2010-08-01T22:02:00.003-04:00

After church on Sunday and then brunch at Fudge's it was a relaxing afternoon. Later we went back to Jerry's and he took the boys out in the boat....as you can see from the pics...they LOVED it!

After the boat ride we had a fish fry....Greg helping Jerry below...

I don't like fish (I know, I know), but I tried it anyway...

and yeah, well, I still don't like fish!

Vincent Family Reunion - Saturday

2010-07-31T23:43:00.003-04:00

Saturday started off with a parade through Triton and Pilley's Island, which ended in Robert's Arm at my cousin, Theresa's, place. As you can see from the pictures she has quite the view! There is where CJ declared that he wanted to move to Newfoundland...with a view like that every day who wouldn't?

While at Theresa's we did our family pictures....

first....

children of James and Idella.........then grandchildren.....

There were two children missing, Frances (my ma) and Uncle Rick (who is deceased)

then the "outlaws"......followed by the great-grandchildren...

and lastly....the great-great-grandchildren!

What a legacy!

After the BBQ, we headed to PJ's that evening for dinner....

following by a shed party at my cousin, Jerry's....

not sure what kind of party it was....but Greg was apparently pole dancing!

Vincent Family Reunion - Friday

2010-07-30T23:29:00.007-04:00

The Vincents (James and Idella's family) had another family reunion this year in Triton, Newfoundland. We decided that we would attend, and what a time we had! Friday night was the "Meet and Greet"....

Mommy made shirts for the boys!

Yes Dorian, I'm sorry but you are related to these people!

Family....always good for a sing!

and a "bang" on some pots and pans!

Brothers!

2010-07-10T22:00:00.001-04:00

The boys brother is visiting from BC....so we had a little get-together so that the four of them could visit....family comes in all shapes and forms....they may not live together but they are family....they are brothers....

they share a bond....they share the same looks....and facial expressions! ;-)

While we can, we will continue to encourage a relationship between the boys....and I hope they continue to enjoy each other's company as they grow.

Canada Day!

2010-07-01T21:50:00.000-04:00

Happy Canada Day 2010!

What's Canada Day without hockey....

a pinata?....

fireworks?....

(this was the boys first time that they experienced fireworks)...love their expressions!

and of course....

Spending the day with friends!

Happy Canada Day everyone!

40th Wedding Anniversary

2010-06-30T21:15:00.004-04:00

Mom and Dad celebrated their 40th Wedding Anniversary this year. We celebrated by having an Open House and were surround by family and friends!

Managed to pull a surprise on mom and Uncle Clun and Aunt Fern showed up!

Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad!

We love you!

15th Wedding Anniversary

2010-06-24T21:45:00.000-04:00

This year Greg and I celebreated our 15th Wedding Anniversary. We spent the Friday night by having a dinner with our wedding party....we were only missing one groomsman and our ring bearer. It was nice to be all together again. Then, with a huge thanks to Nana, we were able to go away for a couple of nights and just spend some time together. It was a great way to celebrate.

Adoption Weekend!

2010-06-20T21:38:00.002-04:00

This year for adoption weekend we were off to Toronto Island again.....didn't have quite the same effect on CJ, it was sad, cause obviously he's growing up and was wanting bigger boy rides! We all had a great time though...it's great celebrating this special day for our family.

Washin' the Car with Daddy!

2010-06-19T21:29:00.004-04:00

Kai was very excited to be helping daddy wash the cars!

Greg gave Kai the hose...good idea or bad idea?

Bad idea...someone got "pinned"!! hahaha

Adoption Day 2010

2010-06-16T21:25:00.000-04:00

As we do every year we got our pictures taken once again on Adoption Day....this year Kai wasn't that cooperative. So the first round we managed to get the family picture below and CJ's picture. I could've purchased every pose of CJ, he was hilarous. When it came to Kai's turn he wouldn't even sit on the mat for the photographer to take a single pose...so we left. I returned the following week with CJ and Kai once again (wearing the same clothes) and managed to get the picture of them together and Kai alone.

The Beach in May?

2010-05-23T21:04:00.002-04:00

So far this spring we've had a very hot one! So we headed off to the beach to play in the sand!

Alzheimer's Walk for Memories 2010!

2010-05-15T18:27:00.003-04:00

We would like to thank everyone for their support! As a family this year we raised $1,850! As a whole the walk raised over $84,000!

Waiting for the event to start....

Enjoying the pre-walk snacks....

Greg getting in on the walk warm-up....Mom and I gettin' the glory?

Brotherly love?

Greg pulling CJ....Nana falling behind! ;-)

Mommy and Kai leading the pack!

We made it....The Alzheimer's Wall of Memories!

Thanks for all your support and we look forward to doing this event again next year!

Alzheimer's Walk for Memories!

2010-04-14T17:50:00.005-04:00

Help us make Alzheimer's a MEMORY!

Greg, CJ, Kai and myself have decided to once again participate in the Alzheimer's Walk for Memories this year to support my dad (who was diagnosed at the young age of 55) and all those affected by Alzheimer's.

We will be walking on Saturday, May 15th in the 16th Annual Walk for Memories....it's a walk to help raise funds for the Alzheimer Society - a good cause that provides support to those who have been affected by the disease.

As I stated above my dad was diagnosed at 55 and just turned 63 this year. He is now living in a long term care facility and no longer able to walk himself.

If you are interested in supporting me and the boys (big and small!) in the 5k walk (and supporting my dad in his walk through this disease), click here and make your pledge online (you'll even get your tax receipt via e-mail almost immediately).

Click HERE now!

Thank you!
Love,
Greg, Sue-Ann,
CJ and Kai!

The Boys Meet Vince!

2010-04-05T20:00:00.002-04:00

Vince hadn't been gone five minutes and Kai was like, "Mommy, I miss Vince very much. I love him!"

Happy Easter Poppy!

2010-04-04T18:18:00.005-04:00

WE LOVE YOU!!!

Happy Easter!

2010-04-04T10:00:00.002-04:00

My two handsome bunnies......

Very excited to have an Easter egg hunt!......

Quote of the Day:

While in church Kai leaned over and said, "Mommy, when's Jesus coming?"

Enjoying Spring!

2010-04-03T18:11:00.000-04:00

Bad Influence?

2010-03-24T20:00:00.000-04:00

Kai started speech therapy today and he was making the sounds and after one sound he started to burp. The therapist asked if it was his brother that taught him that? I'm like, "Nope, that would be Nana!"

As soon as we got home, Kai ran downstairs and started burping with Nana!!! :-)

Happy 63rd Birthday Poppy!

2010-03-23T19:00:00.001-04:00

A Lovely Way to Spend A Sunday Afternoon!

2010-03-21T17:00:00.000-04:00

Two Boys?!?!

2010-03-15T18:27:00.000-04:00

Sometimes CJ just cracks me up! During church this morning the conversation went like this:
CJ: "Mommy, you shouldn't have had two boys, then we wouldn't fight all the time."
Mommy: "But then I wouldn't have either you or Kai and I would be very lonely without one of you."
CJ: "Well, you could get rid of Kai, he's the one that bugs me all the time!"

P.S. I'm so glad he's willing to throw his brother under the bus so quickly! hahaha

Happy Carole?

2010-03-13T21:13:00.002-05:00

I got an e-mail from Carole a little while ago informing me that I hadn't updated my blog in quite some time. I've been sick pretty much since Christmas and haven't had much energy/desire to blog. I had, however, been keeping track of the little tidbits that I would need to blog about. Tonight I've updated and I hope Carole is reading with pleasure! ;-)

I Prayed for Him!

2010-03-12T07:00:00.000-05:00

Last night CJ, Kai, Nana, and I were at McDonald's for supper. On the TV above us they were showing hockey and a player being looked at on the ice. CJ looks at us and says, "I prayed for him because he was hurt!"

I See Now!

2010-03-02T21:11:00.000-05:00

Mom and I were looking at the water running into the garage because the down pipe was frozen....mom was shovelling the water out of the garage. Kai walks around the side of the house and says, "Oh, I see what you're talking about now!" We just looked at each other and laughed!

I'm Trading my Sickness....

2010-02-20T21:07:00.001-05:00

I'm amazed at what the kids pick up on....we were driving and CJ says, "Daddy how do we trade our sickness?" It took us a few minutes to realize what he was talking about. He was referring to the words of the song I'm Trading My Sorrows.....which we were not listening to at the time, so obviously CJ had been mulling over these words for a while.....

My Favourite....

2010-02-14T21:04:00.000-05:00

We were being told this morning in church about a potluck dinner in the next couple of weeks. They were telling us to bring our favourite dish. CJ leans over to me and says, "Mommy can I take my favourite dish?" To which I says, "Sure CJ, what's your favourite dish?" He replies, "My McQueen and Mater bowl!" I couldn't stop laughing.....I think they want us to bring food in our favourite dish CJ! hahaha

This Reminds Me Of.....

2010-02-05T21:02:00.001-05:00

We were listening to a Worship CD in the van and CJ pipes up, "Mommy, do you know what this music reminds me of?" To which I say, "What CJ?" He says, "Jesus!" hahaha

Mommy Not Allowed!

2010-02-01T21:00:00.000-05:00

CJ informed me tonight that only him, daddy and Kai can go into his bedroom because he tooted in there! (I'm glad he was thinking about me!) Then Kai pipes up and says, "Yeah, and it keeps me awake!" Keep in mind they do not sleep in the same room, that toot must be pretty potent! ;-0

Can I be in Charge?

2010-01-29T20:59:00.000-05:00

CJ asks, "Mommy if you and daddy have amnesia can I be in charge?"
Mommy replies, "Sure CJ if we have amnesia you can be in charge!"

Gotta love him!

A Fossil?

2010-01-23T20:57:00.000-05:00

CJ was asking for his fossil and I couldn't figure out what he was talking about....he was looking for his Floss! ;-)

Funny Tidbits....

2010-01-04T20:08:00.002-05:00

Kai
Kai was running down the hall and Greg says, "Stop running Kai, you'll fall and crack your head open, and then you'll be sorry!" To which Kai replies, "You can't say sorry when your head is cracked open!" Yep, he's got a point!

CJ and Kai
The boys were watching the movie UP....CJ says, "They don't have our Jesus, they have a pretend Jesus, our Jesus is real." Kai says, "How do we talk to our Jesus?" CJ says, "We pray to Him!" I'm glad they are listening! ;-)

CJ
We were driving in the van and CJ asks that when he's done with his carseat if we can keep it for his kids....um, yeah, ok!

CJ
We were driving in the van and CJ says, "Mommy, why did Jesus die on the cross for our sins?" Yeah, just a little driving conversation.....again, I'm glad they are listening and learning!

CJ's friend visits.....

2010-01-03T19:00:00.000-05:00

CJ has become fast friends with a little guy at church.....he came over yesterday for a play date....Kai is apparently a one man band......are we looking at our future Worship Band? :-)

Love the picture of the two of them and I wonder what they are talking about in the second one! hahaha

A day with family....playing pool!

2010-01-02T19:00:00.000-05:00

Tobogganing anyone?

2010-01-02T18:30:00.000-05:00

We went to visit Shawna after New Year's and had a little fun tobogganing!

CJ loved it, laughed all the way down....Kai preferred to be on flat ground! ;-)

Happy New Year!

2010-01-01T16:35:00.000-05:00

New Year's Day we spent a quiet day at home....enjoying playing in the snow.....

To Infinity and Beyond!

2009-12-26T13:30:00.000-05:00

Christmas with Poppy!

2009-12-25T17:00:00.000-05:00

We went to see Poppy on Christmas Day and ran into the Olympic Torch in the process.....

Again, all smiles for his "boys!"

Christmas 2009!

2009-12-25T14:00:00.000-05:00

Looks like Santa left a mess.....

Wow, he ate all his snacks...

The boys were really excited.....

The best gift from Nana....which CJ didn't know she had enough money from! hahaha

As we were standing at the elevator at Poppy's, I was asking the boys who had a great Christmas? They were raising their hands, etc. When Kai says, "We need to stop and say thank you to Jesus for sharing His birthday with us!" Yes, I was extremely proud!!!

Christmas PJ's!

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Feeding the Reindeer!

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It's Christmas Eve and you gotta feed the Reindeer.....

Christmas with the Rimans!

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We celebrated Christmas with Greg's side tonight....here are a few pictures of the kids....

What a crew!

Visiting Poppy!....stopping to see the "Reindeer"!

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We stopped into visit Poppy one day but had to stop by and see Santa and the Reindeer first.....

No matter what kind of day.....Popppy always has a smile for "his boys!"

Kai Turns 5!!!

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I don't know where the time has gone and I can't believe that you are turning 5 today! Happy Birthday Kai.....we LOVE you!

Five years ago today our lives were changed forever....you we brought to our home and within minutes you moved into our hearts! I remember peeking in the car seat to see if you were "cute" and you were handsome then and even more handsome now!

Kai is at a stage right now where he doesn't want his picture taken, he's also at a stage where if he really likes the gift that he opens, he gets embarrassed and throws the gift saying I don't want that....yeah, good time! ;-)

Gingerbread House makers....

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Our First Gingerbread House!!!!

Excited? I think it's because of all the candy on the table!

Hard at Work.....

Happy Dudes!

Finished Product!

A Dragon in the Nativity?

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For those of you that know my boys.....they are quite the characters when they are in a small group but put them in front of a crowd and they don't want to have any part of it. This year at church the kids were going to be in the Nativity scene as an animal. They got to pick whatever costume they wanted. Once Kai spotted the horse costume there was no other choice for him....CJ was a Cheetah first but the costume had technical difficulties (the zipper was broke) so he went with Trish to pick another costume.....he came back dressed as a dragon/dinosaur! ;-)

Here's a picture of the kids participating in the event.....they actually did go up to the Nativity scene in their costumes.....which I was quite pleased about.

I expect the Dragon in the nativity scene is going to be all the rage next year....look out.....we'll all have to put new nativity scenes! ;-)