Visiting the Calgary Tower!

On the glass floor looking around.

Wonder what she thought about all of that!

Nannie and the boys!

I came out to Calgary because the word on my Dad was not good. I had to take all three of the kids because it happened to be at the same time Chris was VERY busy at work. So off we went. Thankfully, Westjet had some seat sales helping to make this trip possible! My Dad had a stroke they think, but he is doing much better. He still struggles with some ongoing health issues but I am happy to say that I had quite a few good visits with him. Thanks for all the prayers!

I decided to take the kids and Nannie to the Calgary Tower. Everyone had a great time. I think my Mom said it had been 20 years since she had been up to the tower. We also ate at the restaurant and she had said it had been a long, long, long, time since she had eaten out somewhere. She enjoyed the meal and the time with the kids. Since we moved so far away...anytime with the kids is special.

Sarah is Ten Months Old!

Sarah Lynn 9 Months! Sarah Lynn 10 Months! She loves both teams!

Sarah is walking around things and standing up where ever she can. She has even attempted the stairs. She loves helping me with the dishes in the dishwasher and is crawling around the house very fast. She loves playing with her school bus and little people farm. She likes cars too. Her front teeth have taken a long time to cut through. The one cut through last month and number two is finally cut all the way through this week. So in a few weeks we should have a new smile on our hands!

I weighed her on the 17th and she weighed 16 lbs. 7 oz. She is small but soooooo cute! She is full of life and it is fun to watch her play with the boys. They love her so much and are great big brothers. Jacob likes to rescue her and Nathan likes to make her laugh.

She loves to eat mandarin oranges, bananas, and will pretty much try anything. She has tasted ice cream this month and loves it. She also had her first chocolate chip cookie. Spoiled girl, the boys never had any of this stuff so early! She loves the noodles from my chicken noodle soup. So many food firsts this month.

She is a fun baby. I love that she wants to be with Mommy! I love watching her play like a little girl does. I love shoe shopping for her! The girl has a better selection than I do! And the Easter dresses....I am having a hard time narrowing it down.

We came to Calgary this last week knowing that my Dad was unwell. I travelled with the three kids and they were awesome. People commented that they didn't even know I had three kids with me. I hope they are just as good on the way back! Anyway, the kids have had lots of Nannie time. Every morning Jacob and Nannie do the puzzle together. He loves word searches and is getting really good at them. She loves to do it with him too! I think she will miss their morning activity together. They are all going to miss Nannie when we have to go back to Waterloo.

The boys have really enjoyed seeing all of their friends! Of course I have loved every minute of it too! It has been good for the soul. My friends in Calgary....thanks for taking such good care of all of us. Thanks for picking us up and taking us to the airport. Thanks for lending us the van!!! That was a HUGE help! Thanks for all the yummy dinners and play dates! I am blessed to have such great people in my life!

As for my Dad. Well it was really nice for me to get too see him and know who I was. He has good days and bad days, but at least I got to see him on a few of his good days. Considering...our family was told he might not make it through the week he is doing much better. Thanks for all your prayers.

Something to make me smile!

Family Celebrations of Jacob's birthday on the actual day.

Sarah fell asleep eating the other day. So cute.

Sarah while playing with the dog food, and then after the dog food was taken away. Poor dogs now have to wait until she is in bed to eat.

Party Time!

We had a bowling birthday party for Jacob. The kids had a great time! The Batman cake was yummy and I totally love cupcake cakes! So easy to work with! Thank you to all our friends for joining us this day to celebrate Jacob's big day! He was very happy to have all the kids sleep over! The kids went to bed both nights so well and easy! It was a great family day weekend!

The only trouble was the adults stayed up way to late!!!! Did I say was TOO LATE! I will be suffering those consequences tomorrow!

This sums it up!

I read this on a new blog I found and it is so true for me too.



The original author can be found at 4 little men and girly twins blog She gave people permission to copy as long as we mentioned where we got it from.



my house is spotless, except when it's not picked up
my bathrooms sparkle, except after boys use it
I make a nutritious meal every night, except when we eat out
my children are not loud, except when they raise their voices
my laundry is always done, except when we wear clothes
my children obey the first time, except when they don't listen
the dishes are always clean, except when we use them
my toddler is potty trained, except when he wears a diaper
my spelling and grammar is perfect, except when I don't double check it
my children don't eat sugar, except when we have treats
we always use cloth diapers, except when we use disposables
my children cloths always match, except when they don't
my children always go to bed on time, except when they stay up late
we don't watch TV, except when we watch a movie
my children don't break dishes, except when they drop them
my children put their toys away, except when they leave them out
we read a bible story everyday, except when I forget
I never say anything wrong, except when I misspeak
I am never late, except when we're running behind
I am never stressed, except when I have too much to do
my marriage is perfect, except when I don't make it a priority
my children never act out in public, except when they are being unruly
there is no chaos in our house, except when we are home
I am put together everyday, except when I don't take a shower
my hair looks perfect, except when I have a bad hair day
my babies sleep through the night, except when they wake up to eat
my windows are clean, except when little fingers touch them
I always finish my to-do list each day, except when I don't get it done
I am not selfish, except when I put myself first
I live my life for Jesus I love my family I am a sinner
I am not perfect I am a regular mama
I can not do it all on my own I am learning everyday
I do not know everything I am just like you
I am Me

Happy Birthday Jacob!

1 week old Jacob.

Jillian holding Jacob

Jacob and Noah

Ethan, Jillian, Noak & Jacob

Jaymee and Jacob

Taylor, Noah, Jacob & Jillian

I see a lot of Sarah in this picture.

Jacob and Ethan

Jacob and Nathan

Brothers!


Jacob is 6 years old today! Wow! He is turning into quite the little man! He is so helpful and loving with his sister and a great friend to his brother. I signed him up this week to be apart of the "bookworm" club and was totally surprised when he READ the book he brought home to me! And it was a book with two to three sentences per page! He is sooooo keen to read. He wants to get better and better! He has been adding and subtracting some basic facts as well. Lots of learning this hear in Senior kindergarten. I am amazed at how much they do at school here in kindergarten.

Jacob loves playing board games. He loves the wii of course! He is actually quite good at it. Way better than me! For any of you who have played the tanks game on wii, Jacob has made it up to level 16 so far. He is his father child in that respect!

He loves his friends and really enjoys playing with them and spending time with them. He was very excited about our trip to Mexico and seeing his friends there. Special for me to watch. He is enthusiastic happy child. He has a very vivid imagination and watching him play star wars, Indiana Jones or right now....Ben 10 is fun to do. LOUD but fun!

He has the best giggle and it is contagious when he starts. He loves pizza, pancakes, and red peppers. He really isn't a sweet eater. He took mini cupcakes to school and handed them all out but he didn't actually eat one! I wish I was able to turn it down! His new favorite treat is dip with some chips.

I can not believe he is SIX! He was such a little baby and so beautiful with all that hair! When he is older and blonder he sure looks like Sarah.

Jacob I am so blessed to be your Mother! I hope you have a great birthday and a great year being 6! Lets try not to rush forward to SEVEN!!! Love you lots! Mommy!

Mexico I miss you!

We loved being in the ocean. The water was beautiful and warmer than the pool!

Peek-A-BOO girl hiding out from the sun....but so cute!

Playing in the ocean again!

Playing on the beach.

Mexico was a great trip!!! The weather, the ocean, the beach! But lets be honest....I loved having someone make my bed everyday and cook all the meals!!!