Caleb is a Cub Scout!

Caleb has been anxiously awaiting the day he can join cub scouts and now that he's eight, they day finally came. His very first scout activity was awesome!

The boys all got to go bowling and they earned their bowling belt loop! Way to go guys!

Caleb has already memorised the Cub scout promise and has set a goal to become an Eagle scout.

We're so proud of Caleb. He will be an amazing scout.

The After Party!

After the Baptism, we had fun with our cousins and we made chocolate reindeer cookies. SO FUN!!

Baptism

Eliza, Sarah and Caleb were baptised on December 17th.

We are so proud of The kids and their decision to  follow Jesus and be baptised as He was.

We had so many friends and family come to support them and share this special day with us.

It was a day we will never forget.

This has to be one of my all time favorite pictures of the Trio! It really shows the special bond they have with each other, and the love they share!

Dad and Eliza, before the baptism.

Dad and Sarah before the Baptism.

Dad and Caleb before the Baptism.

We LOVE cousins!!! Thanks for comming to support us!

With Bishop Whipple after the baptism.

Awesome Aunt Malorie came and made Crazy 8 Subs. Thank you Malorie!

Our dear friend Rebbecca Burnett catered the desserts. SO YUMMY!!!

It was a wonderful day! Thank you again to everyone who helped make it so special!

A Very Happy Birthday

Eliza, Sarah and Caleb Turned 8 this year. On their special day, the kids got lunch from sonic, and they got to hand out cupcakes to all of their classmates...ALL OF THEM!....

We celebrated later that evening by going to the church to clean, (It was our family's turn) and going out to eat at one of our favorite restaurants.
When We got home, we had some cake and ice cream and the kids got to open their presents.

New dresses and a suit for their baptism.

Caleb's favorite gift was his new scout uniform!

Sarah loved her Caboodle, filled with all kinds of fun girly stuff!

Eliza was thrilled to get new Rollerblades!

I can't believe how fast my babies are growing up! They bring So much joy and happiness to Adam and I.

They bless our lives every day and we are so thankful for them.

Happy Birthday Eliza, Sarah and Caleb!

What Do You Do....?

What do you do when you have ONE wedding dress,



(Yes, It's too small..and No, It's not zipped up.)



And TWO daughters?

Well, You Cut it up

And you sew, sew, SEW!!

Then, Presto...Dresses for them to wear at their baptism!

Now they both have my wedding dress!

When Adam saw me in the dress, he asked me to dance...and he kissed me...and Eliza snapped the picture...And I blushed!



Snow Day

We got a over a foot and a half of snow this past weekend. School was canceled on Friday and the kids had a BLAST playing in all that white stuff!

Eliza. Launching off a snow ramp at the bottom of a steep hill.

Sarah enjoys taking it slow.

Caleb caught the biggest air.

Here I am channelling my "Inner Nacho" with the sweats and the mask!

Snow is always fun, but I'm glad it doesn't stick around for too long around here. It'll all be gone in a week.
Then we'll be anxiously awaiting the next storm. ;)

" Sneak Job"

The other day, I was reading quietly in the living room when I over heard Caleb and Eliza's conversation in the kitchen. (they didn't realise I was in the living room) Caleb was telling Eliza about his latest "science experiment" (Science is a new passion of his). He mentioned to her that all they needed to complete the project were some steel BBs (you know, for a bb gun.)
The conversation proceeded as follows...
Eliza: "But we don't have any BBs"
Caleb: "Dad has some in his closet."
Eliza: "Did you ask him if we could have some?"
Caleb: "No.....Eliza,.. Sneak job."
Eliza: "what?"
Caleb: "Sneak job!..."
Eliza: "WHAT?"
Caleb: " SNEAK JOB!!!!"
Eliza: "Oh..."
Caleb: " I would get them myself, but you are SO much better at being sneaky. You NEVER get caught. You're the BEST!"

So, At this point in the conversation, Any good mother would intervene and explain to her children that sneaking things is like stealing, and is dishonest. She then, would follow up with words of wisdom about trust and integrity. Some advice on not giving in to peer pressure would also be appropriate.
 That's what a good mother would do....But not THIS Mom!

I promptly snuck out of the living room and hid in...You guessed it...The Closet!
I waited in there a while and started to wonder if maybe they decided not to go through with it. (Is it bad that I was a little disappointed at this thought?) Eventually, I heard the little pitter patter of sneaky feet and the closet door squeaked open.  I stood as still as a statue, until enough light was cast on me for Eliza to see me then I let out a "ROAR!!"
She didn't scream...she couldn't..she was in SHOCK! her mouth dropped open, her face turned white and for a second, I thought she may pass out!  It was AWESOME!! My only regret is that I didn't video the whole thing!
Caleb shamefully peaked in and with one glance in my direction he knew, that I knew that he played a role in this.
Then came the conversation about sneaking, dishonesty, trust, peer pressure, etc...following the conversation came the consequences....No more Science projects for a month!
I think they learned their lesson.
I also think I won't be earning the "Mother of the Year" award any time soon!