Cameron is 6!

Cameron turned 6 in October. We celebrated with a supper with family and then a friend party a different day. Cameron only wanted to invite 3 friends and it was a lot of fun having a smaller group.

Cameron is a joy to have around. He has a very tender heart, he is good a sharing, he is very good at building things with Lego, and putting things together. But he is a relentless tease which he comes by honestly.

A Great Visit

Yesterday we said good-bye to my Mom after having her here for a week. We had a great visit and it was so nice to spend time with her, but I couldn't stop her from cleaning my house. I guess that is a Mom thing. The boys enjoyed having their Grandma around as well. It had been a year and a half since they last saw her. It was nice to have her come here to us. When we go to Ontario there are always a lot of people around and I don't think that they get to know her well that way.

Today Brandon has been asking where Grandma is. I hope that it isn't another year and a half before they see her again. But we will take what we can get.

Ten Years and Ten Pounds

Ten years ago when Doug and I were ten pounds lighter (or maybe even 15 lbs for me), he proposed to me. It was so fun to visit the location of the proposal, only this time instead of rain we had snow.

Since that time we have grown in size of course, but mostly in our love for each other. I'm so thankful to God for blessing me with such a wonderful husband and with three wonderful boys.

It's Birthday Month

The weather outside has been unseasonable warm, and on one of such day Doug, and I were able to go golfing with some friends. It was a lot of fun.

After golfing we had a BBQ out on the river. There were three September birthdays in the group so we had some cake.

Anson also celebrated his 7Th birthday this month. The football from Micah was his favourite gift.

I had an awesome birthday this year. I was extremely blessed by the thoughtfulness of my family and friends.

A Beautiful Day!

Today the weather outside was perfect. We enjoyed it by going out for lunch by the river, going for a walk to a playground, and then having a picnic supper at the park and tossing a football around. It was just so great to be able to have a relaxing, fun day with my four favourite guys. I'm so blessed!

Tomorrow I start my new job at the Royal Bank. I have a casual position as a client service representative. I have to train full time for six weeks, and then after that it will only be a couple shifts a week. I'm looking forward to the six weeks being done. But Brandon will be in good hands so that truly is peace of mind. Anyway if I come to mind, I would really appreciate your prayers.

It's the best! Like always.

It's so hard to believe that it's back to school already. Where did the summer go? The boys were pretty excited about going back. Cameron especially. When the boys and I were packing up their supplies and labeling them Cameron repeatedly told me that he loves school. And when I asked him how school went on the first day he mentioned that it is the best like always. It sure makes it easier to send them knowing that they enjoy it.
Anson is always a little more nervious on the first day because he feels like he should know everything already.

Cameron - The social butterfly, couldn't be more excited about school and this year he gets to go every day.

Still Under Construction

This summer the garage has been our project. Doug worked long and hard to get the old one tore down and as I'm typing, there is hammering going on to get the new one put up. It has taken a lot of time and effort but in the end it will all be worth it.

Cameron used to have a shirt the read, "Be patient with me I'm still under construction" (something like that anyway). I think that totally applies to my life right now. God is working to get rid of the old and build something new and better. It is not easy but in the end it will be worth it. I'm just so thankful that God cares enough about me to work in my life.