What is life without going to the park?

Sunday reading with mom!
I love the slide at the park!!!

Another assortment

Uhmm, how does this work? What is behind me? We have a new roof. I loved to watch the guys work but it was hard to nap with all the hammering.

An assortment of Stephen

An new way to read...
He loves to sit in his own chair...
Oops, I dumped my cheerios...
I want this pumpkin, Dad!

Reading with Daddy in my playroom.

Run, run as fast as you can

Freedom!!!

New Family picture

Not the greatest but Stephen wasn't up to staying still for a photo op. He loved to run around even though Uncle Jake almost had a heart attack when he did!

Mt Baker itself

And people say there is no God??? How can they when He made this?

Mt Baker trip

I went "hiking" for the first time on Sunday with Uncle Jake and Aunt Donna and mom and dad. Here are some of the views.

Apple saves the day

Mom and Dad found out that I would tolerate the scissors if I could eat an apple. Notice that my curls at the back are gone? Don't worry, Mom kept them!

My first haircut

I wasn't too impressed when mom came at me with scissors on Saturday. What was she thinking? I love my curls and wings!! They make me cute. I did find out that if I move my head at the wrong time, the cutting doesn't go so well!

Family picture

This family picture was taken by my Beppe when she came to visit. Unfortunately, I don't have a digital picture of her to prove that she was here. But, Mommy made her work and we will enjoy the fruit of her labour all winter.

I found out that I can eat apple straight from the apple!!

But I do tend to spit out the peels and leave them on the floor or where ever I have been!

The greatest coffee table in the world...

I love to crawl through the coffee table and look at people through the glass top. Sometimes I do get stuck and then its not too much fun.

Our first family visitors at our new house

Uncle Rod and Aunt Becky came to visit me on their way to Japan. It was great to spend some time with them before they left. I miss you!! Come home soon.

Ewok wanna-be...

This is the house coat that I got from mom and dad's Bible study in Korea. I'm finally big enough to wear it.

I am now "Forward Facing"

This is me in my car seat. I love being "forward facing" because I can see more. I can "vroom, vrooom" with all the cars I see and talk to the trees! I can also throw things at mom and dad if I don't want them anymore! BUT, I DO NOT like it when the sun shines on my face. It makes me quite grumpy.

Walking down the beach with Daddy

One afternoon before we moved to Langley we went to the Fraser River and walked along the path. It was Stephen's first time in sand (without shoes). He even ventured into the water (with some help) and splashed around with Daddy.

A busy month

Well, since our last post, a lot has happend. We packed up our apartment in Abbotsford and moved to a house in Langley. It feels huge and it is because our old place would fit in here at least twice! We really want to thank all those who helped us pack and unpack and settle in here.
Our first weekend here, Rod and Becky came to visit on their way to Japan. It was great to have them around and talk about life. We will miss them while they are gone but we know that God has great plans for them and we will see them again.
Since then, Jono has started school and tutoring. He is taking fewer classes than last semester but they have more work involved. He is also tutoring 4 times a week so he is quite busy. BUT, he doesn't have to spend an hour in the car everyday so that is great (especially with gas prices). Janice has started a class too. Phonetics. It is a night class so its not a great time commitment but it is a large brain commitment!!! Stephen loves to run around the house and make noise. He was working on a few teeth but seems to have taken a bit of a break. I think that may be good for all involved. Yesterday, he got his year shots and started crying as soon as he saw the nurse take the needle out of the drawer. That kid has a good memory.
My mom (Janice's mom) has been here for a week. She has been a great help and has been put to work. We have been able to can peaches and pears, make applesauce, bake, design and sew curtains, and do some shopping. Phew, all that in only a week. I stopped her from starting her Christmas baking!! Yesterday, as we were preparing the front window for its new curtains, Mom fell. I had visions of her being with us for 6 -8 weeks because of a broken hip. Thankfully, she is only bruised and sore. So, she will be going home today! I must also mention that my grandmother, Beppe, has also been here. It is amazing that she is still able to travel and spend time with her grandchildren and great-grandson!!! Praise the Lord!
When we get a cord for our camera, we will post some more pictures.

Happy Birthday Auntie Kendra

Kendra, we know you are far away but we didn't forget about your special day. Stephen wrote you a note and is wearing a special hat for you. Hope you have a wonderful day!
Its hard to believe that it was only a year ago that we moved out here and now you are gone!!!! Come back soon!

Hannah

No, she's not a boy, she's just wearing Stephen's clothes! This is Hannah. She loved to just sit in the hole and dig. She and Cara are moving to Nicaragua soon but that's okay since we get to move into their house.

Stephen Goes to the Beach

Here is Stephen and his friend, Cara, at Cresent Beach near Whiterock. It was a bit chilly with the wind so we didn't get to go swimming. But Stephen did get to chase seagulls! Too bad they kept flying away.

Aha!

So, after Stephen tried a bit of cake, he realized that it was actually better to see how much cake he could wear. It's a good thing we had the party outside.

Birthday Boy

Stephen is not sure what to do with his cake. He doesn't get cake ever so he wasn't sure whether or not it was going to be any good.

The sunset from the ferry.

Me sitting in the tree just like Daddy and Uncle Matt.

Daddy & Uncle Matt playing in a tree.

Uncle Matt & Aunt Steph at the Aquarium

Looking at ducks with Uncle Matt in Beacon Hill Park, Victoria.

Uncle Dave, Stephen and Janice waiting for family pictures to start.

Rocks are fun to throw and eat!

This is my throne from where I rule Opa and Oma's house.

See Opa, I'm just like Winti!

The Bride and Groom (Becky and Rod)

The Wedding

Yes, we know it has taken us over a month to get some pictures up. So, here they are.

The Father-of-the-Bride and the Bride

Stephen's Birthday!!!!

So, a year has passed. Where did it go? Auntie Karen gave Stephen a cake with "Happy Birthday" spelled out in candles. He wasn't sure what was going on but he enjoyed eating the cake.

A Busy July

Its been a busy time since we've come back from Ontario. Jono started TAing and Janice started taking that same course. Stephen has even been sitting in on some of the classes. I think he is the youngest student at CanIL ever!! The professor even wrote one of his "answers" on the board.
Many of you have received our first "unofficial" newsletter by now. The newsletter took a while to create, edit, and send out, but alas, there are still mistakes in it. If you did not receive a copy and would like one, just let us know.
We seem to be getting closer to membership! Praise the Lord! Once that happens, we will send out "official" newsletters and be able to raise financial and prayer support full force.
We found out last night that Janice's brother Matt and his girlfriend, Steph, are coming out in August for a week. It will be great to spend some time with them and maybe they'll help pack a few boxes!
Yikes, I almost forgot. Stephen is WALKING!!!!! He hasn't quite figured out how to stand up by himself but he gets around even quicker now. Life will never be the same. :)

Hi Mom!

This is for our moms! Thanks for all you did for us while we were in Ontario. Its great to have a place to crash when we are there. Sorry Mom, (Beppe) that Stephen threw up on you. He only does it to people he loves! Mom (Oma), we hope that you and dad are recuperating from the wedding and aren't too bored with all your kids gone again.

Like Son

Like Father....

Mommy and Me!

I am trying to dodge Aunt Kendra and her camera. Why does she take so many pictures of me? Oh yeah, its because I am so cute.
Did you know that I can walk all by myself? BUT, I am too shy to do it in front of others. Only Mom and Dad get to see me do it!

Home again!

This is me and Aunt Kendra. She stopped by to see me after we got back from Ontario. I just had a bath and my hair went curly! NO Mom!! Don't cut it!

Stephen had his first big fall on Friday. He got a huge bump on his forehead. You can see the bruise pretty well in this picture. Fortunately the swelling has gone down, but I wonder if people think we're bad parents.