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.
There was a park by Uncle Dave's house that we went to play at. It was the biggest and coolest park that Mom and Dad had ever seen. I got to play for a long time and drive a car!! There was a lot of sand and I didn't like getting it on my hands which made falling and standing a bit of a challenge.
Uncle Dave and me. I wasn't too fond of him for the first day or two at his place. By the time we left I would let him hold me.
Mom and dad would stop driving if I got antsy and would make me run around to get rid of energy. Then the would feed me and change my diaper so I would be happy for as long as possible. If I was sleeping, they would drive as long as possible because they knew that I would wake up again. We actually made really good time on the way home even though we would stop to run around!
Can I help you make that one, Mom?
, 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.
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.
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.
But I do tend to spit out the peels and leave them on the floor or where ever I have been!
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.
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.
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.
