The Last of the Chicago Pictures

Stephen and Ezra saying good bye to each other.
Daddy and Stephen building a truck in the woodworking part of the Children's Museum. The goggles were mandatory and way too big for Stephen!
Jeremy and Steph hamming it up for the camera.
The Vacuum tubes at the Museum. Stephen was quite interested in how it sucked up the soft balls and they went flying through the tubes. You might be able to see that his shorts are a little wet because of the water area.
This is Joy, Jeremy and Steph's second child. She made quite the entry into the world and was a great reminder for us of what a newborn entails!
Thanks for a great weekend Clarks!! Next time can be in Africa!

Chicago's Children's Museum

Stephen playing in the water. They have the cutest little "water proof" aprons for the kids to wear.
Jeremy and Jono playing in the mirror hall.
Stephen wanted to make a butterfly. He was quite focused on his craft! Not bad for a first try at crafts. Too bad he destroyed the thing in the car by taking everything off the tube! He loved using the glue and the scissors. He wasn't coordinated enough to use one hand, so mommy had to hold the paper and then he would cut/rip the paper using two hands on the scissors!
These pegs glowed when you stuck them into the wall.
Another water picture.

Saturday morning we went to the Children's Museum with the Clarks. I think we all had a great time "learning and playing" there. Stephen got a little over stimulated at the museum but had a great time. More pictures on the next post. We need to find something like this in the Lower Mainland!

Recap of our Drive out West

We left Port Perry on Tuesday evening and headed to Listowel. We spent the night with Pake and Beppe and the morning in the doctor's office for Janice's appointment. (Note to self: don't book an appointment with a doctor the day they come back from summer holidays!) Stephen spent that time with Pake and Beppe and Uncle Kris' bike (see previous post). After lunch, we head to Ann Arbor, MI and spent the night with our friends Kendra and Jon. They made us a delicious meal of couscous. We had the same meal tonight! We walked around Ann Arbor and Stephen got to sit on yet another motorbike, this time a BMW. We didn't take any pictures of this visit. Sorry. Thursday morning we headed into Chicago to spend the weekend with Jeremy, Steph, Ezra and Joy. We hadn't seen each other since our wedding in 2000 so it was about time. Ezra and Stephen got along great, for the most part. Stephen was able to outrun Ezra which was good, because Ezra is definitely bigger, kinda like their dads!
The boys in the pool. Ezra can swim underwater and Stephen hates having water on his face.
At the park before the meltdown!
Having a bath together.
Taking a run outside. (Stephen really is faster, even though he's behind!)
Welcome to Illinois, land of never-ending road construction. We attempted to take a picture of all the states/provinces we travelled through. We missed Ontario and MI to begin. Well, better late than never!

Our Trip to BC

Stephen trying out Uncle Kris' new bike. He got up and put the helmet on himself!
Daddy swinging on a tree in a rest area. Are we getting rid of some energy?
Stephen hanging from a tree. Wonder where he got that idea?
Daddy taught Stephen how to climb trees. They had a lot of fun with this tree.
Uhmm...I wonder what he is thinking?? Mommy thinks he is a cutey!!

And Some More Summer Pictures

Barnhoorn family dinner at the Mongolian Grill
A Barnhoorn bonfire. Will it be a new tradition?
Stephen looking at Niagara Falls.

More Summer Pictures

Stephen helping Oma pick beans in the garden.
Playing at Evan's house.
Swimming at Kalea's pool. The big ball was a lot of fun.
The tree that was partially lost during a big storm.
A cute kid with some crazy hair.

Redeemer Reunion at the Haanstra's

The guys playing Boccee Ball.
Zachary and Stephen in Uncle Ron's tractor! I think it was their favourite place on the farm.
All of our kids getting ready for the hay ride.
Stephen enjoying a popcicle.
Playing on the swings. Who is having more fun?

Latest Family Picture

Our trip to Niagara / Hamilton area

We spent a few days travelling around the Niagara / Hamilton area. We spent some time with Ryan and Hannah Braam. We went swimming at the local pool that was free! The boys had the same swimming/turtle suit. Zachary also read a bedtime story to Stephen before they went to bed.

Stephen's love of tractors

One day Stephen saw a tractor in the field behind Oma and Opa's house. He went up and down the yard following it.

Dave and Evelyn's wedding

Dave and Evelyn got married on the beach. It was a little windy but we were all thankful that the rain held off. Congratulations guys!

Prep for Dave's wedding

Cleaning up the beach for the wedding. Notice that Stephen is walking on sand!!
Our little guy!
Stephen loved to ride on the four wheeler. He loved all the "new" vehicles at the campground!
This is where we got to stay for the weekend. It even had air conditioning which was great at night for sleeping.

The Golfers

Jono, Dan and Dad spent an afternoon golfing. They got quite the workout as it was a long 9 hole course. It was also quite hot so they came home tired! I think they even had fun!

Aunt Becky & Uncle Rod come home

Stephen was quite excited that Rod and Becky came home. They even brought him a Jambae from Japan. The morning after their flight they even played with him on the trampoline. I think they may have missed him!