Pre-K!

"I have taught for 34 years in Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten. I am one of those lucky people that gets to do what they love for a career! I have the best job in the world!! It's my job, my mission, my love! God is good!" These are the words from Caleb's teacher in her letter from the open house last week. I mentioned last year how you can see it in her eyes and face how much she loves what she does and loves the kids. We are so blessed to have such a wonderful teacher!

Caleb started Pre-K on Monday and loves it. He goes Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday mornings from 8:20 - 11:20am. He know that his first responsibility of the day when he wakes up, is to put on his clothes that I have layed out at the end of the bed and has done well with it this week. The hardest part has been that Elton is really upset he doesn't get to go and it isn't fun for him dropping off and picking up Caleb. This will be a good incentive for him to potty train by next year so that he can go to Mrs. Gallagher's class next year!

Wow!!

I think anyone who knows me well, that Dan and I watch a lot of movies. I just got done watching "The Ultimate Gift". I had never heard of it before and knew nothing of what it was about and am telling you it was incredible!! Everybody needs to watch it! It has been a long time since a movie has moved me this much and is definitely going on my favorite list........ and that is all I have to say about that!

As Our Summer Is Coming To An End.....

It is hard to believe that our summer is coming to and end! Tomorrow is open house at school for Caleb. He is starting Pre-K next week!

Last week Caleb went to vacation bible school at our church for 4 days. Then, Thursday evening we picked up Dan at work and headed to the mountains for the weekend. We couldn't have any fires to roast hotdogs and smores due to the extreme fire risk, but the mornings were nice to head down to the river. Elton loved just being able to throw stones into the water. We ate lots of good food and layed around lots. Funny how tired we were when we got home considering our layed back pace!!

Flexibility!

Elton is my blankie boy. Here he is demonstrating how well he fits on the stairs for a nap with Bingo keeping a watchful eye on him.

34 & Workin' It!

Thanks to all of you that sent me happy birthday greetings on Monday! I am excited and have never been one to shy away from my age. I feel that I earn every year and keep on growing. This year I feel extremely blessed to have my wonderful husband and boys that I keep learning from every day!

Responsibility!

When we took our road trip up to Edmonton a couple of months ago, our friends had a responsibility chart for their oldest daughter that they picked up at a local book store. We thought this seemed like a good idea, so I went in to our Barnes & Noble and had them order one in for me. We officially hung it and started using it with Caleb when we got back from our trip last week. Caleb was very excited and while we are working on responsible behaviour right now, he says he wants to help with all the chores too.

Since he had such a good time at the library up at my parents, his first incentive to be responsible, was to be able to go to our local library and get his own library and get his own library card. On Tuesday morning I took him in and we both signed up for cards. He had to print his name in order for them to issue him a card. Both Caleb and I were excited (in fact he was dancing around), but I have to say the library ladies were a little more serious and I don't think they understood what all the fuss was about. One of the books Caleb signed out was on making all different kinds of paper planes. He had Dan help him with a few and since has been cutting and taping his own creations while closely studying the book!

My Life From A - Z

A - Attached or single: Attached
B - Best Friend: Dan
C - Cake or Pie: Cheesecake!
D - Drink of choice: Flavoured/gourmet coffee
E - Essential item: Family & Friends
F - Favorite Color: Red in the winter, Pink in the spring/summer
G - Gummy bears or worms: Neither!
H - Hometown: Manitou, Manitoba
I - Indulgences: Choclate, cheesecake and sushi!
J - January or July: July
K - Kids: Caleb & Elton
L - Life is incomplete without: Family & Friends
M -Marriage Date: October 8, 1999
N - Number of siblings: 1
O - Oranges or Apples: Apples
P - Phobias or Fears: Confrontation
Q - Favorite Quote: Never say never!
R - Reason To Smile: My kids
S - Season: Spring
T - Tag Three: I don't have 3 people with blogs to tag
U - Unknown fact about me: Can't tell you or it wouldn't be unknown!
V - Vegetarian of Meat: Bring me a juicy steak!
W - Worst Habit: Overanalyzing/overthinking things
X - X-ray or Ultrasound: I don't have an issue with either if they are necessary
Y - Your favorite foods: See indulgences above!
Z - Zodiac: Leo

Caleb's Library Time

Caleb went to the library with me twice on our trip. The second time he had been there for 90 minutes and still wasn't convinced we should go as there were many more books to look at. Here he was making a craft with the local librarian.

Rides With Papa Jack!

Papa Jack had someone to rise early with him for 12 days! Papa Jack has alway been an early riser between 6-6:30am and Elton felt he should keep him company. The first thing he would announce to Papa Jack every morning was "tractor". Papa Jack would inform him they needed breakfast first and would then go out on the deck to hang out until clothes were on. Papa Jack gave rides on tractors, the 4-wheeler, and his truck at least twice a day every day. Thus, Papa Jack needed a nap every now and then. The tractors got a good run and we all found giving a 2 1/2 year old the freedom of a farm to run around kept us all in shape. While Caleb enjoyed his rides, he kept busy with other things too so it was Elton that put in the extra hours of rides!

Four Generations!

Great Grandma got to spend a lot of time with Caleb and Elton on our trip. She took it in stride when Elton decided to reset her alarm to midnight and when he decided she was to give us her undivided attention by taking her phone off the hook for calls. He quickly learned where her cookie stash was and didn't hesitate to show her he could help himself without inconveniencing her. Both boys graciously shared hugs and kisses with her with Caleb sharing his ideas about needing to come back to visit next year!

The Passion Play - July 20th

Here are the pictures I took when my brother Lindsay, Krista and I attended the Passion Play at LaRiviere while I was in Manitoba. LaRiviere is in the valley and they had an amazing set on the hill side. For such a small community, this was an amazing production! I was so proud to see something so incredible done in the area I grew up. I think the pictures speak for themself.