So Busy...

Life in the prairies has been so busy lately. We have had something on the go every night for last two weeks. I am loving it, but it's also the reason you haven't seen much of me. To give you a general update and in no particular order:

• Dana got a job! And he had his first day today. He is working with a commercial electrical company and he loves it. He says the people are great and the work is interesting. It has definitely been an answer to a prayer as he has been looking for two weeks and we were starting to feel a little desperate. It's a perfect fit.
• Kynan started pre-school last week and he is loving it. He is making new buddies and is learning about the world of colours. I think his teach is colour blind though. Last week Kynan came home saying he learned about purple and that cranberries were purple?!?! LOL! I think he meant grapes.
• Ava is doing (truth be known) not so good. She is a little quick tempered girl, VERY strong willed and independent. Yesterday she ripped her jacket out of my hands and said NO! By the way that is new favorite word. One minute she is happy and smiling so sweetly, and the next her face is contorted in an all out shriek. Fun! However, even saying that, she has her moments where she melts my heart. She is starting to really jabber up a storm. Speaking often in full sentences (in a language I don't understand). She is all about the snuggles and kisses (sometimes). I think she is now realising we are here to stay and is most likely adjusting. I am praying that it will pass. At least the shrieking. I think she will always be a strong willed child.
• Dana and I went to a leadership seminar at the church this weekend, which we both loved. I have been to several leadership workshops, but never one that was biblically taught. I found it very interesting and informative.
  
• We also went to an International Potluck last night too, which was very yummy. Dana made his favorite butter chicken to share (not very Scottish, but ah well ;).
  
• I am finding that with driving Dana to work, Kynan's preschool, MOPS, grocery shopping, playdates and the million other errands my days are packed to max. Even now, I should be eating dinner but feel bad that I haven't updated this blog in forever. SO please don't be mad if you don't hear much from me. Feel free to email me.... I am much better at emailing then at blogging.

Have a great week everyone. I hope it is one filled with blessings.

Where Did the Time Go?

When it all started.....

I thought he would be small forever.

But time kept quickly passing...

and some where along the way...

he grew into a little boy.

Where did the time go?

And now on Tuesday, he passes one of life's major milestones. He goes to school. I am watching him right now playing with his sister, guiding her along, being so encouraging. I'm fighting back the tears. It is a happy moment in our lives, but I can't help but think of him as my little butter bean. He is a little boy now, but soon her will be a big boy, a teenager and then man. Where does the time go?

I am very excited about the preschool we chose. It is a Christian based school at the local Lutheran Church. The people seem friendly and the classrooms are fun. They pray every day, have chapel once a week, talk about God's creations like colours and animals. They have outdoor time and rhyme time. It's a perfect fit.

My little boy is growing up right before my eyes and wonderful human being he is growing into.

Gobble Gobble

Thanksgiving is a day that was created for farmers to celebrate a good harvest. They would choose their largest turkey (or whatever) and celebrate with a big meal. This year Dana and I have alot to be thankful for in the harvest of our life this year. Just to name a few:
1. A family back in the Okanagan and Lower Mainland who love us very much and have proved when push comes to shove will support us in our dreams.
2. New friends and a new home who we absolutely love and are looking forward to getting to know deeper.
3. Three successful and safe moves across the country.
4. Two very healthy and well adjusted children who, in spite of their crazy parents, seem to be settling into life.
5. A love that with every passing day gets deeper, and this year we celebrate 5 years of marriage and over a decade of being friends.
6. A growing and deepening faith that reveals more to us daily than we ever thought imaginable.

And of course the list goes on and on.

We hope this Thanksgiving is not only one of yummy food and warm company, but one that you can look back on the harvest on your own life and be thankful.

Welcome!

Welcome to our humble obode. Kick off your shoes as I take you for a tour. It's nothing fancy, but it is a place to hang our hats. Here is our living room. Say 'hi' to Dana, he's the one on the couch. We already have pictures of our family up. We want to be able to see them every day.

Our modest bathroom. You can't see, but the bathtub and toliet are a fashionable mint green. I think it adds character, you?

Our little hideaway in our 600 square foot space. Dana got me knew bedding (so sweet) and for the first time in our marriage we actually have a grown up bed. I love it. Also, being that we were on a tight budget, but needed window treatments (don't want the neighbours peeping), here's a hint: take an inexpensive shower curtain, sew a loop, and put it up. Volia!

This kitchen is small, but very functional. Everything has a place, and everything is in it's place. Is that the saying??? Anyways, here is our little retro kitchen. Do you like the harvest gold? I do. It warms up the space ;)

Finally, our splurge. Dana and I didn't have a kitchen table when we moved. We went to sit down for dinner our first night and went "umph!". So the next day we went shopping. We were going to buy something cheap and temporary, but then we decided to go for quality and longevity. I love this table. It's square. We can all face each other. The leather chairs with the high back are oh so comfortable. There is only four (all we could afford right now), but the table actually sits eight. I love it! Don't I have a wonderful husband? PS: Those placemats are my favorite decorative touch in the whole house. My mommy made them for me last year for our anniversary. They are so unique and fun.

Well, thank you for coming over. Maybe next time I could make some Vanilla Black Tea or Chai? Too bad you couldn't stay, I just made some rice krispy squares. Next time.

We're Back....

Just a quick note to let you know that we are in Saskatchewan and doing well.

We are moved and gradually getting settled. Our apartment is alot bigger than I thought it would be and is coming together. We just bought some new bedding and for the first time in our marriage it looks like we have a "grown up" bed. We also got a new table and chairs (as we didn't have one) and we really like it. I am going to try and post some pictures so people can visualize. It's not glamurous, but it's home for now.

It is so great to be back. The leaves are changing colours and the city is bustling. I love it. It feels so good. Of course we have been busy unpacking, but we have already been out with friends for dinner and tomorrow I am going out with my friend in the morning and then it's Girls Night. I miss all these girls and it is so nice to see them.

Dana is looking for work and we are both really excited to see what he gets. I will admit I am a little scared, but confident that everything will be fine.

The kids are doing great. Kynan is so lovey, hugging and kissing me constantly. Telling me he loves me. Ava is even doing it too. I love it. He loves the apartment and seems to be settling really well. We were driving by our old house today and Kynan asked why we weren't going home. I explained that people bought our house and they live there now and we can't go in. He said "But I like my house. They should leave." It was so cute. I couldn't believe his memory. The kids are even sharing a bedroom and so far so good.

We don't get a phone until Oct 16th.
And we are online so email away.

I will hopefully be able to post some pictures soon.