More Questions

Yesterday while we were driving, Caleb asked us what the word "raise" means. Steven went on to explain that it means to put something up higher or to lift something up. Caleb seemed a bit confused so then Steven asked him what sentence it was used in.


Caleb said, "my dog was raised by cats."


Hehe. No wonder the kid was confused.

The Dreaded Question....

Today in Sunday School, Caleb was the only child in attendance in his class. The other family who has kids in his class were away so he got to fly solo. Both of his teachers are wonderful women who are not far from grandparent age. He loves his teachers and I can see why. They are very dedicated to making this class the most memorable experience possible. These are also amazing women of God with incredible teaching skills who can entertain children quite easily.
This morning Caleb and his teacher were talking and he asked her if she could come over to our house after church and jump on the trampoline with him. When she told him that it wouldn't work today Caleb, with no hesitation, asked "Oh, are you pregnant? Because when you are pregnant, you shouldn't jump on the trampoline."
Apparently he and Carathy were reviewing the rules printed on the trampoline itself and that was one of them. Judy then also informed him that it was inappropriate to jump on the trampoline when you're wearing a skirt. I think he may have made her day.

Arinn Girl Can Cook

Lately Arinn has been really into making 'salads' with her snacks and then enjoying them with her babies. I am trying to teach her that she needs to eat healthy food before she can eat her treat salad.
The other day, I found this in her room on the pretend kitchen stove element.






Apparently she is catching on because she managed to squeeze a small piece of lettuce into this recipe.

To Clean or Not to Clean

Yesterday, to celebrate Father's Day, we met some of my family in Medicine Hat for an early supper. As we were winding down our meal, Arinn spotted the little packages of wipes that are offered to aid in clean up after eating ribs. She asked me what they were and I told her they were wipes. A few minutes later, I found her sitting there diligently wiping her hands with the wipe but only one thing was overlooked. She didn't realize she had to open it first. I am not sure she realized why I was laughing but she sure was cute.

Caleb's Graduation

On Monday we celebrated Caleb's Kindergarten graduation. It is so hard to believe that he is done already. My parents were able to come for the program and then had lunch with us after.

Here are some pictures from that day. Getting his certificate and gift from Mrs. Sehn

His teacher this year was amazing! She loved to play piano and sing and really got the kids into that part of it. After they were done their part of the program, she got them all off the stage and brought them around the piano so she could sing to them directly. It was so incredible and you could see how much they love and adore her.


This is Arinn and her friend Anna during the lunch afterwards. These two are going to be trouble!


Caleb, you are so handsome and wonderful. We love you so much and you make us laugh everyday with something that you say and do. We are so proud of you with all that you have learned and are excited to see what you can all accomplish in your life. Keep going, buddy - you are amazing!

The Beginning Of A Long Season

The other day I was working out in the yard with Arinn when all of a sudden she started screaming. Not one of those attention grabbing screams, either. One that made me sprint to see what was wrong. As I rounded the corner, I found her standing there shaking and pointing to her arm. When she saw me, she started yelling, "It's scratching me! It's scratching me!" I looked down and there was a mosquito. A plain and simple mosquito.
I said to her, "Just smack it and kill it."
She yelled back, "I can't!! I don't have my gloves on!"


Good grief. It's going to be a long summer.

A Picture Post

So, I guess this will be the photo catch-up post. I tried to pick photos that represented some of the major things that happened in our lives. By no means did I get everything in there but I certainly got a few things covered.

This was taken during our visit to the Olympics. I think everyone that visited got their picture taken in front of the flame and here is ours......

Caleb was so adamant that he get to go see the flame up close. So he and I waited in line with friends for over an hour. His excitement grew and grew the closer we got. When we finally got our turn up close he just stood there with his mouth hanging open for a few minutes. Then he said, "This is exactly how I dreamed it would be!"

In April, Carathy broke her arm on a swing at the school. She was going to a friends' house after school so I didn't find out that it was sore until I picked her up later that evening. The next day it hurt her but didn't seem too bad so I sent her to school. When she got home and told me that her teacher had to do all her writing for her, I took her to the walk-in clinic. Sure enough, it was broken.

This is Kim and Jon on their wedding day. So good together!
I got to make their wedding cake. It was my first official crack at making a cake and I think it turned out not too bad considering we had no power for three days before the wedding.

Our little family on the day of the wedding.

Caleb and Arinn all ready and just waiting for the party to start. Aren't they cute?


Arinn trying on my sunglasses on Mother's Day when we visited the lake.

Another picture of my cutie pie.


Caleb just happy to be outside in the sun.

A typical expression on Carathy's face.

Steven relaxed.

A self portrait.

Caleb with his preschool teacher, Ms. Rast. He was so sad to leave her class.

Caleb in his graduation hat.

Carathy playing in her last baseball game of the year.

Little miss Arinn at the Hoodoos in Drumheller.

Grandpa and Grandma with all of their grandkids - but one. Natalie wasn't born yet.

This picture makes me sad. I was watching the moving truck drive away with all of our possessions in it. After it left, I turned around and asked my mom if it was too late to change our minds.

Carathy and her best friend, Emily. They were hiding in the cupboard hoping we wouldn't find them when it was time to leave for the last time. They really didn't want to say goodbye and I can't really blame them! As it turned out, Carathy really did leave her sweater there. We had to ask Ronni to go back and pick it up for us.

This picture was taken during the week of holidays we took as we moved to Hilda. It was taken at Three Valley Gap.

This picture was taken when we realized that Arinn has a peanut allergy. She has had them once since then (accidentally) and her reaction keeps getting worse. We are currently in the process of getting an epi pen for her.

This picture was taken during our installation service for Hilda Baptist Church.

Main street Hilda.

A sunset. This was taken from our front door.

Carathy's first day of Grade 3.

Caleb's first day of Kindergarten.

All three kids at Sandy Point Park. It is just 20 minutes from our house - down by the river.

Arinn at my parents house in Gem.

These next three pictures are from the first time we got to meet little Natalie. The kids were quite enthralled with her.

Caleb is quite the natural little babysitter. He just loves babies and they seem to really like him, too.



Skating one day on the frozen patch of ice in someone's field. It was a really cold day.

Arinn didn't last too long that day. She was happy to be pulled along in the sled and then was all done.

Our Christmas family picture.
Carathy and Emily when they came to visit us in March.

Easter egg hunting.


We got to help with a couple of brandings. I got to vaccinate one day - something I had done a lot of times before while I was growing up.

Arinn and her friend, Dani. They were watching us that day.

Steven working the irons. I think he felt he had a bit of power with that thing.


Caleb got right into it. He was the holder of the Dettol bottle used for disinfecting after casteration. I think his eyes were opened that day!



Well, that's it for now. I still have a couple of posts that I want to write to update you completely. Hopefully those will come soon.