Day 232-241 (August 20-29, 2013)

Day 232 - August 20, 2013

This Tuesday Savannah's ice cream shop was under new management for the day ... I had fun making the ice cream creations ;)

Day 233 - August 21, 2013

I have had some problems with my ankle and listening to Dr. decided to get a balance board...hopefully it'll help. The kids love playing on it.

Day 234 - August 22, 2013

Here's a picture of the programs we finished up for Melissa and Kyle's upcoming wedding...nails done for the wedding, hair cut and highlighted too today.

Day 235 - August 23, 2013

TJ Stables all set up for the wedding tomorrow.

Day 236 - August 24, 2013

The Big Day is here!!! Melissa and Kyle said their vows this afternoon and it was a beautiful ceremony. We wish them the best as they begin their married life. Since I was in the wedding, I didn't really get to take pictures. So here is a few I grabbed from facebook and my iPhone.

Melissa and Kyle

Chelsea, Katelyn, Jenny, Andrea, myself with Jaelyn and Ava

Family Picture

Day 237 - August 25, 2013

Savannah had her hair done for the wedding yesterday but it didn't quite last the day...so I redid it for church this morning.

Day 238 - August 26, 2013

The Christian Singers band rocking out in Kim's Basement. Kim found a set of drums and a guitar recently...can I say it made the kids day??

Day 239 - August 27, 2013

Sunday we left Alex in Chatham to help out Grandma but we took Abby back with us. The girls got the mail for me today which I hadn't gotten in a  few days and they were ecstatic to find an American Girl Catalog...needless to say this is how I found them for a while ;)

Day 240 - August 28, 2013

This was the week that we wanted to get in some relaxing fun after a busy summer with Holland, Elim, VBS, Mel & Kyle's wedding...so today we did what Savannah had requested...a REAL picnic. Kim and I set out to make it happen. We went to Sand Hills Park and enjoyed a lovely picnic, playing at the park, climbing the sand hills and playing in the lake. We had lots of good company.Thanks for helping Savannah's dream become a reality Kim!

Our picnic

Addison, Cailyn, Savannah, Abby, Jared, Rowan and Carsten

Sand Hill jumping

While we enjoyed our time with friends and family, we remembered those who were mourning the loss of a loved one. Carsten and I visited the funeral home this evening to support the Korvemaker family. While I never had the privilege of meeting Rev. Al Korvemaker, Carsten and Alex played soccer this summer with his daughter Deanne and I enjoyed talking with his wife, Alice, while we watched our kids play. We pray that God will grant comfort as they bury their husband and father tomorrow.

Day 241 - August 29, 2013

Today was super fun as we had Alex join us again and we went to Clovermead Apiaries with Rosemary, Jessica, Scott, Abby, Jenny, Jaelyn and Ava. There's a few more pics today as well because when you go to a place with 15 people...you have waaaaaay to many pictures to choose from.

 Jenny and I didn't make it in as the picture the kind lady took for us was no where on the camera card :(

 If you ever need a place to have some great family fun...I highly recommend this place! It is awesome!! From rope swings to the tractor tire climb to Pedal Go-Carts to the ole stocks, to the giant jumping pillow to the zip line to even holding a bee...the kids (and adults too) had so much fun!!!

 

Days 218 - 231 (August 6-19, 2013)

Day 218 - August 6, 2013

August saw us at the soccer fields quite a bit. Here is Savannah taking a throw in. She had two great coaches who encouraged and cheered the kids on each night!

Day 219 - August 7, 2013

Tonight we had a bridal shower for my sister Melissa who is getting married. It was great to have the ladies come out and join us in celebrating Melissa's upcoming wedding.

Day 220 - August 8, 2013

Another night at the soccer field. The boys play on the same team. Here's a shot of Carsten taking the ball up. While he likes playing out, he also loves to play goalie too.

Day 221 - August 9, 2013

The last day of Fellowship's VBS "Kingdom Rock" and I forgot to take my camera. So today's picture came from the iPhone...one of Savannah and Cailyn with Josh their leader. Addison joined in the picture too.

Day 222 - August 10, 2013

Today we celebrated Carsten's birthday a day early by watching the movie Planes and eating an early supper at Mongolian Grill, one of Carsten's favourite.

Day 223 - August 11, 2013

Today's picture of the day is Carsten who turns 12. We love Carsten and his unending questions and thoughts that makes us think. Here are a few of his favourite things...

Activity: Building Lego creations

Animal: Frog

Book: No Place like Holmes series

Colour: Green

Food: French fries, Pancakes, Candy...Everything that tastes good :)

Game: Star Wars The Complete Saga (Wii)

Movie: Cars, Cars 2 and Planes

Music: Chris Tomlin

Person: Henrik Zetterberg or Captain Rex

School Subject: Gym

Sport: Hockey

Toy: Lego

TV Show: A.N.T. Farm 

Carsten likes to play street hockey with anyone who will play. He also loves playing with Lego and building all kinds of creations. 

When Carsten grows up he would like to be Minister or a chef. 

Day 224 - August 12, 2013

VBS Day 1 and Alex helped us out by colouring the banner we were going to hang up at church. It was a great help and one less thing Kim or I had to do.

Day 225 - August 13, 2013

What an exciting day for Savannah and Jared as they left on their long-awaited "Day Out with Miss M". Both Gerald and I bid on this day at the school auction and the kids were very excited to get to spend a day with their teacher outside of school :) They had a lot of fun visiting Legoland and a Reptile Zoo. Here's a picture of Savannah and Jared with Miss M as she dropped them off at Day 2 of VBS.

A facebook collage posted of them at Legoland by Miss M

Day 226 - August 14, 2013

The kids love VBS at our church as they get to hang out with friends, play sports, hear and share the great news of the gospel.

Day 227 - August 15, 2013

Here's the group shot we took of the VBS kids and helpers tonight

Day 228 - August 16, 2013

We ended the VBS week with a short program, pizza supper, games, sports and face painting. Here's the first part of our pizza order ready to be eaten.

Day 229 - August 17, 2013

Saturday morning we were up bright and early to the boys' end of the season soccer tournament. This is one of the few pictures I took of Alex before he twisted/rolled his ankle and was out for the rest of the tournament :( The team played well with 2 wins and 1 loss, nearly taking the top team out.

Day 230 - August 18, 2013

It was wonderful to have a day of rest and to be in church in Chatham with family. We had a great message addressing some of the questions that have been popping up in our conversations as of late.

Day 231 - August 19, 2013

Today Mia came over to visit and here's a picture of Alex and Mia working on melting their perler bead creations together.

Days 209-217 (July 28-August 5, 2013)

Day 209 - July 28, 2013

A picture of the quickest hung thing in my house. Thanks to Mark for putting it up shortly after getting home from Elim so we wouldn't accidentally break it.

Day 210 - July 29, 2013

Savannah and Cailyn started sewing camp this week at Just Sew Sewing School. Here is Savannah's project from the first day...pin cushion aka American Girl doll pillow ;)

Day 211 - July 30, 2013

Beautiful sky on the way home from Savannah's soccer game.

Day 212 - July 31, 2013

My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer just before we went to Holland. We were thankful to have spent the last two weeks with mom and dad together at Elim Lodge before she begins treatment. Today she underwent surgery and so far the doctor believes it was successful. We hope to have further information when she goes back to the doctor. Please continue to keep her in prayer as she will undergo radiation in a few weeks. This is a picture of my mom and I enjoying our time at Elim.

Day 213 - August 1, 2013

The girls chilling before their last sewing lessons at Joan's house. They love the porch swing!

Day 214 - August 2, 2013

I have been searching through old photo albums and boxes for pictures of my little sister who is getting married this month. I came across our Wedding program.

Day 215 - August 3, 2013

Another find in the many boxes we went through...the kids have a new book for piano.

Day 216 - August 4, 2013

Here's the kids eating supper outside. Mom is doing well but we thought the kids could enjoy supper outside to keep the noise down :)

Day 217 - August 5, 2013

Swimming lessons for Carsten and Savannah