Yesterday my dear old Dad turned 50. Yes, 50! He's not so sure what to think about entering this new era. I think he hasn't aged a bit - what do you think?
*I'm sorry Mom, I KNOW that was the style back in the 80's, but those glasses kill me every time. Take solace in the fact that you are still only a spry 47. Not 50, like somebody we know.*
See? Both my parents just keep getting better with age. Happy Birthday Dad/Grandpa! We love you!
...but don't these kids make the cutest little soccer team you've ever seen?
* And yes, Carter is totally flirting with the little girl beside him. Click to enlarge.*
Carter and Hayley were playing together yesterday and they kept coming and asking me for baby stuff to play with. Hayley was the "baby" and Carter was taking care of her. It was so hilarious to watch. Carter was taking his duties very seriously and Hayley was just eating it up. She loves to be the center of attention so this was right up her alley.
See, I told you she likes to be pampered (literally, Pampered)...
By the end Carter goes, "Having a baby is hard! You have to feed them, change diapers, play with them, put them for naps, push them in the stroller, carry their car seats, make them stop crying... I'm tired!". Yep, preaching to the choir buddy.
I just hope this doesn't reverse any of her training. I worked way too hard to get her to be the sleeping-through-the-night, non-bottle-sucking, potty-trained little gal she is now.
This past weekend, we went up to Sherwood Park to visit my Dad, Mom, and sister Carly. I actually didn't take that many pictures, but I did get at least one of each main activity.
On Saturday, we went to Centennial Park, had a picnic lunch, and played a friendly soccer game against each other.
As well as a game of Bocce Ball. Now here's a look of total concentration on everyone's faces. It was intense.
Carter and Hayley "helped" Grandma make brownies.
We went to Chuck E. Cheese (!) where I got to see my good friend Jeanne's little baby for the very first time (he's almost one - ridiculous).
We also got to see our good friends the Hayes and the Stevensons for a BBQ and visiting. Man we miss them!
Me, Trena, Kirsti, and baby River
Skye and CarterYesterday Jared's parents got their mission call to Frankfurt, Germany! How cool, hey? We're going to really miss them, but we know they'll do a great job. Congrats Mom and Dad!
Isn't my husband so sweet!?! I had a good Mother's Day and he made it even better with that previous post from him. Jared and the kids made me a scavenger hunt that took me all over the house to find all my favorite treats/little presents. What a sweet guy. And he has a pretty cute tushie, too.
Sorry honey, I had to :)
Our friends moved away, and I took this picture of the kids the day before they left. Carter misses his little buddy Jordyn and keeps asking me, "why do people have to move away?". It's quite sad.
We went to a Rodeo a couple weeks ago. I think I was more excited about dressing my kids up for the Rodeo, than I was for the actual Rodeo. 
This is the only picture because, despite looking adorable, Hayley was not in a picture-taking mood.
We got to see our good friends the Jarmans. Once again, I always just take pictures of the kids. They're the cute ones.
And yet another hot dog roast/quading, this time with some friends.
This past Friday, we took part in the Move for Health Day in BC - a 3k walk through town. Then we went quading, where we found a picturesque little area and took even more pictures of my outdoorsy kids. They love it.
On Saturday, we went to the Kootenay Children's Festival in Cranbrook. There was tons of fun stuff for the whole family to do, and the best part was it was all free!
It was super fun, we'll have to remember to go back again next year.To the Best mom
And the Best wife a family can ask for
Happy Mothers Day Jules.
Love Carter, Hayley and Jared
My daughter has the best bed head in the mornings. It never fails to amuse us. See?
I wonder where she gets it from?
My sister and me, circa 1987
Lisa and me, Easter 1986
2 days ago, I was digging through a box trying to find cleats and shin pads for our first soccer practice in +24 degree weather.
Today, I found myself digging through a (freshly-packed) box looking for my winter boots so I could go outside and take these pictures:
In the words of my sweet little 2-year-old, "What the heck is going on!?!"
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