Family of Five

We seem to be getting into the groove of our life.  Heidi has been focused on taking care of the family and the home.  She's been mastering the art of managing the schedules of the kids and doing it well!

Ella has been excelling at school.  She hasn't been disciplined once...that we know of!  We had a birthday party for her a couple of weeks ago.  She had fun but had a melt down that has been documented with video footage - she'll appreciate it when she matures, I'm certain.

Olivia misses her sister, but is coping.  Heidi says that the days are pretty quiet with just Olivia and Owen home.  They spend their days reading, playing with dolls, going to the splash pad, going the Bible Study Fellowship, and working out at the gym.

Owen is still growing.  His hands and feet are very generous.  He's easily wearing 6-9 month clothes and loves to stand in our laps.  He's really a happy baby but most definitely loves to be held or with the crowd.

We start a small group next week.  It's been too long since our last group.  Both Heidi and I are excited to do life with our peers.

Mom and Chuck are coming out next week.  We can't wait to have them visit.  I am sure they are very excited to see the kids and spend some time in the sun.

Lots of Visitors

We've had a busy August and September!  As you know the Blacksons came out to start August.  Then our friends from Edmonton came down for two weeks.  Erin and Tony came to visit for several days.  Lastly Melissa and Preslie came to hang out last weekend!  We spent lots of time at the Science Center, the pool, and hanging around the house playing.  It was a lot of fun but we're happy to have some down time.

School Days

Ella started school.  She loves it.  She is settling in nicely, but gets pretty tired by Friday.  She goes from 9:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. every weekday.  She goes through her work with us every day.  It's amazing how much she is learning in such a short time.

Olivia misses her sister.  She is coping but learning to be the leader during the day.  Olivia is enjoying spending time with Heidi and Owen.

The girls celebrated Ashley's birthday.  She is from Edmonton and comes to stay a few times durning the year.  The girls have a blast together.

Owen in growing like a weed.  He loves to smile and take in everything around him.  His heart is warm.

We are all adjusting to our new schedule.  Ella has continued gymnastics with practice on Monday afternoons.  Surely by mid-September we'll be in sync!