Happy Heal-a-versary!

Well, this month marks one full year of being disease-free! Hooray for that. I'm so thankful that I barely remember what it's like to go out to eat and NOT be able to eat anything on the menu! I'm so thankful that I barely remember all those years of being in pain. Thank you Jesus for one of the greatest gifts - my health.

Our New Present

As if we didn't have more amazing things to say about our good friend Kyle, he came by with a present for our family. We now have our very own 50cc dirt bike to ride around, and for the boys to learn on. He brought it over saying that he wasn't using it and that we "might as well have it." The boys will never fail to know that Kyle is the coolest person in their little world. It's super fun to drive, by the way. No clutch, just gas and gears... Oh, and brakes (but Nathan doesn't use those - he he).

Buggy

Nathan's pretty crazy, but he's so soft-hearted. He spends the afternoons in the sprinkler and kiddie pool "rescuing" the bugs out of the water. With careful care, he takes a pool toy and scoops up the little critter. After making sure it's alive, he puts it on his hand or arm and sits down - watching intently - until the bug dries off and can crawl around. He watches it and sings to it; a soft lullaby of "buggy, buggy, buggy" over and over again. So sweet.

A Week Of Everything

Last week we had an adventure. Pete doesn't get time off in the summer (disadvantages of working in the road construction industry), so the boys and I took a trip down to Rocky Mountain House. Pete's parents invited us to come down for VBS for the week, and so we came. I helped out for the first 3 days in the grade 4-6 class. I had a blast with the kids. I came back to Spruce Grove without the boys on Wednesday afternoon so that I could do wedding flowers on Thursday for Friday pickup, and then Pete and I came back to Rocky on Saturday morning. It was a busy week, but we had a great time! I ended up getting a horrendous cold on wednesday night, which didn't help so much on Thursday - my flowers didn't come in on time! I started Thursday night at 11:00pm, went to bed at 3:45am, got up with Pete at 6:00am, and finished just in time for the flowers to get picked up Friday morning. A little crazy, but at least I got them done.

When Pete and I went to hang out on the weekend, we all went fishing. Rocky Mountain House has the cutest little stocked fishing pond just for kids, and it's right in town. Pete's dad got some old tackle boxes for the boys, and they loved having their own fishing stuff. Way too cute.

Zack's Prayers

Zack has been praying so poetically lately, and it's just making my heart smile so much. Last week, when we were in Rocky Mountain House, Pete's mom was putting Zack to bed. We all prayed together and Zack prayed, "... and help us to love everyone in the world, even the people that we don't know." He has definitely expanded his praying repertoire beyond the "usual" (whatever that is!). Just last night Pete was putting Zack to bed and he prayed, "Help mommy and daddy to find whatever they need in this world, even if they're not looking for it."

Transformers

I was taking random videos outside while we were playing in the sprinkler and kiddie pool. This is Nathan standing still enough for us to actually somewhat understand his words:

"Transformers, more than meets the eye (although "the eye" sounds more like "disguise"). Autobots waging battle to destroy the evil forces of the decepticons. (Siren sounds) Transformers. (Transforming sounds) Transformers. (Transforming sounds)"

Leaf!

Nathan has the CUTEST voice on the planet. I love to hear him talk. My favorite thing for him to say is "Mitsubishi" because he says, "Moo-soo-beee-sheeee." I've always asked him around other people, "Nathan, what kind of car does mommy drive?" just to get that answer. Well, as of Pete's birthday, he's changed that. We were out for supper with some friends that night, and I wanted Nathan to say it. And as most little children, he never wants to perform on command. He was being really silly and just saying random syllables all night, and when I asked him what kind of car we drive, his eyes lit up and he said, "Leaf!" We all laughed and he continued with being his silly little self. We expected this to be a passing moment of silliness, and we still ask him from time to time. But ever since that day, unless we catch him REALLY off guard, he grins his silly grin and says, "Leeeeeeeeeeeeeeaf!" and starts laughing hysterically.