40th Wedding Anniversary

My parents celebrated their 40th Wedding Anniversary on Aug. 14th. We had asked them back in the spring if we could do a big party but they said wait until their 50th :)

Instead my Dad asked for us all to go away on vacation together to a place we loved to go as a family throughout the years - Penticton. My Mom grew up in Penticton and as kids we loved to spend our summer vacation there. I haven't been back since Lance and I got married and to go with all my family was so much fun. So in July all 15 of us headed on up to enjoy the summer sun. It was a quick 3 day get-a-way but we enjoyed every moment of it.

Us enjoying our first family vacation of 3 :)

Beach time with Daddy

3 generations playing Frisbee

Having a chat with Auntie Heather on the beach

Hanging out with Papa

It wouldn't be a trip without a stop at Starbucks :)

Cousins going for a walk :)

On the actual anniversary we had family photos taken (once I have a bunch I'll post them) and had a BBQ potluck dinner in William's park - another place we have a lot of memories throughout the years. Here is the pic of my parents - they are still so much in love :)

Mom & Dad, words can't express my thankfulness for your amazing example in honouring your vows you made 40 years ago. In our world today that no longer values marriage, you have shown that when you build a marriage on the word of God, 40 years is just the start of what the Lord can do. Through good and bad you have worked together, raised your kids to love the Lord and fall more in love with each other. You sacrifice daily for your family and it does not go unnoticed. HAPPY 40th ANNIVERSARY to the best parents in the world!! :)

A very special visit!

In May we had a very special visit from Lochlan's Nana & Papa from the other side of Canada. (Lance's parents) This was their first time meeting Lochlan and he was pretty excited to get to know them face to face and spend such quality time with them as they stayed with us.

We had a lot of fun even though the weather wasn't the best here but we got a couple nice days to head down to the ocean and do a bit of shopping in Ft. Langley. Here are a few pics of memories we will never forget.

Having morning cuddles with his Nana


Having fun in the hat store in Fort Langley

I got inspired from the Royal Wedding in April :)




Lochlan just prefered Papa's hat :)



3 generations


So excited to be at Whiterock beach :)

He LOVES his Nana & Papa


Our family :)

A new attempt at blogging

Well for anyone that still reads this I'm going to try and start again with keeping up with blogging. I've had a few people in just the last couple months ask me about my blog so I resurrected it today and thought why not try again. So here we are.

A LOT has taken place in the last year. Here is a quick update :)

Our son was born September 13, 2010. Such a miracle of life that we treasure daily!

We moved December 1, 2010 (Yes with a 2 1/2 month old baby) We do everything at the same time :)

January/February we did mild house renovations

Spring we enjoyed finding a new normal as a family of 3 in our new home

June I went back to work - God blessed me with a new place of employment that is a part-time role and I LOVE IT!

This summer has been full of day trips, family adventures and enjoying being parents to the most adorable little boy as he discovers the world.

Here are a few pics over the last 10 months. If you do still read this blog, leave a comment when you have a chance. I'd love to hear who still drops by :)

Our new family of three - September 13,2010

6 weeks old