Going Private

I've been thinking about making our blog private on and off again since I started it. The time has now come to make it so.

So, if you would like to continue to read updates on the Kilistoff Klan :) please leave you email address and I will send you an invitation.

Some goings on...

So much has been going on over the course of the past months and there is so much to share but here are only a few of the highlights.

Greta keeping Joe company during his illness. Swine flu... maybe. Thankfully it made the rounds without lasting effects.

Greta like most ladies loves to talk on the phone. Here she is chatting with her auntie Maria.

Dressing up with Edwin.

What up J-dog? Joseph is still loving school and is continuing to excel in learning a second language. His reading skills amaze me. Joe has designated himself as reader for family scriptures.

The band!!! Our last gig at the Halloween party.

Not happy to be posing for mom.

Raking, raking, raking. 52 bags so far and I'm guessing we'll fill at least another 7.

Cheese!

Two cuties...

Joseph is in a Steve Nash basketball program. It's such a blast. I have come to realize that I'm 'one of those mother's' yelling on the sidelines. It's even more fun for me because he's been playing at my old elementary. I used to climb all that stuff in the background.

Joe just loves it and his skill increases each week.

Here he is practicing his 'triple threat'.

His uncle Kent is one of the coaches and his cousin and best friend are on his team.

Taking a shot...

Good "D" Joe!

Happy 31st Ryan!

This post goes out to the man that makes all my wildest dreams come true.

Going to local fairs and other excursions ...

Bringing me home to the place I love...

Fulfilling all my travel desires...

Marrying ME!!...

Having 3 kids while slaving away in school... all arriving during exams :)
Greta and her daddy
Edwin and his daddy...
Joseph and his daddy.

This list could go on and on.

You are the man of my dreams!

I love you.

Happy Birthday, Ryan!

Happy Birthday EDWIN!!!

Edwin turned 5 last friday! He had his first real friend party. We normally have had just a family party because November was always so crazy for Ryan with exams.

Edwin was so excited. We had games, stories, make your own pizzas, make your own cupcake and blow out the candle, presents, more games, a dance party and tons of fun. We'll never be able to go back to the quiet 'family only' parties, I'm sure.

Edwin is a treasure. He has such a kind and generous heart. He truly loves his mommy... my quickest labour, only 12 hrs. Recently we were driving in the car just the two of us. He was being so quiet I asked him if he was ok. His response was, "I just thought I would give you a little peace." He does bring us much peace and joy. Edwin also has quite a feisty side as well. He loves wrestling and tickling. But he is always ready for a snuggle as well.

We love you Edwin! You are a joyful blessing to our family.

Big news!

Many of you know that my parents have been serving a mission for the LDS church in San Diego for over a year now. They will be coming home after Jan. 21st of next year. We've really missed them and have enjoyed the blessing of housesitting for them.

Saturday, my parents called to say that Dad has been called to serve as the first counsellor in the Langley Temple due to open in May 2010. What does this mean for them and us? Well, it looks like their return home will be brief and we will have a chance to continue to dig ourselves out of school debt.

We are so excited for them. It will be so nice to have them only 4 hours away.

Congratulations Dad and Mom!!!

Trick or Treat

This afternoon we headed out downtown to do a little trick or treating.

Joseph has really gotten into "homemade costumes". Yesterday at school he went as Arthur from "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy". Last night at the ward party he was a medieval messenger using a sushi roller as the parchment. This afternoon he was a farmer knight!?! I remember doing the same thing as a child... grabbing random dress ups and heading out to trick or treat in a costume no one could recognize.

Edwin was Superman. Before we left he thought it would be a good idea if Superman had a ninja sword because "sometimes superpowers just aren't enough."

Then he forgot the sword at home. Thankfully no one had cryptonite.

I found Greta's costume at Zellars this year on clearance and I think it's the most adorable thing ever. Probably just because I think she is the most adorable thing ever (along with her two brothers).

Our little garden gnome was a huge hit. It's amazing how quickly a child can catch on to a concept when candy is the reward. In no time she was wedging her way through kids, knocking on doors say trick or treat and thank you.
Our good camera was out of batteries so we had to use the old model! :)

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