Innocence

As I was putting Joseph to bed, Sunday night after his baptism, I told him to just wear his underwear because it was so hot and stuffy in his bedroom. He looked up at me sweetly with questioning eyes and asked, "but mom, now that I'm an official member of the church shouldn't I be wearing garments?"

I love that he was ready to make that commitment!

On Monday, Joseph and Edwin were playing (read: fighting) on the trampoline. Of course they both hurt each other. Joseph came rushing into the house and went into the conservatory. I asked Edwin what happened. Joe returned shortly after and apologized to Edwin. Later he seemed rather reflective and I asked him if he was OK. He told me, " When I hurt Edwin I quickly went and said a prayer to Heavenly Father to ask forgiveness, then I apologized to Edwin, so I'm covered, right!?"

Yes, you are definitely covered!

I love that he understood the proper course he had to take to receive forgiveness.

Thank you for your example Joseph!

Joseph's Baptism

Joseph was baptized yesterday afternoon by his Dad. It's hard to describe the feelings I had watching my eldest enter the waters of baptism.

Joseph has a strong, faithful, sweet spirit and we are so proud of his decision to follow his Savior's example.

Grandpa's and Grandma's from both side were in attendance. As was my brother Kent's family and my sister Maria.

We love you Joseph and know that you are on the path to doing great things.

Great at Eight

Our Joseph has turned eight. Such an important milestone in his life. Joseph will be baptized August 8th here in Vernon. All family and friends are invited to attend. We'll provide more details later.

Joseph is truly one great kid!!!

He mastered the great "blue steel" at the tender age of 2 months...

had the greatest, most chubbiest, delicious'est' cheeks...

is a great traveller...

has the greatest sense of humour...

is a great master of disguise...

a great protector...

a great adventurer...

a great peacemaker...

a great friend...

a great lover of water sports...

...and great at so many more things.

our GREAT eight year old!

Happy Birthday Joseph. WE LOVE YOU!!!!!

Dirt Bike Diaries

Quicky to Langley

Monday night I decided to head to Langley to visit my parents and go to the temple. My friend Jessica came with us. I think every family should have a photographer on their trips. I'll actually be in some of these shots.

We took a break in Hope to have ice cream and stretch our legs. It was a glorious 30 degrees.

We went to White Rock beach and had so much fun with Grandpa and Grandma Burnham.

Edwin practiced his drop kick.

We had a rousing soccer game.

Greta dragged Grandpa around.

Joseph tried to build a dyke to keep the tide out. The tide won.

Greta was adorable.

Edwin tried skim-boarding...

And found a perfect sand dollar.

The kids and their cousins dug for clams to feed the seagulls.

The best (and cutest) Grandma in the world!!!

Soaked up the sun.

We couldn't have picked a better time for our last minute trip. Thank you mom and dad for letting us stay with you. Thank you Tracy for meeting up with us at the beach. Thank you Jessica for the perfect photos.

Canada Day

We had some friends over to celebrate Canada Day!

We invited some other friends to come and eat them.

Nothing like a crab boil to make you feel festive.

Happy Canada Day!

1/2 marathon

Last weekend I ran my second 1/2! I seriously love this distance. It's a fun and challenging enough -but doesn't wipe you out- run. I'll write more later but here are some official pics from the race.