A trip "home"

In the beginning of July, I took a little trip "home" to Smithers with the kids to celebrate my mom's birthday. (Kevin always corrects me when I say I'm going "home" when I go there because he figures that our home is 'home'. He is right, of course, but going to Smithers always still feels like returning home again!) We had a great time and the kids loved being at Grandma's house. We spent a hot afternoon at Auntie Tina and Uncle George's farm where the kids were thrilled to play with their cousins, who they hadn't seen since last summer. (Sorry Cody, I didn't get you on a picture but they had fun with you too!)

Jocelyn, just lookin' pretty cute!

For the last few days, Uncle Rich and Auntie Janelle were also there. It was great to see them and we can't wait to meet their newest family member in September!!

This was the Sunday afternoon of the big Dutch soccer game! Too bad about the outcome!

Tea party with Gramma

My mom is visiting us before heading off on her Hawaiian cruise! She had promised Kendra that the next time she came, they could have a 'real' tea party. So, true to her word, they did just that. Gramma had found very pretty tea party dresses at her store for both of them and so they both looked very nice for the afternoon occasion.

Here Kendra is setting the table and getting things ready for her party.

Owen was not really invited but he decided to wake up early from his nap. He had a pretty nasty cold so he didn't look quite as pretty as his Gramma and his sister. He did, however, get right into the party, serving tea and drinking his own.

Thanks for the great party Gramma!!