Here is a video we made after Jack asked for about the sixteenth time when he was going to get to see his cousins again. We decided that we should just make them a video instead of talking about how far away Christmas is. It was as much for the Mom's sanity and emotions than anything else. Enjoy Garbers and everyone else.
In this first video, Theo gets distracted and walks behind me to watch the screen on the digital camera, then Jack messed up, so we tried it a couple more times as well. Here they all are:
Wednesday, 14 April 2010
Tuesday, 13 April 2010
Theo and the animals
Theo is at such a fun age where he is picking up new words everyday. One of his favourite things to do is practice his animal sounds. Just an FYI, in American English a pig says 'oink'. In British English a pig snorts. It appears Theo has been around more British pigs than American. Enjoy!
Sunday, 11 April 2010
Saturday, 10 April 2010
Ball
Ball was Theo's first word and after spending time with him you can see why - he absolutely loves balls. Here is a cute little video showing him playing 'football' in our front garden. Watch for his little stumble - it is priceless.
Friday, 9 April 2010
Easter
We were fortunate enough this year to celebrate Easter with my sister and her family who are visiting from the US. It was great to have them with us.
We started the day enjoying Resurrection Biscuits. Barry and Charles helped the kids make Resurrection biscuits the night before. They put a marshmallow in the biscuit (to symbolize Jesus's body) and then put it in the oven (which was suppose to symbolize the tomb). They even had two guards on the oven and tape across the door. The next morning we turned the oven on and showed the kids that the body was gone (or melted as Amaris is famous for saying).
We then had a small Easter Egg Hunt in the house. After the hunt, as the older kids sat and ate their chocolate, we decided it would be a good time to weigh Addie (aren't you glad this is not a normal Easter activity for all!). We were delighted to see that Addie has now moved up to 10 lbs 8 ozs.
We then headed to church which is quite a task with 10 people and only a five seater car. Charles and Barry headed off to the bus stop with the five older kids and Lauren and I came later with Addie. I think riding the double decker bus was a real highlight for my six-year-old nephew, Joshua (and brother-in-law Barry!). After church we had a nice family dinner and then headed out to the orchard for a Easter Egg Hunt with people from college. I made two cakes and Charles read the Resurrection story from the Bible to the children. It was a lot of fun. Here are some pictures from the day.
Cousins on Easter morning
Addie in her pretty dress and shoes on Easter morning
The cakes
Joshua looking for treats
Jack with his spoils
Charles talking to the kids
Theo enjoying his treats
Addie at the Easter Egg Hunt
We started the day enjoying Resurrection Biscuits. Barry and Charles helped the kids make Resurrection biscuits the night before. They put a marshmallow in the biscuit (to symbolize Jesus's body) and then put it in the oven (which was suppose to symbolize the tomb). They even had two guards on the oven and tape across the door. The next morning we turned the oven on and showed the kids that the body was gone (or melted as Amaris is famous for saying).
We then had a small Easter Egg Hunt in the house. After the hunt, as the older kids sat and ate their chocolate, we decided it would be a good time to weigh Addie (aren't you glad this is not a normal Easter activity for all!). We were delighted to see that Addie has now moved up to 10 lbs 8 ozs.
We then headed to church which is quite a task with 10 people and only a five seater car. Charles and Barry headed off to the bus stop with the five older kids and Lauren and I came later with Addie. I think riding the double decker bus was a real highlight for my six-year-old nephew, Joshua (and brother-in-law Barry!). After church we had a nice family dinner and then headed out to the orchard for a Easter Egg Hunt with people from college. I made two cakes and Charles read the Resurrection story from the Bible to the children. It was a lot of fun. Here are some pictures from the day.
Cousins on Easter morning
Addie in her pretty dress and shoes on Easter morning
The cakes
Joshua looking for treats
Jack with his spoils
Charles talking to the kids
Theo enjoying his treats
Addie at the Easter Egg Hunt
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