Father's Day BBQ

Today we celebrated Father's Day with a BBQ. I think everyone had a nice time the food was consumed so usually that is a good indicator. We have been lucky as Darren was able to home for the occasion. I hope everyone had a wonderful day celebrating their Fathers. Mine is on an Alaskan cruise and we will have to raise our glasses to him when he returns.

BBQ at Jodi & Jim's June 16,2007

We had a wonderful get together at Jodi & Jim's place. We celebrated Jodi & Mark birthday's and were able to have a chance to catch up with each other.

Sam's first camping trip Fort Casey WA June 4-6,2007

We all had our first camping trip together. I have to say we were hoping to get out last year but this was it. We headed down to the states to do a little shopping due to the good exchange rate then we headed to Fort Casey, WA which is right by the Port Townsend ferry terminal. We had an enjoyable time and Sam did remarkably well. We all fit in the tent and the weather even decided to hold off so we were able to have dry trip.

Oh you may be wondering about the foot shot. When Darren & I were dating in yesteryear. We had done this shot so it was a recreated moment at Deception Pass.

A year an a half today June 4,2007

Well how time flies. Today Sam celebrates being a year and half old. He so perfectly fits in our family like he has been here a lifetime. Everyday there is joy and challenges but we are enjoying it all. When people say it just keeps getting better it really does. New days bring new experiences and fullfilment. We are trying to mimic many word. Some of the highlights are hearing Sam tell Bronwynne she is a "good girl", and to "sit down". The little things are when dinner is being served and he is running towards his chair yelling "yum-yum".

We hope that you all get to savour the little things that your days bring.

One day home May 30,2007

Yesterday Darren was home for one day so the boys went for a haircut at Raff's, Sam didn't have as much fun getting his as when he was watching Daddy.
After we headed back home we stopped off at Douglas Park to show Daddy all the slides that we go on. Then we walked back home and hung out in the backyard to continue to enjoy the sunshine.

Sam saying names May 29,2007

Trying to add a video of Sam saying Brandon, Kyle & Donna. Little family bet to see who's name he would say first.

Bath Boy May 25,2007

Well now that I have concede loss. I have to resume picture taking at our house. So here are a few from the tub last night. I am trying few diffrent shots so you will have to bare with me.

Cresent Beach Friday May 25,2007

Okay so I have started to belive that Sam will not win the photo contest. I thank all of you whom I have harassed. I appreciate all the support.

Now on to more photos of guess who....

Photo Contest May 22, 2007

Hello all,

Wondering if you could do me a favor. I entered Sam in a photo contest. With the chance of having a photo shoot with the photographer. I would truely appreciate it it you would vote for Sam. You can only vote ONCE!

http://www.deannahallphotography.com/blog/

Thanks in advance,

Lisa

PS the voting closes May 27th

The everyday stuff May 19,2007

Monday afternoon in the garden May 14,2007

Today after some errands Sam, Darren & I got down to business gardening. We managed to clean up the front garden and proceed to getting some of the veggie garden in. Here are a few pictures of Sam helping out.

Brady's 3rd Birthday May 12,2007

Well in between our visit with our friends we attended Brady's 3rd Birthday at the Y it was fabulous. They had a mini gym set up for the kids to run around and play. Then we proceeded to a room upstairs where we all had some pizza and juice. The afternoon concluded with gifts and cake.

Last night with the Dawood's May 12

These pictures are from the last night that our friends were here. We had a lovely dinner that was to die for. Words can't even explain how wonderful everything tasted.

Part... Fort Langley

Part...

More shots from White Rock. It's actually quite neat being back in BC I am discovering old places with fresh eyes. We had a stroll along the beach then a light lunch at Charlie Don't Surf.

Part III

A few from the backyard and White Rock. I think Sam is a true beach bum whether he is in boots or barefeet!

Part II

The Dawood's Visit May 2007

We have been blessed to have our good friends come and visit with us. We all met out in Halifax together and have been friends since. Their little girl is about a year older than Sam but they carry on like their is not difference it it such a delight to see us all together after such a time away from each other. With out any more babbling there will be a series of pictures because I can not possibly place them all in one blog posting.

Flowers from M&D's Yard May 5,2007

Dinner with the Jacob's May 4,2007

Friday night we actually made it out to the Jacob's. We brought some homemade pizza for us all to chow down on. It was nice to see the whole family and have an evening of laughter and stories.

In addition there was a hold up during dinner and Nicholas got right in to cowboy mode.

After dinner there was a flood in the bathroom with not help to Nicholas and Sam. The picture only captures half the water leaving the tub. And of coarse I am no help I just keep laughing and snapping pictures. I think you actually see Michelle's hands trying to slow the boys down.