Kent, Lorie and the three cousins - Emily, Connor and Kaylie arrived late Wednesday night - to a frigid Florida! It's too bad when you leave Canada hoping for lovely weather only to find it just as cold where you arrive! Connie and Dennis came in without incident on Thursday night. It has been great fun to visit and catch up. Zachary has had a struggle with the "mine-itis" but hopefully this will subside. He does seem quite interested in being near Connor now, so that is a good thing. Kaleb is enamored with Emily and she can quickly get him belly-laughing, so it is a precious sight. Kaylie is such a cutie - such big blue eyes and beautiful curly hair! We're having a great time with everyone and the visit will sure fly by too quickly.
We went to Picture People yesterday to attempt to get some pictures of the grandparents and the grandkids and we were pretty fortunate to have a couple turn out. We actually even captured one of each family that turned out well - amazingly so as Zachary usually refuses to take pictures! We have one of the five cousins that cracks me up - Connor has a fun expression on his face and is doing crazy with his hands and Zachary is sitting straight-faced (the I will NOT smile look!) beside him. The girls have a very sweet smile on their face and Kaleb is kind of got a goofy-smile and waving his hands in the picture - it is definitely a lot of character captured in the shot, so it makes me chuckle which I think is always a good thing! :)
Sabbath, we had Kaleb dedicated by Pastor Morris. It was really special as he talked about the Caleb in the Bible and what his name means etc. Kaleb did very well - no real embarrassing moments - although he did make a swipe for the Pastor's microphone but luckily didn't manage to grab hold. Zachary on the other hand was too busy looking around at the stage to answer the Pastor when he asked Zachary if he liked having a baby brother, and then during the prayer he started whispering....Oh well, it could have been worse, and it does make for a memorable time! :)
We went to Picture People yesterday to attempt to get some pictures of the grandparents and the grandkids and we were pretty fortunate to have a couple turn out. We actually even captured one of each family that turned out well - amazingly so as Zachary usually refuses to take pictures! We have one of the five cousins that cracks me up - Connor has a fun expression on his face and is doing crazy with his hands and Zachary is sitting straight-faced (the I will NOT smile look!) beside him. The girls have a very sweet smile on their face and Kaleb is kind of got a goofy-smile and waving his hands in the picture - it is definitely a lot of character captured in the shot, so it makes me chuckle which I think is always a good thing! :)
Sabbath, we had Kaleb dedicated by Pastor Morris. It was really special as he talked about the Caleb in the Bible and what his name means etc. Kaleb did very well - no real embarrassing moments - although he did make a swipe for the Pastor's microphone but luckily didn't manage to grab hold. Zachary on the other hand was too busy looking around at the stage to answer the Pastor when he asked Zachary if he liked having a baby brother, and then during the prayer he started whispering....Oh well, it could have been worse, and it does make for a memorable time! :)
2/21/09 - New pictures posted below of the dedication
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Tomorrow we're heading off to SeaWorld, so hopefully everyone will have a grand time. The weather has been beautiful this weekend, and the rest of the clan has gone up to Blue Springs Park to see the wild manatee while Amy stays home with the sleeping babies (Zachary, Kaleb and Kaylie).
Kent, Lorie and their bunch will be heading down for a Disney vacation extraordinaire for part of next week before they come back for two nights to our house and then jet their way back the cold country.
Phrase of the Week: "Why?" - yes, it has begun - it was bound to sooner or later but we could have hoped to avoid the endless "Why, Why, Why??" questions. Alas, it was not to be!
I'll post some pictures in a bit as I haven't had a chance yet to wade through all of the pictures that we've taken thus far.
Kent, Lorie and their bunch will be heading down for a Disney vacation extraordinaire for part of next week before they come back for two nights to our house and then jet their way back the cold country.
Phrase of the Week: "Why?" - yes, it has begun - it was bound to sooner or later but we could have hoped to avoid the endless "Why, Why, Why??" questions. Alas, it was not to be!
I'll post some pictures in a bit as I haven't had a chance yet to wade through all of the pictures that we've taken thus far.
3 comments:
Do enjoy the family time. The cousins need to be connected. Talked to Jodie S. & she said they will be down there next week. Perhaps you will get to see them.
We are off to Panorama later today for a few days skiing.
Wow, if Jodie and Doyle are down there too - it will be "Canadian Week"!! Glad to hear the Zbaraschuk's all arrived. Have fun, enjoy family and glad weather is to improve. Looking forward to seeing pictures.
Congrats, Zach, on your potty training success! We sure do miss you guys!
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