WATTERS FAMILY

Christmas Day 2011

2012-01-09T11:17:00.000-08:00

Noah was pretty excited to give Dora to Emily this year

Emily Joy's 2nd Birthday

2012-01-04T21:07:00.000-08:00

Katie's Cupcakes seemed like the perfect place to take our little cupcake who was turning 2

Emily getting ready for her party with Stella....Just the girls today

proud 2 yr old smile

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

a little chocolate stache

a goodbye kiss after the party

a visit to Daddy to deliver a cupcake before heading home....he sand Happy Birthday and Emily beamed

cupcake lipgloss

Emmy's Early Birthday Cake

2011-12-30T21:03:00.000-08:00

We thought we would celebrate a little early...so Emmy could have her birthday with Grammy and Papa too.

here comes the cake

a little help from the guys

Mmmmmm

Gingerbread Train

2011-12-28T20:58:00.000-08:00

This year Noah wanted to make a gingerbread train instead of a house...so we all pitched in

Emmy is seen here...letting us know just how good the icing was

Noah's face says what he thinks of the train

the overloaded train

Stang Family Party

2011-12-27T11:20:00.000-08:00

RD had the great idea of making a homemade sled...wth fiberglass...so we started of the day with some redneck sleddng behind the truck

We had a great time with family and fun with the candy contest and white elephant..Thanks Uncle Dan and Aunt Lili for hosting such a fun night xo

Christmas 2011

2011-12-24T10:55:00.000-08:00

Emily and Ethan at the Christmas Eve service

Uncle Randy bringing Grandma Fluter to our house from the hospital for her 4 hr pass for Christmas Eve

Uncle Randy doing card tricks

Noah very proud to give Grandma Fluter the ornament he made her

Yum Yum Yum...the dinner and dessert

Emily and her little dog Nacho

Surfing Okanagan Lake DEC 23/11

2011-12-23T10:46:00.000-08:00

nothing like checking the surf with a winter jacket and hat

awww....the craziest of them all....and the happiest to get any wave he can

nothing like a little lake surfing

COOKIE DAY

2011-12-21T10:30:00.000-08:00

Emmy getting things started

some serious work going on here

and of course some fun

Santa and Cookies

2011-12-20T10:04:00.000-08:00

the start of a great day

2011-12-18T10:39:00.000-08:00

Noah's First Bike Race

2011-12-17T09:57:00.000-08:00

Noah ready for the big race

getting the pep and rule talk

proud Daddy at the finish

Noah's bike with the big dogs

Christmas Train in Bow, WA

2011-12-10T09:48:00.000-08:00

This December we went to the Christmas train in Bow, WA. The kids loved it. It was a 100 yr old train powered by wood...love it....Santa looks a little scary...but in the actual picture I took a picture of...the beard was greasy....grey...so maybe this is not so bad after all...LOL

The rules.......a good one...now if there could only be a fine for not taking off your shoes in the house.

The Manger Scene

2011-12-01T16:30:00.000-08:00

So here we have two lovely manger scenes but if you look closely you will see a few missing heads, a missing gift for Jesus and possibly a few missing parts on the animals...look at the camel closely...anyhow...we thought this was the year to let the kids handle and observe the ceramic decorations...but maybe we jumped the gun...either way...it doesn't matter ...everyone had fun...and is enjoying glue gunning parts back on the figures.

Emmy Talking

2011-11-30T16:14:00.000-08:00

As usual...Emily loves to talk...on the phone...to her brother...to her babies and to her toys.....and we love hearing her....she always something to say...here she is talking about Noah taking the Christmas monkey and hiding it so Blue doesn't get it.....just incase translation is needed.

Window Fun

2011-11-25T16:10:00.000-08:00

These window crayons from Grammy Sandi have been fun for all including Daddy and I

Our window changes everyday

Time To Trim The Tree

2011-11-22T15:56:00.000-08:00

Tonight was fun with the kids....hot chocolate, Christmas music and decorating the tree...that makes a perfect evening...oh yeah and warm wood burning stove...

my kind of package

This year Emily was thrilled about how the tree went up....and Noah put almost every ornament on the tree.

Visiting the Nowens

2011-11-20T15:45:00.000-08:00

Today we went to B.C. to visit some wonderful friends. The live on a 58 ft beautiful boat inside and out.

Lisa and Rune....welcoming us in...doesn't that look inviting

Lisa and I

Lisa and Emmy Joy watching the Canadian geese

Maud in the galley making some amazng deserts....the kids loved the gingerbread cookies

Mattress jumping

2011-11-19T17:45:00.000-08:00

In our house we try to make a moment of everything...even the mattress getting moved upstairs...

Kitchen Hot tubbing

2011-11-17T17:36:00.000-08:00

Nothing stops these kids from having a hot tub...even if in the kitchen sink....I got home one day after RD had been watching the kids and Emily kept saying...hot tub...hot tub???? but pointed at the kitchen sink? I found out later that was the excitement from the night before.

Thanksgiving Turkey's

2011-11-16T16:43:00.000-08:00

Today the kids wanted to do crafts...Hmmmm what a surprise....anyhow
they decided after looking at numerous crafts...turkey's were it....so here they are..we didn't
have all the craft supplies we needed..so we improvised with benderoos....paper clips etc...
Emily's is the lower one.

Noah's turkey

Emmy's New Hat

2011-11-14T16:38:00.000-08:00

Emmy was pretty happy to get this little hat....she likes hats, hoods and pockets.

Noah's 4

2011-11-13T10:43:00.000-08:00

Today was Noah's real birthday although we had already celebrated it in Kelowna before we left there. Noah wanted to go to the bike park, and dress up funny tonight...so that is what we did.

the muscle men

We all had fun and it was good to see that you don't have to spend money to do it.

Emily jammin

2011-11-11T17:40:00.000-08:00

Creative ABC's

2011-11-08T10:41:00.000-08:00

Noah learned the letter H today and was pretty proud of his creation

Sanding with Daddy

2011-11-06T10:36:00.000-08:00

The apple doesn't fall far from the tree....

Noah is a natural at shaping a surfboard and patient too

Painting and Crafting

2011-11-03T10:25:00.000-07:00

Noah and Emily painting...Noah is making a computer and Emily is doing a camera

the top of Noah's laptop

the inside of Noah's laptop

Fall Fun

2011-11-02T10:20:00.000-07:00

We always enjoy playing in the leaves

the kids hard at work

uhhmmmm can we get a break around here

Halloween 2011

2011-10-31T21:50:00.000-07:00

note the little ghost hiding in the background of our pumpkin patch

the lion

the loot

the tiger

so Emily originally wanted to be a frog...but at the last minute before the party she turned into a lion....in costume of course....as we know she is of course a princess by heart. This year we went to a Halloween party held at the barn near our house....full of games, prizes and of course candy.

Family night...Homemade Pasta

2011-10-30T21:29:00.000-07:00

making the pasta dough

rolling the dough through....Noah stuck through the whole process

and we have pasta folks

it doesn't get better than homemade sauce and pasta

Noah was excited to get into the reward of his labor

Emily and I worked on some mini apple pies

Happy 4th Birthday NOAH

2011-10-14T23:56:00.000-07:00

He heard the firebell and was off....this year Noah said he wanted to have his birthday in Kelowna . He was also excited that he would be sharing it with Papa's birthday even if it was a month early.......lots of fun

Emmy hearing the bell and taking off

Emmy and her favorite friend Neve

Pops and Ethan

Noah showing he is 4

marshmellow FIREBALLS

some serious candy crafting

Noah and buddy Kai

I think the chickens have got to Jason

MR. COOL

Shae and Noah

yep....just whipped this cake up myself..LOL

USA NATIONAL MT BIKE CHAMPIONSHIPS

2011-09-25T23:49:00.000-07:00

We were pretty proud of RD to bring home 3rd in his catagory

going up for the race run

RD's cheerleaders...BIG and small

MUDDY....and a little helper too

NC Mountains

2011-09-22T22:08:00.000-07:00

Hmmmmm the North Carolina Mt's...had a great time staying up near Sugar Grove...about 40 minutes from Beech Mt NC. We all stayed in a great house over looking green fields and near a river.

Little Miss Emily ready for the trip

RD and Noah walking out of the old ESSO station

Noah and Emily's dream come true...and store filled with candy.....of every kind

fresh apples and apple butter for sale

good southern meal

Blueridge Parkway

Noah on LUKE

Emmy was persistant about getting the last piece of marshmellow on Noah's finger

marshmellow blowout

a little zipline

cheeeeez...found a feather

Emmy and BIG E

Emmy and Aunt Sarah

Grandma time

awww...Katie, Emmy and Noah

Pam cuisine

ping pong time.....not sure who the real winner

outdoor table

kids bunk bed room

overlooking the house

king of the playground

Visit to Grandma and Grandp Potters in NC

2011-09-20T16:57:00.000-07:00

There is no doubt that our kids love the beach.....it was so great showing them where Daddy grew up and what he did at the beach....and finally showing the kids where there Grandparents live. We spent several days at the beach.....and then had big plans for the Carolina Mts...

BIG BEAUTIFUL HAIR

2011-09-18T16:54:00.000-07:00

One thing we know Emily has been blessed with for sure is her hair....it's big it's beautiful and it's all hers...xo love you Em

Mission Creek Greenway

2011-09-16T16:48:00.000-07:00

This was a great family bike ride....we all went to Mission Park Greenway in Kelowna and rode along the river...RD and Noah rode from my parents....all the way to the park...then Emily and I met them there and rode the greenway. The fish were spauning....so we saw lots of fish in the stream. Noah really has shown his bike skills this summer.

The kids and Papa

2011-09-15T16:39:00.000-07:00

It was a real blessing to have my parents help with the kids over the summer while RD was away. Those memories will never be forgotten. Thanks Dad for just being so special and thanks Mom for making the kids life so much more fun than I could do...where did you get all that energy????xoxo

BACKYARDIGANS

2011-09-14T16:30:00.000-07:00

It should be no surprise to anyone....that Noah loves BACKYARDIGANS....RD and I decided to surpise him and take him to the live show while in Kelowna...we left little Emmy home with Grammy and Papa and took him on a special night out.....we never told him where we were going we just got in the theater....sat him down and when he heard the music...he looked at me with a HUGE smile.....and said he was so excited....the show was great...and the characters were about 6 feet tall. Loved spending that special time with Noah

Sugar Lake

2011-09-12T22:56:00.000-07:00

21 Km by the river

night time hot tubbing

Emily's 1st driving lesson from Papa

This is why I love Sugar Lake

nothing like an afternoon nap in the sailboat

carving our names in the picnic table that Jay and his friends left there

cooking eggs

more eggs

the peanut gallery

snuggling with Papa and probably hoping for a bite of his hotdog

the site

we had a great time at Sugar lake .....and glad we were able to share it with Papa

Wild and crazy fun with the cousins.....

2011-09-10T22:52:00.000-07:00

nothing holds this guy back from having some fun

Sailing with Daddy and Papa Perry

2011-09-08T22:47:00.000-07:00

nothing like a great day sailing

Smoothie TIme

2011-09-05T22:45:00.000-07:00

Today we all rode bikes over the Kelowna bridge and went for coffee's and smoothie's

Summer boating with Fam

2011-09-04T22:26:00.000-07:00

Noah taking the helm

Em and me enjoying the ride

This summer was one to remember...but it all seemed better when RD got home

Cayman Islands

2011-08-28T20:40:00.000-07:00

and First place goes to Miss Brooke Parchment to be our next Miss Teen Cayman Islands

Brooke and I just after she won....I am so proud of her...such a confindent caring young lady

Ty...the guy with the dance moves and also my God son

Taylor my youngest God daughter

Audrey and I

mommy and Miss Teen

Ox tail, breadfruit, mac and cheese, bbq chicken, rice and beans and potato salad

marine beach in west bay

my $45 priceline 3 1/2 star hotel right before I fly home to see RD

It was so wonderful to be able to go and visit my best friend Mora and see her oldest daughter become Miss Teen Cayman. So often we makes new friends....but it is rare to find close friends....even a very best friend. Mora and I have been through so much together and thankful we have stayed in touch all of these years....we have been best friends for over 28 years...we live different lifestyles...but somehow that has never changed the way we are as friends....sometimes we just tease each other about the way we do things.....I felt very blessed that she flew me there to see Brooke win the Miss Teen....Brooke is our God daughter.....

Summer in Kelowna

2011-08-15T20:12:00.000-07:00

the kid caravans

a peach by the beach seems just right

apricot picking with Grammy Sandi

hot tubbing with DJ King at Lake Okanagan Resort

morning visits with Papa and Grammy

our beach spot...most sunny days...even had pizza orded here one day...we were there for 9 hrs

This summer has been amazing. Although we missed RD all summer and couldn't wait until he got home....we made the very best of it. The kids and I went to stay in Kelowna with my family. We did the waterpark, waterslides, parks, playgroups, hikes, bikes, beach, visited a chicken farm, skateparks, bike parks, swimming, hot tubbing, and so much more. I feel blessed to have such a wonderful family that actually begged us to come stay with them. The kids loved seeing there cousins and hardly want to move back home. Emily started talking, running and getting about 10 new teeth over the summer. She wants to do everything that her big brother does. Noah still adores Emily....they still fall asleep most nights together holding hands and when they wake up ....he says good morning princess to her...I feel blessed that they are so close. When I ask her if she is Mommy's girl..she says ..NoNo's girl.....she loves her big brother and it shows. At the end of Aug I will take a trip to the Cayman Islands before seeing RD after a long time away..can't wait for that...then we will all go together to North Carolina to visit family.....see the NC mountains and the Carolina coast.

CANADA DAY 2011

2011-07-01T23:34:00.000-07:00

Emily pretty much says it all...we had a great day

Visit with Christina and Kids

2011-06-22T16:32:00.000-07:00

It was greating meeting Christina and her kids in Sicamous for the day...although we had fun...it just was not long enough

Chrissy and I

biggest bubble gum machine

Noah pretty happy to have his arm around little Miss Stella

the waterpark gang

Christina and I

lake in Sicamous

the girls

the gang

Gavin and Noah

Noah and Stella

Cousin Time with Shae and Kingston

2011-06-20T16:07:00.000-07:00

Farmer Noah pulling his trailer

Shae with her pretty pink hair

big girl on a bike

Kingston and Em

Emmy and Danielle

WATER FIGHT.....it was wet ...and messy...but lots of fun we had a great time with them and plan to do this much more over the summer....love the kids playing with there cousins

The Park and Fishing Time with Papa

2011-06-20T15:51:00.000-07:00

the lone fisherman

a little help from Noah

smooch

Noah loving Emily...but I think ...kinda hoping he will get a little lick of Emily's sucker

the corn peeler

little piggies

Tonight Dad caught 23 fish...the kids love watching ....helping and reeling in the fish.

Father's Day 2011

2011-06-19T23:55:00.000-07:00

So happy to be with Jay, Tam, kids, Banmans and Mom and Dad for Father's Day....but we really missed R.D. being there....

Caleb and Ethan

Colleen, Terri-Lynn, Shelley

Noah, Cait and Emily

the big guns..minus a few

Jenaya...enjoying some icecream

Mmmmm

Maddie and Noah

Ethan and Jay enjoying a fathers day nap

a walk on the property

got to see Meg....but missed seeing Brian too

Tam, Noah and little baby Jamin

chillin

love visiting them...and the beautiful yard

Cait, Linda and Chaser

Sandi and Cambria

Farmer JAY

Jenaya, Mailee and Mikayla

Linda with her yummy plate of MEXICAN

Grandma Crick

Tammy and Colleen

NOAH'S FIRST CATCH IN THE LAKE

2011-06-13T23:15:00.000-07:00

Before R.D. left for Alaska...he bought Noah a Spiderman fishing rod...in hopes Noah would get some fishing in with Papa....well he did and the first time they went out this is what they caught...Noah had fun reeling it in with a help from Papa ...they both had a great time.

Kelowna Water Park

2011-06-07T22:20:00.000-07:00

one of Noah's favorite parks....and I like the free part

Noah helping Emily and being the sweet brother that he is

MMMmmmwahhhh...a big kiss for the bear

a succesful day at the park

Visit with Nana

2011-06-05T22:17:00.000-07:00

Nana came over for a sleepover.....the kids loved seeing her.....

Almond Power Bar

2011-06-05T11:27:00.001-07:00

such a great treat

2 cups Raw Almonds

1/2 cup Flaxseed Meal

1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

2 scoops flavored whey protein powder

1/2 cup raw almond butter

1/2 tsp kosher salt

1/2 cup coconut oil

8 drops of liquid stevia

1 tsp pure vanilla

8 squares unsweetened chocolate..with stevia and cinnamon to taste

so yummy....next time I would use all the chocolate...maybe just drizzle instead

Moving the Stangs to the Farm

2011-05-28T23:17:00.000-07:00

and our busy day ended with this little chic along with 39,999 others

our princess in Jay and Tam's front yard

it was HOT HOT HOT in the barn to keep the chics warm

Noah said,"Mommy....I think this one likes me."

a new little friend by the house

home sweet home

nice for Uncle Mike to show up just in time to help lift the freezer in the truck

sitting on the job

if you could have only smelled that cooler prior to Tam cleaning it out

a little girly surfing

and a little more

and still one more

some kyaking

Jesse having toast and spreading butter on with a spatula....lack of utensils

the supervisors

the moving crew ....this was the start of a very busy day.....but for very special people

Noah and Emmy

2011-05-23T23:13:00.000-07:00

Nothing fancy...just two cute kids...some water and a plastic ladybug.....

A Walk to The Lake

2011-05-23T22:28:00.000-07:00

Emily and Noah have loved spending time with their cousins....and walking to the lake and park have been just one of the good times already

Kelowna Fun So Far......

2011-05-15T01:07:00.000-07:00

Emmy and Papa Perry snuggling

RD made us a great bed....with a bunk bed attached for Noah

lots of closet space, a desk and lots of shelving...all great things for a small space

Mmmmm chocolate ice-cream

Noah's first letter to RD while he is away

Emily...her jacket and that hoodie....she always insists should be on her head

waltzing Matilda with Papa

cheese

hot tubbing with Grammy Sandi

Oh yaaa....hot tub time

Little Emily strutting her stuff before the hot tub

Noah, Emily, Shae,Kingston (counsins)

Last Day with Daddy before Alaska

2011-05-01T22:24:00.000-07:00

I am going to miss this smile everyday

Noah and Daddy talking on the dock

learning how to do the perfect cast....with Daddy and his new rod

a little time at the park

bike park

Noah and his first bike race......came in 1st twice

Emily.....working the fishing rod

yeee haaaaa...let's go get some fish

Early birthday for RDOOOO

So we tried to cram in as much as possible with Daddy on his last day.....the thought of him leaving was killing us.....but we had a fun day fishing....riding at the bike park.....playing at the park...and finishing with birthday cake for R.D. This is not going to be easy being apart. I was thankful we were able to have such a fun day before he left.

Biking with Daddy

2011-04-29T23:32:00.000-07:00

getting ready to ride

Emily didn't want to miss out

always time for an outdoor potty break

Early Easter Dinner

2011-04-23T23:44:00.001-07:00

Nothing in our house has ever been normal...and that is why it is always so exciting...and probably the only reason I would even choose to move home with my 2 kids for 5 months....many of my friends look at me like I am crazy...but little do they know the amazing parents I have. So we had an early Easter dinner....we had philly cheesesteak sandwiches...with greek salad and coleslaw...not the average Easter dinner we usually have but yummy....and I just knew my Nana would bring some kind of Easter hat..this year she made her own..and everyone wanted a try. it on. For dessert we had cheesecake and blueberry pie..and earlier today Tammy made fresh hotcross buns....then we finished with an egg hunt for the kids....I have only been here one week....and feel blessed I am staying for many more.

Grandma Fluter and I

Nana and I

Ethan and Emmy

Great Grandkids with Nanna

Noah caring for his baby chick

Emily showing off her Easter hat

nice Jay

A Day at Bellingham Bay

2011-04-17T00:26:00.000-07:00

Today was our last day together as a family in Bellingham before we are temporarily apart.......we went to see the Zodiac ...as well as other beautiful Sail boats....one called the Spike Afica...that R.D.and I saw 10 yrs ago in California when first meeting. We had a great lunch....Noah and R.D. built a small sailboat....and we toured the boats. I had a wonderful day..but I can't say I thought of how sad it will be when R.D. leaves for Alaska on May 3rd. I love our family.

Moving soon....

2011-04-05T22:46:00.000-07:00

Everything seems to be happening sooooo fast right now...and yet so slow...things I want to get done...can't be done til later...and things I can get done...I don't want to ..because it reminds me that we are leaving soon. At the begining of this idea...it all seemed so great...but now as the days are getting closer....I feel tears start to well up. The idea of spending the spring/summer/fall with my parents and family....seems like heaven...but when I am reminded that the most important person in my life won't be there....it makes me real sad. Noah even mentioned that when he misses his Daddy...he will just pretend that his Daddy is knocking on Grammy and Papa's front door. OK...that brought tears to my eyes....when he said that line....This is one of those times...you just have to hang on ...hold tight and trust JESUS for everything.....HE never lets us down....and although it will feel like a lifetime apart.....I know we will all make it and appreciate each other more than we already do....so this post has no pictures.......just some thoughts.

GARBAGE MAN #66

2011-03-31T23:41:00.000-07:00

So today while we were out I bought Noah a huge M&M cookies. He was so inspired by it.....he thought we should also make some at home. He thought is was time to make the garbage man more cookies. I love how my sons heros are not just the men who rescue people from burning buildings or leap from tall buildings...but in fact the average joe garbage man who stops the truck at our house almost EVERY Friday...shuts the engine off and yells out "Hey NOAH...hey little buddy," then goes on with his day. Seriously....makes Noah's day....his face beams and even goes red sometimes.....these are the little moments in a moms day that make us feel blessed..... to see these small...yet huge events to our kids. So thanks TRUCK #66 for making my kid smile.

I asked Noah to draw a picture for the garbage mom and he said Mom I don't know how to draw. I told him to think of a picture in his head and try to draw it. This is what he came up with....thought it was pretty good....and he was so proud of the big wheels, the driver and the of course the lights at the front.

CALIFORNIA HERE WE COME.....

2011-03-25T21:41:00.000-07:00

These are the natural hotsprings that flow right in to the lake on campus. We had such a great time. This was the first time I have left my kids for more than 24hrs. Since Noah will be 4 this Nov and Emily 2 in January I thought it was time. Tammy and I went down to the Calvary Bible college to meet up with her sister Shelley. We were able to stay at the college with our own room and 6 beds....so in perfect sleepover style...we pushed all the beds together. Did I mention it only cost $15 ea per night.....which included the natural hot springs and the Roman Spa. A great friend of ours Kelly also met up with us which brought back all kinds of great memories from when we both attended there as well as wonderful insight of where and what Jesus has for me now...let's just say several yrs ago. Of course we shopped....relaxed at the beach...ate yummy Sushi and relaxed in the hot springs. I am thankful to have such a wonderful sister inlaw....and blessed to be a part of her family as well...which gives me more brothers and sisters.

Tam and I in our tin car which we figured would save us money...but we definetly..felt the bumps on the freeway

Awwww Encintias

Shelley and I enjoying the beach

coffee at the campus coffee shop

campus pool

and finally the Roman Spa and hotsprings....it just doesn't get much better...sometimes you just need a little tiny break to be fresh again when you get home.

Last Day with Jenaya, Jesse and Ethan

2011-03-06T00:47:00.000-08:00

Jenaya and Jesse fishing for dinner

Noah serving up icecream

Jesse extracting one of Jenaya's teeth

Jesse losing many teeth

life size lincoln logs

Emily pitching in

Noah's dinosaur

paint and art room

indoor sandbox

the crew on the tugboat

1st mate

BIG RIG E

For the past 11 days we have enjoyed spending time with Jenaya, Jesse and Ethan....each one of them has a special personality....and we love each one. We had fun doing so many different things. Today was the last day with them before their parents come back so we went to the Skagit Museum ....we will miss them but looking forward to spending the summer with them.

Odds and Ends of our 11 Day Adventure

2011-03-03T16:19:00.000-08:00

the guys...trying to get this thing going

Hmmmm I think we almost got it

homemade sugar pretzels

playdough mania

outdoor inside mayham

Mmmmm blueberry smoothie

the restaurant

the nurse

the doctor and patient

awwww the chef

finally getting out after the snow in

Jess wood burning

SNOW IS MELTING

2011-03-01T16:14:00.000-08:00

The kids are so excited that the snow is melting.....RD got a chance to take them to the pool, we went to see Gnomeo and Juliette in 3D last night and going for all you can eat pasta tonight at a local favorite TINO's. I love having all 5 kids.....and thankful for this time we have together.

SUNDAY IN THE SNOW

2011-02-27T15:23:00.000-08:00

the girls

the driver

the sled crew

DAY 2 still snowed in....

2011-02-25T21:22:00.000-08:00

Well, the little cabin we have been in for the past day is getting a little cozy. The snow
is driving us all CRAZY. We all have cabin fever and the kids can't wait to get out and spread
their wings. So today we decided to mix it up a bit...make homemade pizzas, spraypaint RD's VAN, make playdough people, build a fort and roast marshmallows in the woodstove.

Jesse's person....wish his own added touch under the nose.....

FORT TIME....Emily and Noah loving it

Stang taggers

tagged VAN

Ending the night with a few marshmallows

THE ADVENTURE BEGINS 1st day

2011-02-24T11:31:00.001-08:00

everybody doing school...even lil' Emily...starting our 1st day out right....and then some fun in the snow....It is my greatest joy to have Jenaya, Jesse and Ethan stay with us for10 days...and Noah and Emily are thrilled.

some serious work going on..........

aww.....and a warm toastie from Aunty Shelley

a little work and some snow cleanup

The Stang/Watters GANG...going on snow patrol

Mmmmmmm homemade snow cream

snow cream...but note: grapes along side for Tammy's request of eating healthy food

ingredients...SNOW, sweetened condensed milk and vanilla

Noah's First SLEEPOVER

2011-02-19T16:30:00.000-08:00

Noah and DJ having lunch at BOB's...burger, fries, orange pop and a push pop to end the fun

Night time stories with Aunty Jen...Noah sure liked his...and his smile says it.

Emily just enjoying the ride while the boys road bikes

THE POSE...The boys had a great time...and sure this will not be the last.

RD's last race for the winter....

2011-02-15T16:37:00.000-08:00

Noah was real excited to go up for 3rd place with Daddy

Our Amazing Neighbors

2011-01-27T22:47:00.000-08:00

We feel truly blessed to have such a wonderful family live near us....everything from last minute looking after the kids....walks...presents and postcards to the kids...to this wonderful cupcake event. We treasure the friendship and know that this doesn't happen everyday......thanks Williams family xo we love you

just a few more sprinkles

The proud decorator

The final product....Mmmmmm

ONE candle for EMILY

2011-01-27T22:30:00.000-08:00

Our little princess is one....as you can see this one with the candle was not the first she had eaten. However...they were teeny tiny...so one was not enough.

Our house lately.....

2011-01-12T13:24:00.000-08:00

love the snow.....

little stair climber and clothes from Grandma Pam

Emily is a busy girl..and loves trying everything that Noah does....bath is her favorite time.

BLUE BLUE BLUE we love you....

2011-01-09T13:38:00.000-08:00

Blue...how could we ever say goodbye now...we couldn't...so bare with us...while we try and take care of you to recover in this busy household....xoxox

Blue with his cast....

25 or so stiches.....after knee surgery. We have a good year ahead of us to help him recover...but within 4 months or so hopefully we will see BLUE run again.

Happy 1st Birthday Emily

2011-01-04T13:06:00.000-08:00

We are truly thankful for Emily and this first wonderful year that she has brought us. Thank you to everyone who sent gifts and money. We truly appreciate all that you do. Candle picture to come.....but things have been a little busy lately with BLUE having the knee surgery...but the blowing of candles will come.....

Present from Grandma Pam and Grandpa B.P.

touch your knees touch your toes

still only 1 tooth at 1 yr old

a little rest time with with Noah

presents from Grandma Carr

more presents

Christmas Day 2010

2010-12-25T01:03:00.000-08:00

This photo sums up the Christmas weekend....fully satisfied. We had a wonderful time being with my amazing family. They truly never cease to amaze me....with love, guidance, and generosity. Thanks Mom and Dad for all you do ...and especially all of your prayers...xox Noah enjoyed his Christmas baking day with Aunty Tammy and being with his cousins, a sled in the snow, hot tubs with Grammy Sandi and all the yummy treats....Happy New Year. I feel like I just posted 10 posts at one time...guess I was a little behind with our life lately which seems like it is on full speed...this year will bring a new job, possible knee surgery for BLUE, an extended trip to Kelowna in the summer, and so much more..all wonderful things to look forward to for the best. So thankful we have Jesus to guide and direct our plans....and the promise to watch over us.

Christmas Eve 2010

2010-12-24T00:31:00.000-08:00

Noah couldn't wait to open presents and thought laying by them might get the process started faster...but we will had to have dinner....he was great about it

R.D. catching a few winks before the business begins

our little Christmas angel

Emmy and Uncle Jay

Emily and Nana

aww yes...Jason and his proud present from the white elephant gift exchange

Grandma Fluter showing off her White Elephant present

this ones for you .......

so great having Grandma and Nana with us each Christmas Eve

Nana made each one of us toques. I was thankful for another wonderful Christmas filled with love and happiness which really is the best gift of all.

Mora and Family visit

2010-12-20T00:25:00.000-08:00

I just love this family and so thankful for such a great best friend.

Brooke....beautiful inside and out

Taylor...full of life, always making us laugh and so sweet

the cold walk for the Caymanians

Noah , Ty and Emily

Christmas Fun

2010-12-11T00:14:00.000-08:00

Awww...our sweet little Noah.....he just loved doing all of these baking projects

some very serious workers

the happy helper

It was so great having Jenaya, Jesse and Ethan with us for a few days...of course Jay and Tammy too.....Noah was thrilled to have all this fun with his cousins

Noah informed us that the little green cup was to cover you know what...aww out of the mouth of babes....

Noah's smile shows just how happy he is

Kids on the piano

2010-12-08T00:11:00.000-08:00

Since I got the piano...these two little ones have had some fun

Emily loves banging the keys real hard and loud

she was excited to finally get to do it all herself...in her own chair

Holiday Fun

2010-12-07T01:11:00.000-08:00

Aww Santa and Rudolph......no not really..but poor little Emily took a fall and looks like Rudolph right now. Today was a busy but fun day with the kids....first the mall to see Santa, then a chocolate tour, and finally JUMPZONE.

Noah wasn't too sure about Santa this year...but I told me he needed to help Emily not be scared..and he did a great job at holding her hand.

some serious talking here....about Legos and candy

TOTAL CHOCOLATE store front

Mmmmm truffles

the chocolate wheel....mmmmm

Noah at Jumpzone...second from the top

loving every minute of it with his friend Kaleigh

Emily making friends

All the little kids kept trying to help Emily get up...but she was too small to play on the equiptment

Christmas at Bellingham Port 2010

2010-12-06T15:13:00.000-08:00

Today we had a wonderful time at the Bellingham Port. Every year they put on a great Christmas event. We watched dancing, listened to music, drank hot apple cider, ate cookies, looked at a gingerbread contest and silent auction, rode the firetruck, rode the horse drawn carriage and so much more.....it was a great day with the family. These are the times in life that mean the most...nothing fancy...just a little fun and being together.

NOAH'S 3rd BIRTHDAY

2010-11-15T12:51:00.001-08:00

Noah had so much fun today....

treats for the kids

the train of food

Hmmmm should I lick before everyone gets here???

yep ....I think I will

We can hardly believe that Noah is 3...it has been a busy yr filled with many wonderful memories...one of them being....him learning to pee in the potty....yahhhh Noah...he brings joy to our life everyday...and pray the best for you this coming year Noah....WE LOVE YOU

Waterplay

2010-11-02T13:09:00.000-07:00

Noah always likes to keep busy...so told me he would like to make a boat and put it in water

here are our recycled boat creations

and the fun begins

and the next best thing to playing and doing crafts in Noah's world is eating

Trunk or Treat

2010-10-31T21:09:00.000-07:00

Our church CTK put on an amazing outdoor Halloween party. They had bouncy slides, train rides, each trunk was decorated and people giving out candy. They also served pizza and goodies inside. This was the first year we have gone but I am sure we will go again. This year Noah decided to be Thomas the Train but also dressed like a Fireman....so he was both this year..and little Emily was a cute little ladybug.

Sunshine Room Halloween Party 2010

2010-10-29T00:11:00.000-07:00

Fireman Pancake Breakfast

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Caterpillar Painting

2010-10-21T19:22:00.000-07:00

Noah loves painting

hard at work

time to shake the sparkles on

At the Park with Grammy Sandi

2010-10-19T18:46:00.000-07:00

Papa Perry's 62nd Party

2010-10-17T18:19:00.000-07:00

yes....there are really 62 candles on this cake

and he blew them all out with his fancy birthday glasses

we love you Dad

Emily was thrilled with all the candles and how they lit up the room

lots of cousins to lick the icing off the candles

my face was literally HOT while bringing this in

cookies that Noah, Ethan and Grammy made for Papa's party

awww.....all of the hard work being observed

Davison Pumpkin Farm

2010-10-16T20:49:00.000-07:00

Today we went to Davison Pumpkin farm with the family.....Stangs, Banmans,Levecks,and Cricks....we had an absolutely fabulous time. Riding the train, playing in the playground, carmel apples, apple goody tasting, and checking out the animals.

I could hardly get Noah off of this tractor...I really think he would have slept on it if he could have.