Daniel's new carseat

Yeah....I can stretch my legs!!!

I ordered this new carseat for Daniel online and had it shipped to an address in the US....it turned out to be a nightmare to collect, but we managed to get it and it worked.......

Table and Chairs

This is the table and chair set that my Grandpa Byron made for my mom and her brothers. It was cute to see Daniel enjoy it too!!!

Yummm....lemon poppyseed loaf

Ok, so he may not have a big, "I'm enjoying this" grin, but the fact that he is eating it, means he love it.

Jaelynne is so thoughtful and just to prove that, a few days before we were going to be leaving, a parcel arrived. Inside was a Diego chair for Daniel for early Christmas and a loaf of lemon poppyseed loaf, one of Daniel's favorites. Thank you Jae for thinking of him and sending him your love through your incredible baking!!!!

Happy Birthday Dad

On September 23rd my dad had his ?? birthday. This year we were able to make it to Dan's dad's that was last october, Dan's mom's that was Sept 5th and my mom's on Sept 6th. I feel so bad that I do not have any pictures of my mom's birthday. I am sure that someone took some, but I don't have any and haven't seen them either......next time mom, we will take lots!!!

So on my dad's birthday, he had to work. My mom, Daniel and I showed up at his worked and surprised him with cake and balloons. I think he had a good birthday!!

ps. Jorge, eres el mejor Abulelo en del mundo!!!!

Qatar in Kelowna

The church my parents go to in Kelowna has flags from all over the world around the balcony. Last year I brought a flag from Qatar to be put up there too. So the one Sunday that we went to church, my uncle and aunt made sure that it was up there for me to see. Thanks, it meant a lot to see the flag there and know that you guys are thinking of us. Oh and I was trying to get a cool picture of Daniel and then the flag behind him, well it didn't turn out like I had wanted, too many lights, but you can get the idea. (nice CHEESE smile Daniel)

Some moments with Grandma

This picture was taken at Kim and Steve's place in Peachland, just before Sadie's 2nd birthday.

I think he was trying to memorize peoples bank account numbers here! ha

I took Daniel into my mom's work a couple times. He thought it was great because all the ladies oooed and ahhhed at how CUTE he is. And not only that, he got to have a lolli-pop after too!!! Ok, so I regret letting him ever try a lolli-pop as it was his first there and what a MESS!!!! He was sticky from head to toe....the sticky slobber just ran down his chin, hands, arms etc.....he is getting better at it now, a little less drool, but still YUCK!

In the mornings

Most of the mornings that we were in Kelowna, my mom and dad had to work. Daniel loved watching my mom get ready in the morning putting on her makeup and stuff. Most of all he liked playing in the sink and brushing his teeth. That usually required a change of clothes after, but at least he got to spend some time with his Grandma each morning.

At the park in Peachland

On the slide.....I will save you all from the look on my face at the bottom! hahaha

Climbing up with Grandma

We have a summer tradition of going down to Peachland, at least once, in the summer to have ice cream and sit by the water. I took Daniel when he was about 4 days old, though only I got to enjoy the ice cream that time. This year he got to have his own and have a play in the playground too. Oh and no that isn't green and pink ice cream on his nose, it is left over paint from making his handprints. Thanks Grandma for playing with Daniel....he LOVED it!

The Cookie Jar

My mom found the old cookie jar that we used to have when I was little. In fact I think my very first lie was because of that cookie jar....when my mouth was covered in crumbs and mom asked me if I had had a cookie....."NO", I said, too young to know that the evidence was plastered all around my mouth!!!! Mom had it in the window of the grandkids bedroom and he thought it was pretty neat. That and the little Daily Bread promise box. Every morning when Daniel would get up he would point for the promises. I would help him pick 4 and then we would read them to each other. It was great to have him involved in reading the Bible. Mom sent them home with me and I have to admit to being slack lately, but he still likes to pick them out and hand them to Dan and I.

ps. Mom, can you save that cookie jar for me someday???

Great Grandma Byron

Grandmas sure know the way to a child's heart......chocolate cookies!!! Daniel was having fun running around and didn't want to sit still too long, but Great Grandma had a trick up her sleeve (not literally) and it worked. I am so happy when I can see Daniel with my Grandma and know that she got a chance to get to know him. I know he loves his Great Grandma B!!! And I love you too Grandma, so very much!!!

Uncle Doug and Auntie LaVonne Byron

Daniel had a nice snuggle with my Uncle and Aunt before he was off to bed. He thought it was great since it allowed him to stay up a bit later than usual! Thank you Doug and LaVonne for your love and sqeezes and for the book you gave to Daniel. We read it a lot, in fact I think he would sit with me in the rocking chair and read all day if I let him. Thanks for supporting that!!!! WE LOVE YOU!!!

Sharon Halcro/Bonker Blox

My good friend Sharon came over and we went for a nice lunch together, but not before she gave Daniel the coolest gift. Bonker Blox....they are handmade foam blox with cool designs. The ones she made for Daniel had airplanes all over, how appropriate. She makes and sells them too if anyone is interested. They are really fun and Daniel has enjoyed hours of Bonker Blox wars with mom and dad! To check out her stuff go to http://www.bonkerblox.blogspot.com/ . Her site is worth the read too and you can find out how the idea came about.....love you Sharon, you are a special friend!!! And I miss your mom a lot too!

Handprints

My Grandma Muriel, Daniel, my mom and me.

One afternoon my grandma, came over. We all took the opportunity to paint our hands and make handprints on a canvas. It was neat to see 4 Generations of handprints all together. How thankful I am to have my Grandma still here. It is so special to see her hold and love Daniel. I love you Grandma B!!

Thank you Nancy!!

My mom's best friend Nancy came over for a visit and to see Daniel. We had a really nice visit together. I am sure thankful for the friend that she has been to my mom and I know my mom cherishes her. I am honored as well to call her friend and it is so nice to have visits and coffee with her. After she left and we were going outside to do something, we opened the door, and there are on the door step was a huge box with a small card attached. Here, while we were doing who knows what, Nancy had gone to the store and bought a Little People Garage Set and dropped it off at the house without any of us knowing.....what a sneak!!! One little boy was in for a fun time!!!

A busy day with Grandpa Langerud

Daniel was a great helperThank you so much Nancy....Daniel LOVED it!

Today was a busy day. First Daniel and Grandpa had to put together the new toy Daniel got and then he had to attack my dad's hat and after that it was off to washing the car. I am not sure who enjoyed the time together more, but they both had a lot of smiles on their faces!

Hmmmm.....a cowboy hat

As long as I can remember I and my brother have known NEVER touch Dad's cowboy hat!!!! Well, not until we had the lesson on how to touch it and put it down without ruining it's shape. But of course, all the rules are thrown out the window when the grandkids come along!!! Here are some cute pictures of Daniel pushing the limits, but really intrigued with Grandpa's cowboy hat.

Daniel helping Grandpa wash the car