Family Pic

Our family along side a little creek at Big Hill Springs Provincial Park

My Favorites are Jairus and Jesus

Journey made a ton of new friends at the Play ... her favorites were Jairus and Jesus. Jairus who's real name is Greg, played my master in the show and Jesus who's real name is Steve played ... well, you guessed it ... Jesus. Journey took to these men I think mainly because they were always smiling and friendly (but not pushy). They listened when she talked and didn't try to force a friendship. She was very sad to have to say good-bye. A theme for her this year.

Saying Goodbye

On Monday we said goodbye to Ren, our homestay student. After living with us for two years it was like saying goodbye to a son and brother. We are going to miss him very much and our hearts ache not knowing if we will ever see him again. Journey in particular, is finding it difficult to accept another loss.

Sol

It used to be that Sol was quiet and serene. I couldn't really use those words to describe him now. Ever since turning 3 he has become somewhat of a 'class clown'. He doesn't seem to be able to control what is coming out of his mouth ... even in the midst of being disciplined he will spout off things like "no, you a poo poo head" or "you a crummy bummy" and stuff like that. He's not saying it as a 'put down' he just likes talking about poo and bums. He says it with a smile and always laughs like its the funniest thing. When getting dressed he loves to flop around and let you do all the work while he sings a crazy song or cracks himself up with jokes only he gets. On numerous occasions while speaking sternly to him about stopping some behavior or another he has walked up to me and grabbed my finger (usually pointed at him in anger) and put it in his mouth. Or he'll come up to me (if I'm crouched) and bite me on the nose (gently) before I have a chance to realize what he's doing. Again, this happens when I am chastizing him about something ... he just doesn't get it. I find myself repeating, "Sol, there is a time to be silly and a time to be serious. THIS is a time to be serious!!" He does make me laugh, though. I wish you could all spend a day in his presence to really be able to understand what I am trying to describe. He's priceless and I wouldn't trade him for anything ... but some days its harder to see the humor than others.

Summer Fun

Mom or Sara (or both) gave Sol this splashy tube thing for Sol's birthday and we finally got it set up this week. The kids LOVE it. When you step on it the spray gets higher.