I wonder how many of you knew that my parents just recently released a cd? I know you all repeatably tell me about my astounding singing voice and endless music capabilities (note the sarcasm) therefore assumed I must be the product of two talented musicians. Well guess what I am. My Mom and Dad are part of The Knitting Club Gene Murphy and the Knitting Club to be exact. Just before Christmas they released their first CD titled Travelers on the Black Line.
You can hear for yourself they have a website and myspace.
Today at our Mom's Playgroup baby Kaitlyn was ready to meet all of her new friends. Look how adorable all three of these babies look in their car seats. They are all born within 4month of each other. We also typically have Ruby and Ben that make the baby collection complete but they were away today.
Abby was in her glory FINALLY meeting Ka- issa and Batt's baby. She didn't want to let her go! Good thing cousin Jacob was there to fill her need to mother the young.
Cole was there for Abby to dress up....what a good sport!
Her friend Sam was here today too and they played amazingly together but of course I couldn't move fast enough to capture the two of them on their many adventures together!
We started out with a birthday party for Carissa. We had a great time eating, playing games and just hanging out with close friends. I still say Ryan shouldn't of put Canary for his first pet....I mean really.
Happy Birthday Carissa we hope the year ahead is better then you ever could dream. For those who don't know Carissa she is ready to pop and anytime in the next couple weeks her little girl will come out to meet us!
Saturday was Sports Mania. Caleb was first with his final session of soccer. He is grinning from ear to ear while playing. I have to admit he is fast and really show drive and determination. His biggest weakness is his size those darn feet just can't keep up to the rest of him. Josh had his little tournament of games. Game 1 he was into it running keeping up with the play still preferring to be in net (thank goodness they rotate), Game 2 he found the middle of the field and pretty much just hung out. Game 3 he was back and making purposeful passes and attempts it was great to see!
After soccer we race off to Hockey. The boys are in Fun Hockey and that is just what it is. A time for them to develop there skating skill and hockey skills through fun drills and games. They both have improved leaps and bounds with their skating.
After hockey off to have lunch with Daryl and Janelle to debate the differences between soccer and hockey through the eyes of the spectator parent. I see many a days in my future to be in a rink. I don't mind that part it is getting all the gear off and on....YIKES. Brainwashing and bribery are in the works to get hockey on these boys minds and trust me it is NOT their Moms doing this.
After lunch. We had a yummy dinner at my parents house. It was wonderful for all 14 of us to get together. My mom used to have us all on a weekly basis, nothing like cooking for 14 once a week(she didn't seem to mind). But with the busy school schedules we have not been able to do that.
After family dinner it was time for bed...I would like to say everyone slept like a baby but our baby sure didn't. Abby was up for 2 hours last night beside herself screaming. If anyone figures out what her problem was feel free to let us know.
After the night came morning an early one at that. Off to church for a very special Sunday. Our littlest nephew Jacob was dedicated today. We kept our kids in the service so they could be apart of praying for him. Abby was quite cute when she saw her Auntie and Uncle go to the platform she figured she should go too, I managed to distract her. Then when they were stepping off the stage she cheered and clapped saying yeah uncle Marc. Very cute.
We found out today that Jake does NOT need surgery, but does have a bad bad break, and dislocated his elbow. He has a SUPER cast on that should fix everything. He has been such a trooper! Your cast looks very cool Jakey!!!
Yesterday we went over to Suzy's house to play a very common thing for us to do. Our kids love each other and play so well together which is really nice because Suzy and I are really close friends, it sure wouldn't be as much fun if our kids didn't get along. We had just arrived Suzy and her three little ones were already playing outside. It was beautiful outside, we jumped out of the van and the kids right away were wild running screaming so excited to see one another. The extra energy boost was that we had my nephew David with us so all the kids were extra enthusiastic having some new blood around. There house backs onto a huge green field at the end of the field is a great park. Seeing how much energy was flying around we set our target on the park. The kids were there not even 10 minutes when Jakey jumped down from the ladder and landed on his arm. It was not a far jump the ladder was only 4ft high, but he looked hurt. Suzy got him cleaned up brought him to the bench. After we saw that he was not returning to his normal self, we returned home. Suzy called her doc, and her hubby. Suzy then took Jakey to the doctor, her husband Jason came home from work, I stayed until he got there and off we went. Later that evening I got a call from Suzy and Jakey DID in fact break his arm, quite badly too. Potential for surgery and pins. All from a little fall from the playground, really it didn't look that bad. Poor Jake he was really brave and very tough though! So remember to pray for him that he heals well and the pain is not too bad for him!!!!
Monday, February 26, 2007
Today was more challenging then I ever dreamed it would be. I left this morning for Wee College everything was great, it was picture day I had everyone dressed great and we were on our way nice and early. On our drive into Coquitlam it began to snow, by the time we reached the hill it was completely covered in snow. We managed to avoid many minor fender benders as my stress levels rose, every muscle in my body was tight and fear was beginning to overtake my usually calm cool and collective attitude. I had two small kids with me and cars sliding everywhere. I said to the boys in the back "Oh boy this is crazy" "Oh man I am getting stressed" " Oh no I think I am going to cry". The replies from Connor and Caleb were "Oh are we going to be late" "is it my turn to play game boy""What is the problem do we have a flat tire?". I was in good company! After detouring around car pile ups I ended up on Panorama...I think that is what it is called. I was moving slowly but surely until all traffic came to a stop! This is not good for me in the van, basically we stop we don't go again. Which is exactly what happened I was stuck, any attempt I made to move resulted in me sliding all over with cars beside me and behind me. All I had left to do was abandon ship, but really where was I going to go, two kids, no cell phone and heels (it wasn't snowing when we left). I threw the hazard lights on and began to pray! Four fireman came to my rescue pushed the van up the hill and into the culdesac. A firefighter informed me that I would not make it to my destination as the roads were not safe, I should sit tight and wait for the salt trucks and head home! Hmmm ok! Well much to my surprise as I looked up I saw a beautiful lady in the window of her house...a ray of hope in my desperate attempt to make our picture day at wee college. It was our Pastors wife Susan! I ended up in their culdesac!! Thankfully she welcomed us into her home, and rounded up a ride for us. Rick better known as Ben's Grandpa came to our rescue in his truck. He picked us up drove us to the church and we made it in time for our pictures!!! What a morning! Thank you to Susan and Rick for coming to our rescue!!!
Here is a look into what my morning felt like...although it really wasn't as bad as this:)))
Caleb, Abby and I left to pick up Josh from school this afternoon enjoying the sun and warmth. Caleb commented to me that his hands were cold but the good news is he had a hoody on that has pockets phew no complaining problem solved! We grabbed Josh and headed home hearing all about what happened in Josh's life while at school. About 30 feet from our front door Caleb tripped and fell. Remember those pockets? Well his hands were still nice and warm inside of them and failed to break free in time to break his fall. You could actually hear the clunk as his head met the sidewalk. He is on his third freezy and seems to be recovering.
This past weekend, Saturday night was a big night. Ryan scheduled a night for 30 guys to partake in a hockey game, not just any hockey game a game played at GM place. To say the least there were some extremely excited guys lined up to play and I think that it is safe to say everyone was completely satisfied with this rare opportunity! Here are the highlights had to break it into two I took way too many pictures!!!
Abby is So into dressing up these days. The funny thing is she wants to wear all of her princess dresses at once....looks so goofy and believe me it is hard to get all those layers off. Here is Princess Abby and her Royal Subjects.
I just got an email from a friend (thanks Anne it was Hilarious) titled " little girls in the 70's" It was really funny and amazing how trends really bring back memories. I thought I would share some highlights from the list:
Holly Hobby - we had the "play" kitchen set fridge, stove and accessories!
Fisher Price Doctor' Kit with a stethoscope that actually worked
Donnie and Marie dolls with those pink and purple satiny shredded outfits
You thought Olivia Newton John's song "Physical" was about aerobics. (?? its not??)
This last one I definitely had going on and is the reason I got my ears pierced....HA HA makes me laugh!
You had either a "bowl cut" or "pixie cut" not to mention the "Dorothy Hamill". People sometimes thought you were a boy.
He left the house around 2:30 this afternoon like a kid in a candy shop off to cheer on his team. Although most of his friends were hoping he would return home a very grumpy person, Ryan's years of cheering have finally paid off.... THANK GOODNESS those Colts defeated the Bears! I don't know entirely what this victory means but I get the feeling it is more than them just winning the Super Bowl. Not sure if it is bragging rights or what other testosterone driven thing it is but whatever the case Ryan is one happy camper!! I think I will take full advantage of his good attitude....shopping anyone???
Abby got a new bikini from Auntie Natalie and she could not wait to put it on. So this morning she has been running around in her new swimsuit. She looks pretty cute if you ask me!
I wonder how many of you knew that my parents just recently released a cd? I know you all repeatably tell me about my astounding singing voice and endless music capabilities (note the sarcasm) therefore assumed I must be the product of two talented musicians. Well guess what I am. My Mom and Dad are part of
We also typically have Ruby and Ben that make the baby collection complete but they were away today. 
Good thing cousin Jacob was there to fill her need to mother the young. 
