Braden's First Haircut

Braden had his first haircut the other day.
Our friend Kari was nice enough to cut his hair for us. He had holding the one shaver while she used the big one on him. It was sad to see his hair go but I did not want him sporting a mullet. ;-)

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

Cultus Lake

This past weekend we went to Canada to visit with my grandparents. We had a WONDERFUL time! We went up to their trailer at Cultus lake and Hailey played with her cousin Madison and Evan. They sure had fun swimming, jumping on the trampoline and riding their bikes.



It's amazing how fast kids can become friends. The little girl a few spots down befriended the kids and they all played so well together.



Hailey had her first experience sleeping in a trailer, roasting marshmellows on a camp fire not a bbq grill ;-). And being allowed to go to bed past 10 o'clock. Who can resist sitting under the stars with no pollution.



Braden had his first swimming experience, okay I wouldn't call it swimming as he was all snuggled up in grandma's arm as the water was a bit chilly when you first got in. Then it warmed up. Hailey was always willing to jump right in with her life vest on.



It was really hard to come home but it really isn't that far to go to visit them Sure it takes an extra hour to get there with kids as we stop in Lynden to let them play at McDonalds and sitting at the border can be a hit or miss. Some days you can get there just right while other days you have an hour wait.



I defintely plan on going up there again before summer ends. It's so hard finding time with Hailey's social calendar.

We are doing Vacation Bible school and swimming lessons now and then it's off to another camp at church. Must be nice to be young.



Enjoy the pictures.

A Single mom for 2 weeks

Well Andy was sent to San Jose, CA for two weeks! Wouldn't you know it they told him on my birthday and the next day he was gone!
I keep telling him he needs to quit doing his job so well as he is reliable and they can count on him. I guess that is a good thing as they do want him to be a supervisor. We are just waiting on when that happens.

Anyways. I feel like a single mom. I give all single moms a big kudos to you! I am so spoiled to have someone to call to pick up that gallon of milk or to help me get in the door when I come home with the kids! Now i'm on my own and making more then one trip to get things out of the car.

Putting the kids to bed is longer as its all on me! ;-) Hailey has been a big girl and helping out alot.
Andy also will be back the day before Braden's First Birthday. I guess i'm getting to do all the shopping and planning for that. Thankfully it's just a small family get together to celebrate Braden's special day.