Lukas eating snow! Yep, that's right. Not only did we have to stop so the kids could touch the snow, but I turn around and there's Lukas with a fist full! I can see how it could have been refreshing on that warm day!
These are my wonderful friends, the Bradleys. I met them a couple of weeks after Kailyn was born when we were living in Edgemont. Alexis is only a few months younger than Kailyn. Jaxon is a year older than Lukas and Rylee is just turned 3. We've been through a lot together over the years...spent a lot of late nights drinking diet Pepsi and trying to beat Jeremy at cards.
Zoe covered in stickers that she got with her kid's meal.
Here's the kids chill-laxin' with James. I can't remember what cartoon they were watching but he came home early from work and decided to spend some quality time with the kids. If you look closely, you can see him with his phone talking to his fiance, Angela, who's in Idaho. Their wedding is in August and we can't wait!
Kailyn had her 8th birthday yesterday! Sarah, Christa, Liam, Kylie and Zoe came over and we all went to the mall to meet my Mom. The kids made Build-a-Bears and Christa took Kailyn shopping for some new clothes. Then we met up with our friends Alexis, Jaxon and Rylee and went to see Wall-E. Grandma Fraser made Kailyn a Rolo ice cream cake. I think it was a great day for everyone!
Christa did Kailyn's hair for her--Christa said how much she LOVES doing her hair and how she can't wait for Zoe to grow some too. Kailyn didn't have any hair until she was 3 so I had to wait for a long time for these beautiful locks!
Here's Lukas' big head and Jaxon, Kailyn, Rylee and Lexi. We've been friends with the Bradley's since before Alexis was born--so she's Kailyn's "oldest" friend. Kailyn has really missed her this last year and it was wonderful to see them together!
Grandma White brought Lukas and Reece matching Flames hats when she came to visit us. Lukas wanted Chu-chu to try on his Flames hat, too!
Lilla, Izsak, Kailyn and Lukas getting a little restless waiting for a ride on the train. This was the best shot I could get of the four of them.
Last year, this was "Baby Izsak" but since we've gone, he's turned 2! He's such a cute little guy and so smart! He was saying his alphabet and reading the letters off the top of his cookie at the park! Brains and looks--this boy has it all!
Grandma and Kailyn sharing a seat on the train ride--this was the only ride Grandma would go on and it took a lot of convincing to get her to go on with us. She definitely made this a fun trip for all of us! Thanks Mom!
Kailyn the "Thrill-seeker". The last time we took the kids to Calaway Park, Kailyn desperately wanted to go on the roller coaster. She was so disappointed that she wasn't tall enough but what added turned injury to insult was that her slightly younger, much taller cousin, Tia was tall enough. So Kailyn watched her ride. This time Kailyn was tall enough and could hardly wait to go on. I tried to talk her out of it--not that I was scared or anything--I was only concerned for her. While I was screaming, 'cause that's what you do on a roller coaster, she was LAUGHING! Here's her glory pictures:
Lukas had his 5th birthday yesterday! Every year is so exciting because he shares his day with Canada which means there are always fireworks!! Lukas was very specific about what he wanted his birthday to be like:
He wanted everyone to go into a room with the lights off and when he walks in, everyone is supposed to say SURPRISE! (but not too loud--'cause if it's too loud it could scare him.)
He wanted all his candles in one cupcake.
He wanted to go and see the fireworks! What a way to end a birthday! 25 minutes of non-stop fireworks! He might not have been exhausted when the day was over but I was!
We don't get much time to recover from this party before Kailyn's birthday in 2 weeks! What we're thinking! We definitely should have spaced them further apart!
Here's Bob goofing around in the pool--I was laughing so hard I had to take 3 pictures because my hands shaking so badly!
The message they give is so simple and to the point. Really, it's what everyone is thinking but Happy Bunny dares to say it! 
"After"
Dad and Zeke
Zeke Feet
Zeke 
Zeke has a little infection and he has to have an IV in his little head...
Lukas and Reece on the hay ride.
Lukas and Reece petting a chicken...
Lukas petting Skittles the horse.
This week I've been busy reading the autobiography, "The Stream Runs Fast" by Nellie McClung for our book club this month. I found this book very easy to get into and easy to read. I had to keep reminding myself of the era which her story takes place. It's amazing to me how many things have changed in such a short period of time--and yet so many things are still the same.
If you get a chance, read a little about this ordinary woman who did extra-ordinary things with her life. One person really can make a difference.
Lukas and Bo-bo taking time together to watch a movie. Lukas made sure that Bo-bo was tucked in and comfortable before settling in to watch the Bee Movie. Bo-bo was a gift, made for Lukas, from my sister Sarah before he was born. These two have been through a lot together and Bo-bo has remained a true and loyal friend.
Happy Anniversary, Bob!
