Our Josiah is 6!

Josiah's really into pickups right now. So, he was happy to receive a number of hot wheel and other pickups, and even a 'pickup' cake.

We thank God for our son who is growing up to know and love Him.

It is our prayer that he will always keep his focus on the Saviour of his soul, our precious Jesus.

Visits

At the end of April we were also able to visit with the Boekees for the first time at their goat farm in Aylmer. We had a great visit. The kids made great friends and have wonderful memories from their time there as well. Next time at our place? :)

Visits

Just a few pictures from our visit with Lisa and the 4 youngest children (Apr. 23). We went to the nearby Conservation Area for a walk and enjoyed the playground. Thanks for coming still, Lisa. It was an enjoyable day.

Happy 3rd Birthday Bethany!

Ode to a Dandelion

Heidi's Latest poem...

Ode to a Dandelion

Uncontrollable
Irrepressible
You could call them
sunshine incarnate
in the simplicity of cheer.
Childish exuberance
like laughter dancing over spring fields
Yet with a serious side
as wispy silver wishes
float over summer breezes.
Call it a weed if you will
I do not think it
such a shame
to be a Dandelion.

My Kub Kar

Last Saturday we had kub kar races for Cadets and Kingdom Seekers(which we didn't get any pics of) and My car won first prize for best of show! :D

Here are some pictures of my car:

Other animals

A few weeks ago, the kids found this Painted Turtle in our yard. We looked up information on it and tried to keep it for a few days, made it a habitat and provided food for it (earthworms and dandelion leaves). We didn't have it covered up, so he just crawled on out on the second day and disappeared. Too bad, but it was kind of exciting while it lasted. We were going to let it go by the Chippewa Creek Conservation Area anyway.

"Our" horses are back - across the street. We missed them all fall and winter long. It's good to see horses and cows filling the pasture again. The girls went down the street a little and watched for a while and got a couple pictures.

Kittens - growing up

The kittens are growing so quickly - they are at an adorable stage right now: playing and tussling with each other, exploring a little, and even crunching away at the dry cat food.

2 weeks old, eyes barely open.

Almost 4 weeks old.

Tarzan with Sarah. This and the rest are at 4-1/2 weeks old.

Tracy with Esther.

Tarzan climbing on Joanna.

Tarzan eating from the bowl, George nibbling the fallen pieces.

Tracy exploring. They're so much fun.

For my birthday

Esther made me a cake all by herself. It has purple icing on it - Joanna told her it had to be purple because that's Mommy's favourite.

Some gifts - Josiah made the cross in the background with Esther's help. Esther made the beautiful shelf, with a little bit of John's help, Sarah made the little tissue paper flowers, and Joanna had to add something so she gave me the little toy horse. The beautiful new Bible is from John with some help from the girls. So sweet!