2 weeks - one post :)

The last two weeks have been super busy...

(with tons of picture taking apparently!!!)

the two surprises that consumed much of our time

have been completed!! - just waiting for the

right time to gift them and then we can

let you know about them!

Colic, colic, and a bit more colic...

but we have found some relief for it!!

If you have ever had a baby cry scream for 6 days

straight, whenever he is awake,

you would know what it feels like to lose your sanity a little!!

Then we found a little relief but the colic came back!!

Now, we are on to 7 good GREAT days!

Our natural remedy for colic:

a few drops of aloe vera juice and crack open a child's

probiotic pill and sprinkle in a bit of probiotic powder

to baby's bottle...

oh, and cammomile tea is a natural gripe water!

so far, its working like a charm and

we aren't about to mess with it :)

... but he is growing like crazy and filling our hearts with love :)

He smiled on Saturday morning for the first time!

Ranen - she is talking up a storm and a true

BIG sister... hears Owen peep and runs for his soother/bottle, etc.

Great times!

Making towers out of toilet paper...

and helping bath Owen:

 (taken about a week earlier than the picture with the towel... yup, he's growing!! and fast!!)

We actually made time to go for a walk to see the herons and Daddy in the field!! :)

 Ranen had a lot of fun falling and rolling in the tall grass beside the road!

Off to the farm to see Daddy:

Some of my favorite Ranen with calf shots :)

 LOVE. LOVE. LOVE.

Ranen has been scared of the swing for over a half a year but now likes it again!

(Thanks Laura for some pics of me!!)

The day of Laura's grad banquet I headed to Dad and Mom to take some pictures of Laura...

love this picture of them feeding bottles! 

Taking time to smell the 'lavender' 

Laura graduated...

with high HONOURS!!

Laura, your determination, dedication, willingness

and persistance has paid off...

We are proud of your accomplishments/gifts...

She was rewarded with

- a bursary from the school,

- a scholarship from the school for highest marks,

-a citizens award for community involvement, respect, etc.

- a scholarship from UFV (her university of choice)

-the governor general's award

- a science award/medal (for highest marks in 4 grade 12 level sciences)

- a scholarship from our youth group

- a rotary scholarship

Congrats Laura - we love you!

                                                               WOWZA!!

Laura with Dan! ... doesn't he look handsome with his matching tie!

 Laura you looked STUNNING!!

Have a great week... I'm off to bed :)

A whole week...

... with NO post!

Hope to correct that soon :)

Was a busy week with grad for Laura

so will have lots to share next week -

but for now I am heading back outside to do

some much desperately needed yard work

and pool cleaning!!

(supposed to be in the 30s next week) - finally!!

A few unedited pictures of Laura from her senior shoot

just to tie us over till next week!

(I haven't had a chance to edit but want to share!!)

Laura - you are so beautiful - on the inside and out :)

We love you like crazy and wish nothing but the best for you, lil sis!!

... more of you to come to this blog next week...

So much fun...

(...other than the gas/colic...)

but it's all good!! :)

We are having so much fun

...experiencing much joy!

I love watching Ranen and Owen together :)

Take a look...

 She holds and cuddles him so well.... 

And two of my very favourite pictures from this week :)

 LOVE. LOVE. LOVE.

   

 Ranen loves feeding left overs to the dogs... but she makes sure they each get their even share...

Mia, the yellow lab, is a big pig so Ranen will give her one piece

and then stand there and call for Jessie to come :)

 And then gets mad when Mia doesn't listen... :)

Building and crashing towers with Daddy :)

Watching lions on Daddy's phone :) 

Daddy cuddles....

My little man in big boy clothes yesterday...

 Back to work... I have some surprises to finish...

... wedding programs to work on, etc!

and hopefully will get to editing Laura's pictures soon :)

A special happy birthday wish to 'auntie' Erica :)  We love you!!

Have a GREAT week....