Cassie's Faces

Cassie makes us laugh everyday with some of the hilarious faces she comes out with!  She's a ham and doesn't even know it (or does she?)  Paul calls her a little goof.  But a precious little goof she is!

Yes I like to pick my nose in the bathtub, so what?

Uhhhh.....

Avocado is awesome!

Or is it...?

Enjoying some butternut squash

We love our little sweetie :)

Easter Weekend

Spring!

It's been a few years since we've seen Spring. The first official day of Spring was this past Wednesday, but today the season really decided to show its face - it's gorgeous outside! We spent the afternoon walking around in Fort Langley, and now we're relaxing at home wearing...shorts! The sunshine and warm weather makes me wonder why I was ever excited about having a winter at home. Let's just hope the sunshine stays and the snow decides no more appearances are necessary. Yay Spring! (Minus the allergies. But that's a different story.)

Little Leopard

XLr8!

XLr8! is a group that I've been a part of for the past 5 1/2 years...I can't believe I've never posted about it on this blog before! Rather than go into too many details here, check out our website, xlr8kids.net, or our blog, xlr8kids.blogspot.com. The momentum of our group was put on hold for a while since Paul and I were in Uganda and then having a baby, and others were getting their careers established, but we're getting re-excited about our ministry and want to share it with you! Head over to iTunes to take a listen to our CD, and tell your friends and families about it. We want to provide kids with encouraging and uplifting music that focuses on God, which we believe is so important considering what's available for them in our culture. Check it out and spread the word!

Belated Anniversary

For our anniversary in October my parents gave us a night in downtown Vancouver at the Sheraton Wall Centre. Since we were a little preoccupied in October (having a baby) we didn't get around to taking them up on their offer - until this weekend! We decided to take Cassie with us since she doesn't take a bottle yet (and let's be honest, I'd miss her too much!) We chose the right weekend to go as the weather was gorgeous, and enjoyed some walks, dinner in Yaletown, and lounging in our hotel room taking in views of the city.

A night away with a baby is much different than with just me and Paul - she decided to go ahead and wake up 3 times in the night (whyyyyy?!) and woke up for the day before the sun had even come up. Nonetheless, we had a great night, and Cassie's sleeplessness allowed us to see the beautiful sunrise over Mt. Baker.

Good Memories

We've been home from Uganda for about 6 months now, which seems to have been the perfect amount of time to settle in, have a baby, adjust to being parents...and then start missing Uganda! I had a dream about it last night, and today I'm feeling nostalgic as I think about so many great times we had living there. If it didn't cost so much to get there, I think a visit would be in order. For now, I'll keep reminiscing.

Zam's mom, the day we took her to see her new house for the first time

Our sponsor kids - Christine, on the right, graduated from her tailoring program in November

Peter, one of the supervisors at the Timothy Centre, had a baby boy right before we left Uganda. I think Henry and Cassie would be friends!

Typical salt & pepper containers at a restaurant

Enjoying the simple moments and slower pace of life!

MISSING YOU UGANDA!