As promised...

So, this post will have pictures! The last week has been pretty fun, the weather has co-operated for us, mostly. It was raining a LOT last week and we took a trip to the dollar store-and got a balloon. Jacob LOVES it, points to it and attempts to say "balloon" but it comes out more like "bayoo" which is adorable. So the other day we came in from playing outside and he was soaked becasue we played for the first time in our new water table so we stripped him down and he decided to play with the balloon....for a good 20 minutes. It worked out well becasue I was getting dinner ready.

So he sat on the stairs with it..

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Took it for a walk

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Decided he needed a rest after the walk


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Read it some stories by the fireplace

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And finally took a little nap.

Aww, I just love him and watching him be goofy and fun! It makes my day!

Jacob and mom in front of the Elephants! They were RIGHT there and we had lots of fun imitating them.

Here are the fish, I told you they were gross looking.

He doesn't care they are ugly, what a sweetheart!

Cousin Rockson and Jacob checking out the turtle from Madacasgar. Curious little guys.

His name is Sheldon. How clever!

Watching the gorilla's sleep. It was great becasue they were all very close! Adorable to watch them Moma and baby cuddling!




We also had a wonderful Father's Day! We spent time at church and then a family dinner with all the dad's and of course my beautiful mom who stepped up and was a dad too :) We have my Dad and our Grandpa's to remember in our hearts, however we are so grateful for the wonderful men we have in our lives that support influence us. We love you Pete, without you Derek wouldn't be the man and father he is today. Derek, You are the best father Jacob could ever ask for and we are so blessed to have you in our lives. Here are a few pictures taken in the past week of Father and son!

Racing around the kitchen, clearly Jacob loves it!

Haha! Relaxing with dad for a photo opt!

Flying time!!

I cannot, absolutely cannot believe it is the middle of June,..JUNE! Like, as in half way through this year! So, since I am obviously not the most avid blogger (if you couldn't tell by my lack of posts...) I will do a quick little update. First things first....my Mid years resolution-to do a blog update at least once a month. So since the last post we have done some really fantastic things! Best of all we celebrated Jacob's 1st Birthday! I would post pictures however,...my laptop is with my husband in Vancouver. Sorry,..it was doing this now with no pictures when I thought about it or you would probably end up waiting a month for any post at all :) So, back to J's 1st Birthday, we had a fun family get together. Nana and Opa came in from Castlegar for it but unfortunately my mom was in Vancouver. We had a lovely time with pizza and cake and a presents. A wonderful, happy, fun day with the fam! Did I mention Jacob scarfed his face when it came to cake time?!? Who wouldn't? It was amazing,  a friend from our ward was able to make it, not only was ait "Bee-autiful" (you will get that when you see the pics) but it was to die for! I want some more. Now. 


We also took a trip to Mexico. And although we got exactly what we paid for (we got a steal of a deal) we still enjoyed it! We had fun in the pool and enjoyed every single second of sun we could soak into our little white bodies. I am sad that the tan is fading actually. And CALGARY, this RAIN is NOT helping me get it back! Jeesh! 


Right after Mexico my Mom and I were able to go to Las Vegas where we saw "The Mentalist" and "The Lion King". Both were fantastic, The Lion King more so, but the Mentalist was super entertaining. It blows my mind, I can imagine that is there goal. Go check it out if you are ever there! We had a great time and although it was the first time I left Jacob I did ok. There wasn't much time to get sad anyway. I was thrilled to get home and see my babe again though, oh how I missed those sweet cuddles (they are rare, but we have them)


Ever since Elton John hit the stage in Regina, Derek has been super busy with work! Concerts, concerts and play-offs! So, he has been out of town frequently working hard. We are very proud of all that he does for our family and are so glad he loves his job so much! Currently he is in Vancouver for Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Series! It is "hoppin" there and he promises to send me pictures! We are hoping that Boston wins. Seriously. And it is crazy, because if Vancouver loses,...the city will riot! Dumb, dumbs...let's go destroy our own city. You're smart. I can't wait to see pictures of the fires they set! haha, I am totally kidding! (Still hoping Boston wins)


Pictures to come once my laptop flies home!