Happy birthday Dad! Friday June 26!

Happy Birthday to a wonderful Dad, Father in law and Papa from all of us in AB!

Dearest Dad,
I really miss being able to celebrate your birthday with you as well as Father's Day. June was always such an exciting month for our family: school year finishing, my birthday, your birthday, Father's Day, Nannie's birthday. The celebrations were never ending and I loved it.
Now we are both still being spoiled and spending the day with family and loved ones, just not each other. I know it doesn't mean we aren't thinking of each other or wishing the distance wasn't so great.

We love your visits and phone calls and cherish each and everyone of them. We are counting down the days until you and Denise come for a visit again.

But today we want to wish you a VERY happy birthday and we are sending our love and hugs and kisses right across Canada to you and thinking of you lots on your special day!

Love Shelley, Ken and the boys

Father's Day BBQ!

Last night we hosted a Father's Day BBQ at our house. The menu was made up of Mom's delicious homemade burgers, Ang's Broccoli and Grape salad, My Potato Salad and Caesar Salad and a Strawberry cheesecake for dessert. As if we weren't full enough we roasted some marshmellows as well. I think the sugar high really impacted the kids. Andrew and Sam were up till 10pm.

Birthday Celebration with the Sisters.

What a life! Floating around in the pool all afternoon with two of my wonderful sisters! We missed you Denise and Trixie!

Birthday Celebration with the kids!

Cousin Simone happy as can be in the pool.

Aunite Mel and Simone.

Cupcake time! Luke didn't waste anytime getting that cupcake in his mouth. He put out the candle with his hand while reaching for it and shoved the candle and all into his mouth at once. There wasn't a whole lot of time for pictures.

It has been a very busy week celebrating birthdays and Father's Day with friends and family. On Luke's and my birthday we went to Auntie Ang's house with auntie Mel and Simone and Grandma to eat cupcakes and to swim in her pool. We had a great time.

8km Ladiesfest 2009

A week ago Mel and I ran in the 2009 Ladiesfest 8km run and had a blast. I didn't quite reach my goal due to a random side cramp but I'm still happy with my results and Mel kicked butt.

My goal was to run it in 40 minutes and I ran it in 42:37. In my age category I was 7/71 women and overall 40/673 women. Thanks to everyone for the encouragement and support!

Father's Day.

This is how mine and Andrew's conversation went this morning:
Shelley: Do you love your Daddy?
Andrew: yah
Shelley: What do you like doing with your Daddy?
Andrew: playing
Shelley: Playing with what?
Andrew: with Daddy. pause. I like playing hockey lots
Shelley: Do you like visiting Daddy at school?
Andrew: yes
Shelley: Why?
Andrew: cause...cause I like to
Shelley: What does Daddy like to do?
Andrew: I think he likes to play hockey too.
Shelley: What else does Daddy like to do?
Andrew: He likes playing outside all day
Shelley: What does he do outside?
Andrew: Plays soccer
Shelley: What does Daddy like to eat?
Andrew: supper
Shelley: What's his favorite food?
Andrew: Supper.
Shelley: Do you love your Daddy?
Andrew: I do love my Daddy
Shelley: How much?
Andrew: lots.

Thanks for being such a great Daddy Ken to our three little boys. We all love you so much and Thank God for you everyday!

Splish Splash, Having a Blast!

Pool party at Auntie Mel's house and we were all invited! We had so much fun playing at Auntie Mel's yesterday. Anything to cool off all six of us!