You can dress them up!

 
The girls didn't let being beautiful in their flower girl dresses hinder their fun on Sargeant Pepper! 

You can dress them up.......

What a treat to see the flower girls all dressed up yet enjoying a ride on
Sargeant Pepper!
 
 
  

Peter & Kate's Reception Aug.12

It was a great day. The weather held and I think Sara & John's place hosted about 80 people! Kate's mom and family put on a fantastic meal and Amy & Amanda cleaned and decorated. With the help of Laura we kept the punch bowl filled and had a great day of visiting. Here are the Wilsons (Peter's highschool basketball coach and family. We hardly ever get to visit them. It was great!  

Angels with dirty faces!

Well you can dress them up but what a sight to see the three little flower girls in their special dresses out riding Sargeant Pepper! Great! 
 
  

What Now?

So! Andy has resigned from Chestermere Christian Fellowship...feeling his work there is done. What next. Actually we haven't got a clue. So please pray for us. We aren't 'retired' as that would mean we had some means of living. No we must work but what does God have for us. We'd appreciate your prayers! Stay Tuned! 
  

What do you do with your time?

Well, I babysit.....alot. I'm not always, usually, as patient as grampa Andy. But I love looking after our grandchildren. And I know, I hope it helps out the parents. I know my parents were there for me and I am even more grateful now than I was then. I just didn't really realise ...... Thanks mom and dad for EVERYTHING!
Oh yes my latest venture is learning to ride a motorcycle. Jon let me try his and was VERY patient with me...also rescued our van that I was about to hit. I managed to move a few feet.....who knows....

I also ride the mower! I took on grass cutting for the church, about 6 acres; Sara's, about 3 and our little yard. I tell you...I am behind everywhere! But I've really enjoyed it. A nice break from babysitting. 

Others!

OK...Jon Keatley is hard to catch but someone did. He always adds a touch of humor to our family gatherings...he's a pretty cool kid! (oops young man)
Brad on the other hand loves to be in pictures and often has a running commentary going at family gatherings. I enjoy his sense of humor, as well as Jon's!
The Russian contingent! David's boys kept a pretty low profile at the wedding. Only 1 1/2 and 2 1/2 they were VERY well behaved. My DAD...I am so proud of my dad. He drove all the way from Thunder Bay...yes ...straight through...and walked me down the aisle just like he did 38 years ago. He is handsome, energetic, funny, helpful, and 89!!! Beat that. I was so glad he was at the wedding so I could show him off! I love you dad!

'Grampa Andy'

This picture says it all. He is a great grampa! The kids adore him. He has such patience and truly enjoys them all. Though I believe these 3 little five year olds and Journey have him wrapped around their little fingers! From changing dirty diapers (the little ones) to fixing breakfast and tea in the morning to letting them 'fix' his hair.....I don't know...he is amazing! I am so proud of him! 

The James Gang!

Here's the James' gang. Its hard to get us all together but everyone made it to Peter's wedding including David from Russia and Mark on a flying trip from Nebraska.
I'm so proud of all my kids! Wow am I ever a blessed woman! 

Perfect!

Everything about this day was perfect. From the weather, place, to the flower girls, to the bridal party (who were all those good looking men?) To the carriage ride, to the picture taking, to the reception. What a day....What a memory!

 

Peter & Kate

Welcome to the family Kate! We love you! 

My Son!

My son Peter. Number seven. The Omega of the family. I always think "What if we hadn't had number seven...we'd have missed out on Peter" What alot of joy (a few grey hairs) you have brought us. You are a great person and I am very proud of the man you have become. I'm so glad things worked out for you and Kate. She is so much part of our family already and we love her. Thanks for always being so good to me. I love you and I know you love me! 

A Perfect Day!

Now there is a beautiful bride and a happy man!

I think they've done this before! 

The Wedding!

Finally after two showers and lots of preparation we all went to Canmore stayed overnight and then went to Peter and Kate's wedding in a beautiful little church in Banff.
A highlight was Kate's four little flower girls.
They were perfect! And it was such an honor for them a time they will never forget. They got to be princesses for the day. Ocean even teared up as she saw Kate walk down the aisle. (Who didn't)

 

# 11

No I don't mean Peter's basketball number! Solomon Honor Jonathan Rish arrived June 6th. Amy's second (and she says last!) He is beautiful and sweet... and came in time for the wedding! 

Another birthday!

Ocean and I celebrated our birthday's together. I felt loved and appreciated. Thanks kids.