catching up with posts and pics

As you may have guessed I am attempting to catch up on my posting (I had a few complaints) and a little while ago I realized I hadn't snapped any pics of Carlon for a while. This pic is Brad keeping Carlon entertained in the back yard so I can get dinner fixed.

T-rouble

Yes Carlon is sweet and yes Carlon is cute and yesss, Carlon is happy....

He is also trouble... this activity lead to him getting his little fingers on some chocolate covered coffee beans that I was certain were out of his reach.

new year... new car

Well, not far into this year we had a little accident with our trusty Mazda Protege. I say little because it was but, ICBC decided to write it off. Have you ever tried to find a car in one weeks time?? It's not easy and I wouldn't recommend it. We did some online searching and a few test drives and decided we like the Hyundai Tucson the best. Hyundai is continuing to win awards for safety rating and they have some of the best mileage for the cross-over/sport utility class. We got a 2010 which isn't always the best idea but we liked the low kilometeres on it (for Brad's job it's better to start from scratch) and the longer waranty. We've had it for almost 2 months and we like it very much. So does Carlon.

so overdue.... with posting.

Here are the rest of the baptisms, to date. It has been a tremendous way to start the year and such an encouragement for Brad and his ministry to see these young people taking this step of obedience. It is our prayer that the Lord blesses them all in their lives as they continue to serve Him.

dying with Christ

The past few Sundays have been really exciting. Brad has had the opportunity to baptize several of his youth and there are more to come. I have been fortunate enough to be able to be right there, almost in the tank, to take pictures. Nothing charges me up more than witnessing a brother or sister take the step of baptism... except hearing they've taken the step of faith. I'm looking forward to the next few Sundays (at least 5 more to dunk) and for what ever else the Lord has in store for our youth.

balls are fun

afternoon at the park

After weeks of dreary January weather we spotted this bright shining orb in the sky. It was providing warmth and light... we realized it must be the sun. Poor Carlon had spent so much time inside since getting home from Edmonton (mostly in the attempts to get him back on a proper schedule) that we figured an hour at the park would be a good time. And it was!