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!

unexpected, eventful christmastime

This Christmas certainly did not go as planned. We celebrated early with the Tincks, that part was expected, and had great fun (although a little overwhelming for Carlon). Then a few days later we were on our way to Edmonton for Christmas with the Alberta Reids. We should have been there last christmas but having just had Carlon, none of us were interested in flying out. So this was the year and what a Christmas it was. Things started out normal... your basic flight, cold weather, Carlon not sleeping :( oh well. Then it all changed. Christmas eve Carlon woke up very upset, in my attempts to settle him down he threw up, then proceeded to throw up/dry heave every 40 min to an hour for the rest of the night finally ceasing at around 5:30am. Somewhere in the middle there I started with the same malady (can't let Carlon have all the fun). My stomach did not betray me as often as Carlon's did, I was however cemented to my bed for the better part of Christmas day while Carlon looked as though he hadn't had to endure a thing. I managed to make it out of bed for the family gathering in the evening but it didn't last long. Then in the middle of that night Brad woke with the same problem. He somehow managed to keep from getting as sick as Carlon or me but he has been twice as long in recovering. It took a good five days for my appetite to return, it's still not 100%. Ah well, this too shall pass. Brad and I proudly accept our parental badges of honour for the all night puke, and Brad gets an extra one for going above and beyond to take care of a sick son and wife. I couldn't have survived the night without him. Hopefully the end of 2010 doesn't end with the same refusal as 2009.
Merry Christmas to all and a Happy and Blessed New Year!

New snow suit

My favourite "auntie" Val gave me a snow suit for Christmas. It sure is nice to know I have so many people who love me. Thanks Auntie Val.