Monday, July 26, 2010

It starts in my toes and I crinkle my nose wherever it goes I always know that you make me smile…………….

These past few weeks have been Amazing ones but emotional as well, as it’s finally sunk in that Laken and I year together is coming to an end. I have mixed feelings about him turning one, going back to work and everything in which that entails.

I can’t wait for his birthday party and for him to see everything we have planned, excited to share and celebrate his first year of life with family and friends. Sad because it seems like we blinked and now he’s one. There is also a part of that is excited to go back to work as I love being a Nurse and love my job…..but then I’m upset that I wont be home all the time with him, that there is a possibility that I’ll miss something…..I go back and forth but always feel blessed that I don’t have the worries of Day care or Day homes ( although there’s worries that Laken wont have the social skills those in daycare do…even though its not likely with how busy with activities we are..) I take great comfort in the fact that either Mark or I will be home with Laken and on the odd days when our sched conflict he’ll be with his Grandma in the comfort of our home. That I have a job that’s close enough where I can run home if need be and have the ability to call home.

So that’s where I’m at right now a bit of an emotional rollercoaster but I know we’ll all adjust fine and we’ve been able to get in some great family time and have a few more trips planned before I return to work. These last few weeks we’ve been busy camping, hiking, fishing, sight seeing, visiting museums, interpretive centers, ice cream parlours, air show’s, family reunions and some relaxing time at home! Laken is as busy as ever climbing on everything, free standing and I think we’ve finally left behind the army crawl and have chosen to crawl “normal” full time now…..We now say a few more words besides “Hi Daddy”, Laken can now also say; Juice, kitty, and up….plus he signs like crazy! It’s amazing when an 11 month old can tell you he’s all done playing and is ready for bed, each time he signs to us it blows our mind and am so glad he’s able to communicate with us and not become frustrated.

This last year truly has been one of the best years of our lives and we’re just so excited for everything that is yet to come and all the great memories that are just waiting to be created! We hope the summer has found all of you just as well. Here are some photos of our Summer thus far, hope you enjoy!

Xoxo The Cesar’s


Laken loves nectarines, but has to bathed right after and loves the sink even more ;)

                                   Unloading the tupperware drawer.......                                  
                                                          
Hanging out with Daddy and Tucker Camping
The Biggest truck in the world
Having some lunch at the Lake while Dad catches some fish!
Strapped on to Mom for a hike around the Lake  
The Beautiful Lake
Hanging out at camp eating some Watermelon!
Visit to the Museum

          Playing at our Camp site near Dad's work
         
Trip with Mom to Frank Slide


 Hiking through the rubble!
Some well deserved Ice Cream! Lake was so excited he wouldn't stop flappign his arms! haha



The Ice Cream Shop and Laken in the Cock pit of one of the Canadian Army's Airplanes!
In front of the plane with Daddy and Grandpa
Daddy, The Shriners and Laken
Grandpa, Laken and Mommy in front of an Airplane
 Laken sleeping during the airshow with his earphones on!
Some of the Air Hawks team
Family Reunion 2010

Sunday, July 4, 2010

Making Memories to last a life time

Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant, does not act unbecomingly; it does not seek its own, is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered, does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails...But now faith, hope, love, abide these three; but the greatest of these is love. 1
Corinthians 13:4-7,13

I love this verse and at each wedding we're at where it's read it remineds me of our wedding. It’s hard to think we’re going on our fourth year of marriage, it’s been an Amazing four years and I truly am looking forward to the next 80! The Last wedding Laken and I where at was my cousin Megan’s, it was unbelievable how much love was in the air, how great it was to see such a happy couple and unbelievably happy and supportive family. It seems like just yesterday we where down in Megan’s basement in Calgary putting on plays and now we’re all finished or finishing up post secondary, getting married and starting families of our own. It was truly a magical day, and we wish them all the happiness in the world! Weddings have been a huge part of our summer so far but, we have been able to sneak in a few play dates, outings, time in the pool, Canada Day fun, Camping at Grandma and Grandpa’s and visiting….can’t wait to see what we can pack in before I go back to work! Hope this summer has been finding everyone else just as well! Xox The Cesar’s

                                             Laken and his Gran over for Fathers Day Supper.
Play date at the library
Mom and Lakens 1st road trip alone to Edmonton
Trip up was great the two hour traffic jam on the way home...not so much...

The Beautiful Couple Megan and Jordan
Hanging Out at our cousins in between the wedding  
Laken was soo excited to see the other kids dancing and just wanted to go, it was too funny!
Megan and Her Dad Dancing
Out in the backyard sitting in the pool
Laken and his Bud dog

Taylor going in for the first kiss
Look at that grin...oh how we're going to have trouble...
Great Grandma McAllister and Laken
Camping in the Trailor
Waiting for the Big Granum Parade on Canada day with Dad and Grandpa
Hanging out in my Lawn Chair waiting for the Parade wearing my Canada Sweater
Here it comes
Playing in the trailor
The Cutest Boys I know, Laken and his cousins Blade, Ryder and Tanner