Friday, 22 June 2012

Photos!!

Californian poppies in color splash.

This picture is almost 2 years old but I
really like the color splash on it.

Leandro watches Daddy peel a pineapple. Yum...

Sorting our Mexican cabra beans.


Edgar in his Walking Box

Our Cabin at Youth Rally.

From the top of the hill into the girls' area.


The main building.

The lake and a few kayakers.

Dining room. Notice the Name tags.

The Gym. 



Inside of "my" cabin.

Also the girls' area

Ever wondered what cabinets would look like without
doors? (We were painting our doors and cabinet frames)
Quite the job.

Twirly effect.
To get it, twist the camera while pressing the shutter.

Another twirly. This is the picture at the top.




Elfrieda in a cradle Mama bought at a garage sale.

All done!

Me playing Peter Piper, with recorder
accompaniment by Leandro.

I'll finish with my famous color splash.

Sunday, 17 June 2012

Happy Father's Day!!!

Happy Father's Day to all fathers everywhere, but especially to the best father in the world. (You can try all you want to convince me differently, but I won't change that.) : )  Thank you for going, (or staying) to work every day to support us, not out of an "I guess I'll go to work today, my family needs to be supported." attitude, but out of an "I love to go to work to support my dear family at work. " attitude. Thank you for being so content and complimenting on the food that we prepare. (Even if it's burnt or slightly uncooked when I've been cooking something new.) Thank you for being patient with me and involving me in record keeping for our personal finances and for trusting me to help you with the business paperwork. I really enjoy that. Thank you for involving us as children in the decisions and for doing what you know is best for us. Thank you for taking us along on business trips and things like that. Thank you for keeping life fun by your teasing and even your funny twistings on words. : ) Thank you for making us change our attitudes when they aren't right. Thank you for keeping your word, it brings such a sense of security to us. And Thank you ultimately for your love towards us.
                                                  We Love You Daddy!!!
P.S. We were going around the table yesterday evening, each one of us telling Daddy something we liked about him. When it was Mama's turn, she waited awhile, (Daddy said she could hardly find anything : )) But she really was trying to find the best of a thousand reasons. Since she didn't say something so quickly, Leandro decided he would find something. With a big smile on his face, he declared, "I know what Mama likes about Daddy. She likes it when he gives her a piggyback ride!"
Daddy gave her a piggyback ride the other day and it was not appreciated very much once he started running.

Friday, 15 June 2012

Happy 4th Birthday Leandro!! (with pictures)


Happy Birthday to our youngest brother, friend, son (to two), joy-giver, and entertainer. We are glad that you are 4 years old now! May God richly bless you in your next year and the years to come. Thank you for being such a sweet brother. Here are a bunch of pictures of our "Baby". I was surprised when I had chosen 113 pictures with Leandro in them. They don't want to upload today but I wanted to post this birthday post done a little earlier than the other ones. (His birthday was on the 12th)
The pictures are NOT in chronological order, Sorry.
P.S. What do you think of the colorsplash in the first picture?      


Leandro's 3rd Birthday

Licking the beaters from the electric mixer with Elfrieda.


I Love Chocolate.

Wearing Edgar's shirt, shoes, and Cowboy
hat with Samuel's apron.


Cowboy.

Our Snow Teddy Bear.

Imelda loves me.

Our musical little brother.
He scattered music flash cards and now
he's singing a song for each note.

I'll let the picture speak for itself.

"Hey, I'm getting too big for this."


Leandro and his zippy cup

In a heirloom cradle at the Unger Reunion.

Ride 'em, Cowboy.

"Pink Donuts from Rolling Pin Bakery are good."

Playing the Recorder.


A relaxed way to watch a game of Ping-Pong.


"Me, with my brother's keeper."

"I'm Tired"

Hay bales are fun.

"Don't drink too much of my water, Samuel."

Human bunkbed.



My favourite of my little brother.

Dressed up....... Again.



Stuck in a lawn chair bag. He actually walked in it.


Elfrieda is the best playmate you could
wish for.

Here's the MEN.



Here's the color version of the first picture.



I love Leandro's Poses.

Birthday gifts! On Leandro's birthday.




"Thank you, Samuel and Daddy"

As you can see, Leandro loves Legos.





"I like Micah"

Our little monkey. Notice his position on Daddy's back.

Daddy was trying to put the cabinet doors on
after we painted them.


Our intent little carpenter.

Sorting beads with Elfrieda.



Playing in the wading pool.




Edgar faithfully takes Leandro to the bathroom.
Coming back from such a trip.



Edgar rode Mama's bike to give Leandro rides.

Baking with Imelda.

Our cooks.

Making "Soup" with Samuel and Elfrieda.



Leandro slid down the fence.


His favorite toy, Mayo. 

Leandro was very proud of his "L"
that Edgar made for him.

Sorting beans.

Writing down a song. 





Riding horse.


This apron is a bit wierd.


Ethan, gives Leandro a ride.

Leandro, Amaris, and Bethany.

"I'll whisper a secret."


Those earplugs are a bit big.





Donuts again. "My, they were/are good."

"Playing in flour is fun."

"I'm WET!"


Mowing with Yesenia

"These weeds are High"