Family Picture

The more kids we have the more difficult it is to get a nice family picture. Here is the most recent family picture of the 4 of us. Thanks Uncle Jared for taking the picture as well as many other nice ones during our time at the Lake.

3 years and 4 months

At the end of June we celebrated David's 3rd Birthday and it seems that in the last few weeks he has really transformed from a two year old to a three year old. He is sliding down the fireman pole all by himself at the park and climbing every other part like a little monkey. But the biggest difference is he is now potty trained. I was honestly beginning to think that this day would never come but he has done really well. It has been one week since he decided he was ready and we have had only 1 accident on the first full day of no more diapers. He has since been to the park, home depot and Grandpa's house and hasn't had any problems using a toilette outside our house. At night he wears a pull up and this morning after over 12 hours he was completely dry. We are very proud of our big boy.

Angeline is growing up too in her own little ways. She had her 4 month shots and weighed in at 11 lbs 12 oz, measuring 23 1/2 inches tall. She hasn't gained any height as of late but is almost 12 lbs. We are keeping a bit of a closer watch on her weight because she is tiny but she is healthy so we are not overly concerned. She now rolls over onto her tummy when placed on her back. She holds her head level with her body when you pull her up to sit with her arms and she sits propped up. She loves to laugh especially at her brother and I hope to post a video of this soon because it is so cute!

We have been very busy with our children and our house and are very tired at the moment but we are enjoying it all at the same time. Summer is going by too fast but we look forward to all of Angeline's first still to come and we know that there will be lots of milestones this fall and winter to come.

Shuswap Traditions

We started a tradition with David the first time we took him to Shuswap. Angeline's first trip was this July so the tradition carries on. David was 4 weeks old in the 1st picture of this post and Angeline is 4 months old. Some things have changed. Jonathan no longer wears glasses and he's in a different pair of shorts but the naked baby butt remains the same.

Great-Great-Grandpa

While we were away we visited with my Great Grandpa... Angeline's Great-Great Grandpa. Angeline is Grandpa's daughters, daughters, daughters, DAUGHTER... very special! Grandpa showed us his garden which is always lovely and we visited outside while the butterflies danced around. I think Great Grandma May and Grandma Grace were with us too. Five generations.

Now & Then

Brooke & Angeline

David & Cameron

Cameron & David

A while ago Sheena and I dressed the kids up to match and took pictures. The girls were far more cooperative then the boys. I am always so thankful for friends with kids the same age. Cameron is a little less then 3 months older then David and Brooke is 5 months older then Angeline.

Welcome back Uncle Jared and Aunty Katherine!

Uncle Jared got home last Saturday and we all were very happy to see him. Here he is meeting his niece for the first time. Katherine arrives tonight and I know that she has been waiting to cuddle with Angeline too. We are very glad to have them with us and are looking forward to lots of visits.

Has it been that long?

Edmund meets Angeline

We had a little Pitts/Barker reunion today before Stevenson's headed for home after a nice visit. I got to meet Edmund in person for the first time, he is a sweetie pie as you can see from the pictures. And Jenn got to meet Angeline. Here are the 4 kids together as well. David and Bronson are 2 months apart and Angeline and Edmund are 3 days apart. Last time Jenn and I got together for a visit she was pregnant with Edmund and I with Angeline but neither one of us knew it yet. I almost feel as though I should be taking another test but it was probably just a coincident. I have adopted a new term similar to being "borderline diabetic" and sometimes I feel that I am "borderline pregnant"... not pregnant but the possibility is there all the time. But don't panic... Jonathan and I are both watching out diets and getting plenty of exercise!

My boots got stuck...

For Grandpa Brent

Happy Fathers Day

Happy Fathers Day to all Dads but in particular to my Dad who has always shown me unconditional love, to my father-in-law and step dad who have taken me on as their own and to all our Grandpa's, Great Grandpa and Uncles.

Here is David with his Dad on Tuesday at our last Canuck Place meeting until the fall. The kids released butterflies... and David is quite fond of butterflies so he enjoyed it very much. When his butterfly flew away it landed on the lady who has been taking care of him during our meetings, he always has big hugs for her. We thought it was quite special.

Happy Fathers Day to the Father of my children, Jonathan... who always puts us first on his list and who works very hard so that we can have nice things and eat good food. I would have a very difficult time being a mom if it wasn't for you. You make my days more enjoyable... you make my "job" as mother much easier and I love and appreciate you very much.

Angeline is 3 months old

On Sunday Angeline turned 3 months old so I thought it was time for another photo shoot. The crown she is wearing actually comes from a Halloween costume but David was saying she looks like a princess in her pretty pink dress and he wanted her to wear it while I was taking her pictures. And so you have it... "Queen Angeline."

David's Birthday Party

On Saturday we celebrated David's 3rd Birthday with some of his friends. Antie Mandy came for a visit and helped us a lot with the party (yeah for aunties). I made a "Lightning McQueen" cake for David... which was a bit of a theme for the party. The weather was great and the food was great (if I do say so myself) so we all had a great time. David is almost 3 which is unbelievable!