First camping of the year!

Marc came home early on Friday. We packed the last things we needed in the truck then off we went camping. We were going to go to Arm Lake but they were full when we called to make reservations, so we went to a friend's land and just camp there. We got a little lost but then once we got there, we pitched our tents then started our fire.

It was so quiet there except for the occasional loud cow that was mooing all night. Baby got so excited going into the tent. He likes to be outside sitting on the grass or standing on it, so I knew he wouldn't mind seeing lots of trees around him and greeneries. He actually slept really good, and woke up only once. I should just buy him a tent to replace his crib, lol. Out of all of us, he is the one that had the best sleep. We saw frogs, fire flies, and deer. It was a lot of fun! We sat around the fire, and once again reminisced about the good times, and my brother told me stories about a few events I have missed while living here.

It got cold at night (not as cold as in the mountains) but we were prepared. I dressed baby in warm clothes, and brought a couple of heavy blankets for him. I even brought his snow suit just in case the temperature drops down (which we didn't need to use).

Baby woke up at 6am, so daddy decided to go out and start our fire to cook breakfast. I got baby's cereal ready, and we waited for uncle to get up. This camping trip is a practice one before we hit the mountains in July. I am so glad that baby wasn't fussy, and was able to just enjoy the tent, and all he saw. I think that the fact that he naps pretty much anywhere in the house had made him used to sleep wherever he is . We both enjoyed cuddling with our little boy. WE HAD SO MUCH FUN!!! It was nice to enjoy a good time with the people I love.

We got to do some motorbiking too. We brought our little mini trail bike. We are probably going camping next week end again :).

My sweet little boy!

After he woke up...

... back to bed until 6am.

Tired daddy.

Mommy, can I eat the grass?

That is so fun :)

Visiting Paradise Hill!

We went to Paradise Hill last night to show my brother where we used to live. I don't miss the little village but I do like to see all the little hills on our way there. We got to visit some old friends too, and introduced our baby to them.

Before we head to P-Hill, we went to clean the Church, so it is out of the way and we can go camping this week end. When we finished cleaning the building, we decided to play basket ball, well just shoot some hoops. At first, I thought I was going to win but then my brother beat me.

Barr Colony Heritage Cultural Centre.

I took my brother to the Barr Colony "museum" yesterday. I think his favorite exhibition was the "Fuchs Wildlife exhibit". He actually let me take pictures of him in front of the animals :). I have to say my favorite part was the "Imhoff Gallery and paintings. Not so much his religious paintings but the portraits and landscapes.

The Fuchs Wildlife exhibit!

I had to take a picture of the sea shells.

Staring at the fake aquarium.

 Imhoff Gallery.

 A little history plaque!

Picnic!

Today was the combine Lloydminster and Vermilion branch picnic. We packed up the car this morning and headed down to the Vermilion park. As soon as we got to the park sister Choi (from vermilion) came and took baby. We got unpacked, then decided to get right into the activities. We played volley ball, Frisbee, Bocce ball, a traditional korean game the Choi (from Vermilion) taught us, and a game I would call "Log cabin" (which our team won,lol). I had a lot of fun. Baby was "visiting" with the sisters from the Vermilion branch.

When time came to eat, I was ready to just seat and relax from all the fun and excitement I had. It was really beautiful out. I love the park in Vermilion. After lunch, we went for a walk with Indie and Daniel.

Mommy, I want to see what grandma is doing? :)

I am hungry!!!

Father and son <3

Fire in the back yard!

Last night, late last night, the boys decided to do a fire in the back yard. They got the camping chairs, the marshmallows, and the weiner sticks out and off we went. Baby was sleeping, so we took turn going in to check on him. We had fun. It was beautiful out, and it was so neat to see my brother enjoy his first marshmallow roasting. The weather was perfect for that too. The boys also got out the smokeys. My brother and I reminisced at times about the silly things we used to do or say. We all had so much fun. We will definitely be doing this again.

Our fire "pit".

The 3 "amigos".

Petting Zoo!

There was a gas leak in the blue apartments by my house yesterday. At first I didn't think a lot about it, but then the smell of the gas started to be stronger and stronger, so I decided to take my brother and son to the petting zoo just in case something happens :).

I am glad we did it. We had a lot of fun, and baby seemed to have enjoyed the outing. He kept staring at the animals and giving them smiles. My brother saw animals he has never seen before, and we also got to meet the owners of the zoo. We had quite a lengthy conversation with them.

Yann and Yann <3

 Looking at the bear.

Staring at the donkey.

 First time seeing a buffalo.

 Looking for uncle.

 My smiley boy.

 Ducks.

 It's hard to get a picture of my brother.

 Balou the bear.

First Father's Day!!!

First thing Marc did this morning, was opening the little presents I made for him for his first Father's Day. Baby even helped me finished one of the presents I made for his daddy. My gifts were simple BUT Marc loved them a lot. I printed a picture of a tree I found on my computer, then used baby's thumb print to do the leaves on the tree. I then, framed the picture. I also wrote him some love notes, made a card, and prepared a couch potato kit for him to enjoy any time he wants to just relax.

After Church, we had a light lunch then headed to Vermilion for supper where his mom prepared some of his favorite foods. We had a good time with family. The Vermilion branch put on a mini concert at the church at 7pm. One of the member from their branch played a number of songs on the piano. The concert was a success. Kevin played the piano beautifully. We could feel the spirit throughout it all. They had a great turn out (mostly non members). It was really nice to end our day this way.

Father's Day photo before Church :)

 Another one.

 Picture baby helped me with.

He so willingly let me paint his thumb :).

It was nice to have uncle Yann's help too.

 Potato couch kit and the card I made.

 Little nap before heading to the concert.

It's nice that grandma has carpet in her living room.

Before...

... and after. 

The Quest...

On Friday, I met a lady who is opening a day home come September. I had a lot of questions regarding methods, snacks, activities, and more that she would be doing if she was to look after my precious little boy. Although her resume showed that she had a lot of experiences when it comes to looking, and caring for children, I kept "seeing" red flags popping in front of my eyes. Don't get me wrong, she is probably good at doing what she does BUT it just didn't feel like she was the right person to look after my son.
 I am meeting another lady soon, and am hoping that everything will go well with her. I hope to find someone that I could trust.

When I came back from seeing that lady on Friday, I felt a little sad that I was going out to find someone to look after someone as precious to me as my son is. As soon as I got back in the house, I grabbed Yann and tried to give him a kiss when all of a sudden, he put his left hand on my cheek, and gave me a kiss on the lips. I almost cried, and couldn't help being grateful for witnessing such a beautiful act. I do want to go back to work. BUT I also don't want to miss the cutest, and most innocent things my son can do.

I will keep looking for the right person, and if I can't find this person, well I will stay home with my son until he goes to school. I love working with the people I work with. I love the feeling of being independent. I don't need to be working outside the house but I like doing it. I am sure my Heavenly Father has a plan for me. Whatever the outcome, I will do what He wants me to do.

Feeling better.

My baby has been sick for a few days but is feeling way better now. On Saturday, baby had a really stuffy nose, and started coughing a lot. It seemed to have gone really good on Sunday but then it got worse but not to the point where we needed to take him to the hospital. He was having such a hard time sleeping because he had troubles breathing, so it was hard to see him going through it. Every time I went to put him in his bed, he would just start screaming, and couldn't breath properly unless he slept on the pillow with me. So, for a few days, baby slept with momma and daddy.

Now, he can sleep in his bed, and is breathing better. I took him to nurse Tiffany :), who listened to his little lungs, and she said every thing was okay. His lungs are clear.

Seeing him being sick was a bit hard. I felt so useless at time. He screamed a lot too, and was "crabby" at time which wasn't necessary fun :). I am glad he is feeling better. He is playing, smiling, and laughing. I love my little boy.

Laying next to my baby

while he was napping.

 Fell asleep in daddy's arms.

It's been a week!

My brother has been here for about a week now. We are so happy to have him with us. When I first left Tahiti, he was just a teenager, and now he is such a wonderful man. Really mature, and full of life experiences  that shaped the AWESOME man he is. So far, my favorite time with him since he got here is, the night he came to me and said he wanted to talk. He hugged me, and we spent a whole night talking and laughing in our deck until 6am in the morning. I love him, and love how he makes me laugh to the point I have tears running down my cheeks :). Sometimes, we laugh so much that it almost hurt to do so.

He is an AWESOME uncle to my son. Every time Yann sees his uncle (in our house), he can't help smiling. They play together, and sometimes uncle looks after him in the morning so that I can sleep in for a few hours. Uncle feeds him at time, and makes his bottle. He is really good at feeding baby his food with a spoon. Uncle also takes baby for walks so I can have a time to myself and finish some house work. I am being spoiled :))).

My brother also helps us a lot around the house. When I came home from church on Sunday, he had supper all cooked and ready to eat. Last night, he barbecued some chicken. Yann (my brother) makes the best barbecued chicken ever. Marc loves it (so do I, although I am not a big fan of chicken). and was looking forward to eat it.  Yann also mowed the lawn for me, and moved my side walk blocks to make my patio look better.

He's been so willing at helping my friends too!!!

I am happy to have him close to me, and am hoping that the time will go slow while he is here :))). My brother is a great guy. He has such a big heart <3.

After a long walk with uncle :)

 Sweet moments <3

 Playing, and laughing with uncle.

 <3 <3 <3

 Yann meeting Yann at the airport!

Check out uncle's leis!

 Love it!

 Just eating on the couch with uncle.

Not something we do all the time.