Walker Family

Christmas Eve Part 1

2008-01-24T13:19:00.001-08:00

We took the kids tobogganing in the afternoon at a park close by.

Christmas Concert

2008-01-24T13:17:00.000-08:00

Jacob turns 4!!

2008-01-24T13:05:00.001-08:00

We had a hockey themed party for Jake (Nov 13th). All his little friends came and played on the driveway. It was a great time!!

Getting ready to carve pumpkins!

2008-01-24T13:03:00.001-08:00

A few Halloween shots

2008-01-24T13:01:00.001-08:00

My camera died after two shots of the boys all dressed up for Halloween. They were a scary lion and scary turtle! Just look at them......aren't you scared?! :)

Isaiah and his Trucks

2008-01-24T12:54:00.000-08:00

Isaiah is a true boy through and through, he loves trucks, machines and rough housing. He is full of joy and mischief! He keeps us on out toes!

Oh Jacob.....

2007-11-27T14:20:00.000-08:00

We had our first snow fall last night and luckily we had only summer tires.....So as we drove downtown ever so slowly I said to Stew "It is going to be a gong show tomorrow with everyone looking for winter tires." Jacob pipes up from the back seat with enthusiasm "Mom can I come with you to the gong show?" How do you answer that one? " :)

Pumpkin Cake

2007-10-21T13:21:00.001-07:00

It was cute...could've been better with smoother icing. Anyone have any tips for thick spreadable icing?

Isaiah's Birthday Party!!

2007-10-21T13:11:00.000-07:00

On Saturday we had a birthday party for Isaiah at a local pumpkin patch with all his little friends. We went on a hayride and played in the hay maze. We all had a great time being outside and playing at the farm, it was a bit muddy and Olivia was the one to slip in face first. We came back and had chili and opened presents. The boys are both so into the new presents, pushing cars all over the house. It will make the winter go by easier with new toys to play with. Thanks everyone for coming!! It was one of my favorite parties!

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Moments with Jacob

2007-10-10T21:34:00.000-07:00

I had a diet coke open in the kitchen and was drinking it, but at one point I could not find it. I feel as though I am losing my mind at times so I searched high and low wondering where I may have put it down. After a extensive look I asked Jacob"Did you take my drink?" He looked at me and said, "I took the one with the caffeine." How he knew I am not sure but it makes me laugh that he is so matter of a fact.

Today I layed down with Jake in his bed for a little down time, I was hoping it would guarantee a nap. He looked over at me and whispered "Mommy can we spoon?" Of course I said "yes!!". So we snuggled away and than he looked at me smiled and with a little giggle he said " We're like two little spoons togeder."

Preschool

2007-09-13T20:05:00.001-07:00

Preschool has begun.....this is Jake's first year and his two good bud are with him. He goes twice a week and Isaiah and I will be doing swimming lessons together while Jake goes to school. I just cannot believe how fast the time goes and how big my boy is!

Hardy Falls

2007-09-11T21:14:00.000-07:00

We went to Hardy Falls to see the salmon run with our good friend Jenn and her kids (Nyah and Quinn) and my sister Tifni. The fall has been so mild and beautiful this year it it nice to take it the weather and surroundings.

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Maui Wowee!

2007-08-26T20:40:00.000-07:00

My mom took my sister Tifni, my sister in law Janelle and myself to Maui this past week for 7 sdays. It was amamzing!!! So good to spend some time with them without having to chase my boys around. I had some good time to sit and read and process life. I came back excited and refreshed to jump back in parenting and marriage.

2007-08-26T20:31:00.000-07:00

Hmmmm......

2007-07-22T21:08:00.000-07:00

Every now and then I look through my camera and see what pictures I have taken and sometimes there are some mystery pictures that some how get on my memory card. Who could it be? Jacob!!!! The funny thing ( I think it is anyway) is that Jacob took pictures of Isaiah sneaking the cheerios into the living room. Caught both of you boys!

Fun at Gamma's

2007-07-22T21:03:00.001-07:00

Jacob can now swim on his own without a life jacket. He cruises the whole pool doing dives and jumps without and concern. Such a little fish!!!

2007-07-22T20:58:00.001-07:00

Little Helper

2007-07-22T20:48:00.000-07:00

Stew recently finished off a rock wall in the front of our house. After he was finished there were some rocks left that had to be moved, he would load them in the wheel barrow and for every few rocks he put in Isaiah would find a stone and throw it in. He would then follow Stew to the top of the driveway and watch them be dumped and than follow him down the driveway to help load some more. He did this until the job was done which took about 45 min in 30+ weather. He loves to help whenever there is a chance!

Boys

2007-06-28T13:08:00.000-07:00

How is that kids know the exact button or thing to push? Jacob makes himself burp after almost each drink he takes than laughs and with a big smile says "skue me". It erks me. Now after Jacob does his whole bit Isaiah pretends to burp than says "me" laughs and says "I'n funny!". Every time I have to give the mom look and say it isn't funny......I am wondering how this isn't funny though! They are such hams.....what to do? Pick my battles I guess.

The Ride Home...the Long Ride

2007-06-24T21:25:00.000-07:00

We left for Swift Current Sask on Thurs morning about 11am. We spent the night with some good friends in Calgary than packed up on Fri morning for our final destination. We spent Friday afternoon, Saturday in Sask. After the reception we left at 8pm on Sat and drove back to Calgary getting in at 12:45am. Got up Sunday morning had a coffee with some of our other great friends in Calgary and drove home today, Sunday. Whirlwind!!!! In total we sat in the car for 22 ish hours! The kids were so good and it was worth it!

Field, BC - So Beautiful

2007-06-24T21:20:00.000-07:00

On our way home today we stopped in Field and let the kids play. The scenery in the Rocky Mountains is so breath taking.

The Teddy Hotel

2007-06-24T21:12:00.001-07:00

Jacob was thrilled to go to the Teddy Hotel again. It is a Travel Lodge and their mascot is a Sleepy Teddy Bear. My family so graciously...gave us the room plastered with this bear and Jacob loved it! :)

Swift Current Sask.

2007-06-24T21:04:00.000-07:00

We went to park that I played at all the time as a little girl. I enjoy taking my kids to the places I went to when I was growing up, Saskatchewan was a special place for me. This trip was a bit reflective for me.

Klassen Family shots

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Life at 80.....

2007-06-24T20:44:00.000-07:00

Stew and I took the kids to Saskatchewan this weekend for a wedding. It is our only summer wedding this year and it was for my Grandpa Klassen. My Grandma Klassen passed away 11 years. So this was a great occasion to see him so happy and in love again. All of my mom's family was there so it was a bit of a reunion as well. It always turns out to be a whirlwind trip! There were so many people there to support them that people were lined up the staird of the church basement. My mom asked Jake is he would like to sing at the reception ( my Grandpa loves to hear people sing and play instruments) and he said sure and when asked what song he wanted to sing he chose 'O Canada' and ' Jesus Loves Me'. We were not sure if he would get nervous and not want to go last minute so the expectations were not high. However when the time came the MC said Jacob's turn was up and called for him he said " Okay!! Here I am!" My little boy made him was up to the mic with no help or hesitation (and remember there are 100 people crammed in a basement) my 9 yr old cousin Joel followed him up for support and Jake took the mic. He looked at the crowd and said " This is the song they sing at the hockey game." And proceeded to sing the whole song without waiver right into the mic. I just about cried!

Boys

2007-05-28T19:07:00.000-07:00

Jacob found a frog, he and Stew looked at it and than Stew left him alone with it. Jacob came up to Stew and said " I squeezed the frog until poop came out!". We both thought that he had killed it, later that night he told Aunty Erin that it hopped away. I have to admit a sigh of relief came over me. What have i gotten myself into, I don't understand boys!!! :)

Brothers

2007-05-28T17:20:00.000-07:00

The neighbor boy popped his head through the shrubs and asked Jake if he wanted to play. He is 5 and Jacob was thrilled to go and meet a new friend. But this meant that Isaiah would be left to play with me. Isaiah stood staring at the shrubs saying "Whare's ma Jakie?" "Whare's ma Jakie?" Than he would call for him over and over "Jakie!". He eventually laid on the grass and cried. No matter what i did to distract him he kept going over to the shrubs calling for "ma Jakie". This was the first time Jake had a friend and left Isaiah behind. It was almost heart breaking.

We Have Grass

2007-05-18T11:23:00.001-07:00

Mom's the Word of the Day

2007-05-13T19:15:00.000-07:00

More on Mom's Day

2007-05-13T19:11:00.000-07:00

Grad '07

2007-05-13T19:07:00.001-07:00

My cousin Courtney is graduating this year from a local high school. So we went to see her and her pretty gown.

The Boys

2007-05-13T18:58:00.000-07:00

Faith like a Child....

2007-05-11T12:25:00.000-07:00

We were driving home the other day and listening to some Praise and Worship music and one of the songs had in the background at on point some talking (music was still playing it was just a effect that they put in) anyway,
Jacob said to me " That is God talking mommy!"
Me not knowing what exactly to say said"Oh really?!"
Jacob "Mommy where is God?"
I sat quiet for a moment with my mind reeling " Well, He is in Heaven...in the sky".
Jacob "In the sky?" Kinda trying to take it and make sense of it
I am sure Jake was thinking "if He is in the sky than why can I hear Him whispering in my car?"
After the hesitation in his voice I added "And God lives in your heart."
Jacob " Yeah, in my heart!!"
Faith like a child is so refreshing and challenges me to keep my thoughts simple and accept the small answers from God when He speaks to me.

Isaiah

2007-05-05T17:21:00.000-07:00

My sister

2007-05-04T20:56:00.000-07:00

She may want to get me for this but... I love her and this picture!! She was in Mexico back in March and this pic was taken there. Family is so precious and a true gift, to have people that we love and call friends that can never leave and move on in life, even if they wanted to.... they can't :o)

Shopping in the USA

2007-05-04T20:43:00.000-07:00

I went away last weekend with some dear family and a great friend. My mom, Dawn, Erin, Jenn and I drove down to Burlington, WA to shop the outlet mall and the surrounding malls. Everyone found what they were looking for and more. My mom found the deals at Restoration Hardware and ended up bringing back two bed frames and the rest of us found clothes for ourselves and our kids. We found a awesome hotel practically new with a continental breakfast and across the street was the Olive Garden ( I had always wanted to try one). It was just fun and relaxing to be with the girls, since i am surrounded by boys all the time.

New Sandbox

2007-04-11T14:08:00.000-07:00

Stew built the boys a new sandbox at the top of our property. The boys are thrilled to have so much space to dig and drive their diggers around (Jenn T. notice where the CAT dump truck ended up?!). Our yard is taking shape and it gets more and more exciting to see things cleaned up and formed. Stew hauled 21 yards of dirt and 1 yard of sand this weekend, thanks honey!!

The 2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt

2007-04-07T13:40:00.000-07:00

We just had the perfect morning! Erin, Dawn and I planned a easter egg hunt along with a potluck brunch. There were 7 kids running around the garden finding treats and 4 babes on laps. It is such a blessing to have amazing godly families to share parenting with. Our great friends the Kuchta's, Taylor's and Adamson's all were there along with the Goward and Walker fam. Thanks for coming everyone! Happy Easter.

Time to Hunt

2007-04-07T13:35:00.000-07:00

The kids decorated their Easter bags and got ready to find all the eggs. They did so great at waiting!! I don't think anyone went home empty handed, there was so much chocolate!! Oh the fun of having young kids. We also had a cookie decorating station that the kids loved.

Playing in the Garden

2007-04-07T13:29:00.000-07:00

Everybody seemed to have something to do!

Easter

2007-04-01T21:29:00.000-07:00

My heart is full of gratitude and a desire to get the picture when it comes to Easter. Praise the Lord we have opportunity to be free and know Jesus personally. It overwhelms me and calms me to think about all that was accomplished at the cross. The desire stems from wanting to take full advantage of the gift that was given. To think that someone saw the potential and goodness in me that they chose to pay the price for me in advance. Normally in our society we have to prove ourselves before we are accepted and than once we have gone out and tried sometimes we are still notaccepted. Not with God! True Freedom. True Love. Thank you Jesus for peace and assurance that you will provide, carry me when needed and love me always....my prayer is that You would be glorified. Happy Easter to you all.

Isaiah Waiting

2007-03-24T22:59:00.000-07:00

He was watching Stew work the digger and was so curious.

Landscaping

2007-03-24T22:55:00.000-07:00

Stew go the ball rolling today on our landscaping. He rented a excavator and put in the Big O for our drainage. It poured all day long, our yard turned into a huge pit of mud. The boys loved it!! by the time you all come to visit we'll have grass.

Updates

2007-03-24T22:20:00.000-07:00

Well the boys are continuing to change and grow and are keeping me busy. They love their time together and they play pretty well too. Isaiah is repeating almost everything said which is always a fun stage. Jacob just finished a round of swimming lessons and starts the next one this April. Spring is finally here so we are outside playing in the mud (because that is all we have right now) and playing hockey. I just love this time of the year, I find it so rejuivinating and after a long winter that is what I need. I am still going to the women's bible study on Tues mornings and am loving the fellowship. The boys get to play with their little friends and new toys and i get in some time with adults. Stew keeps himself quite busy running his business. Fire gear keeps on coming in and that is always a blessing. God is so good to us, no one is sick and all our needs continue to be met without fail. Well enough writing, hope I didn't bore ya. Just thought i would fill you all in.
PS- Mike and Ash is it time for a visit yet?
Brawley's the snow is almost gone so when you are up to it, COME!

I am Back!!

2007-02-20T21:58:00.000-08:00

I finally have got a way to blog again! I hope you enjoy the pics from the past few months. Good things come to those who wait. Right?! Enjoy.

My goof

2007-02-20T21:52:00.000-08:00

As Jacob gets older he gets smarter and funnier. I found him with my knee high nylons on his feet, he thought he was so funny.

Brotherly Love

2007-02-20T21:50:00.000-08:00

Hockey Time in Kelowna

2007-02-20T21:45:00.000-08:00

During a game of hockey in the driveway Jacob needs to stop and clean the 'Ice'. So he hops on his bike and cruises around.

Quiet Time

2007-02-20T21:41:00.000-08:00

Sometimes I need a moment to give my self a moment to make lunch without the boys running all over the kitchen, so i put on a 'Little Eintsteins'. Ah, some peace for a brief time.....

The Say Sa Man

2007-02-20T21:38:00.000-08:00

Cutie.....what more do i need to say?!

Time to Dance

2007-02-20T21:34:00.000-08:00

Stew plays the music loud and the boys go crazy dancing and laughing all over the place. I love to watch it!

Skating

2007-02-20T21:26:00.000-08:00

We got Jacob skates for Christmas and my parents got him a full set of hockey gear. So after New Year's we went to a pond by our house for a skate. Jacob did amazing! In no time at all he was scooting between Stew and I.

New Years

2007-02-20T21:17:00.000-08:00

We went up to a cabin for a afternoon the day of New Years. My parents had rented a cabin up by Big White so they could go snowmobiling. Jacob loved riding my dad and than Stew. I took a ride with my dad and of course he had to gun it and i ended up almost losing my voice from screaming for my life. It was a great time with my family.

Dad and His Boys

2007-02-20T21:16:00.000-08:00

Our Isaiah

2007-02-20T21:10:00.000-08:00

He gets bigger and cuter as the days go by. He loves to dance and mimic anything that Jacob does. He gibbers away and can say 'hello', 'Bub-ba'(Bye bye), Isaiah, and a never ending 'momma'. At least i never forget i am loved.

Snow Fun

2007-02-20T21:07:00.000-08:00

We have had our fair share of snow this winter. The boys have loved playing in it and playing lots of hockey on the driveway. We often go and play at our friends house (the Taylors) who have grass, something other than the rock solid dirt we have. Nyah asked Jake to give her a ride on the sleigh....needlesss to say he didn't get far.

Boys in the Tub

2007-02-20T21:06:00.000-08:00

Way Back In November

2007-02-20T20:56:00.000-08:00

We went to Saskatchewan with the kids for my grandpa's 80th birthday. My family met us and the rest of the Klassen clan there. We had a great time and even snuck in a visit with our great friends in Calgary. On the way home Jacob started us all off with the flu (I hope the puke stain is out of your carpet Clint and Adi), sorry for leaving the flu back in Calgary.

2007-02-20T20:52:00.000-08:00

Jacob turned three and shared a celebration with my dad, whose birthday falls the day after Jakes.

Sorry...

2007-01-03T14:21:00.000-08:00

My camera is not downloading my pictures on to my computer. So we are experiencing some technical difficulties but will update when we can!

BOO!!

2006-11-02T18:22:00.000-08:00

Halloween has come and gone and boy was it fun!!! The kids had a riot! Jacob hummed the whole way down the block and up to every house!

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Fall Fun

2006-10-28T20:15:00.000-07:00

We went to a local farm in East Kelowna today and had a great time. It's a family that sells pumpkins, has set up a childrens hay maze and offers hay rides throughout their property. It truly feels like fall with the crisp air and the beautiful colors on the trees.

Hay Ride

2006-10-28T20:12:00.000-07:00

Happy Halloween

2006-10-28T20:09:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Isaiah

2006-10-27T19:49:00.000-07:00

Isaiah turned 1 on Oct 23rd and in honor of him we threw him a bash! There were 5 families with 2-3 kids all averaging 0-3 in age and all our families! It was crazy to say the least. All the kids were good though no major fights or tiffs. We had a hot dog dinner and i had a monkey theme for the night. He is quite the monkey so i thought it was fitting. The cake was easy to make but cute (i thought so anyway), i was so proud it didn't slide apart like Jake's 1st bday cake. My bro Jeff placed the candle so eloquently!! Thanks to everyone who came!

2006-10-26T22:30:00.000-07:00

When we went camping to Beaver Lake Stew let Jacob help get the kindling to start the fires and told him he was helping. Now you would think i have a dog because of the big pile of sticks on my back patio, Jake collects them to make a fire. He calls them 'kingling' and gets so excited to pretend to make a fire.

2006-10-26T19:33:00.000-07:00

The Jake Update

2006-10-26T12:43:00.000-07:00

There is no way around it, Jacob loves hockey!! Saturday morning is hockey time with Stew. During the game at some point Jacob stops and requests that they sing the 'hockey song', which is O Canada. Jake's version " O Canada, God keep our land, wit glorious we stand on guard for dee....(a little humming when he forgets the words)". We told Jacob last winter that when the snow came back he would get some skates, well he has not forgotten. He keeps on reminding us that he wants skates when the snow comes. So stew bought some for Chirstmas and left the box on the counter thinking he would still have no clue what it was. Jacob walked right up to the box and pointed at it saying "What are dose daddy?" Stew said "A present for later." Jaocb looked at him and said" It is for hockey daddy." He knew from the CCM symbol on the side of the box. These little ones are so stinkin' smart!

The One Year Old Boy

2006-10-26T12:39:00.000-07:00

Brudders

2006-10-25T20:06:00.000-07:00

Girls Weekend Away

2006-10-25T19:58:00.000-07:00

A great friend of mine Jenn and I went To Vancouver to shop til' we drop!! We stayed with another good friend, Andrea and had a awesome time. Of course the trip had to have some adventure to it, we got a flat tire on our way down forcing us to turn back. My dad lent us his truck (new, might i add). So instead of leaving at 4 and getting in around 8, we got back to Kelowna around 8 and left at 9 arriving at 1AM ! Oh well. the fellowship was so good and i briefly remember being a single girl again, dinner past 5 and no diapers or wipes in my purse! Thanks to the husbands for watching the kiddies!

Gobble Gobble

2006-10-25T19:53:00.000-07:00

I know this was awhile ago but i have some catching up to do!! Some shots at my parents place for a little turkey dinner. My bro and his wife (Jay and Janelle), Tifni and of course my boys!

Grandma Walker's Bithday!

2006-09-25T16:59:00.000-07:00

We celebrated Grandma's birthday early. Thanks again Er for the yummy cake and dinner!

Petting Zoo

2006-09-25T16:53:00.000-07:00

This was the highlight for the kids for sure. There were bunnies, ponies, and goats! Grandma brought along some munchies for the animals and the kids fed them, it was fun to watch them be so excited.

Beaver Lake Resort

2006-09-25T16:48:00.000-07:00

We went camping this weekend with the Walker and Goward group and had a good time. The weather was nice and the facilities were super for the kids. It was nice to just be together and let the kids play. Thanks again Greg and Dawn!

2006-09-12T22:00:00.000-07:00

Well i think i have made up for the past few weeks that i have not blogged....Enjoy!!!

Hawtheume Lake

2006-09-12T21:51:00.000-07:00

We went with my parents, grandparents and my sister for a night up at a fishing lake about 1hr from here. It was fabulous! All four of us slept in the same room that had to be only 8X8. Isaiah was up half the night tooting away so he slept with us for the first time and Jake slept through it all....needless to say we didn't get much sleep!

More family....

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Tif, my hot sis

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My Dad

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The Walker Jr's

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Jacobs First Time Fishing

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I have some more great shots of our little Isaiah...

2006-09-12T21:26:00.000-07:00

In my parents hot tub. The kids and i have lived in the pool this summer and Jacob can swin like a fish! He has a special life jacket he wears and off he goes with no fear! Stew has tricks he does with him , the 360, the Rodeo, back flip and the latest the pencil dive off Stew's shoulders. He may not have any fear but i sure do.....

2006-09-12T21:23:00.000-07:00

Jacob was playing with boats in the kitchen sink and when i turned around he was washing the dishes, funny kid!

More fun outside

2006-09-12T21:19:00.000-07:00

Park Fun With the Gowards

2006-09-12T21:10:00.000-07:00

Love Birds

2006-09-12T21:07:00.000-07:00

The View

2006-09-12T21:06:00.000-07:00

Stew had fun playing around with the camera one night. These are some shots from our room.

Union Square

2006-09-12T21:04:00.000-07:00

Trolley

2006-09-12T21:01:00.000-07:00

San Francisco

2006-09-12T20:53:00.000-07:00

Stew and I went to San Fran back in August and had a super time! I sure missed the kids and even thought about trying to come home a day early. That never panned out and I am glad, I had a full day to myself to wonder the shops and lay around. It felt good to not talk to anyone or discipline anyone for a full day. Stew and I enjoyed just being together and being spontaneous again. Thanks to the grandparents for watching the kids so we could go.

Family Vacation

2006-08-08T13:44:00.000-07:00

Stew and I and the kids went down to Portland to see some family. We had a 12 hr car trip on the way down which made for a long day! The trip was super fast but worth it to see Jerry and Lousie, William and Heather and Jon, Elisabeth, Jonah and Ava. We kept busy going to a water park, eating pizza, shopping at Target, seeing the Zoo and just visiting.
This was the first time Jake had been away from home to sleep since we moved him out of his crib so this is what he said the first night...
Jake: " I want to go home please daddy, please!"
Stew reassured him and got him into his bed, which he called his special bed of moonbeams. Heather had put some fun colorful bedding on for him and he really liked that. I went up because he was still scared and he said to me...
Jake: " I feel sick momma, i feel sick!"
Me: " Where do you feel sick Jake?"
Jake: " In my heart."
So i stayed with him until he fell asleep....the last night was perfect, he finally settled in.