:: Happy Birthday Auntie Lindsey! ::

:: A couple weeks ago (yes, weeks!) was Lindsey's birthday, we celebrated with lunch at my parents place, we enjoyed burgers and ice cream pie (our favorite). I don't have any pic's of lunch as I was absent due to picking up our student Mai :::: Here is our crazy kid enjoying time at the table :::: My mom's beautiful roses, right from her very own garden ::
:: Trevor and Christy came over from the Island for the celebration - It was so great to see them! ::
:: We played a tantilizing game of scrable - I lost BAD! ::
:: More of Mom's beautiful flowers ::

:: Date Night ::

:: Paul and I went out on a date on Saturday night - We had a great time...it's been a long time since we have been out by ourselves and it felt SO good! ::

:: Here we are just before we left my parents place after we dropped Jacob off ::

:: Jacob & Grammie (& Tucker the dog in the background), just getting ready to wave bye-bye to us :: :: One more picture of us - you ca see more of the belly ::
:: My delish dinner - White Spots Chicken Mushroom burger - Yum Yum ::

:: Paul and his BC Burger - also very yummy but I'm not a Bacon 'n Cheese girl ::
:: After dinner we headed to Colossus (just across the street from the Spot) in Langley to watch the third Pirates of the Caribbean - just to find out that it was 3 hours long...but well worth it. While we were waiting for it to start Paul ran out of the theatre to get a Starbucks to ensure that he wouldn't fall asleep in the movie; as we wouldn't be getting out until 11:00! When we were sitting watching the movie he leaned over to me and said "it's just like we're dating again" I responded, "yeah but I wasn't pregnant and you didn't have to drink a coffee to stay awake!" ~ We both had an amazing night and once we returned to get Jacob we were welcomed by my brother and SIL, Christy as they had just arrived from the Island...a fabulous night all in all! ::

:: Mai's Bedroom for the next 2 weeks ::

:: We currently have a student named Mai (My) staying with us so she has occupied Jacob's "Big Boy" bedroom for the next two weeks.

:: Prior to her coming I tried to "girlify" it a little; this is how it turned out ::

:: Join me for my morning coffee :: :: Last night I hosted the "Happy Housewives" at our place...I (along with Lisa.B & Kristin's help) organized a card making night. There were 4 different stations and each person got to make 3 cards per station. I think it was a great success, everybody said they enjoyed themselves at least! ::

:: Here are some of my cards that I made ::

:: I also made Strawberry shortcake with frozen yogurt & whipping cream, and since I had some extra time in the afternoon I decided to dip some of the strawberries...mmm, so yummy! ::

:: In other news, I have a pile of dirt for a front yard...over the weekend Paul ordered up 5 yards of soil and then bought some fertilizer & seed to give us some new beautiful grass (hopefully it will grow quick with all the rain we have had and now the wonderful sunshine we get to enjoy through the end of the week!) ::

:: Here is my pretty little garden that I don't really get to enjoy since we are trying to grow grass...oh well, there is always next year :) ::

:: She said YES! ::

:: On Saturday night we celebrated Jen & Michael's engagement...there were just a few of us so it was a nice relaxed night to celebrate their engagement. Here are some pictures from the night (there are none of Jacob as he was all partied out from his girlfriends birthday) ::

:: The happy couple ::
:: Dad, Michael, Jennifer & Mum ::
:: Jennifer announced her pregnancy to the family on Saturday as well, she is 14 weeks along (as of last Friday) so our babies will be 3 months apart! It's very fun going through pregnancy together :) ::

:: Here is a picture of Jennifer's belly and Michael joined in on the fun! ::

:: A self portrait...typical Paul & Shawna style! ::
:: Congratulations Jen & Michael...can't wait for the big day! ::

:: Happy 3rd Birthday Miss. M ::

:: On Saturday we celebrated Madelyne's 3rd birthday (this is the first birthday we have been around for...other than her actual birth-day, three years ago). We had a great time and the little birthday girl did too! She had a great day and got lots of big girl presents, ate some great food & candy and spent time with all her little friends ::

:: The Birthday Girl :::: The Ice Cream Cone Cup-Cakes :::: Little Sister Emma :: :: Aunty Jo & Baby Jacob (Madelyne is one of Jacob's favorite people!) :::: Madelyne thanking everyone for their gifts ::
:: The "Parent" Lounge ::
:: The table with all the kids ::
:: Madelyne's gifts and her cute little chair that Grandpa Tom made to go with her table, how cute is that! ::

:: Juliet's Stagette ::

:: I attended my friend, Juliet's stagette on Friday - We went to The Nail Bar on South Granville, for mani/pedi's and then dressed Juliet up in the finest outfit and headed to Pacific Center, she had to do a treasure hunt of sorts (if you can call getting chest hair of a strange man a treasure hunt???) ~ she was a great sport! After the treasure hunt we headed back to South Granville for dinner and then on to La Ve En Rose to buy some sweet pieces of lingerie for the bride...a great time was had by all! (Thanks Mom & Dad for taking care of Jacob for the day!)::

:: Rainy South Granville ::

:: Juliet in her first outfit @ the Nail Bar prior to heading to Pacific Center :: :: The Bride & her Gals - Less two that live out of town :::: Juliet getting chest hair from a stranger :::: Juliet found another Paul to have a picture taken with :::: Juliet singing "Going to the Chapel" in front of the Granville Theatre :::: My toes ::

:: On to the next...::

:: Book! ::

:: I couldn't help myself but start reading another book, maybe it will get me inspired to read my bible more...I have to say the more I read (doesn't matter what, just when I take time to sit and read) I find myself reading my bible more too. So it's not soooo bad, it's just hard to reach for my bible over my book! ::

:: I'll keep you updated on how this one is - I'm sure it will be outstanding as it's one of Francine Rivers, but sometimes you never know! ::

:: Update on the days of our lives ::

:: Happy Summer Days! :::: Last Monday, the day after my Mom's birthday we went out to White Rock and met my Nanny, Aunty Terri & Rodger for lunch at Milestones to celebrate her birthday - It was beautiful and warm...the perfect excuse to be on the patio! ::
:: Here is my Mom & Nanny along with Jacob as well as the yummy dessert we shared, it was Key Lime Pie *Yum Yum* ::

:: On Saturday (prior to heading to the beach for the day) Paul decided that he was going to thatch our lawn - our lawn was nice and green but only because of all the moss that had grown over the past 5+ years from lack of care...so here is what it looked like, now we really need to do something about the lawn! It's quite the eyesore! ::
:: After doing a bunch of work around the house we headed to the beach and met our friends Michael & Coby there with their littlest one Kylee...it was a very relaxing afternoon followed by Chinese food on the beach and a nice walk ~ We had a great time guys, thanks for joining us! ::


:: Last Tuesday when I thought that I was going to melt even when I was in the shade, Jacob and I decided to head back to the water park for the day (we met up with Lisa & the girls there)...why be at home when you can be near water!!!! Then we (as in Lisa & I) decided that there was no way we were going to be cooking in this weather, so we went home gathered up things for a BBQ and headed back to the park to enjoy the shade of the trees! It was wonderful! ::

:: Miss Madelyne talking to Uncle Paul - such a cute little belly (wish mine was as cute when I stick it out!) ::
:: Other than all of the above, I have been consumed in this book. It took me longer to read then I usually take (about 2.5 weeks) but for the last 3 days I could barely put it down! Now I am finished it so I will go onto the next book that my Grams gave me on Sunday ::

:: I highly recommend this book - it challenged my relationship with Christ (even though it's fiction). The author is amazing. Let me know if you want to borrow it, it's here on the shelf until I get bored and don't have anything better to read! ::