Water Park, Swing, and Family Fun

Linden Falling asleep tonight!

My super cute Nephew! He's a crawler and climber now!!! :) So fun!!!

So this afternoon after Linden's nap I was trying to think of something fun to do...go to the beach? nah too far...shopping?? who has the energy....hmmm water park? We haven't tried that yet..so off we went! Linden was wearing his long sleeve swim shirt and new swim shorts with water shoes. He was a little tentative because there were a lot of children there. He's never quite comfortable with a big crowd. Probably because he is so small. Once he got a little more comfortable he had a blast! The water sprayed him right in the face and he looked up at me with the biggest smile! haha Then we went to the park beside it for a bit and he went on the swing for like 15mins straight!!! I couldn't believe it!!!! I kept asking him if he was done and he just kept saying "more"...hey I shouldn't complain though, it was easy entertainment and relaxing! I think he was almost asleep when we left!!! He probably would have swung his way to sleep if I let him...which reminded me of the old days of the baby swing last summer!!!! He was sad to get out of the swing (which I eventually made him do). He laid his head on my shoulder, gave a little whine, then waved his Linden Fond Farewell with kisses and all! I just find that so cute and funny when he does it! He's so serious too...waving goodbye and thanking the park for such a great play time! haha...it was a good hour plus...then we were off to our Thursday dinner at Mom and Dad's. Poor Nana had Linden clinging to her the whole time. I know it isn't easy to prepare dinner with a toddler screaming at you and clinging to your leg begging you to play!!! I tried to occupy him, but he knew what he wanted. Nana is so good with him. She took him so I could eat! Then I tried to return the favour.
Then it was off home to bed! James came home for a little goodnight story then he was back to work. While Linden was falling asleep I could see him in the monitor reading books...so cute! It was a good day! Now just waiting for James' laundry then I'm off to bed too!

Kitchen and White Rock Fun in the Sun

Watering Gramp's Flowers (not really though dad...don't worry!)

Thanks Oma for the ab fab shoes!!!! They were awesome!!!!




So today I got Linden a play kitchen and dishes/food from the swap and he LOVES it!!! I can see hours of fun being had with this toy! :) I think it was a good deal too! I think that imaginative toys are so much better and more interesting than push a button ones (although they can be fun too).

This afternoon Linden slept for 2.5hours. I almost think it was too much sleep because he woke up really cranky!! He REALLY wanted to go see James at the farm and play in his water table so I decided to do that. Just before we were off to the beach Marian gave us some water shoes!!!! PERFECT!!!! I had been looking for water shoes for Linden and they were AMAZING at the beach!

If you know me, you know how big a deal it was for me to go to white rock just the two of us!!! We said a prayer in the car and were on our way. It was a pleasant ride in, with only a little traffic. We parked in the big open gravel lot because I thought maybe we could play at the park...it was a little too old for Linden so we moved on our way. We walked through some sketchy parts, but soon hit the beach...Linden LOVED it!!! The tide was already on its way in because it was 4:30 when we got there. I couldn't believe how WARM the water was!!!! I'd say as warm as a pool for sure! And the little tide pools were like hot springs! Linden just kept running in and out of the water...laughing with no fear. He plopped down on his hands and knees a few times, dispite me being right beside him and holding his hands...His tentative side came out when a few kids joined us, but he had fun still! Once the tide was almost in we packed up and I changed him on the grass area...which he did not like at all! He waved goodbye to the ocean and blew it kisses! We headed off in search of gelato, which he didn't particularly like...had a bit to eat (snacks we brought) then headed on our way. I was tempted to do the fish and chips dinner, but figured I'd save that for when I have someone else with me. 2 hours was a perfect length of time for us but we could have spent longer walking down the strip :) I love white rock. I'm glad that he enjoyed it this time. . What a difference from a few months ago when we went with James...he didn't like the water at all then and just cried when he got sandy! (see video)... Oh my boy is changing and growing so much. He even had 'messy hair' after his nap today. haha it's a tad bit longer....if you look closely.

So, even though I thought to myself "What the heck are you doing Amy?!?! Going all the way to white rock on your own?!!?" It all worked out wonderfully!!!! We had a blast and will have to go again this summer.

Oh and it was funny because I was pretty sure that Linden expected to see Nana pop up somewhere haha :) That would have been nice...next time maybe!

The Perks...

So these are some of the perks of being a berry farmers' wife :) Yummy! The island berries are looking good! Glad to see the black bear family hasn't eaten them all!

On the Go...

These days feel so long and full! When I try to remember back to how the day began it feels like ages ago!!! Linden slept from 7:15 last night till 6:45 this morning! It was amazing! Hudson and Lyra came over for a visit last night which was nice. We had a great visit! :) Hudson is SO cute! and SOOOOO strong! He's just so fun to be around...growing so fast...I can't believe he is almost a year already.

This morning we hung out with Nana again (I'm SURE she must be getting sick of us...) Then Linden went down for an early nap so that we would be in fine form for Bennett (and Courtney's) baby shower! He woke up an hour and a half before we had to leave and was in a great mood. We headed off to the shower to socialize with the other toddlers and moms...but to my surprise Linden was the only toddler there!!! Their house was BEAUTIFUL (Dale and Jody) and they have 3 kids of their own with a great playground. Unfortunately Linden wanted to touch everything her shouldn't (it was like being in a magazine!!!) I really just ended up following after him and watching him the whole time. For a while he sat on my knee and ate snacks...that was all he gave me! I was happy that I got to see Bennett though! He is SO CUTE. He looks like a boy already, not just a newborn...I think he'll be a heart breaker for sure!!!!

My house has seemed to exploded again and I spent a good chunk of time cleaning up toys and food! Dinner was kind of a disaster...which put me in a bad mood. At least my cracked rib seems to be a little better tonight. It doesn't send shooting pains when I breath anymore! BUT I hit my head so hard on the cabinet door tonight..ouch! Now my neck hurts...just can't win!

PLUS I'm pretty sure James hasn't stopped once today...I worry for his health! YOU NEED TO STOP WORKING STRAIGHT THROUGH THE DAY AND TAKE 5 MINS TO EAT SOMETHING MAN! :) Listen to my wise words! I know it is hard to do though...especially since he is the go to guy for everything! He's doing such an amazing job there. They are certainly lucky to have him! I'm so proud of him, and all he accomplishes....he is the hardest worker I know!!

Mouse Drama

Well as you know I have a mouse in the house...well actually I haven't had a sighting of it ever since James locked it in the wall...I am ridiculously afraid of mice...I now see every shadow and think it's a mouse....or every fly landing on me I freak! Even Linden's light touch can be mistaken for a mouse....I am hoping that I won't see it again and that it will be gone for good! I just can't relax completely in my own house...

I was lucky enough to have my husband home this evening! I'm glad that he is sleeping early tonight...boy does that guy need it!!!! Poor guy. We did a family picture of the family involved in the berry farm. That was fun...the format was too big for the blog at this moment so you'll have to check out facebook! :)


Oh, and I let Linden have some slurpie today...well that was a mistake...he was running in circles (literally) jacked up on sugar!!! Oh man! haha At least Daddy and Nana were there to entertain.

Also, I'm happy to say that I have a few pea pods on my plant!! YAY!!! Something is producing already!!! So fun to watch it grow...I hope it tastes good too!!!!

Baking and Gardening...

SO last night I was up late with Sarah baking DELICIOUS raspberry pies....mmmm...so I didn't blog about it then, but I will now! When Linden went to sleep last night Sarah came over and we proceeded to make her mom's amazing raspberry pies! Unfortunately they don't keep for too long...so I've been eating a lot of pie! Maybe someone would like to help me??? I had a lot of fun! It was so therapeutic, a great chat and some amazing pies :)

Earlier in the day I had decided to make Rollkuchen. I didn't have enough eggs, but tried anyways....they were no good...what a flop! BUT to my surprise Oma Bergen (Gross Oma) called and invited me over for Rollkuchen and watermelon!!! Mmmm her's did NOT flop and I enjoyed them! Linden LOVED them too! His new favourite thing is eating watermelon. It drips all over his clothes and mouth but he loves it!






Today I planted my pumpkins FINALLY! I really hope that I have some vegetables! So far things are looking good! I'm excited about that! I just want something to grow! haha

This afternoon I had to run to safeway for a few things and boy was that crazy. Linden is getting tougher to take out places. He wants to walk, but also wants to pull everything off the shelf or go everywhere he isn't supposed to! He has temper tantrums frequently and squeals! They are never too long or dramatic...I'm usually able to nip it in the bud pretty quickly. Ah well, I'm pretty lucky if that's all I have to complain about!

OH MY WORD....As I am writing this blog I see a mouse in my house!!! Out of the corner of my eye I see a black flash...now I have a HUGE fear of mice...I called James and he came running to my rescue....we weren't able to catch it but there is a trap set...I am praying that in the morning JAMES will find it and dispose of it before I can see it...sigh...I always feel like it will crawl on me as I sleep...oh man...yuck

You Can't Trust This Brain!!!!

Linden with his Daddy


Linden was so proud of the Bergen raspberries!


Seriously, I have the worlds WORST memory...ugh...maybe I need to be taking more omegas or something!! I feel terrible but I forgot a dose of Linden's antibiotics yesterday and today I was late in giving them...I feel like such a terrible mother! I guess it is because he is acting fine now and I get so busy it is easy to forget. I also need to be taking my calcium supplements but I can never seem to remember if I have taken them or to take them! I need a pill container maybe! Like an old person! I tried to keep track on a calendar on our fridge but I forget to write it down...jeepers....

This morning we went to Nana's and to the park by her house, which was great! Linden played with his Cookie Monster toy that he had be so fearful of a while ago! :) He is just growing and changing so much! It is so amazing to watch!!!

I had a wonderful surprise today...James came home for a few hours during the day!!!!!!! HURRAY!!!!! We had a gathering with our caregroup and Linden played with his Daddy at the park! I know he loved it! It just gave us a taste of how wonderful he is :) Also shows us what we are missing!