One last kick...

At the can before we put the trailer to bed for the winter.  We took a few days and drove to Lake Chelan in Washington State.....beautiful drive and great company.  Oh, just typing this makes me want to fast-forward to the summer.  Did I tell you?  I. love. our. trailer.  Not a crazy, weird, unhealthy love....just a feeling blessed, really enjoy it, so thankful kinda love.

Our dear friends, Terry and Lois traveled with us....they just bought a trailer, too.  We always have a good time together....so thankful for great friends.

One of the greatest parts of traveling with the trailer is that Tucker gets to come with us...we are crazy about our dog, and miss him when we travel without him.  I know.  We are kinda silly.  Funny, though.  We don't care.  Tucker's awesome...just ask anyone who's had the privilege of meeting him...they'll tell ya....Tucker's awesome.

We live in a beautful part of God's world....we look forward to discovering it bit by bit in our little home-on-wheels.

Thanksgiving

We had a fairly quiet Thanksgiving this year.....but thankful all the same.  With alot of our family unable to spend the day with us....we had our niece Rheanne and her hubby Jordan join us.  I am so thankful for all of God's blessings...espeically our dear family and friends.

Book Ends...

Or maybe that's too stark....how 'bout two peas in a pod?  Or a jam sandwich?....two fresh slices of bread surround by sweetness....you just want to eat em up!

 

Mauve is Paisley Joy ~ Lime is Denay Catherine

Any suggestions on how to describe these two wee cherubs?

Paisley Joy

Our newest wee g-baby arrived...Yippee!!  I was sure that it was a boy....but she surprised her Grammie...no dissappointment here though.  I LOVE this wee girlie!

She was born on October 1 @ 5:17 pm weighing 7lbs 12 oz....a whole 10 oz bigger than her older sister Denay....18 inches long with a good stock of dark brown hair.

Mommy Daddy and big sister are all doing well....I think it helps that Paisley is such a good baby...so far.

I am so proud of the wonderful Dad that Trevor has become....and Christy is just the BEST Mom to my wee girlies.  She makes childbirth look like a walk in the park....and we know it's not, so I take my hat off to her....she is so brave and her attitude is just the best.  No whining here!

Denay has adjusted well, and simply LOVES her little sister.

We are so blessed.....two g-boys and two g-girls.  God is SO good.  All the time.

Athlete of the Summer

We love our cruiser bikes.....we try to get out as much as possible in the summer.  Greater Vancouver has so many great biking trails....we were doing the Fort to Fort Trail in Fort Langley when I got a boo-boo.

So...my new biking rule:  Dismount often!  Especailly going downhill across narrow bridges that have sharp turns.  'nuff said.

Yes, I will ride again!

Be blessed, and hope you can catch the last of some sun before the rain begins!

My Oh My!

I just had to post this....a blast from the past. 

Don and Trudy, Ken and Louise, and Bob and I and the nine kidlets.  I love that we still have relationship with each of them....I'm still "Auntie Jo" to the kidlets now with kidlets of their own.

The family of God ~ Such a gift!

Celebration X 40

We first met Ken and Louise before our youngest, Trevor and their youngest, Andrew were born and we've been friends ever since.  We don't see each other often, but we seem to celebrate occasions together....and this was no exception.  Their kids planned a surprise dinner to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary and it was a joy to be part of such a gathering.

I am so thankful God has brought such rich relationships into our lives.....amazing friends who have done life right along side us.  Oh, how we have laughed.....oh, how we have cried.  But we have found comfort doing it together.

Happy 40th Anniversary, Ken and Louise....we have seen God's grace served in abundance over your life...thanks for sharing and spreading it around.

Family Wedding

What a joy to share a day together with family celebrating such a joyous occasion....Bob's brother Roger and Vicki's first grandchild to be wed.....Rick and Pam's oldest and first child.....Laura married her southern gentleman Lane.

 

The day was sunny and warm, sweet and simple, lovely and elegant

The Bob Mac's that were able to attend....we missed Trevor and Christy but it was too close to baby No. 2 to be away across the line in Washington State.

The atmosphere was relaxed and we had plenty of time to sit and chat with family that we love but don't see often....life just gets too busy....but this day we stopped and enjoyed each other....caught up with who's kids were doing what. 

And we saw God's hand on two young lives....what a joy...pure and simple.

We drove home feeling an amazing sense of wellbeing....of contentment.  It was a REALLY good day as we witnessed God's blessing upon our family....God IS good.  ALL the time.

Derby Reach

Some of our home group met up and walked the Fort Trail and enjoyed some fresh strawberry pie....Mmmm

Jacob and Cole were along for fun.....

Watching Cole's ball float away down the river.....oops

George brought an old chorus book....we sang our way through a pot of coffee

Isn't the world around us beautiful?  I love living in the lower mainland of BC

Stop and take the time to enjoy the world around you today.

Be blessed, dear friends!

Whistler in the Summertime....

Okay, so I'm trying to catch up on all the posting that I've failed to post over the summer....with the fall now set into full swing it seems like old news.....sorry but here's another look back on some summer fun.

We were able to spend a few days in Whistler.....thanks to Michael and Jen for their gorgeous townhouse.

Steve and Lyla joined us spur-of-the-moment and we had a great time just chillin' together.

Summer Visit

We spent a terrific morning over brunch with our dear friends Mark and Anna along with their dear g-girl, Berea.  They now live in Calgary....and Anna is one of our best Cranberry Creek girls. 

Always good to catch up with long-time friends....I love being able to just pick-up where you left off.
God has blessed us richly.  I am thankful.

Denay turns two...

 On a gorgeous July weekend, we crossed the water to the Island to celebrate our wee Denay's second birthday.  She is such a dollie....I just love her so. 

As you can see, Trevor had the barbie well under control....ha! 

We always enjoy our time on the Island, and this was no exception.

I am so thankful that all our kids and kidlets are close by.....even if we need to catch a ferry to see some of them....I know that I am blessed, and thank God for the close relationship we all share.

We are camped out on the Island as I write this....awaiting the arrival of the newest member of the Mac Family- Island Chapter.  Stay tuned!

Granville Island Theater

This past year we had season tickets to the Granville Island Theater.  This evening we met up with a bunch of good friends for dinner and on to the theater.....I love Vancouver and always enjoy our time spent there....especially with great company.

Kinda fun to star watch, too....we had "Will" of Will and Grace at the table next to us....he was performing at the Stanley Theater later that evening.

Blessings to y'all

Close to home camping

We took advantage of a window of sunshine and crossed the border to Lynden to camp.  Jordan and Lindsey came and spent Sunday afternoon with us.....sorry, no photos.  But we had a great time poking thru the only antique store open in town, enjoyed chatting and eating, had a fire and of course s'mores (thanks Linds for the supplies).

I don't know what it is about camping....it just makes you slow down....I love it!

 

If Tucker would talk (we know he could, he just won't), he would say that he loves camping, too.  When we are packing to leave, we often find him waiting in the trailer...."no one's taking this thing anywhere without me!"

camping 2

The next day Paul and Shawna dropped the boys off for a sleepover....Grammie had a quick game of kick-the-ball....they are such fun!

Camp fire and s'mores

The next morning as we sat for breakfast and Bob asked who would like to say grace....Jacob volunteered and proceeded to thank God for Grammie and Grampie; for the new trailer; for the new big, black Ford to pull the trailer; for being able to go camping with Grammie and Grampie.  He went on and on....his sincerity of heart was obvious....our hearts were full. Does it get better than this?!

Dear, sweet boys....they are just too precious for words. 
Thank you Lord for these lovable boys.