While I Was Sick....

In the beginning of March, I got a nasty stomach flu bug, that lasted a couple weeks. (one of the reasons why I'm so behind on the blog) And I was on my back most of that time - super awful. Everything fell apart, that is, the house and me. :) I couldn't do anything, was super achy,cough, fever, throwing up, etc. But God always provides, and different family members helped out when they could, as well as some friends, and my dear James managed everything else just fine. He was so patient, as things couldn't get done like normal, but we made it. (even though I didn't know if I could)

Even Katie did her part. :) She fed Erik, as these pictures show.

Little king and queen on their royal pillows.

Nel took this shot. :) Not really flattering, but a good reminder of how awful being sick is, and thankful for when we are healthy. :)

It took a ton out of me, and a while to get sorta normal, (which I'm not yet anyways)  and the in between time, Anne-Marie came and helped out for a couple weeks. (in the next post!) That visit had been planned a few months earlier - thankful for God's timing...

New Cousin!

We finally got to meet darling little

Elita Ruth Bouman.

She was a few days old already, and so cute. :)

Katelyn loved holding her, and Erik likes touching her face.

Diane and Brad are such great parents, and Diane did amazing through a tough, tough labor.

{Cousins}

All big. :)

I took some newborn shots of Elita a week or so later, that you can see on my photography blog: www.photographybylizabeth.blogspot.com

Blue Eyes

It would seem that all of our children that God may give us, will have blue eyes.

Takes after their mommy and daddy. :)

But aren't those the "bluey"-bluest eyes?

New Canon Addition

Something came in the mail a while back, that is pretty cool. :)

My new lens: Canon EF 24-70 mm. f/2.8 L USM.

I was pretty excited. :)

I've been doing some product photography for the Windmill (the family's resturant/deli/bakery/grocery/giftware store) flyers, and I needed a different lens for some of the items. So for my payment, the Windmill bought this for me. :) I was happy.  

Now I can take pictures of the house. :) I don't have to back up forever. :) I still love my 50mm a ton, but this new one makes it a lot easier for different pictures. :)  

My two favorite guys.

(in the bakery) 

Erik continues to love Katy's tricycle. He almost can pedal. 

His favorite hiding spot.

Two Too Cute

I think I overuse the word "cute" on this blog.

I can't help it.

Can you help but think of that word when you see these pictures?

Other words like: precious, adorable, sweethearts, darlings, also may come to your mind. That's normal. :)

I love these pictures of Katy "reading" at the breakfast table. I don't think she's done it since.

But it was cute.

And that's all I'll say this time.

Wake Up Time

After naptime, Katelyn often comes down the stairs with whatever toys she was sleeping with.

Or pillows. Or books.

This time it was the puppy dog, and her beloved Curious George.

Big yawn... 

(and every time I see this picture as I go to post this, I yawn....seriously."

I was playing around with my remote at long last, so Katy and I "posed". :)  

"Peek-a-boo"

"Soooo BIG!"

'Lil Cleaners

It's been ages since I've been here.

A few weeks of sickness, my sister's visit from Alberta, and a lot of other stuff has been going around here.

But I'm back. :) And I have a lot of cute pictures to share.

And yes. They are mostly of my adorables.

Katelyn loves to help, so I got her to clean the toilet. She did great. She was quite intent on getting all the germs away.

I sure hope I can teach her that work can be fun, to enjoy her work.

Of course, when you're working, there is always one slacker cheerleader around. :)

This is one of his favorite things to do: turn the stool upside down, and get stuck in it. 

Cleaning the sink. 

Making funny faces in the mirror. :) Glad I have a little bathroom cleaner. :)