Awake, arise...and write!

I could never understand why I am always behind my house work (or blog for this matter) around Jakob's birthday.

It could be the weather. I tend to delay on grocery shopping or other errands when it starts to get cold outside. I am still not used to this cold weather even after 10 years in Canada. Or it could be the Halloween. I tend to avoid stores especially when I am with my kiddos (they are terrified by the things displayed and sold in stores) at this time of the year.

It could be the excitement around Missions Conference in our church which is after Jakob's birthday; I tend to forget that I have other things waiting for my attention (like my blog!). I love Missions Conference though. This year, Beata was in the Parade of Nations. I think her dedication to it was too intense that she ended up with a bad cold and cough after it.

So many things I missed blogging.

Like Beata's first field trip, for example.

A memorable moment for her (and me)...eventhough it was freezing cold

I even volunteered to help.

Ahhhhh! I should be blamed for this I'm sure.

So many other things I can blame but whatever it is, I have to awaken...arise...and start blogging.

(Apology-introduction ends)

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Jakob's bowling birthday party was a bowl! (get it?)

I am pleased with the outcome of this family birthday activity. Though I was not really able to watch and play with my family member (was busy looking after Jakob's guests/friends), every time I glance over their lanes, I see smiles, giggles and cheers. I believe they are having fun. Definitely recommending bowling for a family activity (though I may be thinking twice doing it around Halloween because Beata was so scared of the bowling alley decoration).

Bowling, family, friends, pizza, cake and presents - I am sure Jakob is one happy birthday boy.