PIC OF THE WEEK: I Love Snow

She's been waiting for snow to come since her birthday :P

PIC OF THE WEEK: The B-I-B-L-E

Missions Conference on World Evangelism at our church this week.

The students were asked to create a poster with this year's theme of "That All May Know"

Since we have two children who are required to do posters this year,

I needed hubby's help.

He will help Jakob, while I help Beata.

And at the final day of the conference, 

Beata's poster was chosen amongst the Grade 1 entries.

Her tears paid off since we had a bit of drama while making that poster.

"Fear and trembling" --

Hubby knows what I am talking about.

She was awarded a Bible

and I promised her that I will take pictures of her with her new Bible once we get home.

Here are our pics of the week.

We are proud of you!

PIC OF THE WEEK: Home Studio

Chillaxin after helping me set up my home studio.

He's the bestest!

PIC OF THE WEEK: Hobby Train

I am sure you all know by now how I love shopping at thrift stores.

From children's clothes to my skirts, to hubby's suits, to furniture and decor, to toys, etc.

I was in every single thrift store in my little town for a whole week and a half 

(literally since school started; 

that's why Jethro knows every single thrift store there is in Ajax 

because he has become my shopping buddy).  

I only had one mission -- 

to find a nice wingback chair that I can reupholster for use as props for my photography.

Sadly, I ended up buying stuff other than the elusive wingback chair 

(which I was able to find last Friday, but not in my town, but in Oshawa).

The many treasures you could find at these thrift stores are innumerable

like this hobby train I got at Goodwill.

$19.99 (no tax at these thrift stores!)

A big box full of hobby trains complete with tracks, trains and controller.

I had to call hubby before snatching this deal just to make sure it's okay with him.  

And with no hesitation, he said yes.

We only had to buy $23 worth of add-ons to make this train set work. 

 That's less than $50 for a hundred dollars worth of hobby trains!

Do I hear a choo-choo from you?

Louder!

Choo-choo!

PIC OF THE WEEK: Labour Day Picnic

My favourite activity at our annual Labour Day Picnic…

the hayride!

I thought this would be a great Pic Of The Week.

But this one is my fav

Can you see us?

Here's a closer look!

Now that's a Pic Of The Week!

PIC OF THE WEEK: MAC

Sweet!!!!

PIC OF THE WEEK : Before August ends

I want to make a third blogpost entry before August ends.

Things have been busy lately mainly because I am venturing into something new 

(nothing too new, but I still consider it new news).  

Hopefully, I can post it here early this week, so stay tuned!

Now for my post, 

My kids and I have spent a day last week taking pictures by the beach.  

Mostly to update my header picture here because it is already over a year old.  

But again, I am not ready to share so I am just leaving you with this...

And I also noticed that it is my 250th blog post, 

so happy 2-5-0 to you (whoever is reading this) 

and don't forget to check back this week 

because who knows I might be ready to do the big reveal.

PIC OF THE WEEK: Princesses?

Look who's been playing with the dress-up bin...

Rhianna, Beata and Virginia playing dress-up on Saturday afternoon after fishing at Trenton

 

PIC OF THE WEEK: Family Of The Day

Taken a little after 9 am after sleeping at midnight the night before

hence messy hair and puffy eyes

Photos taken by Auntie Tess

This is my vote for Pic Of The Week

although I think Raymond would disagree

and would want me to choose the photo from Niagara Rapids

which I am not posting ever

as the Pic Of The Week.

Sorry, hun.

(It's my blog!)

PIC OF THE WEEK: Hat's Shade

Taken July 3, 2010
(face with food and face paint and all!)

PIC OF THE WEEK: Washer and Dryer

Our good ol' dryer broke.

We have been drying our clothes on the clothesline for two weeks now.

It smells good actually, but it requires lots of work...and lots of sunshine!

We found this front load waher and dryer combo at kijiji Oshawa for almost less than half it's original price. 
Only one and a half years old but it will not be available tuntil the 21st of May.

So we waited, and anticipated the coming of our "new to us" front-load washer and dryer.

It was more than we expected!

It is in very excellent condition, no scratches!  All hoses and manuals are present.

(Thanks to our dear friends for helping us pick up and set-up!)

And the couple who sold these are very interested in visiting the church.

Talk about double blessings!

And it also makes a great entertainment for the kiddos!

Round and round it goes.

When it ends, nobody knows!

PIC OF THE WEEK: World 8

Super Mario Bros. (Wii)

Yes, my boys (that'll be Jakob and...Raymond) are now in World 8.

It's the last world, and they are now on the last stage.

Then, we'll get to see Princess Peach (for Beata!).

Honestly, they are good players. 

I even force them to play so we can watch and scream in excitement.

I promise to take a picture of Peach when she's all rescued,

but until then,

we'll keep screaming.

PIC OF THE WEEK: Are we done with these pictures yet?

Beata being tired from having to pose for mommy for the iheartfaces' best face contest.

Sorry, darling.

Thanks for all your help.

I love you.

PIC OF THE WEEK: My trio in B&W

PIC OF THE WEEK: CN Tower

Was in downtown yesterday for Disney On Ice with my camera this time, and after the show, walking to our parked car, this is what we saw...

 Beautiful Christmas colours on the CN Tower!

PICs OF THE WEEK: Jethro's Naptime

Sleepy.

Time for his nap.

But he just wouldn't ...

Just wanted to play...

Trying to fight it...

But lost!

PIC OF THE WEEK: Thanks for cooperating

Cousins got together after a long time. 

They were all playing nicely and happily.

I just don't understand why only one smiled for this picture.

Maybe it's the full tummy from the buffet...

or maybe the humidity that day.

Whatever it is, thanks for cooperating!  (Insert sarcasm here)

PICs OF THE WEEK: What to do when you're at the beach

According to Jethro...

1. Put on your goggles.

2. Grab your inflatable.

3. Chill!

According to Jakob...

"Jetski!"

According to Beata...

Attempt to make a sandcastle.

So now you know what to do next time you head to the beach.

Enjoy the rest of the Summer!

PIC OF THE WEEK: Summer's Here!!!!

What better way to celebrate Summer than to play with water

feet away from my camera!?

PIC OF THE WEEK: Fireworks

Taken June 21, 2008

(Father's Day) @ the conclusion of Ajax Home Week