August 2019

 

 Summer 2019 kicked off with a session of swimming lessons in Taber, getting us ready for 

the next season.  Pictured above.

The past summer was a beautiful, relaxed and short one.  We didn't have weeks of super hot dry weather as it took a long time in coming, nor did we have too many visitors or outings planned so all in all it was a short and sweet summer. One I will remember fondly.  So many early mornings/days spent weeding the garden with my little helpers, cuddling the multiple batches of kittens, feeding the sheep and just simply enjoying life around the home.  Everyone was healthy and happy, it was really a summer to remember.

 

Beppe and Elly came for a long weekend visit on their trip across the West.

My cousin Karen came for a visit with the family and the children played so nicely!

Uncle Jerold and Aunt Sharon were down for a wedding so they came to visit too.

Summer BBQ and wandering with local friends

I had a couple Van Kammen girls for a week, we had fun together.

Bread making helpers. 

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July 19, 2019 - Sam and Keri's wedding

On July 19th, 2019 my second youngest brother Sam got married to his sweetheart Keri.   I did not want to miss the special event so flew out with just Seth and Marla for a few days to share in the big day.  It's not every day a brother gets married!  And we are so glad we could go.   It was a very hot and humid day, but on these pictures you only see the stunning smiles and decor from a very beautiful wedding.  It was gorgeous, everything about it.  💕  We pray God will bless their marriage.

On Saturday we spent some time with the Bijlsma clan on the shores of Lake Erie.  It was nice to be able to fit that in yet, Seth was thrilled to play with Haaye.

And then we were off again!  It was so much fun traveling with these two sweethearts.  They were great sports and it was special to have them along.