January 13

Lani Boone
January 8, 1978 - January 13, 2012
Our sister-in-law,
Our Auntie Lani.

January 12

This is becoming a common sight around here.
Josie begs to go to the library and spends hours reading
in her bed at night if we don't notice.

January 11

The kids have had a blast with these play glasses.
Don't they look cute?

January 10

This school desk that I found in the ditch about 5 years ago
has been used so much!  There's always one of the kids sitting in it coloring
or crafting.  After Christmas break when the 2 oldest
went back to school, Reuben has 'claimed' the desk for himself.

January 9

It seems that Grampa doesn't mind getting
a free shower courtesy of Blake!

January 8

Josie is so helpful with keeping Blake happy,
and around suppertime this is especially appreciated.
Here is picked up a book and read the entire thing to her brothers.
So precious!
And you question the boots?  Ever since she got new boots, she wears
them every waking minute that she's at home!

And it's Birthday time again!
Auntie Lani and Jacob share today's birthday wishes!
We hope you had a wonderful day.
And Uncle Les...we remembered it was your birthday on Saturday...
but forgot to mention it here!!

January 7

Before: Take a look at the couch for a minute!
We've been looking for a 'new' couch for a while now.
And finally we found something!!!

Step 1: Removal of the old playroom couch.
Waiting for the muscle men to haul away the trash.
The kids thought it was great - a couch in the middle of the kitchen.

Step 2: The old couch has been claimed!
It was outside for all of 30 seconds before this happened.

Step 3: Our $50 makeover!
I found this couch and chair on Craig's List last night.
Rich went this morning to Abbotsford to pick it up.
They look as if they've never been used!
Best $50 we've ever spent!