American Thanksgiving

Auntie Becca, for her ninth year in a row, made the trek up for American Thanksgiving!

Our festivities were delayed a day as Canadians' don't get the day off work so Friday we Black Friday shopped...

and that evening we feasted!

Such a treat to have mom and dad in the same town now - what a special Thanksgiving indeed!

as per tradition, after our feast the Christmas season begins in our house and that means...CHRISTMAS JAMMIES!!!!

be still my heart....

and the following morning...cinnamon buns!

that afternoon we put up our tree and hung the outdoor lights.

On the Monday we went over to mom and dads for supper and watched the Thanksgiving Day parade that they had tapped - the boys were impressed!

Always fun to share time and traditions with family!

Whistler Getaway

Just over a week ago Matt and I were able to get away for the weekend to Whistler...sans kids...it was so good to be away - just the two of us - restful and relaxing - quiet :)

Our reason for the trip was to attend a Family Life Marriage Conference, but since we were going we decided to go a day early and have a little date day!  

Friends of ours offered us a place to stay for the night, their friends cabin, but actually it was a million dollar chalet, complete with a baby grand piano!  Melissa and Tyrel spoiled us and it was a divine way to start our getaway.

For our date, Matt and I were able to take a helicopter ride over the mountains and then land on a glacier and walk around.  It was as magical as it sounds!!!

The weather was perfect and the view stunning!  We highly recommend this experience!

That evening we headed out to supper with friends

and on our way home took a picture with the rings :)

The marriage conference was held at the Fairmount Chateau Whistler - Matt and I aren't use to such fancy digs, but we took full advantage of all the fanciness!  We pretty much lived in our robes and slippers!

In the mornings we ordered room service from the KIDS menu (cause a three egg omelette should NOT cost $33)!

We enjoyed the hot pools!

In between sessions at the conference we had time to explore Whistler and we found ALL the RCMP's and of course took pictures for the boys who are currently obsessed with them!

We don't have any pictures of the marriage conference, but it was VERY good!  We would HIGHLY recommend it.  

Beautiful BC...our view driving home to our babies after a wonderful weekend away!

Sully's 6th Birthday!

Sully turned 6 last weekend!  We spent the weekend celebrating him.  He planned our weekend, from the activities to the food menu.  It was a blast!

On Saturday we went swimming with our framily!  And then home for some pizza and cupcakes.

Gramps and Gramps flew in on Saturday evening and Sunday before church we had a pancake breakfast together.

Daddy's specialty!

After breakfast we headed to church.

after church it was home for presents!

the loot!

for lunch Grams & Gramps treated us to Red Robin's

And then, that evening, Sully got to share his birthday supper with BOTH sets of grandparents - it was a real TREAT!

Sully's 6th Birthday Interview

1.     Name? Sully

2.     How old are you? 6

3.     Nickname? Sul, Bo, Sulenburger, Sulbear

4.     Who is in your family? Grams & Gramps, Nana & Papa, Daddy, Mommy, Everly, Bransy

5.     Favorite color? Red, green, black

6.     Favorite food? Hamburgers

7.     Favorite thing to do?  Sports, biking, beading, fishing

8.     Favorite toy? beading

9.     Favorite book? Curious George

10. Favorite TV show or movie? Paw Patrol

11. Favorite song? Go Tell it On Mountain

12. Favorite animal? Bear

13. Best Friends? Lily & Eva

14. What do you take to bed with you at night? Blanket bear, Bailey Bear, Dolphin, Turtle

15. What do you want to be when you grow up? Artist

16.  What makes you happy? Hugs & Kisses

17. What’s your favorite thing to do with your family? Swimming

18.  What did you do today? Pancake breakfast, Church, Gifts, Red Robins, watched the Riders game, supper with Grams, Gramps, Nana, Papa & cupcakes for dessert!

19. What are some of your biggest accomplishments in the past year?  Ride a two wheeler, learned to skate, learned to read, graduated kindergarten, learning French, learned to use the oven

Happy Birthday Sweet Boy - we LOVE you!!!

October Phone Drop

We had a fun filled month!  Here are some pictures from it...

Sully and Daddy on a field trip to Chilliwack Corn Maze

the class of Grade 1D

Thankful for his mama - I'm keeping this forever ;)

Fun Family Friday - first stop - Surrey Kids Museum

Second stop - Toys R Us!

(can you sense a trend - we are currently very obsessed with RCMP!)

sunny Zoo day!

Thanksgiving Church followed with a brunch at Lepps with friends!

and later that day...turkey!!!

Mr John joined us for Thanksgiving

our 2018 Thankfulness Tree

dessert

three little Kaminski's in the owl costume!

Ladies night out to the Escape Room!

Matt was honored for his time as AD at the CBC Home Opener this year - he received this awesome picture as a gift!

Applepolooza at Lepps!

October Double Date Night - dinner and a movie

and a little birthday treat for dessert!

Birthday morning - 34 years old!

post work out birthday brunching with the ladies and babies

supper and cake with friends in the evening

and finished off the day with a quiet night in with my favorite!

Matt and I both had a random Tuesday off together and it was sunny so hiking we went with 2/3 of the littles!

chilling waiting for daddy to come home from the office

another zoo day!

teaching them young about voting...we were voting for our municipal leaders or if you asked the kids..."the king of Abbotsford"

Willow view Farm Pumpkin Picking 

The Land of Boo

Matt took the boys to watch a football game at a local high school - they loved it!

7th Annual Pumpking Carving Night

this year we used cookie cutters and hammers - it worked great!

the crew!

and Oct 31 was an exciting day!  The boys have been waiting for months to wear their costumes and they were sooooooooo cute!!!

Happy Halloween!