Happy Birthday Micah

This year Micah turned 4. He was so excited about this milestone and had waited patiently for April 27^th to arrive. His birthday landed on a very crazy time for us (we had only moved two days prior), but we ended up having a great time celebrating despite of it all. First, on Thursday we brought a cake to playgroup, in part for Micah’s birthday, and in part as a farewell. The playgroup was a regular part of our life while living at Charles Street and Micah made a few good friends there.  On his actual birthday (April 27^th) we had a fun family day going to the Toronto Zoo. Both kids loved it. I was hoping that I would get away with not having a party at our house, but Micah kept insisting that a birthday meant having friends over for a party. So….today we had a casual BBQ/party with a few of Micah’s friends from church. He wanted a Chirp cake (a character from a monthly magazine that he gets), which was easy enough. It was a lovely sunny, warm day perfect to host friends in our backyard.

At playgroup with his good friend, Manmeet and younger brother, Abby. 

 Birthday pancakes

At the Zoo 

Jared getting a closer look. 

Micah's look of surprise :-) 

Playmobil from Mommy and Daddy. 

Chirp cake 

Party 

Blowing out the candle.

Micah's Art

Over the last few months, Micah was really gotten into painting and art. He has also show interest in writing his letters. Here are a few of his master pieces :-)

 The Castle

Writing Mommy's name for the first time. 

A Turtle 

 Aquarium 

Micah and Jared going for a ride in a van.

Easter 2013

Cutie

Modelling the Easter outfit from Grandma K

Kinder surprise

PHX Feb 2013

The last week of February we went to Phoenix for a week get away. We had been very busy the last few months and we just wanted a low-key holiday to spend some quality time as a family. We spent the mornings playing, going to the playground, and going on golf cart rides.  After naptime we spent the rest of the afternoon in my parents swimming pool. We BBQ almost every day and spent most of our time in either swimwear or pj’s. It was perfect.  My parents and my sister joined us for a few days and then we were also able to meet up with Ryan’s parents and his aunts and uncle.

Eighteen Months

Eighteen Months - January 18, 2013

Our little baby is a baby no longer but very active toddler. He had a rough start to the New Year. First, with fracturing his leg by getting it caught trying to get off a bike, and then getting the stomach flu. Oh, and on top of all of that he has been popping out teeth like crazy. Poor kid, but after a few very rough weeks he is back to is normal active cheery self.

Jared is a climber and he will use anything to help him climb higher (i.e. books, toys, pots). Ever since starting gymnastics a few weeks ago he loves jumping. He will jump in one spot, jump off things or jump into our arms. It is so fun to watch him discover what his body can do. Today, he discovered walking on his tippy toes. He would walk around the house on his tippy toes, giggling. He looked like a ballerina. However, no matter what activity he is doing, kicking the ball is still his favorite. Even at gymnastic class he will spend part of the time kicking the sponge cubes around and he has a really good kick for a little guy. A soccer player in the making? I guess we will have to see J

Naptime or bedtime does not happen without his precious bunny.

His language development has been coming along… I think the most precious word he has said so far is when he said ‘Micah’. It melted my heart. They are such wonderful brothers already. They love getting into mischief together and of course fighting. There is nothing better then hearing them giggling together. Jared definitely loves Micah.

Jared is cuddly. He gives the best hugs; he will just snuggle in and put his head on my shoulder. I love it! He enjoys playing with Duplo Legos and cars and playing in the kitchen. He likes to play with my pots and pans.

We love him so much and he truly is a gift from God.

Christmas 2012

We had a wonderful Knelsen family Christmas in La Crete this year. Here are just a few photos:

Random Pics

 Being silly

 Being Silly 2

 Helping decorating the Christmas tree

 Eating Christmas oranges after the hard work of putting up the tree

 Dancing with a silly hat :-)

 Winter craft - Marshmallow igloo

 "I am going to lick it"

 Christmas outfit - 'Gangester style'

 All ready to go to the Christmas program

Micah participating in his first Christmas program. He is also wearing his first tie :-)