Future Photographers in the family :)
Grandpa trying to keep Daniel from scratching himself
At YVR...waiting forever for our suitcases, come to find out one didn't make it to Vancouver!
VICTORIA...HERE WE COME...
John's job brought us to Victoria, BC for a few months and a lot has happened since we left two weeks ago. His company has arranged for us to stay in a fully furnished apartment while we are here. We're very close to Downtown Victoria and we can't wait to go and explore the city and its surrounding areas!
DANIEL TURNS 2...
We have had a chance to visit with family in Vancouver and even celebrated Daniel's 2nd birthday. Of course, it was extra special because Micah (whom by the way, turned 6!) and Daniel share the same birthday. The kids went to Science World (now called TelusSphere :P) in the morning and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Mikayla couldn't decide what she wanted to do and see first. It was funny watching her freeze in the middle of the room and not know where to go. Daniel on the other hand, was a bit under the weather, so Mommy and Daddy took turns holding him (even Uncle Jun had a turn!). After, we went to McDonalds and got Happy Meals for the kids. Sandra even baked a special cake for Daniel and chocolate cupcakes for Micah. Later that evening, Grandma cooked up a storm for a another party for Daniel. I think even as tired Daniel was that night, he knew that he was very spoiled indeed. He unwrapped plenty of presents that night! Unfortunately, the pictures taken are still sitting in John's camera. As soon as he uploads them, I will be sure to put them up!
ONE NASTY VIRUS...
Daniel was sick all last week and, on Monday, we decided to take him to the hospital since his fever kept coming back. The ER Doctor gave him some antibiotics and he is back to his old mischievous self! Unfortunately, Mikayla contacted the same nasty bug and is now just starting to feel better. John and I both have been feeling sick as well. Hopefully, we will all be healthy soon!
We're still unsure when we will be back in Ontario. John and I have both decided that we feel lonelier in Victoria than we ever were in Brampton -- we are so close, yet so far to Vancouver. Also, it's hard not knowing how long we will be here but we are trusting in the Lord for everything. We know that God will take care of us where ever we are!
The day after we arrived in BC, our body clocks were still running on Ontario time, which is 3 hours ahead of BC. Needless to say, we all woke up very early that morning, so we decided to watch the sunrise at Burnaby Mountain. After our early morning excursion, we stopped at Starbucks and treated ourselves to very expensive coffee. John decided to get Mia a kid's cocoa as well and since Daniel ALWAYS wants what his big sister is having, we asked for an extra cup and put mango juice in it! Since then, our taste buds have been spoiled and have had our share of Starbucks coffee! But I plan on limiting myself to one a week and so far it's been working out. Until of course, I get back to Vancouver and my brother-in-law (who works @ Starbucks) can get me a discount!
