You mean you want me to eat that? Okay.

Liam started eating Rice Cereal for the first time last week. It was quite the thing watching him try to figure out what to do with the mush and his tongue. I think he's getting the hang out it. The sneezes are my personal favorite (I'm sure they are his too and that he does it on purpose :) He waits until he has a mouth of full of mush and then works up to a large scale sneeze, sending cereal all over him, the high chair and whoever happens to be feeding him at the time. It's usually me. I seriously feel he thinks his dad is cooler already. I was hoping that wouldn't hit until junior high. Actually it's a very cool thing...Linds after all is very hip. The fact that I just used the word "hip" probably proves my point. :)

6 Months!!

Liam is six months old today! It's so hard to believe that he's been with us for half a year. What a ride! There certainly have been ups and downs these past six months but as always...GOD IS GOOD...ALL THE TIME!

The M & M man...

They are both chubby, which one is which? :) This is a stuffed toy that I couldn't hold back from buying at our church yard sale back in May. There are two reasons for this. The first one is that I think chocolate (specifically M & M's) should be a food group and the second is that it will be a cool toy for Liam...not just mommy. :) My love for M & M's started in the States during our visits to see my Mom's family, but it was only encouraged by the little M & M man in the Blumrich kitchen. You pull the arm down and cute little guy gives you candy. He was instantly a friend! :) Hope you enjoy the pics.

Liam's Dedication

Liam was dedicated last Sunday (June 18) at our church. Pastor Craig put together a great service. It being Father's Day as well, Craig spoke to the fathers and then Liam was dedicated near the end of the service. Lindsay and I also were dedicated as parents to God. It was special to have this happen on Linds' first Father's Day. We had Dan & Laura Collins and Craig & Jen Glen join us up on stage to represent the rest of the Christian community and its role in helping/supporting us as we raise Liam. The plan was to have a BBQ out at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm but the weather didn't cooperate. Instead we had everyone for lunch at the church. My Dad...the master barbequer did a great job...thanks Dad...and on Father's Day no less. :) The three of us are truly blessed to be surrounded by so many loved ones that desire to support us. God is good.

God's Precious Gift

Family Fun Day

Last Saturday, our church put on a Family Fun Day for the community. It was all free...inflatable game, hot dogs, popcorn, carnival games, balloons, crazy clowns... It was a great time even though it rained two days before our big day and most of Saturday. We decided to move it all inside that morning and although I'm sure we didn't get as many kids as we would have had if we had been on the front lawn, God blessed the efforts of his people and brought approximatley 100 - 150 people through the doors of our church! The reaction to everything being free was great. Lots of people asked where the donation bucket was and it was awesome to be able to tell them that everything was free, no string attached, because we just wanted to show our love/God's love to the community. Jen and I headed it up and thought it would be cool to be clowns too. We had lots of volunteers and it was a great day. It was a reminder to me that God always has a plan and knows what he's doing, even if it doesn't jive with what we thought was best.

Hanging out with Auntie Jen & Uncle Craig

Craig & Jen Glen, for those of you who don't know, attend our church and recently Craig was installed as our Senior Pastor after spending a year in service as our associate pastor. They are great friends and are Liam's Godparents. The definition of Godparents we are using is this...they are special people to Liam that have committed to pray for Liam, but don't have to be his guardians in case we pass away or pay for his college education...although we do bug them about that last one! We've been watching the Oilers games together and these pics were taken during one of those evenings. GO OILERS GO!

A visit from Sheila!!

Our friends Sheila & Heather came to visit from Alberta last week. They came over in the afternoon to visit and meet Liam. Later that evening we surprised Sheila with a bridal shower. Liam was the only man allowed at the shower. Pretty special if you ask me. We had a great and it was so good to see both of them again...and for Liam, the first time. Two very special hairballs!!

Ten Wriggly Wiggly Caterpillars

Daddy read to me last night before bed. We've been doing that a lot more lately. The caterpillar book is one of my favorites. I think that the Toy Story book my mom got is also going to be a favorite...especially if Uncle Brad does all the voices for me while he reads.

My First Sunday School Picnic

Daddy & Mommy took me to my first Sunday School Picnic. It was yesterday and it was a beautiful day. Daddy was in charge of games and those were pretty fun to watch from my stroller. I got to hang out with Stan, watch the kids play and have a nap in Mr. Sawatzky's arms. Ah...the life.