Holy Roller

Holy Roller: [The term is commonly used derisively, as if to describe people literally rolling on the floor or speaking in tongues in an uncontrolled manner. For this usage, the Oxford English Dictionary cites an 1893 memoir by Charles G. Leland, in which he says "When the Holy Spirit seized them..the Holy Rollers..rolled over and over on the floor."[1]

Well apparently Evan was "seized by the Holy Spirit" in church today! He spent the majority of sacrament meeting rolling up and down the isles, speaking a language nobody has yet been able to interpret. (Although, admittedly, there were a few "hi's" that we could make out) :-) It was quite entertaining to watch, and made a few other's smile too. At least he wasn't screaming!

Gross!!

I don't know whether to laugh or cry! Yes that is poop on the side of the toilet. Oh the work of a toddler ... and he can't even walk yet.

Our good Eater

I have to say that one of my favorite things about small children is their little tummy's. It is impossible for them to hide that adorable feature when they are full. I have always loved feeling Evan's tight little tummy after he is done eating, I don't why but I think it is hilarious. After dinner tonight it was the tightest it had ever been ... check out how he is bursting out of his shirt. :-) Sooo cute!!!

Family

One wonderful thing about living up here in the great white north is that there really is a lot of family close by. It has been wonderful to have family from both sides come through and stay with us, to have family reunions near our home, and to even be able to just hop over to another house and hang out with our loved ones. I am going to include just a few (really it is just a few) "family" pictures from the last month and a half that we have lived here. It has been very fun!

We arrived in Calgary 2 weeks after our nephew Carter was born. It has been a blessing to watch him grow from the very beginning. In addition to this, Evan adores his older cousins Michael and Logan.


This is a video of Brian's (Justin's dad) moves on the house boat. He is always entertaining.

My Grandma Shaw has been able to come and stay with us. How special for us to be able to be with her. I love that Evan is able to grow up so close to his Great Grandparents.
The "Arlen Leavitt" (my Grandpa) family reunion was held just 2 hours from Calgary. Evan and I were able to go (Daddy had to work :-( ) This is my Aunt Jackie, Aunt Dixie, Aunt Fara, and Uncle Greg standing in front of their family farm just outside of Cardston.
We went hiking in Writing on Stone Provincial Park. It was awesome.
What was so great about this reunion is that I was able to see cousins that I haven't seen in years!! This is my cousin Meaghan (from the same crop I am from ... 1982 baby!) More cousins on top of the world in Waterton! Barbie Jo, Melissa, Aunt Jackie, Stephanie, me, and Patterson is in the front.We have been able to be here for Carter's blessing, and Michael's birthday! My Auntie Lynn came through with her girls and spent a day with us. It was so wonderful to see her again. It had been a long time. (forgive the picture, it is 6 AM and y'all know how much I like being up early)
We were able to spend two days with Lanny (Justin's mom) for here birthday! She is an amazing Mother -in-law! We love going out to their ranch and just relaxing with them. For her birthday we went on a drive through the mountains and took pictures of mountain sheep, and picked wild berries. It was a perfect day!

Pet Peeves

Allow me a moment of selfshiness. I don't have very many pet peeve's but the ones that I do have drive me insane.

The first being loud eaters. Now I know that most people cannot help this unfortunate trait, but if I am next to a loud eater it just about drives me batty! Unfortnately for Justin he can pin point my good days and my bad days by how on edge I am about his chewing and swallowing decible. (Poor guy) Fortunately for him he also thinks this pet peeve of mine is hilarious and usually just laughs at me.

My second pet peeve is lateness. Now this has several catagories for me. I hate being late, and when I am I am not a very happy person. I hate it when other people are late, but I can usually just laugh it off. The worst though is when I am left waiting for someone and I end up waiting forever. I feel like my time is worth more than that. I know it is a completely selfish thing on my part. It somehow feels differently for someone else to waste my time as it does I when I am wasting my own time. Oh well.

Evan's Blog

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Children and Dogs

I have always had a theory that kids are just like dogs, minus the fact that we shouldn't leave small children home alone when we go to the store.  Here are just some of the ways that they relate to each other.

1) Neither can talk, but both sure do make a whole lot of noise if they are hungry 

2) Both have to be potty trained

3) Both require a lot of love and affection, but know how to return that love two fold

4) Dogs have kennels, kids have play pens and cribs  

5) There are times when both of them stink

6) Both need and love their outdoor time

and finally the inspiration for this post .......

7) Apparently doggie chew toys can double as baby chew toys!  (I found Evan chowing down on a doggie chew toy at my in-laws house.  He was LOVING it!!)