Thankfulness .....

Getting into the trend of the pants falling 

down showing the underwear        helping Pappa with the leaves 

 Enjoying our daily walks      

Things are going good.. Mika is such a joy and we just love him so much. This stage is so fun and I am loving every minute of it. He is trying to say words all the time and attempting to walk here and there. I love his hugs and kisses and especially his "I love yous". He puts his head on his shoulder and makes a little awwwhh sound and that means I love you. It is just too cute. I want this stage to last forever..... He is fascinated with trucks, backhoes and big machinery. I never knew that a little boy of 14 months could even know what these things are, but he gets so excited when he sees a backhoe or a truck. I wish my dad was around because he would be so proud of him. My dad was a heavy equipment mechanic, so this would be very special for him. 

Besides Mika, which is our world, things are going good. Magnus only has another week of school before exams and then he is finished for this semester on the 22nd of December. He has had very long days for the past few weeks and weekends so I know he can't wait to be done.  I keep my self busy with play groups and spending time with friends, plus work, so I feel good. I am now getting use to going to bed by myself almost every night and spending long days by myself, so for me it is all a matter of getting use to it and I expect it, so therefore it is ok. It isn't always fun, but I feel ok with our situation and I know that it will not last forever.  I feel so blessed really and I know that I have so much to be thankful for, and I am so thankful.. God has blessed us so much and we always are taken care of. Speaking of which, I was so shocked and amazed last week when one of our long time YWAM friends handed us a card with $700 in it. It just blew me away, because here they are struggling and living in a basement suite with two kids and they felt from God that they were to give us this money. I was overwhelmed because I haven't spent a lot of time with them, and they aren't in our church or anything, but they know our situation and wanted to bless us.  It is just one of those things that humble you and make you realize that God is looking out for you.  I tend to stress about things, but why, God always comes through and we are so Thankful.  

first words.... what fun...

Well Mika has been saying a couple words lately, besides his usual "woof woof" and "ooh ahh", and momma, he starting saying "no" and "cookie". He has been saying banana (nana) for a while, but his newest one is cookie. We didn't know what he was saying at first because it came out something like goodie, but then a couple days ago I noticed he only said it when he got a cookie, and then it came out very clear and although it was more like cookiea, it was definitely cookie. I should have guessed that our little one would be saying his first words almost all having to do with food. When we go to playgroups all he ever cares about is the snack and eating everyone else's snack. He is also taking a couple first steps and it is so cute. He isn't very sturdy yet, but he did take  a couple, so it won't be long now that is for sure. He is so much fun and we are just loving every moment of it.  I can't believe how fast time goes and how things change. Last year at this time he wasn't doing much, but eating and sleeping, and now he is one big boy. He brings us such joy and we love it.  

Besides enjoying our time with Mika, things are going good. So far the whole suit is getting taken care of by our lawyer and we have only had to be a little bit involved with that.  Of course we still have a long haul in front of us, so I should be to quick to assume things are all OK. Another highlight is that Magnus won a accounting competition that was Canada wide, and he is going to the finals in January to Ontario! The whole school (OUC) is very excited for him and his professors are over the top proud and happy for him. Of course, I am super proud and am just happy that all his hard work and time is put into something that shows his achievement. 

Magnus is busier then ever with school, and we are just hanging on until Christmas break when we can actually see each other again, but I shouldn't complain it could be a lot worse, and I am just happy to have such a wonderful husband. I have to admit though it isn't easy, and I hope that next semester is better. 

"....... Sue me!"

That is Magnus's favorite saying these days, which I hate to say it but it is true. We have been officially sued! I guess everyone has to be sued at least once in life, so why not now and get it over with. We were served papers on Thursday of last week and we have a week, which is on Friday, to appear in court to defend ourselves. It is due to a car accident a couple years ago, in which we were totally not at fault for. There were three cars involved and we happen to be one of those that were hit. We are hoping that our Car insurance will take care of it, but there are some issues with us being in Canada etc..  But God seems to be looking after us and so far things are looking good for us. 

Other then that we are doing well and keeping up with our busy lives. We are still unsure about our future, but we have kinda put that on hold until the Spring since we can't seem to make up our minds, and we do not have a concrete job offer in the States, so we are waiting for that. Mika is doing very well and blabbing and as active as always. He isn't walking yet, but definitely getting there. 

Elections are sure funny in the States

 

  

                             I am sitting here watching the elections on CNN and I have to say I am impressed with how determined people are down south. I have to say Canadians just aren't there when it comes to voting. I am wishing I was in the States right now because it is always exciting when election comes around  - not to mention all the freebies on election day. Free Starbucks for voting, free crispy creams, free plungers, and much more... 

Of course I am Republican, so I am voting for McCain, although I have to say I would be pretty impressed with the States if Obama gets in. I think it would say a lot about where we have come due to racism. I have to say I love Palin ( who wouldn't, she wore a Big Carhart jacket to the polls to vote today). 

Anyways enough about that. We are doing well, although Magnus is so busy in school and never home anymore, so that is hard on me. I just keep thinking.... " this is the last year, we can do it", but then I remind myself that the next three years Magnus will be working and studying with his internship. So yeah, we have a few long years a head of us.  Will it ever end? We are still not sure where we will end up because we can't get a guarantee from the firm in the States and with the economy the way it is, we do not want to take that risk. So, we said "yes" to the firm here and with the idea that we can always say no later if we feel we need to go to Oregon. So basically we just postponed our problem until the Spring. So that is our update, and as the year goes on hopefully we will feel more confident where God wants us.