Tawse-Smith Family

You know spring has arrived when it is warm enough for Kelsey to take the top off her Tracker.

Here is a picture of Josh showing off his new Mario T-Shirt. He wanted to show Daddy his new shirt.

Josh enjoying his watermellon.

This picture of Josh really shows how tall he is getting. He may look like his Mama but he is tall and slim like his Daddy.

Joeye wanted to show Daddy that she is learning how to frost cupcakes and will have some ready for him when he gets home....Chocolate or Vanilla, what do you want Daddy????

Joeye also loves watermellon. One of her favourite after school snacks. We wish Daddy was here to share with her and Josh.

Joeye and Josh in the back seat of the Tracker. Kels is going to take Josh, Joeye and Cait out for ice cream. Yummy!!!

Another pic of Josh and Jojo in the Tracker with the top off.

Here is a picture of Cait showing off her new "Hello Kitty" backpack.

Caitlynn is all smiles after talking to JJ on the phone.

JJ called and spoke to the kids today. They were so excited, and happy to talk to their daddy. Joeye is looking forward to her shopping trip with Daddy when he returns.

I don't think Josh quite gets the part about daddy being so far away because after talking to him today he kept going to the door and looking outside and looking out the window. When I asked what he was doing he said he was "Waiting for Daddy". He said, "I talk to my Daddy and he is coming home now". We explained that Daddy was coming home soon but that it wasn't today. He was sad, but I told him that we could make a calendar tomorrow so that he can cross off the days until daddy does come home. I can get stickers for him to add to the calendar each day or something. That may make it a little easier for him to understand.

I will let him take a picture of his calendar so we can post it on here for Daddy to see.

Mom (Nanny MacAulay) arrives here tomorrow. I will pick her up from Melanies when she arrives. It will be nice to have her visit with us for a while.

Candice will be coming to Halifax for work and a visit next week. We pick her up at the airport on Sunday. We are all very excited to have her and we will have lots of fun things planned for her to keep her busy.

The weather here has been beautiful this week. Josh and I had a picnic lunch outside today.

Hope everyone has a great week.

We miss you JJ (Daddy). Hurry home....