Thursday, July 17, 2008

It's our 4th!

Today is July 17th...our 4th anniversary. As we look back over the last 4 years, it has truly been an adventure.

Year 1 -- after marriage, we lived in Abbotsford where Chris worked at Trinity Western University and I worked at Blessings Christian Marketplace.

Year 2 -- We moved to Belize, Central America where Chris and I both taught in a school. It was an amazing opportunity being in Central America. We learned so much during that year.

Leading Chapel for the young kids.

Year 3 -- Cory continued to help out in the Linda Vista School of Blue Creek, Belize, and tutor on the side while Chris did contract work for an internet company in Canada, helped with preaching in a Spanish Church in San Felipe, and planted trees.

The San Felipe Church


Year 4 -- We moved back to Canada. Shortly after our arrive in Kelowna, BC we discovered we were expecting. Cory has worked for Club Penguin (www.clubpenguin.com) as a Player Service Representative over the last year and Chris has worked for them as a programmer. The company was sold to Walt Disney in August 2007. The sale has proven to be a positive move as Club Penguin has continued to be the positive place it has always been for the kids who enjoy the site and for employees who work there.

Now Cory is on maternity leave and is enjoying being able to spend time helping Mikaya grow and develop. What an awesome job! We are so thankful that the government allows for an entire year for a woman to be home with a child to do this. And Mikaya sure is a sweetie!


Mickey has recently learned how to flipped over! (I think she drools in her sleep).

Chris and Mickey playing cards together.
Is that fair? -- the two of them against the one of me?

So where have we come from?

From just two:

To four in Belize:


To three:

Here are some other special pictures:

Mikaya and Daddy share a thoughtful moment.

Mikaya picks a flower for Mommy.

Also, you can view some pictures at:
http://picasaweb.google.com/cory.priebe/ExtentionOnOurHouse?authkey=jQLioqb6df4

and

http://picasaweb.google.com/cory.priebe/MikayaMay2008?authkey=kineI5CHc0c

Psalm 16:11
"You have made known to me the path of life;
you will fill me with joy in your presence,
with eternal pleasures at your right hand."