Our Easter Hunt

This was our second year getting together for our outside Easter egg hunt at Jo and Dave's family cabin. There was a lot more snow this year than last which made the hunt for the older kids a little bit more challenging.
Getting ready for the hunt!!!
The little ones had a great time and it was so cute to watch them collect.

This was a very exciting weekend for us because we got to have our girls for the whole weekend and it was so much fun and so much work. LOL It was so wonderful to have them.

Stefan still collecting eggs while eating the ones he had already. :)

We had the older kids finding their own color so that everyone got the same number. Rylan found all his.

Keagan warming up his feet by the fire after finding his eggs. The snow was over the top of their boots so their feet got a little chilly.

Darien is still not to old to participate in the hunt. I know that day will come but I am thankful that he is still happy to play and have fun.

The dads hanging out. I love that they are all wearing their rubber boots. LOL

KR and KL eating their dinner.

KR fell and hurt herself and just wanted to be held by Jamie. She went over to him crying "Daddy" and then snuggled with him for the next 15 min. Jamie was in heaven. We had a wonderful day and the kids really enjoyed their time.

Library Time

This is some special time that I get to spend with Stefan. We registered for a story time at the library once a week and it was a lot of fun. There was a little bit of everything, stories, crafts and music. I am so thankful for the time that I get to spend with Stefan. It is amazing how quickly the time has gone and pretty soon all my children will be at school. What a blessing it has been to be able to stay home with each of them.

Happy Birthday Jo

This is such a funny picture. I am pretty sure that I am close to tears because we are laughing so hard. This was an evening spent celebrating Jo's 30th birthday. What a mile stone. LOL We enjoyed a wonderful dinner and just hanging out together. Happy Birthday Jo!!!

Sun Run 2011

Here we are again for our 4 year in Vancouver for the Vancouver Sun Run and it was another great weekend. This year Amy joined us for the run and it was so much fun. As is tradition we spent some time over the border doing some shopping, then to White Rock for some lunch before going to Vancouver.
We were excited to try a new hotel but we had to take a picture of our sleeping situation. When Jamie called to confirm that there would be enough room for us all to sleep he was told that the beds are super twins that are slightly smaller than a double but it was a lot smaller than that. Amy and Amber where such troopers and this is now they snuggled for the night. LOL

The morning of the run. Sadly, Amber was not able to run this year because of her injured foot but it was still great to have her there. Amy was really pumped for the run and it was great to have her there.

This how we left our sweet Amber, I was kind of wishing that I could stay too after not sleeping well and being sick through the night but alas we had to run. LOL

We were laughing so hard watching Amy close her suitcase. She did a little bit of shopping. LOL

It was such a beautiful day in Vancouver. It was so refreshing and it was great to sit out and enjoy a nice lunch together before heading back to my moms. I love this weekend away for the girls and I look forward to it ever year. I am so thankful for a supportive husband that gives me this time with friends. I know that the boys enjoy their time with daddy too.

Lacrosse Is Here

This was a very exciting weekend for Rylan because he got to play goalie in the half time game at the Edmonton Rush Game for lacrosse and it was so cool. He looked so cute out there in all the huge equipment.

These are the professionals. I would never call myself a sports buff but there is something about lacrosse that just gets me going. LOL I can yell just as well as the person next to me when we are watching these games. :)

We were very lucky to get tickets so that we could all go to the game. Stefan did pretty well but he is still a little young.

But the older boys loved it. Lacrosse really is our family sport. We love basket ball in our off season but it is the one sport that we always go back to. :)

This was Jamie's first really game and he really enjoyed it. He liked how fast paced it was. It was so much fun to actually be at something like this together as a family. It just goes to show we are moving on to the net stage of life with our kids and it is a lot of fun.

Safety First

Anyone that has boys can understand that they have a fascination with guns. We are not huge gun people but we feel that it is import for them to learn safety when dealing with guns. We are very lucky to have a friend that is a police officer and is very well educated in guns. He is always more than happy to take the boys and teach them.
Darien has done this before and this time he was able to try a bigger gun. It has some real kick to it.

Rylan's first time going with the big boys. He really enjoyed it except for when the empty shell flew out of the gun and down his shirt burning his chest. He is just fine but it really did show the boys that you have to be so careful.

Keagan had some great shots this time and is definitely getting better.

Even Jamie got in on the action. It was a great way for the boys to spend an evening together. I am so thankful for our friend for taking the boys and really teaching them about gun safety and how they are not just cool but need to be respected.

Our Final Days Miami

This was our morning spent waiting to get off the ship, really just hoping that it would turn around and take us back out again.
We spent a few extra days in Miami to do some shopping and just a little bit more time in the sun. A lot of the time was spent in the pool with the boy doing some great moves. LOL

Darien's turn to show his moves.

This was such a wonderful trip and I can't wait for our next. Till next time friends!!! Love You All :)