Bell Choir

Rylan was so excited to get picked to be part of the school bell choir this year.  I love everything about the bells and they did an amazing job.

They did a few different concerts.  This one is at the airport just outside the arrivals area.  It was so nice to be able to go and watch them perform.  It was so nice to set the tone for those arriving for Christmas.  Rylan really enjoyed being a part of this. 

Work Christmas Party

I have no idea how many years we have been going to Jamie's family work Christmas party but here we are again.  This year they had some great sparkle tattoos to have.

We had an extra this year.  One of Darien's friends came along and it was fun.  She is such a nice girl.

Here they all are with their tattoos.

Rylan is a real wild child with his unicorn tattoo.  LOL

Stefan on the other had is a little more tame with his purple sparkle skull tattoo.  LOL

The smile says it all.  Final year for sitting on Santa's lap.  LOL

The believers were way more willing.  Love the magic of Christmas.

Rylan was having a pretty major chat with Santa.  If only Santa recorded all his conversations with the kids.  I am sure there would be some pretty funny ones.

Keagan still got up there.  Another wonderful year and way of starting off the Christmas season.

School Play

I was able to go and watch Rylan's class play today.  Of course I had no idea what was going on as it was all in french.  But they looked like they were having a great time.  LOL

I love Rylan's costume.  It was the one that my mom made for Keagan last year for Halloween.  It has been put to great use.

The boys wrote their play and were very happy with how it came out.  Way to go boys.

Skating Fun

Stefan was so excited to finally be able to go skating with his school  He has waited a long time for this as he has been watching his older brothers do it for a long time.  :)  We are definitely not a pro skating family but we have a great time trying.

Rylan had a great time with his class also.  I enjoyed finally being able to get out on the ice with them.  This was the first time that I have not had a little one in tow and it was great to be there skating with them.

Dog Sledding

This is the most amazing thing to do.  Dog sledding in the North.  I can honestly say this has been one of the high lights of my life.  I know that you can do it in other places but there is something about leading your own team and doing it where it is meant to be done.  :)

Of course it seems like every time we go there or Jamie goes there, there are new puppies.  We have managed to resist but they sure are cute.

As is tradition you need to have your picture taken in front of this little cottage.

Time to sit and relax.  What a view ;)

Welcome to Inuvik.

Jamie is almost like family here.  LOL  They had a great trip.  Stefan is the final one that needs to go.  So probably  next year is his year.

Brothers in Inuvik

This year it was David's (Jamie's little brother) turn to go to Inuvik with Jamie for an experience of a life time.  ;)  Getting ready to board their plane.

Their new home for the next couple of days.

Doing some outdoor exploring.  They actually snow shoed out to their rustic cabin.  It took them about 45 min.  Jamie said it was amazing.

At the cabin they had everything ready.  All the candles were lit and dinner was ready.

They even put on their bathing suites to take a turn in the hot tub.

This hot tub is made of cedar.  The water is pumped up from the lake and then heated up using wood under it.  An great experience.

Dave taking a load off.

I love this picture of the two of them snow shoeing back with the moon in the back round.

What a great start to their trip.  Even if it was a little bit cold.  LOL

Take Your Child To Work Day

This was a great day for Darien and Jamie.  Jamie's work every year does a take your child to work day when they are in grade 9.  This year was Darien's year and it was also the year that Jamie was in charge of it.  Jamie had a great time planning it all out and he did an amazing job.  He managed to get some private tours of some planes.

This is the crew in the rental van getting ready to go on the jet way.

Touring the big jet.

This is a great picture.  Everyone had such a good time.

Darien inside the engine of a 737.

Their view from the van.

This was a great way to spend the day.

Up in the tower.  Darien is hoping that he can go again next year even though he will be too old.  I am sure that Jamie will be able to swing that for him.  ;)