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.  ;)

Halloween 2013

This is the final year of Darien dressing up for Halloween.  He decided to go with what he loved and was a pilot. 

The only reason why he did was for Air Cadets.  The actual day and night of Halloween was spent handing out candy and no dressing up for Darien.  I guess he will just buy his own candy from now on.  LOL

We got to go to the boys school in the afternoon and watch them do their Halloween Parade.  It was great because we got to see a special someone and boy was he cute in his little skunk costume.  ;)

Stefan as spiderman with his teacher as an old lady.

Rylan was so excited to see his special someone.

Rylan and his buddy.  So cute.

Rylan the muscle man and his teacher the beauty queen.

Keagan did army all the way.

It was amazing to not have snow while out trick or treating.

Rylan had the weights for pictures.  All the candy that he got was enough weight lifting for one night.  LOL

It was a beautiful evening and the boys had a great time.

It did get a little cold when the wind picked up but they still managed to come home with a ton of candy.  :)

The last two standing.  :)

Happy Birthday Ry Guy

My baby is getting so big.  It is hard to believe that Rylan is now 9 years old.  I really can't get my head around it.   When I look at him I still think of him as being 8.  LOL

As is our tradition we had a very quiet birthday just with our family.  I am not a very good mom when it comes to birthday parties.  I am sure my kids will always feel jaded but what can I say, they are just not me.

But I think we manage to make it a special day.  Rylan opening his gifts.

Enjoying his cake.  He is the only one of all the boys with a nick name.  For some reason we have always called him Ry Guy.  LOL

Nice picture I know with the hood and all. 

You are one of the greatest kids I know.  You have a way of making everyone feel welcome and you get along with everyone.  Children are drawn to you kind spirit and sense of humor.  We love you just the way you are.  Never change.  Love you Ry Guy.