The aroma of baking bread got Josh thinking about cookies. He baked some wonderful chocolate chip cookies. He had to make a special "large" cookie for himself.
Is your mouth watering yet?
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
TAKING A BREAK TO BAKE
Amidst all the mayhem of renovating the kitchen it was suddenly discovered that we were out of bread - a complete disaster! So out came the breadmaker to create some delicious bread.
The aroma of baking bread got Josh thinking about cookies. He baked some wonderful chocolate chip cookies. He had to make a special "large" cookie for himself.
Is your mouth watering yet?
The aroma of baking bread got Josh thinking about cookies. He baked some wonderful chocolate chip cookies. He had to make a special "large" cookie for himself.Is your mouth watering yet?
Sunday, August 17, 2008
OH SO MANY CUPBOARDS
For the past 2 years it has been in the plans to renovate our kitchen. This has been the week that we finally began the project. After removing all the doors (22 doors and 5 drawers) we set to work sanding them. We also had to fill one of the handle holes on each door since the handles we liked were a different length.
Since we had easy access to all the cupboards the girls spent some time organizing the cupboard contents for me.
Then is was time to fix around the dishwasher and sand everything ready for painting.
Painting at last!
Here I am putting all the hardware back on the cupboards.
Josh was a great help when it came to reinstalling the doors.
Brian did his part too.
Tahdah!
Now to stage 2 - a tiled backsplash and finishing the pine walls. Stay tuned for more pictures.
Since we had easy access to all the cupboards the girls spent some time organizing the cupboard contents for me.
Then is was time to fix around the dishwasher and sand everything ready for painting.
Painting at last!
Here I am putting all the hardware back on the cupboards.
Josh was a great help when it came to reinstalling the doors.
Brian did his part too.
Tahdah!
Now to stage 2 - a tiled backsplash and finishing the pine walls. Stay tuned for more pictures.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
AND YET ANOTHER WEEK...
I know everyone has been anxiously wondering where we have disappeared to. I'm sure you are all asking yourselves what could possibly be occupying their time up there in the great north. So, to put your questions to rest here is the answer - we have been building! We built a fence around our septic field - I even have proof of the great event:
Brian is getting ready to make cement for the posts:
This was another "learn-as-you-go" adventure. LOL.
Next year we will attempt to grow grass in the area.
About 5 minutes after we completed the fence we had an ambulance call - our missionary's wife had gone into labour and needed to be medivaced to Whitehorse. To really complicate matters, her husband and 3 of her kids were on their way back from Alaska and she couldn't reach them. So here she was in Ross with her 6 year old and she was being sent to Whitehorse. They don't allow them to take extra passengers on the medivac plane either. So after settling her daughter in with some friends for the night and driving to Faro to get her off we arrived home after midnight. Then yesterday we went to Whitehorse to take their vehicle and their daughter. We were planning to go anyways, it just happened a day earlier than expected.
Now we are all settled at home and ready for more home renovations. Watch for it!
Brian is getting ready to make cement for the posts:
This was another "learn-as-you-go" adventure. LOL.
Next year we will attempt to grow grass in the area.About 5 minutes after we completed the fence we had an ambulance call - our missionary's wife had gone into labour and needed to be medivaced to Whitehorse. To really complicate matters, her husband and 3 of her kids were on their way back from Alaska and she couldn't reach them. So here she was in Ross with her 6 year old and she was being sent to Whitehorse. They don't allow them to take extra passengers on the medivac plane either. So after settling her daughter in with some friends for the night and driving to Faro to get her off we arrived home after midnight. Then yesterday we went to Whitehorse to take their vehicle and their daughter. We were planning to go anyways, it just happened a day earlier than expected.
Now we are all settled at home and ready for more home renovations. Watch for it!
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
CATCHING UP
Wow! It has been ages since I've posted anything - I've been too busy living the life and haven't had time to post about it.
So here are some of my favourite pics from the summer.
The girls and I had a day at the spa. Here are my pampered feet:
Brian and I rented kayaks for a day on the lake in Peachland. We took a long, wavy trip out to Rattlesnake Island:
Naomi and Hannah at Granville Island:
Aaron and Josh putting on a play at the Larnder talent show:
Hannah and the giant Ginger:
Naomi and Hannah making cherry jam:
Shopping with Mom and Dad at Costco:
After spending some time having fun and Alison and Tim's house we travelled towards home. On the way we stopped at Liard Hotsprings. The first night we arrived they were full but were letting people camp in the day use area. So we pitched our tent in the middle of the playground area along with about 8 other tents. The next day we moved into a regular camping site. The girls were very absorbed in their books:
Brian was too:
We had a fabulous vacation, but it sure feels good to be home again.
So here are some of my favourite pics from the summer.
The girls and I had a day at the spa. Here are my pampered feet:
Brian and I rented kayaks for a day on the lake in Peachland. We took a long, wavy trip out to Rattlesnake Island:
Naomi and Hannah at Granville Island:
Aaron and Josh putting on a play at the Larnder talent show:
Hannah and the giant Ginger:
Naomi and Hannah making cherry jam:
Shopping with Mom and Dad at Costco:
After spending some time having fun and Alison and Tim's house we travelled towards home. On the way we stopped at Liard Hotsprings. The first night we arrived they were full but were letting people camp in the day use area. So we pitched our tent in the middle of the playground area along with about 8 other tents. The next day we moved into a regular camping site. The girls were very absorbed in their books:
Brian was too:
We had a fabulous vacation, but it sure feels good to be home again.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
A FAMILY PICNIC
Yesterday we awoke to a beautiful day. The sun was shining and the wind had calmed. It was a beautiful day for a picnic. So, we loaded the kids and the dog into the truck and drove out to Lapie Canyon. The water was still high, but that didn't matter. We were still able to have a nice time. We didn't do much, just sat around relaxing and watching the water rush by.
By the time we were heading home big rain clouds were rolling in and it was starting to thunder. At least we were able to make the most of the sunshine.
By the time we were heading home big rain clouds were rolling in and it was starting to thunder. At least we were able to make the most of the sunshine.
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