OUR PRE-HOLIDAY HOLIDAY

Brian and I decided that since we needed to go to Whitehorse to bring Josh back from school we would take a few days and have a pre-holiday holiday. This is only right and just considering we are officially on vacation from work. Of course it began to rain just before we left home, hence the extremely muddy trailer. We couldn't even see out the windows due to the mud. The pictures do not show the full extent of the mud splatter, but the mud on the truck is a pretty good indication.


Our first night we stayed at Frenchman Lake. A bit of a drive down a gravel road, but that didn't deter us. It had stopped raining by the time we had finished dinner so we sat by the fire and made some smores.




We stopped for the next night at Fox Lake. We found a beautiful spot right by the lake, but unfortunately, the wind was insane. The waves were rolling in like ocean breakers. But Brian found a empty campsite that was cut off from the wind, so we were able to sit by the fire and enjoy a relaxing evening.





It took us 3 days to make the 400 km drive. But it was so nice and relaxing. Definitely a needed mini-vacation.

19!!!

Today I am feeling a little shell-shocked. I can't believe my little baby girl is 19. Days like this cause me to reflect on the past. I remember anxiously waiting for her to be born and after it was over saying to my mother-in-law "why didn't you warn me it would be that bad?" To which she replied "what could I say?" She was such a quiet little girl. I remember when she was in kindergarten, grades 1 & 2 and refused to speak at school. We had to video tape her reading to prove to her teacher that she could do it.






She has grown into a beautiful young woman. The name Naomi means delightful, pleasant. She has definitely lived up to it. We are so proud of you, Naomi and love you more than you can imagine (even when you put the truck in the ditch).

HANNAH'S GRADUATION: THE CONTINUING SAGA

Hannah had her prom last night. She was so radiant. It was such an exciting time for all of us.







This picture has Ben's Auntie Betty, Ben's Grandma, his Mom, Dee, Naomi, Hannah, Myself and Mom.

HANNAH'S GRADUATION

After 12 long years Hannah is finally graduating. She is so excited. Last night was the cap and gown ceremony. She smiled all evening.









Congratulations Hannah, we are so proud of you.

ANOTHER ONE TO WATCH OUT FOR...

Thursday marked a milestone for us - Josh passed his driving test and is now the proud owner of a brand new driver's license. He is a fantastic driver which was proved by driving the new, big truck for his test. We are so proud of you Josh.