Trek

Courtney had the most amazing opportunity to participate in a Stake Trek. This is where the Youth of the church experience life as a Mormon pioneer. They had to dress the part and they pushed and pulled handcarts through the mountains for 3 days. Courtney was so excited to go. They experience a hailstorm while there. It wasn't all work though, they had plenty of time to enjoy the beauty around them, and to play with each other as well. I'm so thankful for those who put on this event.

Family on Vacation

In the summer of 2010 Tammy, Rene and the boys, Kevin, Natalie and their girls all came for a vacation to Calgary. They kept us so busy, we went to the Banff Gondolas, Calgary Zoo, Calaway Park, and a BBQ in the Canmore mountains where they camped. It was a fabulous time. It was so nice to have everyone out and to share their vacation together!
Auntie Tammy gave Hayden his first taste of ice cream. He was soooooo hyper afterward her almost crawled out of his skin!
We also celebrated Hayden's first Birthday and Alanna's Birthday as well.

Grade 9 Graduation

Courtney had so much fun getting ready for her grad. She was determined not to be like everyone else, so there was no fluffy dresses for her. She was decked out in a rented tux. She had her dad all over the cit looking for just the right look.
Here it is!

Walking?!?!?!

Hayden began walking for the first time at Angie's house in Edmonton. Being the slacker that I am I didn't write down the date, however i do know that it was before his first birthday.Angie was so happy to be apart of the fun!

Procrastination at it's finest!!

My husband gives me the gears about always putting this off till another day, and I do do that!
OK Lets see what I've missed in the last year that I haven't recorded.
-I was called to the Relief Society presidency in the summer of 2010. I was so overwhelmed it's not funny. I've never worked in the Relief Society before, this has been a huge learning curve for me.
-Courtney chose not to be involved in Track and Field this year and to do school sports instead. This is also my first year not involved in a long time. Sad, but it just took up way too much of my time (4 hours a day)
-Dylan and Brittni came to live with us in Calgary in August, and had a beautiful baby girl in October.
-Angie had a beautiful baby boy Christmas day.
-I lost my friend of many years. Jett will be forever missed!
- Cade began working with his brother doing basement development and renovations and he enjoys it.
-Feb 2011 Cade cut his hand at work and received 12 stitches. The stitches became infected and he was off work for 2 months without pay!!! This has been a great trial for us.