While taking pictures of the whole ordeal today, I noticed that there was a beautiful mirage off to the east that also deserved a photo! We don't have ANY mountains out in this country :) Looked like it today!
After - 3:45pmWednesday, December 16, 2009
An "After" Picture
While taking pictures of the whole ordeal today, I noticed that there was a beautiful mirage off to the east that also deserved a photo! We don't have ANY mountains out in this country :) Looked like it today! After - 3:45pm
Bringin' Down the Barn
Today was a day that on-top of trying to pack to get ready to fly to Terrace tomorrow we had our barn, old corrals and other buildings knocked down & cleaned up.
Before - 9am this morning
The old barn
And the work begins - 9:45am(one building gone already!)
First push - 11am
Within about 5 minutes he had the entire barn down on the ground.
Pushing it into the pit to burn
The burning hole that was dug
Even Jaren got to help with the clean-up and pushing rubble into the fire
" Hi Mom!!!"
First push - 11am
Within about 5 minutes he had the entire barn down on the ground.
Pushing it into the pit to burn
The burning hole that was dug
Even Jaren got to help with the clean-up and pushing rubble into the fire
" Hi Mom!!!"Now we really CAN see for miles all around our place!!
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Hemaruka Christmas Supper
Last week we had our annual Christmas supper at our community hall. There seems to be more and more kids each year, which is such a good thing in these rural areas.
Getting ready to sing carols.
Christmas caroling - Jaren was enjoying himself as we were singing Jingle Bells. He didn't want to be on the stage with all the other children.
We even got a personal visit from Santa himself, riding in on his trusty reindeer, Dancer
This was the closest that Landen wanted to get to Santa. Of course my batteries died when the boys tried to sit on Santa's lap so I had to borrow Elaine's camera. Hopefully she'll be able to send them to me because that may be the only one we get with Mr Claus this year :)
Getting ready to sing carols.
Christmas caroling - Jaren was enjoying himself as we were singing Jingle Bells. He didn't want to be on the stage with all the other children.
We even got a personal visit from Santa himself, riding in on his trusty reindeer, Dancer
This was the closest that Landen wanted to get to Santa. Of course my batteries died when the boys tried to sit on Santa's lap so I had to borrow Elaine's camera. Hopefully she'll be able to send them to me because that may be the only one we get with Mr Claus this year :) Now we get ready to head to mom and dad's for Christmas this week. It is hard to believe that this time of year is already here!!! Can't promise many more "exciting" posts before we fly out on Thursday, so we hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful holiday season.
Play Doh
With the weather being extremely cold for over the past week we have been trying to find some things to keep all of us (including the dogs) busy without driving each other crazy!!! Any ideas for activities would be welcome cause this could be a LONG 4 months! :) One thing the boys enjoy doing is making creations with their Play Doh, it's one activity that doesn't involve running around and chasing each other.
" Hmmmm, where to put it? In my mouth......up my nose??"
Tori quietly waiting for her little buddies to be finished so she can play fetch and chase Jaren all over!
Are you done yet??
" Hmmmm, where to put it? In my mouth......up my nose??"
Tori quietly waiting for her little buddies to be finished so she can play fetch and chase Jaren all over!
Are you done yet??Sunday, December 6, 2009
Supper With Sankeys
Last night we enjoyed a warm evening indoors with some great company. Murray and Elaine joined us for a delicious meal of salmon, seasoned new potatoes, carrots with parsley cream sauce and spinach salad. To end the meal we had lovely sweet pineapple and grapes. After the kids were put to bed we settled in for a good light-hearted comedy on the movie channel. A wonderful night in deed!! 
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Surprise Visit
The following Sunday, after attending the farm show, the boys and I caught a ride up to my sister's place in Sexsmith,AB with my mother-in-law, Connie. She was going to visit her mom for a week so I asked if we could join her on her travels and have a surprise stay with Randi for that week. We had a wonderful time as always and got a lot accomplished around her place. Randi is about 6 1/2 months pregnant so it was fun to be able to help her get some things organized around her house before baby arrives sometime in February. It was also good to see the rest of my family who lives in Grande Prairie. Now the next thing to get ready for is Christmas.
Agri Trade Show 2009
On November 13th Kevin took his two boys to spend the day at the annual farm show in Red Deer. It was so great for them to have that time together and it was even better that I got a couple hours without the kids to do some shopping!!
Two worn out boys ready to hit the road home again!
Two worn out boys ready to hit the road home again!Wednesday, November 11, 2009
In Remembrance...
When a Soldier Comes Home
When a soldier comes home, he finds it hard...
...to listen to his son whine about being bored.
...to keep a straight face when people complain about potholes.
...to be tolerant of people who complain about the hassles of getting ready for work.
...to be understanding when a co-worker complains about a bad nights sleep.
...to be silent when people pray to God for a new car.
...to control his panic when his wife tells him he needs to drive slower.
...to be compassionate when a businessman expresses a fear of flying.
...to keep from laughing when anxious parents say they're afraid to send their kids off to summer camp.
...to keep from ridiculing someone who complains about hot weather.
...to control his frustration when a colleague gripes about his coffee being cold
...to remain calm when his daughter complains about having to walk the dog.
...to be civil about people who complain about their jobs
...to just walk away when someone says they only get two weeks of vacation a year
...to be forgiving when someone says how hard it is to have a new baby in the house.
The only thing harder than being a soldier....
Is loving one.
When a soldier comes home, he finds it hard...
...to listen to his son whine about being bored.
...to keep a straight face when people complain about potholes.
...to be tolerant of people who complain about the hassles of getting ready for work.
...to be understanding when a co-worker complains about a bad nights sleep.
...to be silent when people pray to God for a new car.
...to control his panic when his wife tells him he needs to drive slower.
...to be compassionate when a businessman expresses a fear of flying.
...to keep from laughing when anxious parents say they're afraid to send their kids off to summer camp.
...to keep from ridiculing someone who complains about hot weather.
...to control his frustration when a colleague gripes about his coffee being cold
...to remain calm when his daughter complains about having to walk the dog.
...to be civil about people who complain about their jobs
...to just walk away when someone says they only get two weeks of vacation a year
...to be forgiving when someone says how hard it is to have a new baby in the house.The only thing harder than being a soldier....
Is loving one.
I hope we all took the time today to Remember!!
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