Daddy's Here!!

Kevin flew into Terrace on Friday to spend the weekend and Father's day with us before we make the long trek back to sunny Alberta on Monday. The boys were sooooooo excited to see their Daddy since it has been over 2 weeks since we left home (I was very happy to see him too :))

Watching and waiting to see when he would come off the plane

Not everyday when going to the grocery store do you get to see a parrot named Peppy hanging out on his truck waiting for his owner to return. Jaren didn't want to get too close and Landen didn't know what to think of the thing at all! Only in Terrace!!

We All Scream for Ice Cream!

A visit with cousin Crystal

"There's gotta be some ice cream left in the bottom of this cone somewhere!"

One thing about being on holidays is being able to be spoiled with things that we don't get to do regularly at home....like going to the local ice cream shop at 4pm (what a way to ruin supper!!) So we took Great Grandma and Grandma to enjoy some delicious ice cream cones the other day.

The look of splendid joy!

Playing at the Park

These are some shots of the boys enjoying their time at one of the local parks yesterday morning. They were both in their glory.

Fun at Lakelse Lake

On the weekend we spent a couple of days at the lake. It is such a beautiful place to be, I would love it is we had a body of water this close to where we live on the farm. I would be no other place than there on those hot dreaded days! :) Each year Jaren seems to be enjoying himself more and more as he understands and is able to do more things. He got to camp, swim, fish, even drive the backhoe, boat and just be a kid! I look forward to every year coming out here.

Jaren in his element with Uncle Walter - he just had to get into the backhoe for awhile and do some work!

Landen, Jaimie & Belle relaxing in the sun

Fun with bubbles and cousin Kara - those are the biggest bubbles Landen has ever seen!

Cuddle time with Auntie Faye

Thanks for Auntie Jenn for teaching Jaren what Smores were last summer so of course we had to have one this year at the lake too!! :)

Ta - Da!!

Now for the sugar to kick in!

Taking an early Sunday morning cruise

Waiting so patiently

The 3 fishermen - Connor, Jaren and Jaimie

Places to go

Enjoying the Heat

Before some of the out-of-town family left on Sunday night we got together at mom and dad's for some more visiting and eating. It was once again another HOT day so we set up the sprinkler and a little pool for the kids to keep cooled off and the adults found shelter under the shade of the big trees in the backyard.

Crazy Uncle Allan

Landen LOVING his walker and taking it everywhere he goes.

Tori, my dirty little pup, also enjoying the shade.

Josh and Jaren - what are they up too next? They've just got that look on their little faces :)

Landen taking a break from walking - let's ride this thing!

Double trouble!!

Officer in Training

Jaren got to go to work with Grandma for a bit one day so he began his official training as a Fisheries Officer!

Making himself right at home

Jaren and Officer Lewis

Dustin and Jen's Wedding

Saturday, June 6th, we celebrated the wedding of my cousin Dustin and his wife Jennifer. It was a beautiful, hot day and one very pretty wedding. I am glad that we were able to be here and be part of their special occasion.

Congratulations to you both as you begin this next chapter in your lives!

The "new" Mr. & Mrs. Hovland

Dustin bringing in Grandma Hovland

Cousins Lucas and Landen

The happy couple

Grandma Sparks and Landen

Jaren sharing his affection with his cousin Josh who looks a little tired from all the dancing :)

Fun with Family

Friday night we had fun with the Hovland family celebrating a couple of birthdays that had happened, my cousin Ronna and Uncle Lloyd. Great food and of course great entertainment once the guitar came out. It was so good to see everyone!!

Uncle Earl

My cousin Ryan and Landen

Uncle Lloyd, Grandma Hovland, Uncle Dale and Jaren

The "Dreaded" Trip!

Last Wednesday the boys, the dogs and I headed on our very long venture to Terrace, BC. We drove to Edmonton to pick-up my mom who had flown in the night before to help me on the trip and then we continued on our way to Prince George for the night. I was amazed at how well the kids and puppy did for being in the vehicle for that long of a time. It took us 13 1/2 hours to get to P.G. but we made it!!

All loaded and ready to go - just hope we have room for Grandma! :)

The boys having NO clue what was in store for them that day!

All settled in enjoying Thomas the Train!

A stop by a river outside of Jasper to stretch our legs and cool off our toes!

The next morning after staying in Prince George we still had another 7 hours drive before hitting the city of Terrace. All-in-all the trip was great but it isn't something that I would want to do everyday!! I have some amazing little travelers!! :)