Fairness

This past weekend there was a fair in town.  So, since we didn't have anything else to do, we headed over to check it out.  I was expecting something simple but was surprised by how Ladner pulls out the stops.  There were lots of free stuff for the kids to do.  Animals to pet, small paddle boats for the kids, gymnastics stuff set up, plus all the rides which we steered clear of!  There was also free face painting which when we saw the final product I was blown away!  

We have been busy, Paul is in school everyday for the next two weeks learning the Hebrew language which is proving to be much more advanced than first thought.  He is taking the class with 5 other students, all are training to be Bible translators... and Paul who doesn't want to translate anything.  It is intense.  Me and the kids are keeping busy finding things to do around here.  Our car was in the shop for a few days and seems to be fixed so I am thrilled to have a car again to get around.  I have started in on all the school work that was sent with us when we moved.  It is going good and it is great to get some work done each day and then play for the rest.  We have been asked several times this week why the older girls aren't in school, which requires a long explanation.  They miss being in school and enjoyed going with J Man and I to a Strong Start group at a school today.  We are getting used to walking on sidewalks, using crosswalks and stoplights.  Noticing that people here just look at you but don't say hi but are friendly when you get a chance to talk.  

Another huge thing that has happened since we have moved is that Beaner can now ride a bike with no training wheels.  We have taken her out every day for the past 5 days and last night was the night.  She is so proud of herself and we are proud of her!  I should post the video.

Watch close for Cici at the beginning, its a good laugh.

A Wedding, A Move, A Beach and A Party!

To say these past few days has been busy has been an understatement!  We finally moved on Mon and it all went really well.  

But before that happened, there was some wedding fun!

It was our last time at Fort Steele and soaked it all in, of course I had to snap some last few photos of one of our favourite places.

Did I mention that we moved???  Well, on the way we stayed in Revelstoke and enjoyed a very yummy dinner at this cool burger place.  It was warm so we ate outside...

... had ice-cream...

... and then enjoyed a whole litter of puppies that were resting at the park nearby.  They were travelling from Vancouver to Calgary with their mom and older sisters who were in a dog show.

We have hit the beach, done the parks, gone to the library and are remembering how much in rains here.

There has also been a late birthday celebration for our littlest.

All in all we are doing good, tired, but good.  We are excited that we have started this new adventure and can't wait to see what God brings us.

Another One for the Kimberley File

Saw this sign after dropping the kids off at school today.  Then driving home needed to slow down for a deer near the highway.  Tried to go bowling last night with friends but it was closed for a few days, gone on vacation I guess.  Finally walked on the "Bench". There is hunting gear in the basement of our friends that are moving in. Have to tread carefully outside because of the mounds of deer poop and our flowers are getting eaten already.  I am gonna miss this. 

Ramblings

So, we are now 5 more sleeps till we leave.  It is coming so fast.  We spent yesterday cleaning like mad, packing, moving things around.  The rest of the week will be full of the same plus squeezing in last minute playmates for the kids.

B is home today from school with a cold.  We figured what would she miss??  It is cute, she is reading J Man a dino book right now.  Her reading is really good, she surprises me at how proficient she is.  She is reading chapter books that Cici is reading too!

It is sunny today, the weather may turn worse for the weekend which will make both the wedding Paul is doing and the move interesting.  Oh well.

Paul was changing our address with... well, I don't remember who, but it was online.  He was asked about how we will be living.  Here were the options.

Renting?
Owning a house?
Living with your parents?

Well, I laughed pretty hard that living with your parents was an option.  They didn't ask if you were living with friends or even relatives!  I don't know which I find funnier, that living with your parents was an option or that we had to check that box!

Our water here is pretty bad right now.  We are on boil water advisory, the water fountains at the school are all covered up and there are water coolers there for the kids.  This happens every year but this year seems worse.  Even boiling the water for ever for tea still makes some really nasty tasting tea.  The creek that runs through town is raging and brown.  There was so much snow this year that it doesn't surprise me.

Our cable is off now, it is preparing us for my parent's house which doesn't have cable either.  Watched a great season one MacGyver last night, he was drugged and only had 6 hours to get the remedy before he died, he was of course saved by a homeless fishing teen girl.  Awesome!

Still cold here in the mornings, the heat went out last night and it was FREEZING in here this morning.

Well, off to make some bottle water tea and get going on our busy day.

Our last lazy day

This is how I spent some of my day today.  We had an emotional day yesterday as we said goodbye to our church, then we stayed up till midnight watching Survivor.  As a result we were tired today.  We woke up and got the kids off to school, then headed back to bed, got in a quick shower then headed to Cranbrook for some last minute errands.  We hit Starbucks and this is how it was spent, holding a very tired J Man and sipping my mocha.  We enjoyed our last lazy day, tomorrow the work begins and the countdown is on... 7 more sleeps till we move!

The Talent Show at School

Friends

She is sure gonna miss them.