Category — Family

Well It’s About Time…. or at least that’s what we think most people will say/think when they discover that we have finally done an update to our blog.

The ‘Readers Digest” version is as follows. Since Sage and Conrad visited the following are events from our busy retirement life: I played in a seniors golf tournament in Cache Creek; we had our grand-cat visit for one week while her parents were off to Toronto for a conference; our good friends Rick and Gayle and daughter Jeanine (who is expecting) came over for dinner; we went to Kelowna for a quick weekend visit; the Rube Band played a concert in the park; we had a coffee and visit with my cousin Trudi and her husband Norman from Victoria  along with my sister from Sechelt Donna, sister Lynda from Kamloops and Nieces Tricia and Lynette – it was great to reconnect; we were off to Princeton to get in a much needed grand-kid fix plus I was spoiled with a 57th birthday celebration by Tamara, Kevin and Brenda, we visited our good friends the Smith family in North Vancouver, we were able to get in many enjoyable bike rides (note: the hills back up to our house are getting easier – honest); we attended our Annual Friends Reunion – year # 31; this was hosted by Judy and Dean -  we visited Barkerville and stayed at Judy & Dean’s estate/mansion on the North Nechako River in Prince George; and finally at the end of August Jeff and Lindsay came for an Ultimate Tournament and they stayed over an extra day to make Salsa. 

So it’s been a busy and fast summer…… where has it gone. The pictures are in no real specific order and they are random.

Shuswap Lake Park

Visit to Lynn Valley Canyon in North Vancouver

With our Niece Sabrina at Second Cup Coffee

Well trust us it was too busy to do any updates, posts or anything that wasn’t grand-kid related. Sage and Conrad were great to have for the 5 days and we know that we probably worry and fuss more than their parents. However we did get a chance to take a bunch of pictures…. so here they are!

On July 1, 2010 we picked up Sage & Conrad in Merritt so they could come to our house for their summer vacation. We had them last year for a few days and it was a lot of fun for everyone. This year we have a lot more things planned to keep them entertained and so they will have fond memories of summer vacation at Namma’s and Grampa’s House.

 July 1st in Merritt is crazy busy at all the restaurants; however we we were lucky enough to find the Best Western where a tour bus had just left so it was fairly empty and the food was outstanding. Lots of leftovers for Kevin to take for his weekend shift at work.

After saying goodbye to Mom & Dad who where off to have some time together alone, we headed to Kamloops and almost as soon as we got there and got the car emptied we were off to Prince Charles Park Wading Pool…… it was a “must do” on Sage’s summer wish list. With the recent weather the wading pool was very cool, but there she was in swimming and having a great time. Conrad was a little more unsure of the freezing water and stayed nearer the edge and did not get wet past his knees. Anyway, lots more fun things to do in the days ahead.

A big belated Happy Birthday to our oldest son Kevin and our good friend Gayle……. we missed putting up a post amid the hustle and bustle of travel. Hope you both enjoyed your day. This morning we are off to Arles by SNCF Train, more adventures of Paris to be posted……. so stay tuned.

On Monday we had a day trip to Merritt to visit the grand kids…… oh ya and see the parents as well! Great Gramma and Great Grampa came along and it was a great day. We met the Princeton group at the Merritt Aquatic Center; it’s a favorite spot for the kids, lots to do and burn off some of that boundless energy. After the swim we headed off for lunch. Pictures are attached.

Following Easter we stayed in Princeton for a couple extra days. It gave us a great opportunity to spend some fun time time with the grand-kids, plus it allowed Kevin and Tamara to head off to Penticton to have some quality time togther and to get some stuff done that is easier without kids. We had a blast and they certainly kept us hopping! Attached are a few pictures.

Easter Sunday we drove down to Princeton to spend Easter weekend with the Grand-kids, Kevin and Tamara. It was a good trip, the roads were bare all the way and it was sunny day which always makes the drive more enjoyable. We arrived just in time for the Easter Egg Hunt. The Easter Bunny was very busy this year and all sorts of treats were hidden in the yard. The kids had their special Easter egg buckets and the hunt was on………… in the end the treats were divided equally and everyone got their fair share of chocolate. They also got some small Easter presents from us and great gramma and great grampa. Pictures are attached.

Our grandson Conrad turned 2 years old today. His Mom & Dad organized a big party with lots of friends, games, treats and food. There was a scavenger hunt, many multi-colored balloons, a pinata, lots of pizza and of course Happy Birthday was sung as the ice cream cake was brought out with two candles on it. Pictures are below.

We take a break from this hectic St. Bart’s Caribbean vacation to bring you some much needed grand-kid pictures. Tamara has very kindly sent us some recent pictures of Sage and Conrad…… AHHHHH aren’t they cute!!!!!

Happy 87th Birthday Dad!

Wow, we all hope to be as active and lively and full of life when we reach that age. There is definitely no dust under your shoes……… or if there is it is because you haven’t been keeping up with your daily vacuum duty! HA! HA! Let’s see…… a daily walk, volunteering with the Red Cross, playing trumpet in the Rube Band, golfing, regular coffee with friends, weekly church outings (including breakfast), trying to keep up with Gramma; must be the daily bowl of porridge is your secret to a long active life. We wish you many, many more! Love Brenda and Larry. p.s. Enjoy your day