Category — Family

Well the month of May started out kinda routine, but then quickly picked up pace and  raced to the end.

At the start we had regular stuff going on……… Golf, Exercise, etc. etc. plus the occasional School Bus Route to drive.

Then on the weekend of May 13th – 15th we had Sage and Conrad come for a visit. What fun! Sage had a long list of things she wanted to see and do while in Kamloops. Conrad just went along for the ride and both kids enjoyed themselves.

Sage wanted Brenda to help her sew a housecoat for Emily who is her Journey Girl doll. So they measured, cut and sewed and was Sage ever pleased with her result. Plus we were so surprised how well Sage used the sewing machine….. she really did well!

Another activity we did with the kids was build stepping stones for Kevin for his upcoming birthday. They both got to design their own creation for their Dad.

The left over cement was used to fill in a pot hole at the street entrance to our driveway.

A unexpected event during the weekend was we ended up driving down to Kelowna with Sage and Conrad so we could look after Zach and Oliver. Lindsay was in Castlegar visiting her Dad who had a heart event and so she went down for a few days to help him out. Jeff was waiting for us to arrive so he could head to the airport to catch a flight to Burbank CA. for a week of  business.

Kevin and Tamara arrived later in the afternoon to pick up Sage and Conrad and then headed back home.

So, we looked after Zach and Oliver until Monday afternoon when Lindsay got back home.

We then stayed around till Tuesday morning to help Lindsay get the boys off to school before we headed home to Kamloops.

On May 18th Kevin turned 40! Yikes, where have the years gone? Happy Birthday Kevin.

Then on the weekend of May 21st we drove to Princeton for a surprise birthday party that Tamara had planned for Kevin. There were lots of family and friends there and Kevin was caught off guard and had no idea of the party.  

On Monday May 23rd the Rube Band played the prelude for Harry Lidster’s funeral. Jerome Lidster (Harry’s Son) is the musical director for the Rubes. Harry lived a good life to the age of 92!

Near the end of the month on Tuesday May 24th The Kamloops City Strummers performed at The Shores Retirement Residences.

Whew! That was a busy month…….. just wait till June!

April started with us trying to get back into a regular routine after two fabulous weeks in Hawaii with our family.

Brenda is back in to her regular work out routine at the YWCA with her “Gal Pal’s” and I am back driving bus with time to fit in the occasional game of golf.

We volunteered at Sagebrush Theatre early in the month……… the play “Habib’s Unforgettable All Night House Party” was a “snoozer”. We also volunteered near the end of the month at The Pavilion Theatre for a play called “In A Blue Moon”….. Yawn!

This month we had our Hot Water tank replaced and a lot of the old plumbing upgraded; it will give us “better peace of mind” when we are travelling.

We have also booked and made all our arrangements for our trip to Ottawa and Newfoundland.

On the April 16th weekend we made an overnight trip down to Kelowna to visit everyone. Kevin, Sage and Conrad also came for a visit, but Tamara was unable to as she has just started a new job that requires her to sometimes work weekends.

The big news of the weekend was Jeff and Lindsay getting a new camping trailer. So, Kevin came and gave Jeff a few tips about trailering, driving, etc. etc. The kids had a blast playing with each other and reconnecting after Hawaii.

Here are a few pictures from the weekend.   

Stay tuned for May it’s going to be another exciting one!

March has arrived and in just 9 days we are headed to Hawaii for a family vacation.

March 3rd the Kamloops City Strummers performed for the Royal Inland Hospital N.L. 610 Radio “Foundation Radiothon”. Definitely a new experience for our group; performing while there was a Radiothon Fund Raiser going on.

However the major event in March was our Hawaii Family Vacation!

On Thursday March 8th we drove down to Kelowna to stay at the Kelowna Airport Sheraton prior to all of us flying to Hawaii. Kevin, Tamara, Sage and Conrad arrived about 15 minutes before us and they were all over excited. After a few minutes getting settled in they headed to the swimming pool and had a bunch of fun:)

Friday morning was an early one, we all got up at about 4:50 a.m.. Jeff, Lindsay, Zachary and Oliver arrived at the airport just before 6:00 a.m. and then we all boarded the plane to Vancouver with a connection to Honolulu. This is a great picture of Kevin leading the way to the baggage claim area of HNL.

The flight to Honolulu was 6 hours and the time went by fairly quickly; plus due to favourable winds and we arrived in Hawaii a few minutes early. Once we got to the Aqua Pacific Monarch Hotel the kids and their parents quickly changed and they headed to the beach; since it was just before 3:00 p.m. local time.

Friday March 11th was a big day as it was Conrad’s 8th birthday. Happy Birthday Conrad!

There were so many things he wanted to do and see for the day and he got a lot accomplished being “Boss for the day”. In the evening we all got together for a birthday grab bag party and celebration. What a lot of fun and laughs.

On the first Sunday we went for a family photo shoot out at Magic Island which is part of Ala Moana Park. We are still sorting through all the photos the photographer shot and we may post a couple here once we decide on the ones we are getting.

Getting to Ala Moana Park involved catching the City Bus and here are a couple cousins pretty happy to be sitting together.

After this we settled into a regular Hawaii vacation which included time at the beach every day.

Generally nothing really planned and a pretty free flowing schedule for everyone. We are so fortunate to have all our family here and able to see everyone and spend some quality time together.

Saturday March 11th was a Honolulu Celebration with a parade. The parade was supposed to be about an hour or so, but it was so poorly planned out that there were 2 block long spaces between the entries, we finally gave up and went back to our rooms. However, that evening they had a fireworks presentation that is definitely the best fireworks show we have ever seen……. WOW !

Monday, all the ladies went and made flower leis at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. Aren’t they all beautiful!

Thursday March 17th was St. Patrick’s Day and another parade. This parade was a little shorter and a little better organized…. No evening fireworks though.

In the afternoon we visited Dukes Lane with Sage, Conrad, Tamara and Kevin. It was fun watching the kids amongst all the trinkets, stalls and many coloured displays. Conrad was trying to “photo bomb” every picture we took….. what a guy!

Friday, March 18 was the day selected for a tour around the island. Kevin and Jeff picked up the vehicles early and we were all on the road by 8:30 a.m.. First stop the Dole Pineapple Plantation. The day started out a little drizzly so it worked out great to spend time in the car. No, that’s not how we transported them around the island:)

Once at the Dole Plantation we rode the train and toured the site. The Dole Plantation staff was moving on Island Time but we finally got back on the road again and headed to Haleiwa for lunch.

After lunch we stopped near Bonzai Beach to watch the huge surf come in. It is very impressive. No surfers today as the wind and waves made it too choppy and uneven for the good guys and gals to get out there. We also stopped at some road side markets for fresh coconut, fruit and other Hawaiian treats.

From here we headed to Waimea Valley and a hike to the waterfalls and swimming hole. It was a pretty long hike and all the kids did real well with only a few “piggy-back” rides required to get there and back. Here are some great pictures of those brave enough to get into the colder water to swim in the pools and to the falls. You’ll notice everyone was required to wear a life jacket, they were handed out by life guards.

After this adventure the rest of the days kind of melded together and everyone got into their own routine whether it was off on another adventure or just sitting at the beach.

The final night the kids treated everyone to a family dinner/last night gathering at our room. Lots of Silliness, lots of laughs, lots of smiles and whole bunch of fun.

We had an absolutely amazing vacation and wonderful time with all our family.

We are so blessed!

Stay tuned for April adventures.

December started with a bit of a cold snap and then by the first weekend it warmed right up to above average temps !

Daily life continues with exercising, bus driving, Ukulele Jam Sessions, etc. etc.

Brenda and I volunteered at Sagebrush Theatre for the final weekend of Mary Poppins…….. what a great play this one was; probably one of the best. This is measured by Larry’s ability to sit through an entire performance without dozing off or leaving his seat.

Brenda had her girlfriends Christmas luncheon; which Lynda hosted this year.

Unfortunately sometime during their luncheon Brenda’s friend Roxy fell while going down some stairs and broke her right ankle and sprained her left ankle. So, she is out of commission for Christmas, but is on the mend.

Also in December Tamara and Lindsay both had birthdays……. Happy Birthday ladies!

On Christmas Eve we headed to Princeton to spend Christmas with Kevin, Tamara, Sage and Conrad. We were so lucky to be able to spend Christmas with them again this year………… Christmas really is all about family and especially the kids.

Tamara’s Christmas dinner was excellent and very yummy! However the person in charge of the camera (that’s me) messed up the settings while trying to figure out the self-timer. I had it set on long exposure so some of the pictures of Christmas Night are a bit grainy.

The following are a bunch of random pictures from our Princeton visit.

“Bum Slide” to downtown Princeton from their yard.

Opening Stockings while waiting for Kevin to return from a fire call.

Yummy! Yummy! Christmas Dinner.

From Princeton we headed home for one night to check on the house and make sure everything here was okay. When we left Princeton the sun was trying to get through but about 15 minutes outside of Princeton it started to snow and did not stop all the way to Kamloops. In fact it snowed all that evening but it did slow down enough for us to leave the next morning to head to Kelowna. It’s to be expected, it is winter in the Interior.

In Kelowna we celebrated Lindsay’s birthday and also Christmas. Once again it was a fun time with family.

Then we headed outside to let the boys play in the snow.

Sliding on the snow pile in the front yard

On Monday evening we had a group dinner with our friends from North Vancouver Fred & Barb, their son Ryan, his wife Jen and grandson baby Max. It was great evening to reconnect, we haven’t seen Fred and Barb in at least a couple of years.

Plus Oliver got all dressed up for the party………… what a cutie.

Final picture with Fred & Barb and their grandson Max………. great friends and a great evening.

Happy New Year !

November was another busy month……. however, which month isn’t busy?

So, why even say that anymore?

Let’s just say that it is life as usual and move on!

Early in November was everyday routine stuff. In the morning, Brenda was off to the YWCA to exercise with her group of girlfriends and then sometimes go for coffee. I am driving school bus on a regular route until one of the driver returns from a leave of absence.

At some point in the day we meet up for a walk and before you know it the day was over.

November 10th was Zachary’s birthday and he turned 5 years old. Unfortunately he was not feeling well on his brithday so the party was delayed a few days until the weekend.

Remembrance Day of November 11th it was warm and sunny. The Rube Band performed at the Cenotaph, The Canadian Legion, The Eagles and The Rocky Mountain Rangers Amories. Every year there are less Veterans from the wars, however there are more people in attendance at the Remembrance Ceremonies.

The Kamloops City Strummers continue to practice and perform through the month. I got a real short notice call for a request to play a Church seniors luncheon. Everyone could make it and we had a great time……. a very appreciative and interactive audience. We also performed at Berwick on the Park, an upscale seniors residence in Kamloops. Nicolette Eadie (Vic’s partner) joined us for a selection of 3 Hawaiian songs; including Nankuli Ea.

Brenda spent most of the 3rd week of November down in Kelowna helping out Jeff with the boys while Lindsay was at a conference in Austin Texas.

On November 20th we lost a friend and long time member of the Rube Band. Mike Sofko passed away after battling brain cancer 🙁

These two pictures are from the last big trip the band took to Hawaii in September 2014. Mike is wearing the Gladiator Costume and is standing behind the Bass Drum on the right hand side.

November 25th was Sage’s 10th Birthday………. Yikes, our little granddaughter in growing up.

The last weekend of November Kevin, Tamara, Sage, Conrad and Dogs came to Kamloops for a quick visit and to celebrate Sage’s 10th birthday.  Lots of presents and surprises and screams and hugs and smiles from the birthday girl 🙂

After present opening we all went to Sagebrush Theatre to see the matinee performance of Mary Poppins and then out for Sage’s birthday dinner. What fun!

Finally, at the end of the month Jeff turned 37……. another birthday yikes!

Check back in for December highlights 🙂

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Okay……… so who stole October and where did you take it?

October started with a quick visit from Kevin ,Tamara, Sage and Conrad. What a treat to have them visit 🙂

Kevin, Conrad and I trimmed, hacked, whacked and cleaned up the juniper and cedar hedges out back. Kevin was safely and fully suited up for using his chainsaw. He made quick work of the hedges while Conrad and I hauled away branches. He really knows how to use that saw and we got done in a few hours a bunch of work that would have taken Brenda and I many weekends.

Meanwhile the girls were off shopping and getting stuff needed for their home. However, once the girls got home from shopping they really helped out to get the last of the debris loaded up. In the end we took 4 full pick-up truck loads to the City compost facility.

One of the highlights of their visit was that Sage played her Saxophone for us….. she is really doing well.

The following weekend Jeff, Lindsay, Zach and Oliver came for a visit. Jeff was able to solve the computer mystery as to why some of our Web Blog photos were not being displayed on our blog. It took him about 30 seconds……. he is so good at technology stuff like that.

We had GGMA and GGPA for dinner which is always fun with the grandkids here.

The next weekend on Friday night Brenda and I went to a local bar/pub to listen and dance to a CCR Tribute Band called “Willy and the Poor Boys”. This is the same group that performed at Sunpeaks and they are fantastic. The leader who’s name happens to be Larry remembered me from meeting them at Sun peaks, he was very friendly and engaging. What a great performance they put on.

Also, in  October Brenda had a luncheon with a lot of the group that attends Zumba on a regular basis. It’s kind of a final get together before many of them head south for the winter.

The Kamloops City Strummer continue to practice and perform. Our performances this month included a gig at The Shores Retirement Residences where GGMA and GGPA live and a show at Chartwell Renaissance Residences. The Shores job we only had three players as Barry was still on vacation in Italy.

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Near the end of  October Brenda and I drove to Bellingham to attend a Jake Shimabukuro Ukulele performance at The Mount Baker Theatre. The show was amazing as was the theatre. We first saw Jake live in concert back in April 2014 in Spokane. His music and performances are unbelievable. The key learning was that we need to see him in a smaller venue if possible and be as close to the stage as possible. In Spokane the theatre was about 800 seats and we were 2 rows from the stage. However in Bellingham the theatre held 1500+ and we were in the balcony 6 rows back. So, you missed his facial expressions and finger work on the ukulele. However, in the end the music, the performance, his professionalism and his humbleness was amazing.

After the show he met everyone who wanted to say hello and get an autograph. I got my Martin Ukulele signed and dated a second time. WOW!

Finally the last week of October the Kamloops City Strummers performed for the residents at The Renaissance retirement residences in North Kamloops. We had our full group and it’s great to have everyone back.

Check the site near the end of November for future updates.

Has it really been 6 months since we last did a post 🙁

Look, we have all sorts of excuses, like too busy being retired and trying to fit everything else into the day and/or night.

So, with out further ado and with a few pictures attached here is a month by month update of the last 6 months.

MARCH

So after coming back from Hawaii all of a sudden March arrived. That must mean it was time for our annual Family Ski Vacation. We rented a 5 bedroom condo in the Bridgegate area of Sun Peaks. It works real well for our group. The condo is ski in and ski out and although it is a bit of a way from the village, it beats everyone trying to cram into something smaller.

Of course there was the annual Treasure Hunt with all the kids and parents searching for and finding hidden surprises.

Just look at these “wing nuts” to figure out whether or not we have fun times on these weekends

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The only disappointing part was the snow conditions. It was so warm at Sun Peaks that the grooming crew were having to move snow from other areas to keep some of the access trails open. The groomed areas were a little icy, but in the end everyone had a great time.

Right after the Sun Peaks weekend everyone came back to Kamloops to visit GGMA and GGPA. The kids took a walk down to the park…… isn’t this the cutest photo ever of the four Cousins?

Then in the last week of March I attended a weekend Ukulele Workshop hosted by the Ukulele Orchestra of Kamloops. The instructors were Peter and Paul Luongo from Langley. They were fantastic and I learned so much and it really has helped my growth in playing the ukulele.

APRIL

April was quiet for the most part as we settled back into a regular routine after our time traveling.

Near the end of April we finally took the time and visited Brenda’s cousin George and his wife Eva who live on Gabriola Island. They live in an idyllic location inland on the island surrounded by lots of forest. While there George took us on a tour of the island and a very interesting area that we stopped at was called “The Galleries”. These are sandstone cliffs on the ocean that have eroded over the centuries mostly from the wind and the saltwater. Pretty cool aren’t they, they look likes cemented and suspended waves.

From Gabriola we stopped for a couple nights in Vancouver. We made the Tuesday night Vancouver Ukulele Circle where there were about 80 other Ukulele enthusiasts. Also, I bought another Ukulele; an 8 string Kala Tenor Uke……. it’s a beauty.

Finally at the end of April I started a small group to form a bluegrass, country, folk band. The first night we had three at our house for a practice and general discussion of how this might work. There was a banjo player, a guitar player and of course I played ukulele. My idea was a to add a fourth person, on upright bass…… more on this in the next month(s).

MAY

May was a busy, fun and another great month.

Early in May I was able to get an upright bass player to attend a practice. What a difference it makes to have that deep bass beat added to the music; we are actually sounding not too bad and have some plans and ideas for the future…… more later.

In May we made a trip down through Washington State and along the Oregon Coast. The final destination being a visit with a former work pal and his wife – Jay and Shari Jackson. Jay and I have kept in touch since I retired and although he formerly lived in Mississippi, he has moved back to Oregon for a few years.

Since Jay and Shari are both still working we planned our arrival for a Friday night and to spend the weekend. So, our trip down was really relaxed with stops in Tulalip, Astoria, Lincoln City and Florence prior to arriving in Coos Bay.

Beautiful weather and scenery all the way……….. but windy 🙂

We had a great couple days with Jay and Shari and their friends. We got in a lot of catch up visiting, a golf game and met many of their friends and acquaintances. Now it’s their turn to come up to Canada for a visit.

JUNE

June was one month were we stayed home for a change…….. well except for a visit to Kelowna for Oliver’s 3rd Birthday.

Also, the small 4 piece group I formed has been practicing on a regular basis and we now call ourselves “the Kamloops City Strummers”. The objective of our group is to get together and grow musically, to learn from each other and to give back to the community by entertaining at Senior Residence’s. We are aiming for our first public concert in early July.

June was also the month we hosted our annual Friends Reunion… year number 38. Everyone made it to Kamloops and boy was it warm and toasty in Kamloops. Almost record temperatures, so we tried to tailor our activities to keep everyone cooler. One day we spent up at Lac Le Jeune campground and in the evening some of us headed down to Riverside Park for a cooling off dip in the river. A great time was had by all.

JULY

Well all of a sudden July arrived and the weather in Kamloops was fantastic!

Early in July we made a overnight visit to Princeton. It’s been quite a awhile since we had been there and we needed a grand-kid fix. We arrived in time for a local parade. Sage and her friend were busy catching candy being thrown and if you look close you can see Conrad tossing the candy from the fire truck with Kevin driving. Also, Brenda had planned out a bunch of outside science experiments for the kids. So, lots of fun and lots to catch-up on in Princeton.

The Kamloops City Strummers played their first gig at The Shores Residences. It’s where Brenda’s Mom & Dad live. a good crowd for an evening performance and everyone seemed to enjoy the songs we played.

We followed this gig up with a street performance in front of the Kamloops Public Library. This was totally “ad-hoc” and we weren’t sure what to expect. My plan was to get us in front of a less than familiar crowd and see how we performed. Worse case people would not stay and listen….. but that never happened. Folks stopped, listened applauded and moved on. So, overall a success, but lots of room for improvement.

We also played a gig at Ridgeview Retirement Residences. The residents in this facility are a little further along in their personal illness and were tough to perform for; however there were smiles on their faces and people clapped along as we played.

Brenda and I also headed to Kelowna for a 5 days to look after Zach and Oliver while Jeff and Lindsay went to Quebec City to see the Rolling Stones.

AUGUST

August started with a visit from Prince George of Sabrina, Mike, Amelia and Mikayla.

The Kamloops City Strummers held their weekly practices and also performed for the residents at Overlander Extended Care.

Then Jeff, Lindsay, Zach and Oliver arrived for Hot Night in the City Car Show and Ribfest Weekend. In addition to all the activities going on downtown Brenda and her Zumba friends did a “Flash Mob” on Victoria street.

Then as soon as they left Brenda and I headed off to Whistler for a week. We kayaked, biked, hiked, swam, shopped and enjoyed a week of spectacular weather in Whistler. We rode the chair lift from Whistler Village right to the very top of Whistler Mountain and then took the Gondola that spans the almost 2 km’s between Whistler Peak and Blackcomb Peak. What a ride, what a view and what a great week 🙂

We drove back to Kamloops just in time to empty our suitcases and load them with some clothes for Retro weekend up at Sun Peaks. This included tribute bands for The Blues Brothers, Credence Clearwater Revival, Fleetwood Mac, Rod Stewart and Motley Crue. A bunch of Brenda’s exercise girl friends came up and we had a fun time with them watching the shows and going out for dinner.

SEPTEMBER

Early in September just prior to school starting Kevin, Tamara, Sage and Conrad came for a quick visit for some last minute school shopping and Halloween Costumes. What fun to have them stay with us……… always lots going on and lots of laughs. Plus we had GGPA and GGMA over for dinner.

Also in September Kamloops City Strummers performed at Kamloops Seniors Village. 

So, that’s about it for now. Our plan is to keep this updated at least monthly.

See you all in October.

Well,  it has been ages since the last post; actually it’s been over 4 months and lots has gone on. Some good and unfortunately some not so good.

September arrived and it was back to Bus Driving; except for the Teachers Strike, which delayed my return to work but gave Brenda and I a chance to take a short notice trip to Vancouver and spend a couple of days in Yaletown. We rented a Condo, lived the “lifestyle”, cooked some delicious dinners and dined out at a couple of trendy Yaletown hot spots. Weather was perfect and we got in lots of walking.

October was a very tough month. It started out great with both families from Princeton and Kelowna arriving for Thanksgiving. But then tragedy hit the family when we found out that Chris Van Meer (our brother George’s son) was tragically killed in a traffic accident near Texas Creek, which is located between Lytton and Lillooet.

Chris was such a great young man and it was such a tragedy to hear of his passing. Chris was a quiet person, but so “full of Life” and adventure. Chris loved all his family, friends and extended family. Their is a very large hole in our family. We truly miss Chris 🙁

In November as a family we also lost Arnold Desrocher, Lynda’s husband. Arnold passed away very quickly after a short stay in the hospital. We’ll miss Arnold for his quiet nature, his wealth of knowledge on world events and his amazing recollection of little known or unknown facts in  “Trivial Pursuit”.

November was also the date selected for a Memorial Celebration of Life for Chris Van Meer. It was held in Langley at Sirocco Farms. There were lots of tears, few smiles and a few laughs. At the end of the memorial balloons were released by the family and friends as each person came up to take a pair of scissors and snip the ribbon to let them fly away……… it was very emotional for everyone.

December arrived and so did Christmas. Oh and also both families complete with 2 dogs and 1 cat. It was hectic, it was busy and we loved every single minute of Christmas.  Kevin and Brenda went out and picked up GGPa and GGMa for Christmas dinner; so we had a table full. Food was delicious and lots of laughs, smiles and family times. We were so lucky and truly blessed to have had everyone here for the holiday season.

January started with us moving GGPa and GGMa from their home of almost 45 years. Dean and Judy drove down from Prince George and in one full week of work we cleared the house and got GGMa and GGPa set up on the north shore at The Shores Residence’s. Immediately following this we got the house listed and on the market. Whew!!!

 

It’s been a busy summer and a lot of the time has been spent with the Grand-kids and Grand-dogs.

In mid July we met Kevin and Tamara in Merritt to pick up Nova and Rover to bring them back to our house for the week, as Kevin, Tamara, Sage and Conrad were headed to Vancouver Island for a vacation. Below is a photo of our dog Oscar that we took years ago while camping. Nova and Rover were sitting in the same plastic wash basin that Oscar is sitting in……… we aren’t junk collectors…… honest 🙂

Then in early August we were off to Kelowna to help Jeff look after Zach and Oliver while Lindsay was in Italy at the World Ultimate Club Championships.

Finally, last week we headed to Merritt to meet Kevin and Tamara and pick up Sage and Conrad to bring them back to our house for a week vaction.

Time with the grandkids is so much fun, but it is also tiring, we aren’t sure where they get all that energy 🙂 So rather than ramble along about what we did and where we went, here are some pictures.

The weekend of March 21st to 24th was this years Family Ski Vacation. This year we rented a large condo – Bridgegate #11; it had three levels, 4 bedrooms, hot tub, large kitchen and lots of space, even for a group our size.

Everyone arrived on Friday night and it was so great to have time with them all before the busy part of the weekend started.

Saturday after breakfast we had time to play with the grand kids and then it was time to head down to the main village to walk around and everyone to explore Sun Peaks.

It had started to snow lightly on Friday night and continued through most of Saturday. This years family group photo very impromptu, however it was also probably one our better group photos.Plus look at these pictures of the grand kids; aren’t they special?

By Sunday morning there was 2″ to 3″ of new snow, so everyone was very excited about the day of skiing ahead. Brenda and I looked after Oliver and the rest went skiing at different times of the day. They all came back saying it the conditions were great.

After skiing it was still light outside so we all went outside and even Oliver got to try the skis that had been rented for Zachary. Sage and Conrad went sledding and with help of there Dad they had some pretty crazy rides down the hill on the sled.

Monday morning came too soon and it was time for everyone to head home.

Another great family vacation 🙂