Despite the coolness, where the sun shone, there were wildflowers in bloom!
Monday, October 10, 2011
Springtime in the Mountains
Springtime at waterton national park. The falls at the townsite was rushing but the trail along it was snow covered.
Despite the coolness, where the sun shone, there were wildflowers in bloom!
Despite the coolness, where the sun shone, there were wildflowers in bloom!
More summer fun
Our return journey included cycling one evening to see the sunset on the northern tip of Lake Michigan....
...and some history lessons on an island in Lake Superior where Etienne Brule and others were early explorers of our nation
...as well as the buffalo hills in the northern mid-west....
The snowbirds always provide delight for the boys at the local airshow.
Pottery class came early....in July....along the banks of the local river where there is clay! What fun....what a mess! although it's soluble.
Fun with friends during an afternoon of swimming and repeatedly going down the water slide at an outdoor aquatic park. Great way to end the summer fun!
...and some history lessons on an island in Lake Superior where Etienne Brule and others were early explorers of our nation
...as well as the buffalo hills in the northern mid-west....
The snowbirds always provide delight for the boys at the local airshow.
Pottery class came early....in July....along the banks of the local river where there is clay! What fun....what a mess! although it's soluble.
Fun with friends during an afternoon of swimming and repeatedly going down the water slide at an outdoor aquatic park. Great way to end the summer fun!
God's mercies displayed
During our visit in Ontario we enjoyed some time at Albert's mom's home. We thank God that He spared Oma during a time of illness.Much thanks to our dear sis, Joyce who provided such effective and loving care.
The boys kept active and having fun with Uncle Harry & Aunt Janey...
Summer highlights!
We had a delightful summer with many visits with dear family and friends. For some we didn't have to travel, for others, we travelled far but so worthwhile!
June brought joy with Auntie Joyce visiting us in our new location. We hiked the mountains, saw frozen lakes, beautiful wildflowers in bloom and wildlife of various kinds!
We journeyed to Ontario in late June for a special July 1st Celebration - Geraldine's father turned 80 years! We praise and thank our dear Lord for His preserving grace in his life all those years, despite health concerns and various trials. God has been good - His faithfulness is new every morning.
It was a joy to cook breakfast for my dear father, and what better way to celebrate Canada Day than to have pancakes with fresh strawberries and real whipping cream!
We enjoyed beautiful fellowship that day with so many family..God's goodness and blessings were celebrated as well as a warning not to reject His grace and favour (Deuteronomy 6:1-15). Here are some photos of the generations from those 80 years:
Reina, oldest child
Amy and Sarah with covenant children in their womb (two granddaughters, born in July and August)
....and the other 4 children (and spouses), 21 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren!
The boys had a great time with their cousins.
Enroute to Ontario we enjoyed sweet fellowship with Aunt Reinie & Uncle Rog in Michigan - she had to photograph Albert's car towing the Airstream to prove to colleagues that it really did pull it!
....and dear friends who enjoy sailing...the boys are looking forward to a calm day to sail, Robert!
Although noisy, the boys had a blast with Scottie playing drums and guitars. Thanks for your hospitality Jude & Tone!
Always fun to play with friends of the same age and share great food and drink and conversation with dear friends.
We were blessed also to visit Albert's only surviving aunt from his father's family and uncle. We were able to connect with friends from our previous, brief stay in Chatham.
...and dear friends from our Riverside brethren!
We praise God for you all and your love shown to us in so many ways!
June brought joy with Auntie Joyce visiting us in our new location. We hiked the mountains, saw frozen lakes, beautiful wildflowers in bloom and wildlife of various kinds!
We journeyed to Ontario in late June for a special July 1st Celebration - Geraldine's father turned 80 years! We praise and thank our dear Lord for His preserving grace in his life all those years, despite health concerns and various trials. God has been good - His faithfulness is new every morning.
It was a joy to cook breakfast for my dear father, and what better way to celebrate Canada Day than to have pancakes with fresh strawberries and real whipping cream!
We enjoyed beautiful fellowship that day with so many family..God's goodness and blessings were celebrated as well as a warning not to reject His grace and favour (Deuteronomy 6:1-15). Here are some photos of the generations from those 80 years:
Reina, oldest child
Amy and Sarah with covenant children in their womb (two granddaughters, born in July and August)
....and the other 4 children (and spouses), 21 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren!
The boys had a great time with their cousins.
Enroute to Ontario we enjoyed sweet fellowship with Aunt Reinie & Uncle Rog in Michigan - she had to photograph Albert's car towing the Airstream to prove to colleagues that it really did pull it!
....and dear friends who enjoy sailing...the boys are looking forward to a calm day to sail, Robert!
Although noisy, the boys had a blast with Scottie playing drums and guitars. Thanks for your hospitality Jude & Tone!
Always fun to play with friends of the same age and share great food and drink and conversation with dear friends.
We were blessed also to visit Albert's only surviving aunt from his father's family and uncle. We were able to connect with friends from our previous, brief stay in Chatham.
...and dear friends from our Riverside brethren!
We praise God for you all and your love shown to us in so many ways!
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Nature Walk discoveries
Our Spring certainly has been varied in weather patterns! A fellow blogger from northern California has had snow even this week (May!).
On our typical route along the local river, we enjoyed March's chinook warmth and puddles, (thankful for rubber boots!).
Mid April brought another snowstorm. However, despite our wondering about weather patterns, our God remains faithful in that each season and created order continue despite chilly temperatures.
Gideon was delighted to discover "Pagoo" at the local lake. We observed that Pagoo's family members hide amid the big rocks. Peter turned it over and observed that it was growing a new leg. Later on our walk around the lake, we discovered that the food source of Gulls is the hermit crab :( Some were rescued by Gideon and Peter and returned to their habitat. The nature cycle of life was once again observed.
"Pagoo" is a lovely, living book written by Holling Clancy Holling about tide pool life and the life cycle of "Pagoo" a hermit crab. It has beautiful illustrations as well. Highly recommended for 6-9year olds as a read aloud book, particularly for families living near the sea or ocean.
On our typical route along the local river, we enjoyed March's chinook warmth and puddles, (thankful for rubber boots!).
Mid April brought another snowstorm. However, despite our wondering about weather patterns, our God remains faithful in that each season and created order continue despite chilly temperatures.
Gideon was delighted to discover "Pagoo" at the local lake. We observed that Pagoo's family members hide amid the big rocks. Peter turned it over and observed that it was growing a new leg. Later on our walk around the lake, we discovered that the food source of Gulls is the hermit crab :( Some were rescued by Gideon and Peter and returned to their habitat. The nature cycle of life was once again observed.
"Pagoo" is a lovely, living book written by Holling Clancy Holling about tide pool life and the life cycle of "Pagoo" a hermit crab. It has beautiful illustrations as well. Highly recommended for 6-9year olds as a read aloud book, particularly for families living near the sea or ocean.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Peter turns Eleven!
April has flown by......Peter turned eleven and the joke around here is we have a "seven/eleven" with the boys' ages.
Books were the theme in gifts - "Scout" from Opa and Oma
These from dear friends who have 3 boys and what fun these books are!
Some by Douglas Bond, Guns of Thunder and Guns of the Lion from dad and mom.
Peter used his gift money towards the purchase of an ebook reader! (also had the gift card from the practice a thon toward this goal)
Gideon was certain that Peter would love the Voyage of the Dawn Treader dvd. We enjoyed part of the afternoon watching the move.
Peter and his friend Nathan and Gideon enjoyed 2 1/4 hours in a local indoor waterpark to celebrate his birthday a few days earlier. It was a lot of fun going down the waterslides on tubes and through one that was dark!
Of course, what would a birthday be without a nature walk!
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Ch...ch...ch...changes......
in nature....
March 16......
April 14!!
and .....April 24
sunshine and bare feet
and Gideon skinned his knees!
AND.......this.....
to this :)))
March 16......
April 14!!
and .....April 24
sunshine and bare feet
and Gideon skinned his knees!
AND.......this.....
to this :)))
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