Fun Packed Weekend

Cora got some time off work and came down to see us.  We were so excited, it had been way to long.  She left early in the morning so she would be able to come to Blake's basketball game with us.  After we grabbed some groceries.  They were all so happy to be together.

We stayed up to late talking when we got home.  Blake had school and Dave had work the next day and they were both tired.  But didn't care.

The girls and I just hung out until about 3 when Leah's friends arrived to get ready for the stake dance.  We had pizza and they curled and straightened and screamed and laughed.

Those are all horrible pictures, but it was all last minute.  They had a fantastic time at the dance, while Cora, Natalie and I went to see The Greatest Showman again.  It really is better the second time.  We picked up the dancers and listened to many fun stories and tales all the way back to our car.  When we got back we had a little shock.  Someone had shot 5 bullets into her car.  Back window, driver's window, and small window on back drivers side were all shot out.  Plus the trunk had been shot at.  We decided because of all the glass, Natalie would bring us home, very out of her way and we really appreciated it, then Dave and I went back the next morning.  We call the police when we got home.

The plan had always been to go skiing on the Saturday.  We got up early to get the car, but by the time we got it all dealt with and back it was almost 9.  That is usually when we like to be at the ski hill.  It is a long drive.  The kids quickly got ready, then Dave felt like he needed to stay at home.  Since it was the first time Cora would get to go this season, the decision was made for me to take them.  I was nervous and scared on the roads, but Cora said the skiing was perfect.  My parents met me at the ski hill and my mom surprised me with cupcakes.

We finally made it safely back home. We ate super fast.  Blake stuck a candle in some rice krispies we had and they all sang happy birthday to me.  We then went into the church to set up for the next day.

Sunday Dave and Myrna spoke.  We had a nice dinner after and got some family pictures.  Coming later.

That night we were all in bed when Cora came in and plopped herself down on our floor.  The other two quickly followed.  They laughed and talked, quoted movies, and  told stories.  It was so fun to see their enjoyment of being together that is was hard to make them go to bed. We knew Cora only had a few more nights with us.

Blake had mid-terms the next day and so finally the fun had to end.

We packed in as much as we could in the time that she was down.  And loved having her here.

Very Belated Post

I was talking to Cora on the phone this morning and something came up about pictures.  Which led to me saying something about one of my favorite pictures of her.  She didn't remember what I was talking about so I was going back through my blog so I could send it to her.  That is when I realized I never did blog her grad photos.  From 7 Month Ago.  Seriously!!  So here is an extremely late post because I want it in my journal books when I print this out.  Some fun, some quirky, some behind the scenes.  She had wanted Natalie Toone to come and take them, but we never seemed to get a date that worked.  Here you go, a ton of pictures from last June.

This is my favorite because I love her eyes.  She doesn't like it because she thinks her cheeks are chubby.  Oh well.....

And one from January a year ago.

Birthday and Basketball

Dave had a birthday!  After Blake's games we stopped at the Keg and used our gift certificates to have dinner.  Lucky Blake got to tag along with us for dinner and shopping.  Birthdays are very low key for us.  But we got a free dessert and it was pretty tasty. Not much to say about that, Dave really doesn't want much fuss.  It was nice to just watch a game and have a nice meal together.

Leah wasn't able to come with us.  I would have had to take her out of school way to early.  She has madly been finishing projects, games and then over the weekend was a tournament.  It was grade 8/9 tournament.  Leah was there to ref and score keep.  Blake to score keep and support his team. (He is in Grade 7 so didn't play this time)  It was a long two days, we got home late Saturday and finally Leah was able to start her talk for the next day.  She worked on it until midnight then up again early to put finishing touches on before church.  She did a great job.

Blake started out the season a little nervous.  He was worried that he would never be able to play well.  Then a few games ago, it just clicked with him.  He was so excited.  He has had many baskets in each game and his dribbling is really coming along.  As he improves his teammates are more confident in him as well and they are passing and trusting him more.  It is really neat to watch.  Blake has a really great coach.  Dave and I love how he coaches these boys.

All of his games are in January.  Then his final tournament is the first weekend of February.  Leah also has a tournament the same weekend, and the following.  Leah has had a few games, but she will be going strong in February.  Most weeks she has 2 games, practices, and a tournament.  She has been starting so far this year and doing awesome.  She is top re-bounder most games.

Her physio is going awesome as well.  The therapist was very excited about her skiing with out her knee braces and wanted her to try a practice without.  It also went well.  No pain during or even the next day.  Maybe we will be brave and try a game next.

Snow Fun!!

Just a whole lot of fun pictures from before the kids had to go back to school.  It was not to cold and we took advantage of it.  Emily had a hooding party.  Everyone loved it.  They stayed out until it was dark. Then had hot dogs and watched a movie.

We finally got a ski day in.  We had several planned but weather conditions were not good.  I am sure we drove Nicole crazy.  Levi was meeting us at the hill to ski with us and we kept changing our plans.  The day we did go was perfect.

Then is warmed up enough for Blake to build his snowman.

It is getting colder and snowy again so this snowman may actually last a while.