End of Skating Party

This free digital scrapbook customized with Smilebox We had a little party before the last time skating for the season. With spring upon us, it's time to move outdoors. The kids learned how to make music with chopsticks. It was cute to watch. It is nice to have my Fridays more free without that commitment.

Museum Field Trip

Here are some pictures of a field trip to the museum in Grande Prairie. What a great way to spend an afternoon.

It's Just a Bump in the Road

Meet Rick and Kathy. "It's just a bump in the road". That's how they are dealing with Kathy's breast cancer. Rick is a first cousin to my father. Kathy (not even 50 years old yet) has been his wife of 25 years. She is dealing with a very aggressive type of breast cancer. She is at the end of her chemo and heads to the OR next week for a double mastectomy. I admire her strength, the devotion of her family, and their hope. God has been by their side. Without Him, they are not sure how they would be doing. God is good all the time. All the time God is good.
Her husband and sons helped her pick out this wig. It suits her. She naturally has red hair and is a hair dresser by trade. She cut my hair all through my growing up years.
Shortly after she started Chemo, her hair started to fall out. So out came the clippers.
Kathy with their oldest son Zack.
Youngest son Josh.
Kathy and her boys.
During the night a beautiful snow fell. They have wonderful trees in their yard so it added to the beauty.
Josh looks up to his big brother.



They are still smiling. Not everyday is full of smiles, but she finds something positive in everyday. Kathy has not been working outside the home at her hair salon. She feels this has given her the opportunity to rest when she needs, go to her appointments, which Rick has not missed one, and to sail through chemo with some strength.

Remember, it's just a bump in the road. Bumps don't last forever.

Skating With Friends

It had been a while since Jen had been on a sled. The trail was very rough and she was a little unsure. The older you get the more bumps you feel.
It was fun to watch her and Ciera laughing and having fun.
There goes Russell and Hudson.
Hudson and his mom playing some hockey.
All the kids and one mom. We love having fantastic neighbors that live so close and we can walk over and that share their lake with us for skating.
Russell on a mission of clearing the snow.
Hudson doing good on skates. A little man on a mission.

Chloe and Ciera were just chatting about the week and what they have been doing that day. Those 2 girls are cute to watch and listen.
Chloe enjoying the outdoors. We have been blessed with such a mild winter. No scarves have been needed. It's nice not to have to bundle up lots just to enjoy some time outside, and we don't get cold in 20 minutes either!

Harder Family

The youngest member of the family. They have 3 beautiful children.
Oldest son, middle child.
Oldest daughter and child. Megan and Chloe are great friends.

Mom and son.

Husband and wife. i met this family through home school activities. They live close by and have children close to the same age as Russell and Chloe. I've enjoyed getting to know them.
Love how they still laugh and smile when each others company after many years of marriage.
The weather was a little cool out but the show must go on. The kids did great. Hot chocolate was made as soon as we were back at the house.
The little guy wanted to be by Russell. He loves Russell and likes to follow him around. He was not that interested in sitting with his sister.