Jamaican Getaway

A week ago we took a trip to the sunny island of Jamaica, on it was certainly sunny.  The average temperature most days was 34 degrees.  Add in the humidity and we had some very warm days.  The kids got in hours of swimming both in the pool and at the beach.  Jenna, Nolan and I tried snorkeling.  The breathing was a bit hard for Nolan and he didn't last too long, but at least he gave it a shot.  Jenna also got to use a stand up paddle board, which she had been wanting to do for a while.  Since it was an all inclusive resort, we all ate way too much, and the kids had an ice cream sundae almost everyday for dessert.  Now that we have arrived back home and the weather has cooled off a bit, I find myself longing for a lazy afternoon by the beach.

Of course, if you want to see more pictures, we have a whole album, but you have to come visit us!

finally at the resort after about 15 hours of travelling and a 4 am wake up call



 



the view from our patio

playing on the beach



our first time snorkeling

Archery - Brooklyn can check it off her bucket list

I always find all sorts of pictures on my camera after a trip

the kids played for hours on this afternoon

at the airport waiting to go home





AWESOME!!!

Frank Slide Field Trip
Me and Mom went on a field trip with my class.
I took a picture of this doll house because I thought it was cool!
Even the back porch had some tiny decorations.
We learned about plants we grow in Alberta.
Do you know the difference between straw and hay?   Straw has no nutrition in it so the animals lay on it rather then eating it.  On the other hand hay has nutrition in it so that is why the horses  eat it.
My favorite room is the attic room with all the ribbon and thread.  I think the hat on the mannequin is pretty cool too!  I like where they put the cat.  Right on the rug by the chair, see?
By: Jenna
hope you liked it!

Montana

August long weekend we decided to head to Great Falls, Montana for a little shopping and relaxation.  We had a great time.  Montana was very nice.  I was pleasantly surprised.  Although the shopping was a little lacking, our weekend was very nice.  They had a great waterpark, and since it was a city park, it didn't cost us a fortune to get into.  We also took a boat tour call the "Gates of the Mountains"  I really enjoyed it, however, it was almost 2 hours long and the kids got a bit bored.  On the way back we stopped in Waterton Lakes, which was also really nice.  I would love to go back someday.  It is a shame that it is so close, and I had never been there!

Splash Mountain

I will post more Disneyland pictures soon, but I had to post this one picture.  I just love the girls faces.  And yes, that is complete terror on Billy's face.

She's the Queen of the Waves

Here is a couple of video's of Jenna surfing.  Brooklyn tried too and did really well, but didn't last too long because she swallowed a couple of mouthfuls of sea water.  Jenna did really well and wants to go back again.

Jenna's Piano Recital

Here is Jenna at her first piano recital.

Brooklyn's Birthday

Brooklyn turned 5!  She has been pumped about turning 5 ever since she turned 3.  This is a big milestone for her.  She is already wanting to count down sleeps until Kindergarten, but I think we have a few too many to go before we do a countdown.

She had a great time at her birthday party and I hope that you enjoy the pictures.

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