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April Birthdays - Jeff and Samuel
Jeff and Samuel had their birthdays in April. Jeff turned 40 something and Samuel turned 12, a big milestone for him. The pictures below are from out family birthday gathering. Samuel had a birthday...
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Land Ho! Aye Matie
Since January there has been a BIG box sitting in our garage. It is the box that our tread mill came in. Jeff wanted to throw it away because it has kept him from cleaning up the garage. But Rachel's...
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Mother's Day
Today is a special day for us. It's a day to honor the mother who rules in this home. Rachel. (This blog was written by Jeff) This year we were able to celebrate Mother's Day with Rachel's parents in...
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Family Visit
We had some family members that have not been to Calgary before come see us recently. We wanted to show them a good Canadian time, so we ordered a little snow for them, took them 5 pin bowling, ate at...
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Samuel Gets the Priesthood
Sunday was a very big day in our house. Samuel having turned 12 was ordained a Deacon at Church. Two of his Uncles, Mike and Chris came up to stand-in on the ordination along with Grandpa Arnold....
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FATHER'S DAY - 2011
Father's Day is always a fun day in our home. Rachel takes family photo's, we have a good meal, Kids give Jeff (me) gifts and we get to spend time together. Our favorite spot for taking family...
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Family Fun - Ward Camp Out
This years ward camp out was down by Cardston, a long drive for an over night campout. The turn off to get to the location was not marked so we got a little lost. A good 20 minutes lost. So I called...
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Playing Catch-Up
I don't know where the time flies when you are having fun, but it certainly flew by so quickly these last two months that we could hardly keep up. The next few blogs might seem random and out of...
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On a Spiritual Note
Back in May when we had family here, we got to experience a few things that are worth mentioning. . . . On Mother's Day weekend, my mom and I got to attend "Time Out For Women". This is a 2-day...
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Happy Canada Day!
Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Canada Day, eh!How did you celebrate?Did you fly your flags?Did you sing the national anthem?Did you spend time with family?Did you enjoy good food?Did you watch...
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My Country, 'Tis of Thee
Sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing.And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air,Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.America! America!God shed his grace on thee,And...
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Camp Granada, er. . .Camp Impeesa
Well, it's been four days since we sent Samuel off to his very first, week-long Scout Camp. (tears. . .)Since we haven't heard anything from him, we'll take that as as good sign. Besides, what could go...
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Something Wicked This Way Comes. . . .
Tonight, at Eight O'Clock, we'll be there!Can't Wait!
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Seeing Green
We saw the Broadway Musical "Wicked" last night, and it was AMAZING! So glad we had the chance to go!What a treat to have a date in the middle of the week!Since we didn't do any sneak-peaking on the...
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Dance Recital - 2011
The past couple of years Elise has been involved in dance classes. This year Elise was in her second year of Ballet and her first year of Jazz. Marissa also signed up this year and did her first year...
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Helaman's Encampment
Last week (July 4th-9th) I was able to participate in Helaman's Encampment. It was a camp to celebrate 100 years of scouting in Alberta (Even though some stakes were from Saskatchewan, B.C.,...
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Vancouver - Summer Fun
For some fun this summer we took a family trip to Vancouver. We have not been there before, so it was going to be some where new for all of us. We had a great time, and did a lot of fun things.Our...
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Already?
It's official. . . summer is over. School has started up again. How do we feel about that? Well, it would be nice to have more time to be free of routines and schedules to keep, but the kids are...
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First Time
Today was Charlotte's first bus ride to school. She was sooooo excited to be "a big kid".Here she is racing off to the bus stop. I could barely keep up with her!She was the first one to get...
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10 Anniversary - 9/11
Just a quick note to remember the tragedy that occured 10 years ago. To the heros, we are grateful for all that you did on this day. To the fallen, you are missed by many and will not be forgotten. GOD...
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