Congratulations Brooke!

Out of this World

Last weekend, Brooke did her part (spectacularly!) in the Bella Dance production of Peter Pan. She was a blue planet (the best planet!) and she performed her routine flawlessly in front of a packed audience. The show was awesome and we're all very proud of Brooke, including Gavin who insisted on presenting Brooke with a bouquet after the show! How cool is that! Anyways, here are some pics.

We'll Miss You Guys!

Travis and Brenda and the kids left the other day to move to Edmonton where Travis starts a new job and the family starts a new life. We're very sad to see them go but we do wish them all the best in their new surroundings. I can't say enough, how nice it was to have them around even if we couldn't get together as often as we may have hoped for, it was great to know that we had such comforting friends around us. Even though they're a few more miles away I know that we'll stay close and we look forward to seeing them soon. Take care guys and we wish you nothing but the best in life!

The 5 People You Meet in Heaven

I just finished reading the aforementioned book by Mitch Albom, the same author of "Tuesday's With Morrie" (another great book!). All I can say is that this book rocked me when I finished it, meaning that it actually shook my very foundations and the way I viewed heaven and earth and even how to get there (heaven that is, I'm already on earth... duh!). I'm not ashamed to say that some tears found their way to the corners of my eyes reading various passages from this book, as it is easy to relate some of the aspects of my own life with that of the main characters and I'm sure everyone can find something that connects them with Eddie, the carnival caretaker. It's a moving book folks and it left me thinking at the end, pondering who the 5 people I might meet on my journey to heaven (if I'm lucky enough to make it there! ; )

I encourage everyone to pick this book up and give it a read, hopefully it will move you as much as it has moved me... and then think of the 5 people you might meet in heaven.

Lazy Blogger!

Sorry for being so late since my last entry... I guess the combination of being busy, somewhat lazy and also being preoccupied with the Facebook phenomenon... has made me neglect my blog responsibilities. So I apologize to anyone who has been checking in on our blog for any updates, I'll promise to be more dedicated to the blog!!! So, with that note, I think I'll post some recent pics, some random thoughts, and any other info regarding the Fam!

Nature Walks

How easy is it to forget, when you're out for a nature walk, that you're actually in "Nature"! Home to the wild animals, often hungry wild animals. Just read a few news stories in the wonderfully entertaining Yellowknifer, about recent animal encounters. One was a bear stumbling out into the parking lot of one of my favourite hiking trails, frightening a group of hikers; a small dog kept the bear distracted long enough so that everyone could retreat to safety but the dog likely sacrificed his own life for his owners. In another news item, cougars have been spotted around the Yellowknife area adding to the "dangerous" aspects of living in Yellowknife! What's next? Polar Grizz showing up on our back steps?!?!?!

Anyways, all this is feeding Isabelle's fears of bear attacks so I know that our hikes are going to be limited from now on. It used to be that the animals were more scared of us than we were of them but I guess with increased encounters and familiarization, those days are coming to an end.

That's all for now. Till next time.

Wednesday, May 23

Not much to say today folks, just wishing Ev a "GetWell Soon", same goes for Lee Phypers whom we hope is getting better and will soon be back on her feet again.

Hard day to concentrate, beautiful day outside and I'm catching myself staring out the window every so often. I'm realizing we don't get enough fresh air and sunshine. I think we need to get the family out for another hike soon.

Rant of the Day: David Stern, commish of the NBA, is a knucklehead to say the least. After watching San Antonio eliminate Phoenix from the playoffs, I'm now certain, whereas before I merely speculated, that there is a conspiracy in the NBA of favouritism and behind-the-scenes dealings. I'm upset with the NBA and can not stomach to watch any more of the playoffs (much to Isabelle's delight!). The NBA was just getting fun to watch again after years of boring half court schemes. I guess I'll have to start watching college hoops again. Dang David Stern!

Anyways, that's all for now. Hope everyone is doing fine. Till next time.