Ornament Swap

Yippy it Ornament Swap time again!!!

I have participated for 3 years (I think) and had so much fun. and received some beautiful ornaments for our tree. I love looking at the ornaments as they go on the tree and thinking of the story or person that goes with them

This year I am partnered with Lisa in Nova Scotia - so excited !!!

Pictures from last weekend

Last Saturday I took the kids to see the Harlem Crowns playing at Peter Skeene Ogden High School here in 100 Mile House. We had so much fun, it was super funny, fast paced, action packed and amazing.

They played a great game with the high school senior team, there were many times the high school kids didn't know where to look the ball was moving so fast. The players and refs were great sports through the whole game. 

One of the guys from the Harlem team was 6 foot 9 - Dylan couldn't believe how tall he was!

After the game we went for Ice Cream at the Chew and Chat - the old Dairy Queen. It was so yummy, haven't had a dipped cone for so long!

Sunday morning we went to the local Legion in Forest Grove and attended the Remembrance Day service. It was wonderful, this was our first here in "the Grove" 

Wreath laid from the Canim Lake Band, the drummers brought tears to my eyes.

Here a cadet guards the cenotaph during the ceremony. 

I dress the kids in full snow gear and glad I did as it was -6 and we were outside for about 45 minutes for the ceremony. I had my scarf pulled up over my face to keep my nose warm.

At the end of the ceremony the children were all called upon to lay poppies on the wreaths, I thought this was a great way to include the kids.

After the ceremony the Legion put on a complimentary luncheon for everyone it was really nice.

Snowy Day

Couple days ago the snow started, lasted all morning  and then turned sunny in the afternoon 

Pictures from work

At home about an inch and half of snow fell. 

The kids suited up and went sledding into the evening and by morning it was all gone again.

This weekend is supposed to be between 6 and 9 degrees above zero and rainy.  

On Halloween we had freezing rain, thats a bit scary. We had to chip holes in the ice on the truck and car windshields so we could see. The main roads weren't too bad, just wet.

I took my car in that day and had the winter tires put on and thank goodness because the next morning the school buses were cancelled because of icy roads, but with my new tires it was a breeze - I LOVE THEM!!!

The kids came home from school so excited as there was only 8 kids at the school all day and they had the leftovers from the party the day before and had a really fun day! Yesterday when I took them in they were really hoping the buses were cancelled again! Not so lucky, it was just rainy. 

Halloween

Halloween was a super fun day for the kids

They had a party at the school in the afternoon, so we were running around in the morning getting costumes ready, as well as trying not to be late for school.

When I came home from work we rushed around getting Russ's costume finished (he didn't want to dress up in the morning) and ran out the door. 

We had to be finished trick or treating before the fireworks at 7:30 - thats why the rush.

First house for trick or treating!

Once we were finished walking through the neighborhood we went over to the community hall for hot dogs, hot chocolate and fireworks. The fireworks were gorgeous, once again the Forest Grove Volunteer fire fighters out did themselves!

When we were home the kids quickly sorted their candy and had a few more samples before bed.

I remember going out for hours with a pillow case and getting LOTS of candy, not my kids they only want to go to a few houses and are very excited about the candy they get - gotta love it!!! But not enough for Mom to sneak very many pieces - heehee.