The joys of a happy athlete!

Finally, it has happened...we have found and purchased an actual BMX race bike!! We looked at 3 different shops and found 'the one' at Cap's in Langley. They guys there were so helpful and knowledgeable that we weren't even scared!! The old bike weighs in at 40lbs, the new bike weighs in at under 15lbs....a much nicer way to load the truck!

Here it is....a Ripper Extreme in two tone blue and silver. Matches his race colors and helmet. He wasn't taken with the color and had his eye on a lovely bright yellow number...when he found out it was custom made and was over $1200, he was very happy with the Ripper.

The world BMX races are being held this weekend in Victoria and then he'll be back on our local track trying his hand on the new bike...yeah!!

Anglers!

Today was the day I took Cam and his friend James to Rolley Lake to try their hands at fishing. After a detour due to the Ruskin Dam road being closed, a trip down a winding road and a new friend announcing he gets car sick(....EEEK!), we arrived at Rolley Lake. It is a lovely spot with a swimming area and a campsite. We wandered down the path to a little beach area built for 3 to fish at.

The boys had a great time and even enjoyed laughing at me getting my one and only cast caught in the trees above!! James was disappointed that we didn't catch anything but I told him if it was easy it would be called 'catching' and not fishing.

We came home a nicer way (no car sickness) and then proceeded to the 50's diner for lunch.

A great day to enjoy the sun...we are sure glad the sun is back!!!

Fresh Summer Fruits and Fun!!

It's been a long time since my last blog, a camera issue and some good summer fun. In the last couple of weeks we've...

-Gone to Science World to see Grossology (don't waste your money...it was not worth it) and braved the many kids and parents who also had the rocket-science of an idea ;0) .

-Volunteered our truck for use in the Canada Day parade (absolutely NO connection with Christine Caldwell...she's passive aggresive...but get's nothing done!!). The kids dressed up on the Sister City float and we drove the route...we had good fun!

-Cam has practiced his BMX riding and attended the opening of the new track.

-Dwayne and I joined facebook...or is it crackbook...so addictive!!

-We went to a family funeral in Ladysmith and then down to Victoria for a night and then to see the Titanic exhibit (definitely spend your money there!!!), Parliament buildings and the Wax museum.

-Sarah danced at the berry festival

-The kids have attended summer camp at Evans Lake and had a wonderful time...we also had a great time by ourselves!! Dwayne even took me flying over Allouette Lake and other small lakes in the area, simply breathtaking!

-And....we have made our quota of summer jams! First Strawberry, with 41 containers and now today the Raspberry with 45 containers. I only ever make Freezer Jam as it maintains the structure of the berries and also the incredibly fresh taste. YUMMY!! (this is the pic of the strawberry jam pile!) I happened to see Kori Unrau at Kraus Farms, she was totally soaked with her buckets of berries, that's dedication!!

-We held our annual company family picnic at my parents house. There were 110 people there and Dwayne cooked steaks, chicken and salmon for all. My parents were very gracious (or silly!) in opening their home to us for the second year running.

Here are some pics from the last little while. I will endeavor to update better for those that care to read.

Happy Summer days everyone!!