The year is quickly coming to an end and this year we are reflecting in a most unusual way. Blogging has become a great way of keeping up with friends and family easily. I hope you enjoy reflecting along with us!
Our babies seem to be growing in leaps and bounds and it really doesn't seem fair. Sarah is almost 13 and is in Grade 7. She is still dancing and riding and is still able to hold an A average at school. She is described as a social girl but is so helpful with everyone. Her joy is dance...and of course her friends. Sarah amazes us all the time with her ability to adapt to new things and even enjoy them (or pretend very well). She took the babysitting course in the summer and now the odd babysitting job for Auntie Jo-Ann. If you're looking for a sitter, she even does dishes!
Cam is growing like a weed! He turned 10 on Dec 22 and he is still very much a home body. Cam is still not afraid to show his friends who his parents are and I still get hugs at school (I take advantage of this as it will end soon enough!). Last winter Cam took to BMX racing. He is eager to get back at it after Christmas break is over. His decisions are still very lead by his heart, he's one kid that wears his on his sleeve. I love that he is concerned with me being lonely during the day! His teacher this year is amazing and is really bringing out the best of him.
Dwayne and I celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary in 2007. We celebrated in Jamaica so the actual day in May was low key. We did dinner and talked about the things we want to do for the next 15!
The kids goofing around on the cruise!
We have had many adventures during this year with our family. We did a Caribean cruise in March and then Dwayne and I spent 12 days in Jamaica by ourselves. It was a much needed vacation and break after a crazy snow season.
Dwayne diving in Jamaica
In August, our usual family summer vacation time, we took off to San Diego. What a blast! We did absolutely everything that a tourist could do...Legoland, Zoo, SeaWorld, shopping, tour of the Midway (a must do!) and many other things. We then spent a few days in LA doing things like Knotts Berry Farm and Universal Studios (that was Cam's fav). We had an amazing time!
Our year began with a bang...SNOW! Last year was a great year for Chinook Winter Management which meant a busy season for our family and of course work team. Chinook continues to grow and just recently we have been named to #49 on the top 100 Snow and Ice Contractors in North America. Doesn't seem like much to some people but our sweat and tears are in it so it's amazing. I was on the cover of the Snow Business Magazine for December 2007 with a really great article. Like I said, it's been a great year of growth!
Pacific RIM Services is still growing at a steady pace. They were named #99 in Profit Magazines top 100 fastest growing companies in Canada. WOW! Dwayne is still making very strategic plans for the company and is a great driver on that bus!!
We hope you've enjoyed a little piece of our lives. You can go back and read the posts to learn more. This is a time to be reminded about our friends and family near and far...we are so thankful for each and every one of you. Even (an especially) during our busy times, we are thankful for family and friends to lean on. THANK YOU!
Love to you all from us...Diane, Dwayne, Sarah and Cam xoxo
