Fishing time!

How does that old saying go..."A bad day fishing is still better than a good day's work!" Well, today wasn't a work day but it was still good to get out....Moose Lake is about 30 kms north of town...the kids were able to test their fishing endurance for the first time...a couple casts into it they were pretty much bored!! No sooner, after the first cast hit the water, did Olivia ask "Did you catch one yet?" haha It was sunny with cloudy periods but was quite windy for most of the time so that made it difficult at times.

The drive out to the lake was absolutely beautiful...the trees, the colour of the leaves, etc...it is a testament to the work of our creator each time I see the beautiful surroundings that

we live in!!

The other exciting thing this weekend was the year end finale for Beavers...Olivia was an active participant this year and she quite enjoyed it....On Saturday afternoon the beavers, cubs and scouts had a chance to blast off the rockets they built....Olivia was excited at first but after hearing the first one blast off, spent the rest of the time in the van peaking out the window...she doesn't like loud noises very much.

Spring is finally here....

It has been a while since our last post so I will fill you in on what has happened over the past few weeks. Alvan and Trish were here for 5 days...the kids were very excited to see them and spend time with them. They were able to go for walks, ride their bikes and Grandpa and Grandma watched them play soccer.

Austin was especially happy to see his "papa"...Austin followed Alvan around wanting to help or be invovled where ever he went...for those of you who knew me as a child, doesn't that sounds familiar!...Austin showed up at my work on Monday while Alvan was servicing our chairs...he plunked himself down on the floor beside Alvan and asked if he could help!! haha too funny!.... It is hard to believe that it will be 16 years this June 14 since my Grandpa (Walter) passed away....When I saw Austin with Alvan it reminded me of when I was little and all the wonderful memories I had spending time with my Grandpa!!

Alvan brought his motorbike up this trip and the kids thoroughly enjoyed going for rides....Austin kept asking to go faster, faster....The girls both enjoyed it as well. There are so many trails right close to our house...they were able to ride to the stables to see Shadow.

I am up to my eye balls in paper at work right now (literally)....Tax season has taken on a whole new meaning for me....Property tax Notices will be in the mail by the end of the week providing some relief for a few weeks...then comes collection! Yikes! We have been making regular trips to Grande Prairie...too much work and not enough time...oh well, I do what I can....they, like everyone else in this area, are having a difficult finding qualified staff....Lots of junior staff in the system but they are a ways off yet from making a real big impact...I have conducted some training sessions, when necessary, to help their students progress up the system.

Tanya keeps busy with the kids and the home front...what with soccer, piano lessons, Shawdow and helping out at School there is never a dull moment. It truly is a blessing to see the kids involved in all sorts of activities as they explore new things and new adventures. The Lord is good to all of us!

Hope all is well with you and yours!!

Trevor