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