Remnants of Summer

Eat your heart out Olivia Newton John!

Well into September we were still heading to the beach everyday.

Auntie Maria bought a kayak this summer and generously shared with her nieces and nephews.

We love our friends!

Maria and I headed out for some early morning skiing. Look at that glassy water.

Before Maria bought her own kayak we got a wicked deal on some rentals because she's so darn hot!

Just this afternoon we were at the beach again. Too cold for mom to swim but the kids loved it.

More Pictures

These pictures are from the listing so they have the original owners stuff in them. But you get the general idea! Above is the stairway.


Our cool REAL wood fireplace that sends the heat through the furnace to heat the whole house. This is the living room.



Media room.



Kitchen, dining room and sitting room. I'm in love with my gas stove.



Upstairs window seat. So dreamy!





Master bedroom ensuite. The shower is ENORMOUS... it has 2 shower heads and 2 body sprayers.



Master bedroom. The owners gave us the mirror and candle sconces seen in this picture.



Kids bathroom.


Edwin's bedroom... they gave us this gorgeous antique bed.



Joseph's bedroom.



Upstairs hallway.

I look out the window at the lake all day. We are on a quiet cul de sac with great neighbors. It already feels like home.

I don't have pictures of Greta's bedroom yet. We will post more when I get around to it. :) It's even better in real life so everyone should come for a visit.

All moved in.

Life is good. Seems like we've hit the final milestone in our own lives and can now enjoy those of our children.

Everything is pretty much put away and very few boxes remain (for those of you that know Sharon this'll come as no surprise)

MORE BIG NEWS!

We have bought a house. Today we sign off on all the paper work before it is sent up to the lawyers. Saturday is the big move! We are really excited. Here is a preview of our new place.

'J'inormous July

This past month has flown by so quickly.

The biggest news is that Joseph turned 9!!!! Grandma and Grandpa Kilistoff were here to celebrate Joe's special day with us. We hiked Bluenose, had a wiener roast at Ellison and then the boys and grandparents went to see Transformers.

We went to Langley for a temple trip and aquarium visit.

My favorite was the 4D theater. Greta hated it and hid in my shoulder until it was over.

Summer has finally arrived and we have spent almost everyday at the beach.

My sister Sarah throwing up a pretty good rooster tail.

Ryan wake boarding.

My parents had some time off and came for a visit. Dad spent the majority of his time felling dead trees in the yard. They would tie a rope around the branch and Mom would pull the direction they wanted the branch to fall while Dad played with the chainsaw.

Note the power lines we were trying to avoid.

Edwin and I took turns as well.

All done without anyone being electrocuted or smashing the new cherry tree.

Over the month of July we had 22 visitors! It's been a busy and fun month.

Over the Long Weekend

Happy Canada Day and Independence Day! We had such a great weekend. Ryan went to visit his family in Saskatoon, leaving me alone in the sunny Okanagan all by myself with the kids. SUCH A SACRIFICE! :)

We spent a portion of each day at the beach. Went to two birthday parties. Tie-dyed some t-shirts. Saw the fireworks. Played with friends. Hiked with Auntie Maria. Went out for dinner for Uncle Kent's bday. And just soaked up the beauties of where we live.

Here is a missed photo from when I was in Vancouver 2 weeks ago. This is one of the stores that was vandalized by the riots.

check out Maria's awesome tie dyed shirt...

joseph hates having his picture taken. this is what so many of our photo look like...