Jasper Day 2

This is looking downtown to Jasper. Pretty quiet mid week and this time of year.

On Day 2 we took a drive to Athabasca Falls.

The colors of the water were beautiful.

The pictures hardly do it justice.

Then we came back in town for an afternoon at the Spa.

These pictures were after a swim in a mineral pool, soak in the hot tub, a hot stone massage and pedicures, oh yes and a Mimosa drink.



Then we took a drive up to Patricia Lake and Pyramid Lake.

It's kind of hard to see but there were all beached boats along the shore. They rent them out during the warmer season.

I love birch trees. I think it's the bark!

Eating at the Olive Bistro.

Super relaxed at the end of Day 2.

Jasper Getaway Day 1

 First sight of the mountains. Jasper is 4 hours away from Edmonton.

 Loved how the mountain peeked out of the clouds.

 My handsome hubby that I love more and more everyday!

 Selfie!

 The first sighting of wildlife in the national park causes everyone to pull over. After a few days we hardly noticed them anymore.

A look off near Maligne Canyon

 



Pictures of the canyon. Beautiful but not lots of water running yet. In a few months it will look totally different.

We set the timer!

The first pictures of the canyon were taken off the bridge at the top of this picture. Gives some perspective.

Ice falls.

This was so beautiful and sounded so soothing as the falls cascaded down the rockwall.

Another little pool.

The 4-5 km hike consisted of clay like mud and also sheets of ice going up or down hill. 

I love this picture of Ken!

February Highlights

K'nex inventions.

This month I bought lots of games at the thrift store. It's great seeing the kids play them. Scrabble is interesting when you see the words they come up with and make up. Boys!

Kids movie night.

Isaac and Emma went on a beading frenzy for a few days.

 It tasted as good as it looks.

 Horsey rides.

 I found a cute Spring dress for Emma at the thrift store. She LOVED it!

 Puzzle time.

 We made it out to an outdoor skating rink a few times. All the boys have jerseys now.

 Of course Emma wore a tutu.

 Through Isaac's school him and I got to go to  karate class workshop.

 Isaac is running to kick the pad held by the teacher.

 Isaac got a mini tramp for in the house as one of his birthday gifts. It's supposed to help him burn energy and regulate himself better. All the kids love it and mom has even gotten on it a few times.

 When I asked Isaac what kind of cake he wanted he asked for a dice so I delivered. Pretty easy actually.

 Gift opening. Isaac got some books, a mini tramp, a t-shirt, a lava lamp and some money.

 Oh he also got some markers from a friend that you draw on windows with. Every window in my house was decorated for a few weeks. Emma is drawing here.

 Plasticine was introduced to Sam at school and he made some cool animals with it. At home he used playdoh but had fun with it. Here is his rhino.

 The boys have been making soup with me lately, if you come here for soup on Sunday don't be alarmed if you get a rather large meatball or chunks of carrots or celery.

 We continue to work on reading more with the kids. Andrew seems to enjoy it the most.

 Another outdoor rink day. This time we invited lots of friends. It was so much fun!

 Isaac took his sister for a sleigh ride.

 Isaac having a blast with his friend Amy.

 Isaac was so proud of himself for putting his pants on.

 He's getting better but right now the goal is just getting him to try to do these things on his own. His teacher tells me if he puts his stuff on wrong it's okay. Focus more on him attempting to do it himself then the fact that his boots are on the wrong feet etc. This task has been a challenge for a while. Take a lot of patience especially when Emma is completely dressing herself. We keep working at it!

I set the tent up in the basement for the boys one Friday night and Emma wasn't happy that she wasn't included so Andrew offered to have a sleepover with her in her room. It was so sweet. They read lots of books and slept in their sleeping bags.