Halloween Preparations

The girls had a great time harvesting the pumpkins they grew in the yard. They also helped Todd decorate the yard. it is their favorite time of year.

Thanksgiving Monday

The Kamloops Clan came down for dinner on Thanksgiving Monday. The kid table was very busy.

The girls just love their cousins.

Thanksgiving at Stanley Park and the Fright Train

Thanksgiving Dinner with Grandma Tutu and Grandpa Dave

 We had Thanksgiving Dinner on the Saturday and went to Stanley Park on the Thanksgiving Sunday. We have really got our money's worth on that yearly membership to the Aquarium

Love the Jellies

My favorite creature: The seahorse

These guys really put on a show with their toys. Watch the two videos below!





Daisy the Harbour Porpoise was quite the social butterfly

Vanessa loved using her camera that day

The Fish House for dinner: Thanks Mom and Dave for the wonderful dinner

Love the huge trees

Fall is here

The Fright Train at Stanley Park

Vanessa and a stuffed owl

On the Fright Train

Regular Riding Lessons Begin

There is a riding stable just down the road from us so we decided to check it out and start regular lessons. The girls really enjoy it. More labour.

Vanessa walking Bellatrix Heather riding Robin

Vanessa's First Day of School

Vanessa is finally in Kindergarten. She is in French Immersion. She said she did not want to because she didn't know French but I am sure she will change her mind. big Sister, Heather is at the same school

Last Lazy Days of Summer

Well maybe not lazy. We keep busy. Heather danced at the PNE again and then the girls enjoyed the rides for the rest of the day.

Mmm...Those mini donuts

Right in the front

Vanessa was still not tall enough for the wooden roller coaster so I got her try the rock wall

Jigs got a girl friend over the summer named Turbo. She spent some time with us during the day when the neighbors were on vacationHeather and Vanessa received money and a gift certificate to get a riding lesson for Christmas. We finally got around to using it. Here, Vanessa is getting ready to groom the horse

Now, tack time. looks like western riding today

Joe was a little stubborn for Heather

Vanessa got Angie.

Heather and Vanessa got to trot at the end. Here's a video