Thursday, July 31, 2008
Lego creation for Isaac
A couple days ago I was inspired to create something new for Isaac. Here is the result of the early morning brainwave:
Isaac and his new cousin
This is a shot of Isaac with his newest Loewen cousin, Dana. (Bonnie's sister Colleen and her family were here last weekend for a few days.)
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
WALL•E
A couple weeks ago we took Isaac to see his first movie in the theater. For the most part he did quite well and enjoyed the experience (eventhough the movie started after his regular bedtime). There were a couple moments when the action got a bit to frenetic for him and he got a little anxious but sitting with Bonnie helped him calm down. Thankfully we had Bonnie's camera along to help document the occasion.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Photos from Prince Rupert
Last week Bonnie and I got away to the coast for a few days. We left Isaac with Mom and Dad, and had some time by ourselves to celebrate our 6th Anniversary. We had a lot of fun seeing and experiencing new things. Perhaps Bonnie will be able to fill in the gaps if she decides to post anything. But for me, I'll share some pictures and make a few comments here and there.
Every Thurdsay afternoon a big cruise ship docks at the waterfront. It's quite a scene as 2500 tourists get off the boat and experience Prince Rupert. I think people watching is a highlight for the locals.
While at the dock watching the cruise ship we met a couple locals, one of whom was a photographer who happens to be well known for his images of eagles. So he ends up inviting Bonnie and I to come with him down the shore to his favourite spot. We go with him to his house to pick up his knives and then we end up at an old pier where Chuck proceeds to fling beef and pork fat out onto the water to attract the birds.
Chuck goes on to explain that the crows are the first to come. Then after they have sufficient time to make enough rucus and racket, the eagles start coming around to see what all the fuss is about.
It took about 15 minutes or so for the eagles to come, but when they did, it was quite a site to see.
Walking back to have supper, we got another view of the ship with a better sense of scale to see how really big it truly was.
These were the guests of the house next door to where we stayed.
This was Bonnie's bedtime snack the first night we were there. The husband of the owner of the B&B brought it up.
This was the living room of the B&B where we stayed. If you're ever in Prince Rupert, check out Andree's. It's quite a nice place.
This is the new container port that just opened up recently. It's quite a site to see, and really does mean quite a lot to the local economy.
This was on the trail we took during our hike to see some rapids.
This was the restoration/museum of an old salmon cannery that was in Port Edward, just outside of Prince Rupert.
Part of the beautiful scenery along the coast as we drove back home.
Every Thurdsay afternoon a big cruise ship docks at the waterfront. It's quite a scene as 2500 tourists get off the boat and experience Prince Rupert. I think people watching is a highlight for the locals.
While at the dock watching the cruise ship we met a couple locals, one of whom was a photographer who happens to be well known for his images of eagles. So he ends up inviting Bonnie and I to come with him down the shore to his favourite spot. We go with him to his house to pick up his knives and then we end up at an old pier where Chuck proceeds to fling beef and pork fat out onto the water to attract the birds.
Chuck goes on to explain that the crows are the first to come. Then after they have sufficient time to make enough rucus and racket, the eagles start coming around to see what all the fuss is about.
It took about 15 minutes or so for the eagles to come, but when they did, it was quite a site to see.
Walking back to have supper, we got another view of the ship with a better sense of scale to see how really big it truly was.
These were the guests of the house next door to where we stayed.
This was Bonnie's bedtime snack the first night we were there. The husband of the owner of the B&B brought it up.
This was the living room of the B&B where we stayed. If you're ever in Prince Rupert, check out Andree's. It's quite a nice place.
This is the new container port that just opened up recently. It's quite a site to see, and really does mean quite a lot to the local economy.
This was on the trail we took during our hike to see some rapids.
This was the restoration/museum of an old salmon cannery that was in Port Edward, just outside of Prince Rupert.
Part of the beautiful scenery along the coast as we drove back home.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
My romantic husband
Sunday July 6th was our 6th wedding anniversary, and although we spent it apart this year, Curtis found ways to make me feel loved. (He was in Burnaby over the weekend, attending some photography seminars, having left Saturday morning after I was already at work.) Before he left, he printed off some notes saying "I love you very much", and left them in various places throughout the house. He also left me a large envelope, with instructions not to open it until the 6th. It contained an invitation (full of pictures illustrating our destination) to join him for a couple of nights at a bed and breakfast in Prince Rupert. The B&B we'll be staying at is "Andree's". You can click here for a link to their website. We'll be going from the 17th to the 19th, leaving Isaac with his paternal grandparents. I'm looking forward to it!
Tonight when I got home from work, there were a dozen peach coloured roses on the dining room table. They smell wonderful!
On a completely different note, we have a new niece on Curtis' side of the family. Geralyn gave birth to Emma Faith on Monday, and she weighed 8lbs, 13oz. Isaac and I went to see her at home yesterday morning, and she's just as cute as her siblings! I now have 4 nieces and a nephew on both sides. God is good!
Tonight when I got home from work, there were a dozen peach coloured roses on the dining room table. They smell wonderful!
On a completely different note, we have a new niece on Curtis' side of the family. Geralyn gave birth to Emma Faith on Monday, and she weighed 8lbs, 13oz. Isaac and I went to see her at home yesterday morning, and she's just as cute as her siblings! I now have 4 nieces and a nephew on both sides. God is good!
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
The Scrabble Board
Here's the game board from our game last night. If you look close enough, you might even be able to tell who won!
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
408-306
This was the final score in the game of Scrabble that Bonnie and I just finished. The photo of the game board will be posted tomorrow.
The official rules of Scrabble state that in a 2-player game, a good player will score in the 300-400 point range. It's good to know that we're both good players.
The official rules of Scrabble state that in a 2-player game, a good player will score in the 300-400 point range. It's good to know that we're both good players.
What a great Canada Day!
Happy Canada Day everyone! For us the day started with Curtis offering to take Isaac and me out for breakfast, so I mentioned that there was a pancake breakfast starting at 8am, and that's where we went. Isaac's enthusiasm was contagious - when he started waving the little paper flags that were decorating the tables, he wanted me and Curtis to join in, and another lady at the table started waving one, too. We met that same lady later at the park where other Canada Day celebrations were going on. As you can see from some of the photos Curtis posted, there were lots of games and activities for the kids to do. We met several people that we knew, and in talking with one of them, Curtis mentioned that it was one year yesterday that we moved into our home here in Smithers. Wow!
While Isaac and I stayed at the park, Curtis zipped home for some nourishment, and brought some back for us, along with the news that we'd been invited to join his parents and his brother and family at Tyhee Lake for some boating! (Needless to say, he didn't have to ask twice!) So, home we went to pack for a trip to the lake, which was so refreshing on such a warm day. Isaac especially enjoyed the tube rides, as you can see from his expressions.
We headed home around 5, to make supper, and the skies were clouding over. When the thunder storm started as we sat down to eat, we were thankful we left when we did! We enjoyed God's display of power, and even sat outside to get a better view after supper until the rain came down. After that, we went downstairs to watch one of Isaac's DVD's, and then it was time to start his bedtime routine. Now, as I type this, Curtis is visiting with one of his friends via phone.
Hope you had a great day, too!
While Isaac and I stayed at the park, Curtis zipped home for some nourishment, and brought some back for us, along with the news that we'd been invited to join his parents and his brother and family at Tyhee Lake for some boating! (Needless to say, he didn't have to ask twice!) So, home we went to pack for a trip to the lake, which was so refreshing on such a warm day. Isaac especially enjoyed the tube rides, as you can see from his expressions.
We headed home around 5, to make supper, and the skies were clouding over. When the thunder storm started as we sat down to eat, we were thankful we left when we did! We enjoyed God's display of power, and even sat outside to get a better view after supper until the rain came down. After that, we went downstairs to watch one of Isaac's DVD's, and then it was time to start his bedtime routine. Now, as I type this, Curtis is visiting with one of his friends via phone.
Hope you had a great day, too!
The rest of Canada Day
As you can see, someone was very busy...but enjoyed being so very much.
This last one is for Bonnie...
This last one is for Bonnie...
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