Hiking at Lynn Canyon Park

Brian and I went on a 3 hour hike at Lynn Canyon Park in North Vancouver. This was definately a challenging trail, lots of ups and downs... some parts of the trail were along side cliffs, some parts of the trail were just tree roots, there was a suspension bridge (which I ran across because it was scary as heck). I wonder where we will go next weekend?!

Mother's Day Cupcakes

I made cupcakes for the mommies I was seeing over a few days... Brian's mom, my mom, Julie and Katie... and I passed some out to mommies at my work! I was very happy to see Brian want to try and ice some cupcakes (he ended up doing all the ones for his mom). Hope everyone likes them!

Visiting Family on the Island!

Mom, Cali, Julie and I headed over to visit Katie, Ian and baby Aaron on the island today!
Cali looking cool in her sunglasses before we got on the ferry. Nana with Aaron and Cali

Me with Baby Aaron (anyone who has a better picture than this of me with Aaron please share!!)

Even though we sort of celebrated mother's day (I brought cupcakes) Mom was hard at work on all our feet... a gift to us and her (because she loves it so much!)

Auntie Katie and Cali

Ian found a new friend in the yard! Check out who is hiding in the tree!

Auntie Julie and Aaron

Nana attempting to get Cali to nap.... it never happened by the way!

Katie and Aaron getting sun at the park

Cali ran free in a tennis court because it was the only thing that could fence her in!

We had a really fun visit on the island today... thanks to Katie and Ian for putting on such a nice lunch!

Capilano River Hike

Brian and I went on our first hike of the season today at the Capilano River in North Vancouver. It was a really great day for it... at first we thought we were going to get rained on but then the sun came out. Even though it was cold, we warmed up quickly hiking up the mountains. We did 2 hours to break into it... hopefully by the end of the summer we will do an 8 hour! Whats with all the crazy signs in bathrooms? I remember the "Do Not Drink" sign above the toilet at the toll booth bathroom on the Coquihalla, but this is a new one... "Don't Squat!!"

The Capilano River

Ok! I swear, this has to be all the set up for filming of the 2nd Twilight movie. There was pullys and ropes all though the trees, harnesses for lighting, etc. Brian thinks I'm crazy, it could be anything.... but I bet its Twilight! I know they have been filming in the Vancouver area in the last few months! Besides, vampires like to climb trees and fly inbetween them right??

Looking down the Dam from the top at Capilano Lake

Saturday Visiting

I made a run out to Abbotsford to do some visiting today... Had to go see Tag of course! Visited with Mom and Elliott as well... picked through funiture in the basement that Brian and are going to take with us to the new basement suite... lots of fun!
On my visit with Julie and Cali, they showed me their fun new playset in the back yard! Cali is a pro at that slide!

On the swings... its been years since I have done this!!

So Busy...

So we are in the middle of madness at GW right now... I am working lots of over time and felt guilty for leaving after my 8 hours was up today. The paperwork is endless. This is so totally the worst time to be taking my last Payroll course... but I guess thats the way it goes sometimes! The other day I stood up from my desk and this is how it looks! You cant even see my keyboard! Haha....

My Oakley's!!!!!

So I have been looking at Oakley Liv Sunglasses for months and months and months now. Finally Brian and I went to the Sunglasses Hut where I tried them on and hated them... but right next to them and very similar were the Oakley Breathless! Just awesome, but, $225 plus tax! Ouch... I searched Ebay and Craig's List and ended up winning them on Ebay for less than half the price! Yippie... they arrived 2 days ago in the mail and I couldnt be happier with my purchase!

1 Year Anniversary (at my job!)

So on April 20th I was joking to my co-workers about my 1 year anniversary with the company on April 21st. "I want chocolate cake, gifts..." I was totally joking. The next morning Amber shows up with some home made "Dirt & Worms" treats just for my anniversary! Haha... very fitting!

Happy Birthday's!!

April 24 - Happy Birthday to Elliott! I don't know how old... but he is the first person I have ever seen not show up to his own birthday dinner! Haha... Brian, Mom, Elanne and myself had a good time! Hope you are feeling better and enjoyed the left overs Elliott!

April 26 - Happy Birthday to my brother Aaron! 27... wow, its hard to believe, seems like just yesterday you were chasing us at the cabin with Tomato Horn Worms!

April 29 - Happy Birthday in memory of Grandma who would have been 79... still hard to believe she is no longer with us... I thought she would be around forever

April 30 - Happy Birthday to Kindra! 31 years old today!!

Kiddie Park

I was invited to join Julie, Cali, Stephanie, Lilah and Declan at the park on Saturday afternoon... wow do those kids have energy!! (well, except Declan... sleepy little guy)

Anxiously Awaiting June 1st!

Well... it is 95% official that we have our new 2 bedroom suite in Langley! Yes, we are moving.... it has been almost 1 year now since we moved to Coquitlam and we have decided we are just not happy here. Both of us have always wanted to be in Langley so we decided the commute, which isnt that far, is worth it... here is a sneak peek at our new suite (the house is still under renovation which is why it looks kinda cluttered/messy)

This is the entrance to our patio from our master bedroom. There is hardwood flooring, a big closet with a light in it and lots of natural light! This is the living room with fireplace and window that faces the street.

We have a rather large laundry room with closets and cupboards... I can not wait to use the old top load washer (after a year with a half sized front load stacking washer/dryer I feel like I am doing laundry all the time)

This is the kitchen... yes its small but have you see our current one? Not much different... I will miss having a garburator but otherwise this little kitchen is just perfect (notice the dishwasher?!) I have a trolley cart I am going to put in the middle there as an island for extra storage and counter space.

Bathroom has lots of counter space, new tile floors, great water pressure... a huge closet... we are looking forward to the more spacious bathroom for sure!

Well, thats the mini tour... once we move in, I will put up more pictures!! (and of course have people over)

Baby-Sitting Cali!

I took my Good Friday stat last friday so I wouldnt have to commute from Abby to Burnaby for work and I ended up taking Cali for the day! Julie was working and Greg was off camping... I took Cali with me to visit Kindra and baby Alex... wow was that ever alot of work! Who knew packing a kid around would take so much out of you! Chasing a kid around, slugs in your pocket (yes, a slug!), nap time, dinner time, bath time, bed time... lots of work! It all went well. This picture of Cali was taken at Boston Pizza at lunch time... Julie took me for lunch to thank me for the upcoming night! (Dad-this picture is for you!!)

House-Sitting

Lucky Mom and Elliott are in Palm Springs right now! Brian and I stayed in Abbotsford at their place from Tuesday night until Saturday afternoon watching Tag, Iggy, the cats, Fish and the Plants. Brian and I really miss Tag so it was nice to spend so much time with him!

Happy Easter

Happy Easter Everyone! I drove around today dropping off my Cake Pop Chicks for mainly the kids, but mom and dad got them too! (Sorry Vaino's I wasn't on top of this enough to get some mailed out to you!!) Cali had no problem digging right in!

Surprise at work!

Today Brian surprised me at work with a box of Purdy's chocolates! He knew I was having a bad day because I hurt my back and he wanted to cheer me up. How sweet! (My co-workers were happy have the chocolates arrive too!)

Cali's 2nd trip to the Vancouver Aquarium

Julie and Cali came out to visit me today in Coquitlam. We were going to go for a walk in Port Moody and have lunch, but it was raining. We decided to head out to Stanley Park to go see the Aquarium. It was very busy, but Cali had so much fun!

Cali and Julie with their head in a fish tank!

Look at all the fun fish! There were lots of places for Cali to stand and watch all the big fish (bigger than her in some cases) swim by.

Cali and Julie looking at the fish...

After a long day... Naps in the Car!!

Cupcakes with Mom

Last night I helped mom ice the cupcakes she was making for Elliott's niece's wedding. 4 hours of hard work and I think it was a success!

Elanne's Blog is started!

Saturday I spent the afternoon with Brian's mom Elanne getting her reflexology website started! We had a really nice time together... we did a small photoshoot at the beach and Elanne took the goofy picture of me (I wasnt allowed to just stand there and smile! haha) Please check out Elanne's new blog... its just started but I think its looking pretty great already! http://elannereflexology.blogspot.com/

Payroll Fundamentals 1

I got an 85%!! Yay!!