Noah's vacation continued........

Heading out to the beautiful Kananaskis (not a cloud in the sky) last Saturday via Longview and Millerville with the gang. Jemma, Siri and Noah came with us. Heather was at the "Women of Faith" Conference (which was excellant.) and Duane was babysitting Kalle and Nate so they couldn't be with us. Larry and Irene, Jeff, Kirsten, Olson and Kaelen have been staying with us and Stephen and Julene came over every day. So much fun. The kids have played and played together. I loved seeing their imaginations go to work. Down by the water, they made a restaurant called "The Moose Cafe". That was created by Jemma and Kaelen. Made pies out of clay, utinsels out of sticks, dishes and decorations out of stones, grass and driftwood. Siri created "The Moose Cafe Deli". Noah did a tower out of clay and a stone walkway into the water and Olson did a submarine launch. It was amazing and I love when these children pretend and study the things of nature. It is just the best when they are out in the fresh air enjoying themselves. They hiked to the Falls except for Siri, Kirsten, Irene and I. Siri drew a picture of all the things that she was looking at from the picnic table to give to her mom and dad, Kirsten and Irene got going on a scrabble game and I just relaxed with Siri. Just the best!!!

Having our picnic by the Lakes. One of our favorite mountain spots. It was such a gorgeous day.

Feeding the whiskey jacks. Poor Jeff got his strawberries stolen right off his plate by these birds and Noah put a piece of bread on his head and lo and behold, it was taken!!!!!!!

We were all out to Heather's on Tuesday night for a barbeque. Noah and Olson were taking the pictures. Gramma was even able to come.

Having ice cream! Yummy!

The VBS program last night.

Saying good-bye to Aunty Heather last night at the VBS program at the church. Noah stayed with them Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. They had such a great time together.

Noah saying good-bye to Grandpa last night. Remember this pose, girls????

A cuddle with Gramma before leaving.

The van packed and ready to go. Jeff, you did a good job!!! Note the shoots from Gramma Olson's lilac bush for Kirsten. Larry and Irene got some too and of course had to have them approved by the agriculture guys in order to cross the border. And Kaelon and Olson, thank you for coming to see us. Noah, Noah what are we going to do without you!! Next time you will have to stay longer and bring Mikenna with you. We miss you like crazy already and we have had so much fun with you. We love you all and are praying for you as you travel.