Indian Battle Park

My brother ( Uncle Logan) has been away working on the rigs but is now done up north. It's good to have him back. Saturday we went to Indian Battle Park. We explored. The kids rode their bikes. Played in the mud by the river. Watched the trains pass on the high level bridge. Played at the park. We had a great afternoon spending time with family and being able to be outside.

Evening Park Time

We love being outside. So when it warms up in the great white north, we take every chance to enjoy it. I'm pretty sure my kids could live outside and never come inside. I usually have Lincoln coming in at the end of the day in tears as he doesn't want to come in year. We have to go camping this summer with Papa and Nana Stewart, as I know Lincoln and Lacey would be in heaven.

We went to check out a new park. We rode our bikes down the green stripe from Nana Yamamoto's house to this park by turtle hill. We had so much fun. Lincoln went down a very steep slide when he reached the bottom these words came out of his mouth. " Oh crap, that scared the heck out of me." All I could do was smile.

Cardston With Friends

We had a great opportunity to watch my friends two kids ( Sloan 5 and Jenkin, almost 2) for the weekend. I have been friends with Sara Williams ( Heninger) since we were just little. We had a great weekend in Cradston. Josh studied with a few study breaks and the kids and I had fun together staying busy. We were also lucky to have a big snow fall for the weekend so we had to have some fun out side. Since Papa Stewart lives in Cardston he came to visit us for a bit ( bringing goodies) and joined us sledding. We all had a blast with Sloan and Jenkin!

Swimming Lessons

This was Lincoln’s first time in lessons. From our Caribbean adventure Lincoln got very comfort in water and a good little swimmer. Lincoln was in private lesson at the University of Lethbridge. We decided to put him in private lessons so he didn’t have to do all the levels and be stuck with kids who weren’t as comfortable with water. Since he was in private lessons they were able to asses him and put him in the appropriate swim level. He was able to skip over the age 3 levels, the preschool has 5 levels, they started him at level 3. I only took him 3 classes then he moved on to level 4.  It’s nice they don’t make him take all 8 classes to pass one level. Lincoln really enjoyed his swimming lessons. At Lincoln's second class he's teacher told him he's a very strong swimmer, he's fast, very flamboyant, and has no fear in deep water. He has to work on proper techniques like kicking with his legs straight, rather then bending at his knees. When you keep your legs straight when you kick you, are doing more a efficient kick helping you to swim faster with out tiring yourself out.Before Lincoln's 3rd class he sees his teacher and another swim teacher in the distance, and he says "They sure look nice and pretty. Don't tell them that.” So cute! Lincoln's 5th class he more then mastered the back stroke, he swam 60 meters ( 3 wide of the max bell pool.. I can’t believe it. I’m so proud of my swimmer. They are only required to swim 10 meters. He is also learning the front crawl and side crawl.

Lincoln was excited to go to every single swimming lesson. This boy loves the water.

My Caribbean boy froze his first few swimming lessons so we got him a wetsuit. Canadian swimming  pools are so cold or we have just been spoiled.

For Lincoln's last lesson they got to have some fun in the canoe, which he loved.

Sliding down the canoe slide. Lincoln had a blast doing this.

Lincoln's swim teacher Devany. He even made sure to give her a huge. She was an amazing teacher for Lincoln.

We have Lincoln registered into more swimming lessons which start next week.

Family Day

Josh and I got back to Magrath late Sunday night right before the kids went to bed. We had a great weekend away but doesn't mean I didn't miss my kiddos. After we put the kids to bed we got to spend the evening in the hot tub with Scott and Melissa. It was a fun night visiting outside under the stars.

The next day it was Family Monday. What better way to spend the day then with your family. It was a chilly day but I still felt like we should take the kids for a bike ride/ walk, even if it was a short outing. We headed over to the Magrath fish pond and let Lincoln ride his bikes on the walking paths over there. I'm so glad we did as we all really enjoyed our selves. Lincoln had a blast riding his bike on his own on the curvy paths. It was chilly but so worth getting a bit of fresh air.

Our little family

Lincoln and Lacey with Nana & Papa Harker

When we got back we had some fun playing air hockey and ping pong in the basement. Lincoln gets right into both games and is quit competitive.

We then finished off our great weekend with going to Oshos with Nana & Papa Harker. The kids loved the traditional seating and also the food. Glad we all had a fun weekend with family.

Nana & Papa Harker's

While Josh and I were in Calgary, Lincoln and Lacey got to send the weekend at Nana & Papa Harker's house. This was Lacey's first time away with out me, so I was a bit nervous leaving her.

 Lacey survived and so did I. Lincoln and Lacey had a busy fun filled Valentine's weekend.

Thanks to Aunt Melissa for taking pictures of Lincoln and Lacey's weekend.

Saturday morning they headed into Lethbridge to the Home Depot craft day. They had a blast making their Valentine's flower pots.

Then off to some mini-golfing, which I hear the kids loved.


Then back to Nana & Papa Harker's to enjoy the hot tub and roasting hotdogs on the fire pit.

Sunday they got to enjoy more family time, made Valentine's cupcakes and did some Valentine's art with Aunt Melissa.

Calgary Getaway

For Valentine's this year, Josh and I got the opportunity to have a little getaway. This little break was much needed as this was the first time that Josh and I were able to get away with no kids since Lincoln was born, so almost 5 years. Crazy! We headed to Calgary for over nighter.  Lincoln and Lacey got to stay at Nana & Papa Harker's house in Magrath. Josh also got a much needed break with no studying. We did some shopping, had a nice dinner, got to explore downtown Calgary a bit and just enjoyed being with the guy that I fell in love with over 7 years ago. I'm so glad I have Josh for eternity. He's my husband and best friends. He means everything to me. I love how I can talk to him about everything. He's a great listener. I love how much he loves me, Lincoln and Lacey. I'm so glad to have him in our lives. I'm thankful for the great weekend we had together.

Peace Bridge with downtown Calgary in the background.