Monday, June 29, 2009

Cool cats!



















Paddling on the Columbia with our boys (for a minute or two).



















Sophie's awesome sandpit and diggers. As usual, Sophie is digging in the sand in her latest princess dress.





Nick attempting to contain a smile...wearing his "all blacks" outfit (perfect for chilly morning walks) - thanks Nana and Papa Paul.

Sunday, June 21, 2009

Tobin and Nick

Who farted?





This is one of my all time favorites

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Wasa Lake Triathlon

Ann-Marie the marathoner has recently become Ann-Marie the triathlete (somewhat to my chagrin*). A couple of weeks ago Gabriella convinced her to do the Wasa Lake triathlon just north of beautiful (in a post apocalyptic sort of way) Cranbrook.
So last week we spent three or so nights having a picnic out at Williamson's Lake while mom swam laps of the lake, getting used to sharing the pool.
Then on Sunday she rocked it out at Wasa and came in 2nd in her category and was the fifth woman overall! Pretty amazing, especially considering she just produced a baby eight weeks ago!


The champ with her trophies



Gabriella punching it to the finish


"Go mom go!'


I wish I'd taken a video so you could hear the sea lions barking


Now we're catching up!

*if she gets an 'Ironman' tattoo, suggest we get a personalized license plate like 'triathlmom' or or 'triharder' or wants to buy a Subaru Impreza we might have to go to marriage counseling.

Saturday, June 13, 2009

Risk Management and Parenting

A quote from Ann-Marie this morning:
"when you lick a knife, just be careful not to lick the sharp bit"


Meanwhile, at least one of them is safe...

Monday, June 8, 2009

Christina lake in June




All the hot weather in June got us excited to hit the lake!

salty dog enduro


May 24th.

Ryan decided that he needed some physical masochism and accomplished this by participating in the "Salty Dog Enduro", solo. This involves racing on a mountain bike for SIX GRUELing hours in 28 degree heat! I'm soooo impressed!


The first lap out of six...looking good!





















The finish line...needing salt, beer, and ... kisses!

Thursday, June 4, 2009