The Broken Arm

It happened.

We knew it would...but we didn't expect it this soon in Dangerriskypant's life.

The doctor suggested that he is "advanced" in many areas. Nothing keeps Jonah Gretzky from making it to the game.

Jonah makes birthday cupcakes

Spring in Seattle

We arrived home to all the flowers blooming and a fairly chilly spring.Our new spider web trellisAt the dog park throwing rocksThe first day of boating season 2008 The bubble guys (Ari our neighbor)It's a bird, no..it's a plane, no! it's...Darth Vader? No Wait!!

It's Super Kaya!!

(evil has no chance, no chance at all)Hangin with the guys, Isaac and khalil. Mike and Dawn and Noah came to visit from Virginia.

What an adorable little guy, so sweet! (kinda miss those days) Our new SANDBOX!! We are so darn excited about this addition.

Our Journey to Canada

In March, Jonah and I went on a road trip to Alberta

to visit friends and family

....and our 10 day trip turned into almost 5 weeks

and a visit to Winnipeg.

We made our first stop in Lethbridge

to visit Aunty Lenore and Uncle Charlie.

We had a great visit and Jonah is still talking

about Aunty Lenore's van and her "automakkikly" opening doors.The coulee and Oldman riverSliding at the park
We got a chance to visit Bryan, Kim, Austin and Jessica

in Rolling Hills.

Jonah got to "drive" Bryan's truck.We watched Austin do his first solo flight...

excellent take off and flight....

the landing..not so much. Sorry Austin.

We had a really nice visit.

Then it was off to cousin Sharon's house near Wetaskiwin/Ponoka

to visit her and Brian and Joel and Sianna.

Sianna showed us her horse, Gus.

Riding a horse for the first time. Thanks Sianna!

Sharon...really, you need to get your poor dog a bed.

A pot of Daisy
Daisy, thank you for being so patient and funloving, please pass that on to your friend Smelly as well. Also tell Smelly that we hope her neck feels better and she gets over her fear of dogcatchers with badminton rackets. (she'll know what you mean)

Thanks Beaubiens!! We had a really great time visiting you!

Then it was off to Drumheller, the home of the Royal Tyrrell Dinosaur Museum and some magnificent landscapes...and some bodytalking.

Calgary

We spent Easter with the Wards. It was fantastirific. Absolutely.

Excellent margaritas, Kent.Fans of Guitar Hero Go Ryan!Ozzy's biggest fanSammy,

Thank you for being so patient and funloving.

I know you know where I am going with this...

Ryan shooting hoops

The Amazing Ryan

Having a great time at the zoo with Ryan and Emily

(fashionable as always)

SpideyJonah

Not only did the Toothfairy visit, but so did the Icecream messyfacer.
Look, the Easter Bunny laid some eggs Thanks Wards for the great times!!

Winnipeg

Our journey to Canada was not complete without a 16 hour drive to Winnipeg through a snowstorm once it got dark. Thank you for the DVD player Grandma and Grandpa!

It was, however, beautiful traveling through the endless prairies and wheat fields of Saskatchewan. We had a nice visit with everyone and moved my mom into her new place.The Lecocqs

Ile Des Chenes has the best pizza!

We had a great visit.

Cheers!

(the drinking age in Canada is lower)All the Grandchildren with grandma in her new place. Happy Birthday Kaitlyn! 19 Holy cow!Taking a break from the "One Foot Dance" to sing Happy Birthday.

Somebody loves Techno, sorry MetalheadPapa.Nice potty!Swimming with the girlsHoly cow, it's a huge creep!....nice one.

(gotta send this one to all the boys)Emanuel and Khilila at the forks...or maybe the Roxbury.

Thanks for all your help guys!Off to the park, nothing says Canada like a touque, literally...get it?
Happy Birthday Emanuel!! 19 Holy cow!

Uncle Mr. Big Bisket and Uncle Mr. Big Mike

What a journey!

Quotes from Canada

"I'm cold Mama"

"Are we there yet?"

"Mama, my socks and shoes are full of snow."

Heading home

We left Winnipeg and drove to Calgary to meet Joe. After having no car for a month, Joe decided to meet us in Calgary and drive the rest of the way home with us. It was great.

We stopped in Banff to see the sights. Driving through Banff National Park
At someone's favorite restaurant, Canada style.
Hoodoos (unique landform, for the landform lover in me)
Home Sweet Home enjoying some morning coffee.
What a journey, I had no idea how much when we started out.

Oh, Canada!