Tubing and GoKarting Summer 2009

The neighbours at Sproat Lake invited the kids tubing

They went all around the lake

There were bumpy waves

At times it was crush and squeeze

But lots of fun was had!

On the way home we stopped at Salmon Arm so the kids went to the Water Park next to our hotel and before heading home we stopped at their usual GoKart place where they have enjoyed karting over the years.

Eric wanted to try the adult faster karts but his class 7 permit wasn't enough to get him there, perhaps next time!

Jessica started out in the lead but Eric caught up and passed her

Then she got ahead of him
Before leaving Qualicum we stopped in to visit cousins Keith and Bev next door to Gail and Ricks


They have renovated the seafront home and garden into a secluded paradise


Their garden is magical Keith even has a little hobby cabin in the garden

The drive to and from BC through the mountains is stunning

One of Jessies friends jumped into this picture!

The mountains are jagged and majestic

My morning glories are producing new flowers every day

Some days I get one
Some days two, I planted the seeds in May.....well worth waiting for

A Walk in The Park @ Carburn

Green trees surround a lake and a bike path takes you through nature with ducks, Canada Geese, and Seagulls on the Bow river that runs close by. The walk is shared with deer, beavers, squirrels and many different birds and woodland creatures. People book the many picnic and barbecue areas for parties. Walkers, joggers, dog walkers and parents exercising with their kids on bikes, taking their kids to the playground all enjoy this lovely spot in our neighbourhood.

Quiet and peaceful

Rafters on the Bow River

The Gnarly Tree
This tree speaks to me
Full of twists and bumps, it makes great housing for wood creatures

The girls and I are planning to stop here and paint this old, interesting tree, enjoy some wine and the river breeze......it is on our to do list, really, we will do it before winter comes, right guys?

My walking buddy Becky and her son Justin

Duck families enjoy the water on a hot summer day

Seagulls having a gullfest on the riverBring your picnic basket and marshmallows Chilaxing
Justin was eager to play on the ground while Mom struggles to put his socks on!

Yeah freedom to roam!

Justin rearranges the pebbles

Justin is soooooo cute

What? Time to go, says who?


Till next week, a lovely walking place

Longview Millerville Girls weekend

There was Beer and Lamas

Jackie created a stir with her lovely RED Boots

The Music and Arts festival was full of fun moments

There were Turkeys at the Fair in Millerville

The Millerville Fair had lots good stuff!




Leave your horses at home

The entertainment was quite diverse

This was my favourite Rooster

Jackie and Jill petting the animals