Trying to keep busy...

While Mommy and Daddy are busy packing I have been busy playing with my Schleich animals. I am really enjoying my new tree. I can put my birds in it, my monkey can swing on the branches, and my cat has something to climb. The giraffe is also glad it has some leaves to eat and the lion and tiger appreciate the shade :-) Every day I seem to discover a new location for setting up my animals. Lately I find that putting books on the floor works really well. Mommy sometimes takes a break from packing to play with me. I think she likes my animals as much as I do!

Happy Birthday Liam!

I had a super time at my buddy Liam's 2nd birthday on Saturday...

The Birthday Boy

Helping open Liam's presents

Chatting with my buddy, baby Miles

Playing in the ball tent was so much fun!!

Girl Power!

Yesterday I had a great time hiking up Elk Mountain with Joni, Kerri, & Shandalin. Each of us was carrying a munchkin on our back! The hike took just over 3 hours and the kids were fantastic. It was a beautiful day and we were sure thrilled to make it to the top and enjoy the great views of the Wack. Yay girls! Joni -thanks for organizing the hike and passing along the photos.
Kerri & I with the 4 little hikers - Hayley (2.5), Samuel (16 months), Miles (6 months), and Maren (6 months)

Joni, Shandalin, Hayley & Miles at the top

Kerri, Shandalin, Hayley, Maren, & Sully (Kerri's dog)

Photo Update

Here are a few photos taken in the last week. We've sure been enjoying the sunny (and not too hot) days.

Mt Cheam Hike with Karyn & Shawn

Casey cooling her paws

Near the top of the mountain

Stopping for a snack break

Enjoying a post-hike story with Karyn & Shawn

Welch Mountain Hike with Paul, Joni, and baby Miles (under the bug net)...we cut this hike a little short after spotting 3 grizzly bears in the direction we were headed...yikes!

Stopping to smell the flowers at the neighbour's house

Relaxin' on a warm summer day

Playing at the park with Ethan

Samuel and his new play tent

Enjoying the view at Cultus Lake

Cheering on Casey as she swims

Sneaking in a few more minutes with his animals before bed

Fun with animals, exercise, and swings

Here is a little video footage of Samuel taken yesterday...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meq97vhUO2c

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FFA: Ryan & Dave August 2, 2007

Dave and I (Ryan) just finished our 2 year goal to develop a route to the top of the chief in Squamish. Here are the topos:

Pitch 2:

The crescent crack of pitch 3:

Pitch 4:






Pitch 5 start:



Dave on pitch 6:



The start of pitch 7:



Finishing the route after dark: