Thursday, August 23, 2012

Grams' Visit!

Grams arrived on Mike's Birthday!
Grams and I went out to Tagish on our own. We walked along the beach, did work around the property, and played a few games of Scrabble, of course!
She also came with me to explore the Tagish Cemetery, which I so appreciated. Last summer, after suggesting it a few times, nobody else seemed interested. Grams, however, thought it was a fine idea. I'm glad we went. It is very unique! (My favourite tombstone = "Gone Fishing"!)
Back in Whitehorse, hangin' out on the little brown deck
Grams and I played quite a few games of crib.
Mike shared laughs with us!
Love hearing Grams' laugh!!!
Grams and I went back out to Tagish, picked some of the rhubarb, brought it back home, and she made us some of her fresh rhubarb-citrus juice. YUM!
Grams, Judy, Mike and I went out for dinner to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the first trip Grams and I made to the Yukon!
I had the salmon!
Mike ordered the steak and baked potato!
We chose to eat at the Capital Hotel because Grams and I stayed there for a night 30 years ago, before heading to Dawson! This place sure has changed throughout the years.
Mike outside the Capital's restaurant now called the Cork & Bull.
Grams would also come with Deja and I to watch Mike kayak on the spin wave.
Grams would take care of Deja while I took kayaking photos. Grams visit went by too quickly, and I was sad to see her go, but we definitely had a wonderful time together! Already looking forward to our next visit...

Mike's 40th!

Josh, Will, and Mike BBQing for Mike's birthday!
Helene and Madison eating their hotdogs
Mike's chocolate cake from the Chocolate Claim!
Grams arrived on Mike's birthday, just in time for the party!!!
Mike and me
Family and laughs
Mike's gift from Krystal and Will
Cammie showin' off his break dancing moves
Krystal
"Happy Birthday, dear Mike..."
All the candles are out! (No girlfriends for Mike:)

Chester finally arrived and Grams greeted him with a hug!
Laughs with Krystal and Doreen
Kasey enjoyed the cake!
Josh
As Mike started opening his cards and presents again, the laughs truly began...

A card from Doreen (LOL!)

Mr. Rogers was a hit! (A card from Dad and Eileen:)

Grams' card kept us laughing for awhile...
especially Camron!

Still laughing...

and laughing...

The McKennas had to go:( Gavin gave Mike a solid birthday hug!

Will helping the kids get on their way...

Mia was sticking around for quite awhile longer, but she wanted hugs too!

The Grandmas looking at Judy's photos

Mike opening his present from me!

Doreen simply observing and enjoying the moment:)

Mike was a happy birthday boy ♥

Monday, August 13, 2012

F.H. Grad 2012!

Congrats to all the F.H. Collins Grads, with extra cheers for the ESL Grads (Whoot, whoot, Yahoo, Hooray!) Here's Ofnilieta and Goldie looking beautiful and happy:)
Big smiles from Genard and Shannon

Catchin' Jordan off guard

Reed, happy to grad and be off on his way...

Lloyd: Peace out!
The grads patiently waiting in the hall... It must have been pretty hot if the ESL students were complaining about the heat!
Tomoyuki standing with his proud mother

A great family shot

Happy grads!

Tim hammin' it up!
Da Boyz, Da Boyz

Lloyd, Tim, Jordan, and Reed lookin' like the men they've become:)
Jordan's mom is all smiles

Our youngest grad
Jaylene managed to make it to most of the high school grads, even though she's only in grade 10 this year;) This is Jay getting ready to attend the F. H. Collins prom!

After arriving at the Prom, I immediately spotted some of my students on the dance floor! They know how to have fun!!!

Tim and Jordan are having a blast!

Jerda Mae and Goldie

Goldie, John Jeric, Genard, Karl, Tim, Bryan, and Jordan!


This gang definitely feels at home on the dance floor!

Ofnilieta and Ken

Genard and his girlfriend

Ofnilieta posing with her proud mom!

Jay and Bryan


Josh manages to make it to most of the grad celebrations as well!