Saturday, September 21, 2013

The 2013 ELL Graduates!

Shantana Banana ready to receive her diploma!

Walter has "swag" in his cap and gown!

Proud of you both!!!

Our Tagish Field Trip!

Walter and Shantana, the two graduates!

Walter posing with the girls in front of one of our first tourist stops!

Pearl, Sarah Joy, April,Ofnilieta, Jerda Mae, and Walter


Daniel, Jason, Wei Jie, Shantana, and Tiffany



Tiffany and Shantana, almost inseparable during the trip

Da boyz: Tim, Michael, Roman, Carl, and Bryan

Mr. Michael, the walking encyclopedia, sharing a little of his knowledge about Emerald Lake with Roman

Throwing the football around @ Carcross Desert

A beautiful day!
We hiked up the "dunes" to check out the gorgeous views!

Students soaking up the scenery and Mr. Michael's knowledge!

Happy girls!

The descent was much faster and filled with laughter!
April, Jirah, Elizacil, and Sarah Joy posing on California Beach, Tagish, YT

A "selfy" with Tiffany and Shantana!


The water was incredibly low...


Our final stop: Tagish Campground for our picnic lunch

Jirah, Michael, Daniel, and Ofnilieta roasting hotdogs, smokies and burgers

Shantana and Tiffany cooking over the fire

Mr. Michael and Tim took care of cooking the burgers! Tim was also in charge of tending the fires! (Thanks!)

Playing cards before cleaning up the campground and heading back to Whitehorse!

Daniel's first marshmallow roasting experience, and his first perfectly roasted (i.e. uncharred) marshmallow!

Michael and Tim enjoying the tunes


Carl, Bryan, and Roman on guitars! The music continued throughout the bus rides as well!!!

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Josh's 19th Birthday!

Josh's 19th Birthday dinner! He always said this meal would taste better with bacon.
So, I made him chicken stroganoff with bacon + a side of bacon!
Josh with Great Grandma Irene!
Josh's birthday cake!
Josh's cake with candles!
"Happy Birthday Dear JAH-AHSH! Happy Birthday to you!" (It doesn't matter if you're technically an adult. You still get the candles, the song, the balloons...)
Cheryl, Chester and Irene!

Josh's contemplation...

Present Time!
Mike clarifying what some of the presents are for and when they are to be used! Some good laughs!
Josh and Mike packing up some of the gifts, while Camron asks Josh if he's ready to play yet!
Son and Father
Auntie Cheryl hugs!
Grandma Judy hugs!
Judy posing with her boys: her son, and two grandsons!
My fave! Josh with the Maguire kids!