Advancement Ceremony

Tonight Sarah advanced from Brownies to Girl Guides. Hardly imaginable how that girl is so big already! There was a big celebration at a nearby park where Sparks went up to Brownies (but not Alison yet, still another year to go), Brownies to Guides, and Guides to Pathfinders. The guides sang a beautiful song to welcome the new Brownies, and I think Sarah is really going to like joining this group that sings such songs. Our lovely singer will fit right in!

Alison was quite upset that she doesn't get to go to Brownies for a whole year longer. She did, however, enjoy the hot dog and Doritos they served, as well as the giant glob of bubblegum she won in the games.

Happy Easter

The Easter Bunny brought a large quantity of chocolate to our house this morning. This made the girls very happy!

We also got to visit with our former neighbours and hunt for eggs. Even more candy!

It got so that Sarah didn't even want to try out her new rollerblades! Tough work, eating all that candy.

Future Olympic Ski Champ

The lifties at Lake Louise are really good at helping out with with little kids on the chair lift. One day as we approached the chair, the liftie said, "I'll help the future Olympic ski champ."

Alison turned to us and said, "How does he know I'm such a fast skier?"

Maybe he saw the girls in a one-ski race......

March Break

Last week was our March Break and we took a little vacation to Canmore. It's not too far from Lake Louise (we made 6 trips there in the 10 days), and we were able to get away from it all, sort of.

It didn't take the girls long to discover the children's channels on the tv...

It was very quiet at Temple Lodge mid-week.
We spent some time walking around Canmore. Alison was trying to hide behind me, but I wouldn't let her!

Racing Girl

Last weekend, Sarah participated in the Doug Meyers Memorial Race at Lake Louise. She had a great time, and is certainly improving. Check out the look of determination, and can't you just see the speed? She's awesome!