Saturday, November 26, 2011

meet Aussie




Our new puppy. Friends of ours had puppies and we couldn't resist this little guy. we named him Aussie. Katie is loving her new little friend. Derek and I are also falling in love with him. He's so gentle and already knows easy commands like come and stay.

Monday, November 21, 2011

what a big girl our Katie is now..






wearing princess shoes



painting eggs with Dad


Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Holiday up North

The beginning of September saw us taking a holiday up north. Some might think we live far enough north already but we are always up for an adventure and we love the open spaces and fresh air.
The night before we had to make the hard decision to put down our dog Max. He had the week previous attacked a salesperson and the guy was asking for us to pay for his coat. This was kinda the last straw. While Max was an excellent companion for Katie he was also a real nuisance, chewing on everything and anything. And lately he was becoming extremely defensive especially around Katie. We miss him but we also realise how much work a dog is and for now we are ok without one.


wild horses on the way to Telegraph Creek


we saw a lot of this on this trip. as fuel stations are far from each other

I gave Derek a bit of a break from all the driving

Lake Kiniskan

the first bear we spotted


Tahltan River


Watson Lake

the cabin we stayed in for two nights

Katie turned 4 while we were on holidays so the presents came along!!

the signpost forest

S.S Klondike

someone went to great lengths to be comfy...


Derek kayaking by the cabin we stayed at on Watson Lake

Bison

there was a mama bear and three cubs who were used to human contact so while the mother was eating someones supper Derek photographed this cub
the mama bear

why we ventured this far north, Liard River Hotsprings. Just amazing and so so relaxing!! it was deep enough for Kates to walk in so we stayed in here for many many hours.

goat


AC Bennet Dam