Christmas in Penticton

Christmas break came December 20th
 and we were on the road to Penticton December 21st.

We were all SO excited to head down to Penticton to spend Christmas with the Sanches.

I grew up spending most Christmas Eves with my cousins

and I was overjoyed to start up this tradition again.

It was long overdue.

ROAD TRIP!!

And that it was - the roads were terrible!

It took an extra 2 hours than we predicted but we

were greeted with smiles, hugs and wine.

The kids hit it off - Jordyn and Bella were like two peas in a pod

and enjoyed eachother's company skating at the nearby rink,

helping out with the twin babies, and playing for hours.

The boys - Brax and Jesse

Hockey, Hockey and one more Hockey!

Hitting the Slopes!

Trish and I took the kids skiing at Apex Mountain Resort

Brax's first time Snowboarding

 Brax during his lesson - he did awesome.

And just like that -

off he goes my lil snowboarder!

Jordyn and Bella - ski bunnies!

Christmas Eve

My brother Rod and I

 Christmas Morning.

Santa certainly found the house!

Brax, Jesse, Adam, Jordyn & Bella



Disneyland Tickets - SCORE!!!

And the parents sit back as the kids rip away at christmas wrap.

Enjoying a cuddle with the hubby.

And it's not christmas without a Baba in the kitchen!

Aunty Darlene cooking up a store.

 It was a feast. 

Smiles all around the table.

My cousin Rene with his twin baby girls Charlie & Hailey.

The twin's first christmas.

So THANKFUL and truelly BLESSED.

First and foremost - thank you again to the Sanche Family,

Shea, Trish, Adam, Jordyn & Jesse.

You welcomed all of us into your home and it was

so much fun. It really felt like "christmas" to have our families together.

We ate, we drank & drank some more and we laughed.

 Thank you to Aunty Darlene & Bruce for cooking up a traditional,

 ukrainian dinner  - for days on end.

We ate like kings and queens - you did an amazing job. 

Thank You Rene for travelling across two provinces with twin baby girls

so we could all share a part in your babies first christmas.

Last but not least - Uncle Rod. You slept where there was a free couch,

there was plenty of noise from  kids at all times -  

and none of them were yours and your personality

certainly shined through and entertatined us all in true fashion.

Merry Christmas to ALL our family & friends.

Wishing you all a wonderful christmas to be thankful for too.

Glenview Elementary Christmas Concert

 Dressed to impress!

Mrs. Wiebe's Grade 3 Class - Bella 

Ms. Wilson Grade 2 Class - Braxton

Sleigh Bells Ring

Sleigh ride with friends at Noah's ark

Tiffany, Dylan & Felix



Becker Family Christmas Greeting 2013

We had a fantastic 2013.

Kids, careers, activities, travelling, socializing - 2013 kept us busy,

as I'm sure you all can relate!

We opted out on a destination vacation this spring/summer and headed back to Saskatchewan for a summer vacay. We spent a few weeks at Wakaw Lake and commuting back and forth to Saskatoon to catch up with friends and family. Time flew by us – way too quickly, but we are so very thankful we got to visit and see as many friends and family that we did.  Once again, we left the kidlets behind at the cabin for a few weeks to spend time with  Baba & Gigi Rogalski and Jason and I became honeymooners again. We spent some time in Penticton visiting with the Sanche Family and friends and drank ridiculous amounts of wine while touring a few wineries in the Okanagan. When in Rome…..

Bella has turned into a teenager overnight and she’s only 8. For her first day of school, she tried on 4 different outfits. She blushes about boys. If I say yes, she says no. One minute she is joined at my hip and the next I can't do anything right for her. She is growing up so fast and I can't keep up with her. She is growing into a beautiful, well-mannered, talented girl. I enjoy her enthusiasm and her effort as anything that is put forth in front of her, she does it well. She is taking private- riding lessons (opposed to being part of the Pony Club) this year with a horse named Raz – it was love at first sight. She is back in the gym working towards a badge with the Prince George Gymnastics club and enjoying every minute of it.

Braxton is all creativity and spunk. I love the creativity - except for when he uses it to talk back or get himself out of trouble. It's hard to discipline someone that is so darn amusing! He always has something to say and it is usually quite interesting - his teachers & hockey coach will agree.  He is my scholar. He asks for math homework to take home on the weekend. He loves everything about school - we have been blessed with fantastic teachers. He is my little man and on special events, he wants to wear a tie. He doesn't shake your hand, he greets you with a hug.

Jason continues to keep himself busy as the assistant coach with the Cougars, amongst other things. He is involved with the Alumni Cougar golf tournament held in July, runs his own hockey skill/development defenseman schools and recently shaved his head for charity. We didn't see  much of him in November due to the schedule and road trips but he made it home just in time to hang the Christmas lights, attend the Festival of Trees breakfast with us as a family, take Braxton to a few early, early morning hockey practices and shovel the driveway.

Jaime has her schedule booked solid! Nothing different from any other year. The kids activities are time-consuming especially as they get older. But I manage to always schedule in friends, exercise and wine. I started a new job as an administrative support assistant in May for ScotiaMcleod and love everything it has to offer. The hours, the work and the people.  I  enjoy going to work everyday, I'm very lucky.

From our Family to Yours,

Wishing you a Safe and Happy Holiday Season.

All the best in 2014!

Jason, Jaime, Bella & Brax

We finally got a snowblower

This will shock most of you - I have finally convinced the hubby to purchase a snowblower. Yes, after 3 winters of shovelling he has caved and loosened the "purse" strings. The neighborhood is also in disbelief as Jason always gave good reason why he chose to shovel – "It’s great exercise",
 "I enjoy spending time outdoors".

Jaime & Neighborhood 1 - Jason 0.
And now he can enjoy spending time outdoors without having a sore back the next day.

Goodbye Lucious Locks!

"If the Prince George Cougar "Movember" team raises $2500, assistant coach Jason Becker will shave his head."

Not only did they raise over $2500, they were in the top ten CHL Movember teams.

Goodbye Lucious Locks.   I loved that hockey hair.

And it will grow back.

Festival of Trees Gala

November in Prince George means that it is time for the

 Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation’s – Festival of Trees! 

The Todd Prosser Group buys a table and we attend the Gala together.

Every year  the Civic Centre is transformed into a holiday wonderland of dazzling displays, carefully adorned trees, Entertainment, lights and fun – and this year will not be any different. The Festival is also a fundraising event and all of the proceeds generated are used to support and enhance healthcare in our communities and at UHNBC.

This year’s Gala event, with 325 people attending, raised $425,195. The generosity at this evening was outstanding and is helping Spirit of the North bring the best of care, close to home, for Northerners!

Lisa and I enjoying the dinner and auction at the Gala

Fantastic evening with fantastic company.

Lovely ladies - Lisa & Hilary



Green is the color, Football is the game!

Roughrider fans are patriotic and CRAZY.

We call our hoodies "bunny-hugs", we wear watermelons on our heads

and -20, that's nothing...it's short-wearing weather for us.

But anyone from Saskatchewan is proud to be from Saskatchewan.

We are proud football fans.

We put on green, gather together to eat, drink & cheer!

So zip up your bunny-hug, raise your glass and give cheer

to the 2013 Grey Cup Champions!

Way to go Roughriders!!

Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween from the Devil & the Zombie

Even the "BIG" kid dressed up for halloween

Back In the Saddle - Bella & Raz

Back in the Saddle!

Bella is taking private-riding lessons this season

with a horse named Raz - it was LOVE at first sight.

They bonded instantly.

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving!

We were very fortunate to spend thanksgiving with our

neighbors we refer to as family.

The day ended perfectly with a family walk.
The weather was record breaking warm and the view was beautiful.

Happy Birthday Brax - Lucky #7

To the boy who has the wildest imagination

and the last word of any conversation.

You are an amazing lil man who always warms my heart.

Don't ever change, not one bit.

Happy 7th Birthday Braxton.

Brax celebrated his actual birthday at the Cougar game

in a suite with one of his best buds.

Later that week,

 Brax celebrated his birthday with friends at a pool party.

Grade 3 Grade 2

 Glenview Elememtary
Prince George, BC
 Grade 3

Glenview Elememtary
Prince George, BC
 Grade 2

Prince George Minor Hockey - Season 2013/2014

Novice 2  Team Red

Brax's first minor league hockey game.

Brax was in goal and did awesome.

The last time I was this giddy about hockey,

it was watching the hubby play.

Certified Hockey Mom and SUPER PROUD.

Making the save!

From goalie to center ice,

after 4 break-aways, that puck finally went in!

Brax got his first goal of the year in game 3.

Way to go Brax!!

Prince George Cougars - Season 2013/3014

Celebrating 20 Years
Prince George Cougars

Back at the rink for another Cougar Season.

High Fives and Hugs from Rowdy Cat.

Let's go Cougars!

Cheers to another season.

Best of luck!

Gymnastics

Back in the Gym.

Bella was so excited to fit gymnastics back into the schedule.

She is working very hard to earn her badge this season.

First Day of School

Back to School

Grade 2 and Grade 3

Braxton was most excited about the

 pancake breakfast the school offered on the first day back.

Bella couldn't decide on an outfit to wear.

Prince George Alumni Cougar Golf Tournament

The Second Annual  Alumni Cougar Golf Tournament was a success!

Over $40,000 was raised and donated to the
Spirit of the North Hospital Charity.

Jason golfted with Team Telus

I volunteered on behalf of Scotiabank.

Scotiabank was a major sponsor of the tournament.