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
