Becker Family Christmas Greeting 2015



Okanagan Living.

Sunshine, Suntans, Sunsets.

September marks 1 year of our move to the Okanagan.  We have adjusted quite nicely. Spring in February, Summer weather in May – who can complain?  We spent a lot of time this summer at the beach, it was wonderful.  And when we were not at the beach we spent time visiting with friends and drinking wine.  Drinking A LOT of wine.  The wineries are just beautiful, sometimes that $10 glass of wine has nothing to do with the wine itself, it is so worth the scenery and company.  We are very thankful for the visitors, door is always open…..

Bella surprises us on a daily basis. This shy, quiet, kind little being has grown up over night. Although still shy, quiet and kind – there are also feelings, boyfriends, dress code and homework. Grade 5 has brought a lot of change for us all! Socializing is certainly her first priority, but we have managed to get her homework on routine.  Some days are challenging and other days we manage with no hassle. We deal day by day. She has asked for a nose piercing and a hair straightener – she got the hair straightener.  She continues to love spending time with horses; her riding season just ended in November and it will start up again in early March.  

Braxton keeps us on our toes.  And not because he is mischevious, but because we don’t always know the answers to his questions. He is a little book of knowledge.  His first priority is learning, he loves school and he loves to read.  He is intrigued by science and math problems.  He couldn’t be bothered with the drama his sister comes home talking about – well, not this year anyways.  He is waiting until Grade 5 to have a girlfriend – so he tells us. He follows in his dad’s footsteps and lives and breathes everything hockey.  He is always ready for a practice, game or team event.   He loves hanging out with his hockey buddies and is always interested in making new friends.

Jason has kept himself busy with all things hockey related.  He renewed his contract with the Okanagan Hockey Academy in September and continues to coach the Midget Varsity Team.  He is also on the BC Hockey Coaching Committee – High Performance Division.  He helps out with coaching clinics as a presenter and a facilitator as well as a field evaluator for candidates working towards completing their high performance 1 coaching certificate.  He attended the Monctonian; a tournament in Moncton with another OHA team - Midget Prep Red team in November and the team won gold.  When he is not involved in his hockey life, he is at home with us.  We will take anytime we can get with him, as he is always missed.

Jaime is just busy. I'm sure most moms and wives can relate.  I think I say this every year!   It’s been a great season of hockey for Brax – we both enjoy meeting new people and making new friends.  The parents have been great. Parenting is always a learning curve; especially with Bella and her preteen inquiries.  First tears, then hugs followed with laughter.  So far, we are surviving.  She has such a warm and heavy heart, and I love and admire her for it.  I continue to enjoy working part-time at Scotiabank as the Customer Relations Representative. The hours are fantastic and so are the people I work with.   I recently received an award for Best of the Best at my branch in Penticton. It was unexpected but very rewarding.  And when I’m not at work - I’m at a hockey rink,  the barn, the gym or I am with friends enjoying a bottle of wine.  Hockeymom, hockeywife, hockeylife.

From Our home to Yours,
To our friends and family near and far,

Wishing you a Safe and Happy Holiday Season.

Cheers to 2016!

Jason, Jaime, Bella and Braxton.