A Passing on of Traditions..

Wishing everyone a happy, joyful and safe holiday season..
John, Yvonne and Family.

We would like to apologize to the community of Tofino...

Too much fun, thanks everyone for a great weekend.

So.. How was OysterFest?

Happy Birthday!

Hello everyone, This Friday Nov.20, we are having a family birthday for Kiara at our house at 7:00 come over for coffee and dessert.
Hope to see you all there!

Sunday afternoon

Hi family,

Ed and I are inviting anyone who would like to come to our place for a visit this coming Sunday afternoon. You'd be welcome to come earlier too but leaving after church in Port would get you here by 130 - 2 ish. I'll be making soup and buns along with some other goodies.

Hoping you can make it!

thanks,
Corrie

Scooter Anyone??

Hi to all our nieces and nephews that are aspiring to buy and drive a cool shiny new scooter! We got a brand new scooter (worth $2000) when we bought our van! We have it listed on Craigslist for $1500 but thought some of you might be interested in boosting your image by driving thisaround town . . . and we'd make you a family offer!

Let us know if you are interested - Thomas wants to keep it . . . but it will be 13 years old when he can legally drive it!

Oz meets pirates

Trick or Treat?

Hot dogs, cupcakes, trick or treating and fireworks . . . what more could a kid want??!

Number two nice things..

An exemplary usage of natural materials
including apple, corn, grape and house pet,
This seasonal bold statement of fall tones
mixed with the hues of autumn,
would add grace to even the most worthy king's table..

two nice things....

This is perhaps the best arrangement i have ever made. 50 gardenia blooms and exclusively gardenia leaves and buds.
Who is the fastest Grade 7 boy in all of Langley you ask? That would be the First place medal around his neck. Well done Nick!

Champagne swishes and Oyster Dreams

Oysterfest 09 is coming soon to a gullet near you.
Can't wait to see you all there - love and kisses! Helle
(A friend of mine found this in the Westcoaster paper from last year!)

What's so funny

Can any one guess why these guys are laughing so hard? Can anyone tell where they are?
There is a secret prize for the two correct answers...

October 1 in Langley

While picking Weigilia today i had some company come by.
Simon had "Tell 2V" day, He had a Soccer Shop set up for business in his class.
+++O R A N J E B O V E N !!! Mint shoes Dude!!!

Our new lab "Diesel" has found a new "drive through" restaurant.. He is so good We don't have to rinse beforehand any more.

Mr. Kindergarten and the grade Two-er

what an exciting time of year!!

2

He does not have a lot of words to use but if you asked him how old he is he would happily show you his 2 pointer fingers.

Evan.....we love you so much!!
Happy Birthday!

Saying Goodbye to the Lady with the Laugh

Took this pic last summer when we paid her a visit in Vancouver.
She knew we were coming over and she gave the boys a huge bag of
candies she bought in China town. So sweet.

FYI there will be a graveside service at the Greenwood cemetery on Tuesday, September 1, at 11:00 followed by a service at the church at noon. Hopefully lots of us can be there to remember Tante Margaret and support Luci and the her family.

Lichmund Night Market adventures

Just before leaving with a belly full of Spicy Fish balls and Pork Siu Maai and Octopus Satay
Bas considering his future job opportunities
Nick having buyers remorse of his R4
But a $2.50 mini burger helps drown the guilt away.

Little Lu Turned 2!

Lucy turned 2 last week when we were at the cabin in Princeton. Happy Birthday Lucy!

We Love You.

sam is seven

happy birthday samuel!

SHOCK and awwwww!

Amazing how such simple toys can create so much Happeenessssssssssssssssssssss.

Corrie, Mom, and Aliza, Darren, Treena, Ezra and Samuel, it was great to see you all on the weekend.

Al and Trudy, Nick, Bas, Simon, we loved your visit as well.

Jonah is happy to have Bas all to himself.

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Crop Spraying Manitoba Style

While in Manitoba we saw how the professionals spray the fields. Cool eh?

It even lands on the trailer to load up!

Off to Comicon..

Aaron, Michell, Tyron and I are heading off
tomorrow to the comic convention in San diego..
We will keep you all up to date on the blog
Who knows, we might meet up with someone famous..

Get better Rodney

I felt like testing out a new feature on the blog where I can directly
email a post and have it posted immediately.

Anyways Rodney went to the vet the other day. His eye has an
ulceration and he is pumped full of meds. Get better soon little buddy.

A Message for Will or Jake..

Not quite sure it's for either of you, or both..
Just passing it along.

Nifty@50

Congratulations Jake!
Maybe we should try this move again sometime.

Thanks Mitzie for the party!

Our little girl turns 7.

Happy Birthday to Anna who turned 7 yesterday! She had a pool party at the Fort Langley pool. The weather was perfect and she had a great time.

We love you Anna.

no maloomba boogie :(

Jake and Mitzie is it true that your big party is cancelled?
We were really looking forward to boogying with you all!!

Colyn Camp

Hello everyone:

Colyn camp has been decided upon for August 10-17. So far the plan is Stamp Falls again, but if anyone has other suggestions, we are open. Everyone is responsible for getting their own campsites, perhaps by reserving on line. Hope to see you all there.

lucky boy

It's a long story I will tell you more later.

Congraduations Simone!

It is amazing to see our kids transforming into young adults. Simone has had a great graduating year. She will be working this summer to prepare for a "big adventure" next spring. Thank you for all the cards and support.

Arm in arm; it felt like a wedding, without the groom.

Aaron's Lost rap..

Strick Road 50/50 Birthday Party

On Friday July 17, please join us as we celebrate our 50th Birthdays ... whoa!! Drop on by anytime after 5:00p.m.. We will have a Barbeque at 6:00 p.m.. Please bring an appy or salad, a lawn chair, and your own beverages. Come for swimming, games, etc. We've hired a band who will carry us through the evening, so bring your dancing feet! If anyone wants to stay overnight, you are welcome to crash ... at Oma's :) ... or in your own old bedstay :) We hope that you can make it! See you then.

Father's Day Barbeque - Sunday June 21

Anyone who is in town on Sunday is welcome to come to our home for a Father's Day Barbeque. Come after church and stay for the afternoon. Please bring a salad and BYOB. Activities include: swimming, Bocce, trampoline, playhouse, etc.
"Don't be shy,
Come on by".

The Graduate - Nurse Aalysia Colyn

Here she is "Nurse Colyn". This was a big night for Aalysia. Thanks Helle and Aliza for coming to her graduation, and thanks to everyone who has sent her wishes through the blog here.

F I V E years already??

William loves to count so about 78 days ago he started the countdown until his 5th birthday. He decided to stop counting when we hit the month of June because he wanted to be surprised when it finally came. I hope the balloons that I tie to his feet might be his first clue in the morning :)

hope you have a great day William we love you so much !!

Congrats Aalysia

I tried to post a comment but it wouldn't let me, so I am just commenting here.

Congratulations, Aalysia. I enjoyed watching you walk across the stage almost as much as I enjoyed you when you were this small. What a cute picture. The smile was the same, just a few more teeth. Good job, girl. Enjoy your career. Love you.

The First Colyn Post-Secondary Graduate

We are so proud of Aalysia! Tomorrow (Wednesday June 17) Aalysia Graduates from her Licensed Practical Nursing Program at North Island College. She has gone from being this carefree little girl who always wanted to be a nurse, to now accomplishing her goal. We love you Aalysia and pray for God to continue to guide you throughout your nursing career!