The Leboes

Hills Health Ranch Staff Party

This weekend my office had our annual kick off party. This year it was a road trip to the Hills Health Ranch near 108 Mile, BC. In spite of the lack of snow there was a lot to do. We headed out Friday afternoon and arrived just in time to have dessert and watch the tube run.

Saturday was a full day. We started with a big breakfast followed by a sleigh ride.

The sleigh ride took us to a teepee next to a pond. We had a nice wiener roast lunch and Hannah took part in her first geo cache discovery. Josh was more a fan of the pond.

After the sleigh ride it was time to hit the tube ride. It was quite iced up, but that did not stop the kids. They loved it.

Next up was a magic workshop. A great magician came in and taught us how to do a few tricks. Everyone really enjoyed this.

Next up was dinner. The kids started off the buffet, and we were entertained by a full magic show during dessert.

To top it off the kids got to spend the evening at the pool. On Sunday we were able to sleep in a bit, and let the kids hit the pool again. It was a really great trip.

Afternoon Walk

We took the opportunity to take a walk down the hill near our house. It’s not especially nice out, but we still took some time to take a few pictures.

It was mostly cloudy skies, but it was nice and blue around the moon.

Hannah at the beginning of our walk – ready to go.

And lastly, Josh, at the end of our walk, decided that he needed a block of ice for the backyard. He did carry/push it home. If only he was that motivated in other aspects of his life.

Caution: Toby Post

Since he’s like our newest child, here are some more pictures of Toby, the wonder lab.

Just so everyone knows, wonder lab is a term of endearment and not in any way reflective of his behaviour. Actually, that’s not entirely true either. Toby shows flashes of great behaviour when he is tired out. Exercise will be a priority necessity in his life.

Lazy Afternoon

Today was a bit of a recuperation and recovery day. While out in the yard with the kids I took a few pictures. Here are a few I liked.

As usual you can get to the larger versions by clicking on the pictures and then hit the all sizes option.

Morning Visitors

Before we headed to work and school we discovered we had a couple visitors. They weren’t really bothered when I went outside to grab a shot or two. All they did was stand up, move back a bit, and continue eating.

Cross Country Trek

This afternoon we met up with George and Regina to scout out a cross country ski trail down the street from our house. Turns out it’s a beautiful trail.

We’ll be trying this out again soon.

Post Christmas Fun

Boxing Day

We headed out to my parents cabin to have Christmas with them and the Olesiuks. There Joshua received a special gift from his Uncle Scott – a slingshot.

We also did a fair bit of skating. My Dad has cleared and flooded an awesome rink.

Sliding

Of course we did some sliding when we got back to PG. Actually, the kids ended up doing their version of surfing on snow.

Forests for the World

Today we headed down the street to Forests for the World. It’s quite a different place in the snow. There were times where paths we’d walked many times before seemed very unfamiliar.

So far we’ve had a really great Christmas holiday. More photos from after Christmas can be found in the Post Christmas Set.

Christmas Day 2009

We started out at our house on Christmas morning. We then headed to George and Regina’s for breakfast and more gifts. After that everyone came to our house for Christmas dinner. Here are a few photos from the day.

You’ll find more in the Christmas Day 2009 Set.

Christmas Eve

Before heading to church tonight we decided to head outside and enjoy the new fluffy snow. I’m not sure who enjoys it more, the kids, or Toby.

Yesterday Frances captured the beginnings of a beautiful relationship.

I hope everyone has a great Christmas. Thank you Lord for giving us the only gift that really matters.

Christmas Piano Party

Tonight was the Christmas piano party. This year, Hannah, Josh and myself are taking lessons so we all decided to take part. Hannah played Away in a Manger on her own, and all three of us played a medley of Away in a Manger and The First Noel – with six hands. The kids did great and filled in where I went a little quiet.