Capoeira

The girls have started Capoeria.
It is one of the fist times that they can attend a class together.
I love watching them partake and work together.

They are finding it difficult but exhilaratingly fun.
They are challenged and happy about that.

I get the music and songs stuckin my head.
Listening to them sing and chant is beautiful.

They are going 2-3 times per week.
 They'll be in the best shape ever.kidd
 

Skiing

Here Fishy Fishy

Happy young lady holding the prize of the weekend.

When the boys got home with all the salmon and halibut we had some processing to do.

And always looking for a moment to teach/learn, I took advantage of these fish to have a whole lesson for the girls, hillbilly style.

West Coast Fishing

Uncle Doug and J spent the day fishing off t he west coast and had a marvellous time.
These photos remind me so much of our time in the Queen Charlottes.

They came home with lots of fish and lots of memories.

The makings of perfect summer days.

Saratoga Speedway

Super load noises.
Monster Trucks.
Too much food.
One fun evening.

Soccer Mini World Cup Banners

Well we didn't end up making it to the Mini World Cup soccer last weekend but we had it on our schedule.
Life happens and so be it.
But I did manage to finish up these banners for the big weekend.
Another fun sewing/crafting project under my belt.

Soccer Saturdays

Shooting Bows

We have been shooting bows everyday lately.
It is such a great past time.
I love the history and we hope to one day be able to make our own.
I love to learn and teach the girls.
J is extremely talented and has been doing it for years.

He is the best guide, with his gentle nature and is assured techniques.

I love the quietness of my mind when I have to shoot, the strength of mind and body.
I found my calling for a bit!!

Ski Day

 A perfectly sunny, warm day and the girls were so excited to go skiing for the day.

 The hill was packed but we decided to do night skiing so we started as the masses were heading out.

 It was ideal.

 Even Leonard had his fun in the snow.

 Now that they can ski on their own it is much easier to manage and we can take them separately.

I love where we live!!!

Brick House Betties (Helmet Panties)

The Brick House Betties are a hot local roller derby team.

A group of fine ladies that I miss terribly.

This morning I watched a scrimmage between them and the Faster Pussycats of Vancouver.

I left feeling excited for them and jealous of all the fun they were having.

 I also felt sad I wasn't playing.

I miss it.

But I did realize that since I am in the worst physical shape of my life, roller derby is not something I can do at this stage in my life.

SO I am now committed to getting my arse back in shape so I can rock and roll with these awesome gals.

 My feeble contribution to the team today were these helmet panties.
This time I redid this pattern and they worked like a charm.

 This photo is lifted from there website.
I just love the strut!!

These photos are from todays game.
Kinda wanted to get the helmet panties in action.