End of Another School Year

The end of another school year. Exams are done and awards have been given out. Kailey got the academic award this year. Way to go Kailey - and she does it all in 100% French. We are so proud of you! (The boy next to Kailey has had a crush on her since Kindergarten. Had to get him in the picture too :)

Sadie got a dozen pink roses after her final dance performance of the year.

Carson was awarded Athlete of the Year for his last year at Springbank Middle School. His best buddy Jake was given the Sportsmanship Award. These two are quite the team! They have played an awful lot of basketball together over the years!

Carson had his Grade 8 Grad and had a blast with all of his classmates during their masquerade ball. Now it is off to a new school for Carson next year and he will be making new friends and have new teammates.

Disney Land May 2011

Jordan insisted I have a picture with Mickey and so he took a picture of us. Not a bad picture for a little boy!

My boys waiting to be let into the fun at California Adventure.

Bubba Gumps for Dinner with Grandma and Grandpa.

Kailey and Ariel

Waiting for the World of Color.

Hey Goofy!

The Toy Story Ride!

Carson became the Mylee mobile. He carried her everywhere!

Grandpa and Jordan's favorite ride!

Jordan fought against the dark side and won!

Favourite Characters!

Look how much fun Darcy is having at Disneyland!

My Disney Dancer

In May Sadie's Dance Troupe had the opportunity to dance at Disney Land, California Adventure, and Universal Studios.

I see a Princess!

Let's Here It For the Boys!

Grandma Can You Pull My Tooth?

My mom keeps telling us kids that she really wished one of us had become a dentist. We all think she should have been a dentist as she is the tooth pulling specialist around here. All the Grandkids know that she is the best tooth puller around. She has even pulled out other kids teeth at church.

Just after Grandma Gibb's Funeral JJ came to Grandma and said "Grandma, can you pull my tooth?" Grandma gets a big smile on her face and says "Sure!"

She reaches in to get a good grasp on the tooth and tugs.

Then a little bit better grip is needed so she adjusts her fingers and gives another big tug.

What JJ didn't tell her was that it wasn't really loose enough to come out yet! He just wanted to loose a tooth that day because his cousin had lost one that morning.

As the bystanders cringe, with a death grip around JJ's neck and a face with determination written all over it . . . .

She gives one last hard tug . . . . and out it pops!

Thanks Grandma - once again you've done it. Not even any blood on his white dress shirt!

Grandma Gibb's Funeral

April 27th 2011 one of my favourite people in the world passed on to a better place. I had the opportunity to sit with my Grandma Gibb in the hospital during the last conscious night of her life. She knew she was dying and taught me lots by saying very little as I served her through the night. This is a night that will leave a lasting impression in my mind and my heart.

She taught me about dying - she was not afraid!

She taught me about having a strong testimony of the gospel - she KNEW it was true.

She taught me about eternal families - the greatest thing she hoped for.

She taught me about patience - nobody has more patience than she did.

She taught me to live life to its fullest - we only get one life to live.

As I had the opportunity to speak at her funeral it confirmed to me that she is my mentor and my hero. I want to be just like her.

Until we meet again Grandma - I love you and will miss you!