Cruisin' in the 32 ...

Ian sent these photos ... taken on December 22, 2016 ...

He finished the roof ribs and installed a temp canvas top ...

Ian also cut and installed windows all around ...

We're still amazed at the work he has done on Kendall's car ...

On December 28, 2016 ...

Ian ... Kendall ... Daigen and Nixon ...

made their way to Galveston ... in the 32 ... for a special Christmas surf trip ...

Apparently the beach was in a fog ...

but it wasn't going to affect them ... on this special family adventure ...

 

 

Fun On The Water ...

July 14, 2016

It was a beautiful ... calm day to go fishing this morning ...

the kids were so excited ...

as soon as the fishing lines were put in the water ...

it wasn't long before James had caught the first fish ...

and then Ella ... then Craig ...

these fish were hungry for their breakfast ...

Each of the kids used the bonker and place their fish into the water bin ...

to be cleaned later ...

We decided to go to shore ... and stop the boat ... in order to clean the fish ...

it gave the kids time to play in the water as well ...

Each of them taking their turn in cleaning the fish ...

they are becoming well trained fisher people ... !!!

Fish all taken care of and put on ice ...

we decided to have our lunch heading back to the boat launch ...

to pick up the tube ...

Grandpa went up to the truck to bring down the tube ...

attaching it to the boat ...

the kids couldn't wait to jump aboard and go for a ride ...

Oh my goodness ... !!!

Grandpa gave it gas and away they went ...

laughing and yelping ... thumbs up to give it more gas ...

Grandpa goosed it and swerved over the wake ...

and turning in circles ...

and at one point loosing all three kids ...

Good thing I was the spotter ... letting Grandpa know how they were doing ...

They loved every minute of it ... !!!

Grandpa needed a break ...

so the kids just floated behind the boat ...

waiting until they could fly around the lake again ...

 

We ended up going to the island to have a break ...

the beach there is sandy which gave the kids a chance to play and swim ...

Craig had dug himself a hole ...

and climbed into it ...

Ella helped bury him ... and soon there was only his head exposed ...

It gives me an uneasy feeling ... not sure I would be able to do that ...

It took Craig awhile to pull himself out ... and then he needed to go for a swim ...

to rinse off all the sand ...

We had some snacks and relaxed ...

then off on the water again for a last go around on the tube ...

before heading home ...

We had a delicious meal of fresh panfried Kokanees ...

fresh garden salad and roasted potatoes ...

Everyone was exhausted after our thrilling fun day on the lake ... !!!

 

Surfing ...

May 2016

Kendall sent these pictures and captions ...

of their weekend at the Waves of Impact for children ...

in Galveston, Texas ...

"So cool to see my guys surf together this weekend!!!

Love Waves Of Impact!!!"

"Love this lady!!

Thanks Brittany Michelle Hulsey for making my guy ...

smile so much!!💕"

Daigen surfing ... !!!

"Nixey loven the beach💕"

 

 

Little Surfer Dude ...

October 4, 2014

Daigen had the opportunity to go surfing at Galveston Beach ...

The organization Waves of Impact ... 

put on these special surfing days ... and is sponsored by Billabong ...

All the trainers are volunteers ... Brittany was Daigens trainer ... and she loved working with him ...

I believe that he is going to be taking private lessons next ...

Daigen was just a natural at it ... he loved every moment of the weekend ... 

He was not ready to go home ... at the end of it ... !!

Nixon ... our little "Iron Man" ... just loves his costume ...

beware on Halloween ...

he will be in your neighbourhood ... !!!

So adorable ... !!!

Fishing ... Rain ... Picnic ... Fun ...

August 31, 2014

The children were excited to go fishing and have a picnic ...

James was thrilled that he caught the first fish ...

Ella is the Queen of Bonking the fish ...

they all took turns reeling them in the boat ...

We caught a lot of little ones that we had to release back into the lake ...

the larger fish were sparse ... as they are getting ready to spawn ...

Since it was a slow day fishing ...

the kids decided to go for a swim ...

jumping off the back of the boat ... floating and swimming around with grandpa close by ...

Well ... it was a good thing we went out early this morning ... 

to go fishing and for the kids to go for a swim ...

the weather turned ugly ... a storm blew in ... 

we scurried to put up the sides of the canopy to protect us from the rain ...

the boys helped Grandpa with steering the boat ...

back to the boat launch ...

it had stopped raining by the time we got there ...

We decided to have our picnic lunch at Surveyors Beach ...

the kids were able to go swimming and play in the sand ...

James and Grandpa took the fishing rods ...

 to catch Bass ... as they walked around the lake ...

Craig and Ella didn't want to go ...

so we played a few games in the sand ...

X's and O's and Hangman ...

It was a fun day ... !!!

Enjoying Time Together ...

Aug. 2, 2014

After the Celebration of Life ceremony for Teresa ...

the kids went to the park to play ...

just what Teresa wanted ...

A Beach Party ...

Ella was writing her name on the ground ...

then she decided to draw a picture of Teresa ... 

saying to Aunt Cindy that she will always be here ...

Back at the Roberts house for dinner ...

salads ... roasted chicken and buns ...

the kids were sure hungry after playing in the park ...

Nathan and Dan decided to do a little leg wrestling ...

the little ones were laughing so hard ...

poor Dano ... the Moose took him down ...

All of us out on the deck ... reminiscing of good times ... and making new memories ...

Later on in the evening ...

the children went inside to watch a movie ...

before going to bed ...

It was a busy ... emotional day .......

Off To The Beach ...

July 11, 2014

Mike and I decided we would venture down to Saunders Beach ...

to let the kids play and go swimming ...

and also for us to a check out Lake Koocanusa for Kokanee fishing ...

Craig was busy digging a hole to secure the umbrella pole ...

he did a great job ...

James & Ella were busy searching for unique little rocks ...

hidden under the water ... 

We were surprised to see our friend Sarah ... who lives in Fernie ...

having a wonderful visit ...

then grandpa found a crayfish ...

and called the kids over to have a look ...

Sarah also showed the kids ...

 how to pet them and put them to sleep ...

Grandpa took the boys on a hike around the lake ...

to see the painted turtles ... fish and other interesting things ...

it took them 2 hours to do the hike ... 

only because they stopped so often to check things out ...

Ella and I stayed and played on the beach ... and in the water ...

waiting for the guys to come back ...

One last swim with Grandpa ... Ella way out in the water ...

and Craig diving into the water off the dock ...

then after stopping in at the Jaffray Pub ... for pizza ...

we to the store down the road ...

to get an ice cream cone for dessert ... !!!

It was a wonderful day out at the park ... !!!