Enjoying seasons

One of the big things I miss in Niger is the changing seasons. Niger is basically always really warm, hot or super crazy hot. There aren’t a lot of trees and seeing real grass is a treat and hard to find in Niger. So while I don’t miss the freezing cold of winter, I do miss seasons like leaves changing, gentle rain and crisp air. So this fall our family has really been enjoying the beautiful colors of fall and riding our bikes and going for long walks.
So here, in photos, is what we have been enjoying in God’s beautiful creation this fall! (Oh, by the way- when i go bike riding I only bring my phone for a camera- so some photos look a little grainy! sorry!)

My Uncle passed away while we were in Niger and there is a memorial bench for him alongside a favourite walking path.

A old train bridge out in the country

Red Deer has amazing bike paths and we have been enjoying them a lot as a family!

Paddleboats on the pond

Long bike rides with my best friend!

Amazing sunsets

Enjoying harvest with a friend

First snow fall! Thankfully it didn’t last long!

Enjoying several weeks of puppy sitting the best dog in the World means lots of time on the parks!

Hawaii

Well our last month has been crazy busy so I have not had time to blog! I have a few things to catch you up on, and the photos are finally getting culled and edited too!
So without further waiting, here are some photos from our awesome trip to Hawaii in August!
Last year we heard Paul’s family wanted to go to Hawaii and we were able to use our air miles and join them for 10 days. It was so peaceful and relaxing and our family all love the water, so it was the perfect place to be!

First of all. THE POOL FUN

 

Next- THE BEACH FUN.

We mostly stayed at our resort totally quiet beach, but we did go to busy Waikiki one day too.

Then one day came the PEARL HARBOUR VISIT

This is the spot where the ceasefire and surrender papers were signed that ended World War 2.

Arielle was pretty tuckered out and needed a nap

Then of course everyday I was in heaven with all the TURTLE FUN (with a cameo by a sea lion)

This final photo here isn’t mine since I don’t have a digital underwater camera, but everyday we were on the beach I would head out with my snorkel gear and get the amazing experience of swimming with the sea turtles. I love animals and this was a real highlight for me each day.

And of course- the FUN FAMILY!!

I leave you with two last photos. We had a blast. This blog doesn’t even represent 10% of the photos I took!