Congratulations to Life Guard Mistaya! Pic is Mistaya skim boarding on the Lake Okanagan, BC (she is 11 in the pic). My eldest daughter Mistaya is now a certified life guard. She completed her NLS last night. We had a … Read More
The following photo essay depicts an early morning hike and swim on Sunday last. I hiked down our mountain, along with two of my favorite gals (and two favorite wee guys), for a quick dip in Okanagan Lake. The experience was … Read More
On every Birthday I like to try a new adventure. Usually this involves attempting a sport I have never tried before. Yesterday it was paddleboarding. So much fun. The lake was fairly calm. Well, I have to admit, it was … Read More
My girls posing on the head of Ogopogo.Do you believe in the existence of Ogopogo? There have be documented sighting for centuries but more importantly the Okanagan First Nations believe that Ogopogo is the spirit of Okanagan Lake.We never look … Read More
The children’s table andThe adult table below.The best weekend. I must write this down, record the weekend for future reference. When I’m bored or blue, I can check back to my perfect weekend and know what makes me happy–fun! I … Read More
These photos were taken only an hour ago. Behind us, across the lake, rages another horrid fire. 4000 homes have been evacuated in West Kelowna. The Fire jumped the highway. If you are trying to reach Kelowna from Vancouver–you’re out … Read More
Back at Okanagan life. These pics were from last evening. Tabs and Pip wore their PJ’s. Mistaya is busy each evening with drama practice. They perform “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at the end of the month. Tabitha is enjoying her … Read More
Finally the sunshine. It has been the longest, coldest winter/spring on record in the Okanagan. Thank G it is behind us! The hike was beautiful as usual. Fernando proved to be a little mountain goat. He has no fear of … Read More
A quick blog while Pip eats her little lunch. Returned from Tot school. I will switch to early AM class so I can still do hot lunches for Tabi’s class on Fridays. There are 2 little girls in the Early … Read More