Some Changes.....

Well, I finally got back on here. Hope you enjoy the newer photos.
Actually, since my last update, Cliff's plans have changed somewhat.
He is actually working as a pre-apprentice or 1st year apprentice. I'm not exactly sure, but anyway he's working!!!!!!!!!
This is much better than going to school, cuz you know, income!! (Instead of just expenses!) He can work 1000 hours which credits him the same as 5 months of school. He's working for a great guy who just started his own electrical company Rooham Electric and this guy has an even better wife (kinda like Cliff)! I work with his wife!
Anyway, Cliff is one of 3 employees and yes, the lowest on the totem pole, being the only 1st year on the job, so he gets all the fun jobs, like crawling in rafters, etc. But he's loving it (other than the sore knees).
We've finished up AWANA for the year, so we've been concentrating on the yard, house, etc.
Sarah will be graduating next week!!!! She's really proud of herself and we are too!! If you want to send your congrats you can email power_puffin_gurl_15@hotmail.com
She's got a job here in Kamloops, so we should be seeing more of her.
I'll have to snap some pics of her when she's around! I see I don't really have any for the blog.
Anyway, enjoy the photos we do have!
If you want to send pics (AMANDA)or whatever my email is yayaclaudettesister@hotmail.com
Okay, take care!
Love you all
Claudette

The Armour of God

Year End Awards---AWANA

Micah and Caleb earned some scukum trophies!!

Spring Work

Cliff added a waterfall to our pond. It took Forever to get the water flowing down, instead of off the side of rocks! And, turned out kinda small, no one seems to notice it, till we point it out!

Sarah Visits in January

Yep, PIGS! Sarah, Billy (nephew)

March 2006

Us!
Yeah, I always mess up the photos by talking!!!

March 2006 at Bonnie's Place

Caleb, Jim, Micah
Alexander, Dawson

Easter 2006

Yeah, they never get too old!!!

59 Degrees

This is our 1st Swim of the year. I think it was May 6th. The wet one is Caleb. We also had some friends over and the dad (who happens to be our Pastor) paid his kids $5 to jump in----it's worth the entertainment!!!! Yeah, we're kinda sick parents!!!

Finally an UPDATE!!

Hey, yeah, cuz you know, I haven't got all that much time!!!
But glad ya' all check back to look for updates!
Life is rolling along.
Cliff is preparing to attend TRU for electrical trade appretiship prep course starting in May.
So that means our summer is fully booked, cuz he'll be in school till October.
But heh! OUR RESORT is always open to all!!!
So you'll have to come visit us, cuz I don't see any road trips happening this summer!
I've been working a few overtime shifts to try and make up the difference.
Cliff of course has taken over the house, cooking, shopping, cleaning, etc.
We are looking forward to spring and getting OUT of the house!!
Sarah is finishing up grade 12 and should finish soon.
Caleb and Micah are enjoying Grade 8 at the Christian School, so looks like they'll continue there in Grade 9. They are also involved in youth and youth bible study at church.
We are busy with AWANA every Wednesday. Cliff is now on the Deacon's board at church.
So life is moving along like usual.
So please post a comment. Also, if you email me any photos I will post them here for all to enjoy!!
Thanks
Claudette
Jeremiah 29:11

Intimidating Poker Champion

Caleb takes his game very seriously!
So does Micah; he took the game to his Christian
High School, but wasn't allowed to play it!!!

Rayleigh's Poker Tour

Billy, Cliff, Joe
New Years 2005-06

Micah played a solo on his sax at the Christmas concert at church. He's here practicing. (The church pic of him was too dark to post)

We lit an advent candle at Christmas at church. Caleb was all prepared to read, but then got "stage fright" so I had to read for him!!!

This is dad's neice/my cousin Andrea (Rae's daughter). She married a fellow from 100 Mile and was there for Christmas so they came for a visit. She's an elementary school teacher in the lower mainland.

The Mat says it all!

Christmas at 100 Mile 2005

Grandma and Sarah playing a little soccer at like, midnight!!! (Christmas)

Furrer Ranch

This is one of the barns at Cliff's Dad's ranch. We visited there at Christmas.

Tallest to Shortest

Sophia was here for a very busy week in August

I'm liking this year better!

Yes! This september is 4000 times better than Sept. 04!
Things are looking very much more hopeful.
Sarah is in 100 Mile House, living with cliff's sister, Angela. and working for Mom at the shop, part time. Mom created a job for her in August which helped Sarah alot. We have the "old Sarah" back. Praise the Lord!
Her at home, Caleb and Micah have started high school! They are attending Kamloops Christian School and really enjoying it. They are in band, Caleb continuing on the Baratone (small Tuba) and Micah starting off on the Sax! (he did clarinet for previous 2 years). The boys are learning to ride the city bus and are really growing up! Caleb is taller than me now!
Cliff is unemployed as his mill finally succumbed to the failing wood industry. But we see it as an opportunity! He's looking into pursuing an Electrical Trade or whatever the Lord has planned for us! We recently sold our rental/half-duplex so financially we're okay--aren't we always amazed at how God has all these things worked out in His perfect timing!
We are also busy with AWANA again this year, but have a core group of returning helpers, so it's getting easier every year.
Well, that's the update for now, enjoy the pictures of our summer below!
AND PLEASE COMMENT "ANONYMOUSLY" SO I KNOW YOU VISITED!
Love you all, Claudette

Uncle Cliff and Alanna

Amanda and Martyn and JACOB!!!!

Even Sarah was there for "everybody's birthday"

Crazy Kids!

McNolty Family Reunion. (Cliff's mom's Family)

Everyone came for a week in August!

The Orange Team!

It was "Everbody's Birthday". A yearly tradition!

Grandma got EVERYONE waterguns! And we had a BLAST!