Char & James Get Married

Below is the link to Teryn Lee's blog showing some of her pictures from my sister and James's wedding... many more to come. It was an amazing day... and Troy looked pretty great in his new suit ensemble... 

xox 

http://terynleephotography.com/blog/

Charlotte's Staggette

I thought I should get some pictures up from Charlotte's stagette, as the wedding pics are en route and I am so majorly behind on blogging. 

The evening started at Cardero's Restaurant in Vancouver...Eighteen of Char's closest friends (and new family) gathered to begin her special night with champagne and oysters... From there we took a big limo bus for a drive around the city and headed to Black & Blue for a delicious dinner. After a couple hours of whining and dining we all jumped in cabs and made our way over to Charles Bar in Gas Town... We all hit the dance floor and partied the night away! It was a great night- thanks to all the ladies who made it out for my gorgeous sister xox 

My outfit with the "wedding shoes"

Sisters :)

Charlotte and Jo 

Cat Pose

In the limo!

Michelle and June 

Corine and Cori

Char with her fascinator- great call LB

When in Rome... 

Gorgeous Ladies! We killed this picture!

Deanne, Lindsay and Erin- HDS Friends

Teryn- love this girl

:)

Welcome to the World ROSIE xoxox

Echo Valley Ranch

Last month Troy and I took some much needed time away from the city and visited Echo Valley Ranch in Clinton, BC (5 hour drive from Vancouver). The ranch was an unbelievable fusion of rustic country living and Thai influence. We galloped on some horses, ran into cattle, turkeys, dogs and cats, as well as took advantage of the Thai Spa with a Spicy Rice Rub.

After two nights surrounded by open country, we drove the remaining 4 hours to Prince George for a visit with Troy's family. There was lots to celebrate-  Troy's sister Jenn recently got engaged to her boyfriend Bree and Doug celebrated his 65th Birthday! 

Troy and Dyck

Me and the Wranglers! 

City Slicker. 

Putting myself in the doghouse

Thai Night! Amazing!!

These dogs followed us everywhere we went.

Me and Winnie the Donkey 

Camp Fire singing and marshmallows

Troy on the bongo

Beautiful sky... our last night 

Quick ride on the runway

HAPPY 37th BIRTHDAY TROY!!!!

What better way to celebrate than by winning the BC Senior AAA Championship this weekend in Powell River! Troy's team, the Regals, swept Fort St John in the best of five- winning the Savage Cup!

"I'm 37 with the body of a 16 year old"

- Troy Dalton

Babies Babies EVERYWHERE!

Meesa P is pregnant!!! Check out her little bump all the way from London, England. While we all wish Mel was here so that we could see her through this amazing time in her life, her frequent emails from across the pond keep us in the loop with baby Smelt's development.

(Melt= Melissa and Matt). My favourite update would probably be Melissa's horrified reaction to when her baby developed fingernails... I think she referred to them as weapons. Too funny.

Melissa, we can't wait to meet our new little girl.

In light of Mel's news, I thought I would post some pictures of the veteran baby-makers in my life...

Kelly, always gorgeous has done this TWICE! Cairo- Our little Ginger is a proud new brother to his little sister Lux.

Tannis, making pregnancy look major glam, gave birth to Tick (Tannis and Nick). Also known as Emmitt, this guy clearly takes after Momma- equally glamourous in those shades.

Carly... Mom of the year is lapping most of us with #2 and #3 on the way. She had Jack Berry 18 months ago and is now pregnant with twin girls. Imagine.

You ladies are all AMAZING friends and incredible Moms... I will continue to live vicariously through you ;)

Our Buddy

We lost our sweet Buddy last week... Probably one of the kindest and most gentle dogs I have ever known, he was such a good boy, and our entire family has certainly been affected by the loss.

Although we all had our own special relationship with Bud, none was more apparent than David, who used to take his loyal companion on various road-trips for work, and who taught a dog how to play soccer, one of Buddy's favourite games. He and Bert were friends to the end, and his protection over his little brother was always so loving and gentle.

We love you Bud!