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The Doan Family: November 2014
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Sunday, November 23, 2014. This weekend Sarah and I took advantage of our warmer weather and headed outside to put the garden to rest for the season and decorate for Christmas. It was great to be able to decorate without the cold and snow. I know in the past I have been outside in much colder temperatures, so this was lovely! We like to get started early as there is much to do inside and out at Christmas (and we love this! Let me take this opportunity to invite you to our Annual Christmas Open House.
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The Doan Family: August 2015
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Tuesday, August 04, 2015. For many years now, our family has been going to the Salmon Arm Camping Resort for an annual family camping trip. In recent years, we have added to our number and we now have Auntie Dawn and Uncle Greg, Stewart and Tobi and their family, and Erin and Owen and their family. It makes for a wonderful time together. Here Magda is picking Anna up in her inner tube, much to Anna's delight. Lounging by the pool is definitely a treat! Sophie, Sarah, and Ethan enjoyed themselves too!
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The Doan Family: July 2014
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Monday, July 28, 2014. One of the "must do" things on my list for summer was visiting Lac le Jeune. I love how close the lake is and the call of the loons beckons me to come. Sarah looking very relaxed. Sophie - bundled in a towel after braving the water. Children Buckets Sand Water = Fun. Due to the higher elevation, the area is much cooler than Kamloops, making it a great place to visit on our hot days. Eagle Bay Camp - Part One. Love the fun they are having! I love Ethan's smile! Up, up and away!
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The Doan Family: February 2015
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Monday, February 16, 2015. The Importance of Love. Today I took in some professional development at work and was reminded about the importance of experiencing positive emotions. The speaker drew upon the work of Barbara Friedrickson, who believes that love is a foundational emotion. Now at home, I have taken the opportunity to read some of Friedrickson's work, which I include here, interspersed with some images from our family's celebration of Valentine's Day. To see the full article. Important Documenta...
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The Doan Family: October 2014
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Saturday, October 18, 2014. Forced Family Fun - Lac le Jeune. For today's forced family fun activity, we drove to Lac le Jeune for a good old fashioned hot dog roast. Well, not exactly.we used the coleman stove. We did not anticipate the wind, and it was rather cold when we arrived. Fortunately, we did have gloves and hats, but it was still cold (but then isn't that what you would expect when it is forced family fun? Sarah was a real trooper. Regardless, it was great to be out in the great outdoors!
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The Doan Family: December 2014
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Tuesday, December 30, 2014. Sophie Comes For a Visit. We love to spend time with our nieces and nephews. Yesterday, we were so pleased to have Sophie come and stay with us overnight. Given that we are all on holidays, it meant we could plan some extra special things to do together. When I saw the gingerbread pan (in the first photo), I just knew it would be perfect for making a giant cookie with our nieces and nephews (and it was! As you can see, the girls had lots of fun getting the dough ready. I had s...
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The Doan Family: August 2014
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Wednesday, August 06, 2014. For many years now, our family has been gathering at the Salmon Arm Camping Resort for a long weekend full of fun, fellowship, and relaxation. This year was even better as we welcomed more family: My Auntie Dawn and Uncle Greg, and my cousin Erin, her husband Owen, and their five children. Anna and Elizabeth had lots of fun in the pool. Ethan enjoyed the water toys brought by my dad. Got to love that smile! And this crazy face! Three cousins enjoying the sun. Last image before...
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The Doan Family: May 2015
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Sunday, May 31, 2015. An Afternoon at the Lake. Jim was meeting with a client this afternoon, so Sarah and I took off to spend a few hours at the lake. It has been such a long time since we went to Paul Lake and it was definitely worth the trip. The two of us enjoyed reading and visiting while listening to the waves and sounds of children trying to catch the fish. Some people kayak in the water, others read in the water :). We love our avid reader! And yes, the book was safely at shore! The table is ready.
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The Doan Family: January 2015
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Wednesday, January 07, 2015. This evening, Sarah and I worked on building a snowman. The temperature has dropped and I thought the snow would be perfect, but it wasn't quite right for rolling the snow. We were able to pack the snow and we used large chunks of snow. The chunk used for the head was rather triangular, which resulted in our snowman looking more like a snow elf. Sarah is trying to emphasize the beard. Yes, our Snow Elf has a beard! Sarah and the Snow Elf on the island in front of our house.
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The Doan Family: March 2015
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Monday, March 16, 2015. Today Sarah and I took advantage of the warmer temperatures and went for a bike ride together. Believe it or not, I am pretty sure this was our first bike ride together in a very long time! Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Blogs We Love to Look At. Mennonite Girls Can Cook. Bread For The Journey. My Utmost For His Highest. The Law of Opposition. Big Smartypants Quiz: Answers and Winners! Cheese Puffs Gougeres (Gluten-free). GF Pumpkin Corn Muffins. A blanket for Grandma.
