Summer Trip Pt. I

As usual, we like to have a summer trip where we explore something. Over the past few years,2011 & 2010 we've ended up on the coast in Victoria. This year we thought we would try something different and finish a bit south of our usual spot. But, I've jumped ahead. Our first stop was Missoula, MT. Not sure why, but we seem to enjoy heading this direction. We hit our usual favourites, the Carousal and the Dragon park.

It's always fun down here for some reason.  I don't know if it's because we have low expectations, but we always manage to have fun.  After a day here, we headed to their water park and water slide park, Splash Montana.

After that, we headed to Coeur d'Alene.  But, that's part II.

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Kyle, Saskatchewan

Dora's grandmother still lives in the homestead town of Kyle and we felt it was time to head back for a visit.  I don't think we made it out last year, so the trip was needed.  The nice thing about the trip is that the family has a cabin on Clearwater Lake, so we get some relaxation time as well.  The boys enjoyed a round of golf as well as some quality lake time.

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Girls gone Wild

Well what do you get when you mix Dora with a few of her female friends and Vegas?  New Vocabulary words!  Hangry, Scritchin', and those are only the ones she told me about!!

Here are the pictures, the stories.... well, you'd have to talk to her.

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Obon

This was a bit different this year.  Every year in July we head out to the cemetery to participate in a Buddhist service for the deceased.  This year we payed respect to our mother.  It was hard at times, but the kids helped me put things in perspective.  It still feels so fresh at times.

Here are a few pictures from the day.

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Canada Day

As usual, we had everyone show up for Canada Day in Raymond.  The best part, besides the food and candy is the fact that we all cruise around in the back of a pickup truck.  That's how you know your still in a small town.

But mostly I like the 3 year olds out for a Sunday drive.

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The Big 3

Evan turned the big 3 this year in June and we usually pawn his birthday off with a Canada Day BBQ at my Dads.  This year we happened to also do a little family thing at Montana's.  For those that know, they put this antler hat on you and sing a song.  Not too sure if Evan found it as amusing as we did.

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Possession!

We have possession of our new house today!  I'd write more, but I just walked in the door from moving boxes from the garage to the house.  I'm tired.  It can wait.

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Calaway Park

Negative - Dora had to supervise the Jr. High students on a Field trip.
Positive - Dora got to take Logan to Calaway Park.

It was pretty fun day for both the Iwaasa's and even with a bit of rain they managed to have some fun.  Here are a few pictures to highlight the activities.

Dora even got some of her students to take Logan on the log ride so she didn't have to get wet.  Good thing Logan had his rain jacket with him!

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Skateboarding

Deep down inside, I wanted to be able to skateboard.  My brothers could.  They even made me a board once out of their scrap parts.  I think it had a gator on it.  In the end I could do a 4 wheel slide or whatever it's really called.

For them, this video is for you.

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Swordfighting

I came across this and enjoyed it enough to post it.  They guy keeps a straight face throughout!

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May Long Weekend

It seems to me your either camping, doing yard work or renovating during this weekend.  We managed a little of all 3.  Well, mostly two.  No wait, I guess it was only one.  We spent the majority of the weekend working on the house, working on closets and painting the basement.  We did manage to escape for a few hours and did some golfing.  The boys had a blast as you can see.

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Shave like a Man

I came across this and found it rather funny.  If I didn't already use safety razors to shave, I'd be in like Flynn.

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