Life at Bumpa's

With all the changes we've had the last few months, we have been so fortunate to spend this transition period in such a comfortable environment. We worried our move (s) might be tough on the kids, but being at Bumpa's has been fantastic this last month. DK spend most of their days playing outside with the neighbours & Mara has a lot of time to be spoiled by both Grant & I. It is going to be tough to dive back into 'real' working life once we move.

We just got home from a weekend in Revelstoke where I played 4 games of soccer in just under 24 hours. I feel old & sore, but it was worth it. DK met friends at the campground, went swimming, fed the ducks (all of the bread we brought), rode their bikes & showed a little bit of interest in my games. Drew - the soccer guru - asked me why I was always near the back & running really slow (I play defence). Thanks Drew.

Drew the firedancer

Me, at the back & running slow

Pausing for a nap - it really confused that girl

Three Weird Kids in the Tub

9 month Mara

Flying kites at Kin Beach

Kai & Mara making strawberry cupcakes (?)

The Gangsta & the Cowgirl

The last two weeks have been very full with dance rehearsals & performances for DK. Kai, the veteran, was impressed with Drew's "first try" on the stage, and we were pleasantly surprised by how much Drew enjoyed it. We weren't sure how our Mr. Serious would feel about stepping out of his comfort zone - but he was confident and enthusiastic about the entire process. The dance was an interesting mish-mash of skill levels and ages. The boys attempted to stay in sync while trying to pull off a storyline involving gangsters & business men, or something. A good portion of the dance was their teacher basically translating what break dancing should look like. It was actually very inspiring for Drew who had been frustrated all year with the lack of focus in his group. (where did he come from?!) In the third of his three shows he even pulled out (of nowhere!) a one-arm round-off...and landed it! The crowd cheered for the short blond kid & my heart exploded!

The famous roundoff
(famous in our eyes anyway)

Their teacher adding some context to the performance.
The boy on the far right was the kid Drew told us
was so nervous, "he puked behind the stage!"

Kai & her group were Jessie from Toy Story & danced & sang (oh yes!) to "You've Got a Friend in Me". It was hilarious and sweet & we were very proud to hear her voice above all belting out the chorus - even from the balcony. Kai has made some really wonderful new friends in her class this year. I know it is going to be tough for her to say goodbye.

Kai takes charge of handing out some snacks

while waiting, waiting, waiting at the dress rehearsal

The vocal part of the performance


Kai backstage with Bella & Hannah

Coming back on for the finale.
Another chance to be in the spotlight!