Weekend in Banff

We drove to Banff this past weekend for the annual Melissa's race with Kyle's Family. We had great weather and a fun weekend. A long drive but both kids and the dog travel great, so no problems there.

Taylor & Madeleine on the gondola in Banff. We went for a ride while Dad, Grandpa, Grandma & Aunty Kristen were running the race.

Aunty Kristen & Taylor cutting a rug after the race.

We stopped at a miniature forest village by 3 Valley Gap and had some fun. It was nice to break up the trip.

A view of Banff and Sulfur Mountain from the gondola.

Madeleine was all bundled up and nice and warm so she was happy.

Mommy & Taylor on the gondola.

Dad coming close to the finish line. Go Kyle!

Group picture after the race of the Boon family.

Maddy hanging out

Madeleine is growing so fast

Madeleine smiling for the camera

Madeleine holding a spoon and showing off her bracelet from her godparents Kelly & Liz.

Madeleine hanging out with her big cousin Ethan.

Taylor & Madeleine cuddling before bed

Madeleine being a cutie

Loves sucking on her fingers or thumb

Tummy time

Guess who is holding her own bottle

Happy girl

Madeleine's Baptizm

Grandpa & Grandma Boon, Dad, Taylor, Madeleine & Mom, Grandma & Grandpa Hennig

Dad, Taylor, Madeleine, Mom, Aunt Judy & Uncle Dan( Carrie's God Parents)

Jeff Hennig (Carrie's Brother), Laura Hennig (Jeff's Wife), Grandpa Dennis, Grandma Joyce,

Ethan Hennig (Jeff's son), Dad, Mom, Madeleine, Taylor, Grandma Penny, Grandpa Allan

Couldn't help it

I know Madeleine will kill me when she is older for taking this picture, but I couldn't help it. The eye, the ear, the mouth, it is all so cute in an elfish kind of way. Gotta love this kid.

Maddy in her Saucer

"Oh no, I've gone cross eyed"

2nd MS Bike Tour

Well I actually did it. This was my 2nd bike tour for MS. I have to brag. 12 weeks after having a baby and with absolutely no training, I rode 57km in 3 hours and 25 minutes. I definitely hurt and could barely walk after, but I did it. Our Team K-City Riders ended up Raising $3,823.00.

Michelle Hennig (Duane's wife), Carl Hennig (My Uncle), Carrie Boon (formerly known as Hennig) and Duane Hennig (my Cousin) My secret stash of chocolate. Only the best, Lindt 70%.

Our Team, The K-City Riders

My Two Girls

Is Summer over already?

Where did the summer go? We had a very busy summer. Madeleine was baptized and is now 12 weeks old. She has been sleeping through the night since she was 6 weeks old and we only have a couple of nights here and there when she wakes up for a cuddle. Taylor has started grade 4 and is growing like a weed. Life in the Boon house is busy as always. We did a few trips this summer. We went to Williams Lake for a Family Reunion and it was great. Then we rented a tent trailer and did a week through the Rocky Mountains. We stayed at Mount Robson and Jasper and had beautiful weather the whole time. Then the girls and I stayed in Kelowna for a week and Taylor went to a great art camp. My Best Friend got engaged. To finish the summer off, we went down to Beachwood Resort in Birch Bay Wash and spent a weekend there with my parents.

Here a just a few of the pictures from the summer.

Me and my wonderful husband

Grandpa teaching Taylor how to chop wood.

We met an Elvis impersonator and he taught Taylor a few moves.

Madeleine smiling as always. She was a great traveler this summer.

Elizabeth & Kelly got engaged. The wedding will be next summer.

Congratulations you guys.

Madeleine trying on Aunty Liz's fabulous ring.

Madeleine found her thumb this summer.


Taylor is starting to look very grown up. Kyle is starting to get very worried.

Madeleine hanging out with Daddy and making one of her many faces.

Madeleine's Godparents.

Aunty Liz is doing her duties and making sure Maddy is well taken care of. Kelly is so good at supporting Liz and making sure she gets a few sips.

Taylor and Madeleine having breakfast together.

Grandpa Dennis hanging out with Madeleine. We had a great visit with them this summer.

Can't wait to go back.

Taylor and Chloe.

Daddy rescuing Taylor after she dropped her shoe on the other side of the cliff.

Mommy, Taylor and Madeleine at the Columbia Ice field.

It was so cold and very windy, but beautiful.

Columbia Ice fields behind Taylor.

Having our gourmet meal while camping with my parents.

Mom, Dad, Kyle and Taylor in Jasper.

Taylor hanging out with the local wildlife in Jasper.

Having lunch on the side of the road on route to Jasper. It is sure nice traveling with a motor home fully stocked with food.

Aunty Joy feeding Madeleine in Williams Lake at the Reunion.

Thanks so much for having us all. We had so much fun.

Daddy and Taylor in Jasper.

Mount Robson. I have never seen it on such a clear day.

Taylor and her cousin's riding in the paddle boat at Williams Lake.

Happy little Madeleine.