Picnic at Sunset Point

Yesterday Mom and Dad and I hiked through the woods to Sunset Point for lunch. There was a neat little cove there with millions of tiny little shells. By the end of the day, the clouds disappeared and we watched a beautiful sunset. This morning is cold and clear. Looks like it will be an awesome day!

My First Hike This Week

It was the longest walk I have ever taken. It might have been 5 km, Mom isn't sure. But WOW, what a hike. The weather today was very stormy. 70km/hr winds with sheets of light rain spraying us every 20 minutes or so. The sound of the waves constantly crashing is so loud, you have to yell for anyone to hear more than 10 feet away. I found some Sand Dollars..(we researched were dead, after inspecting their underneaths) and many other small treasures. We found some giant Muscles and very neat coral and lava pieces.
By the time I made it back to the beach house, had a bowl of soup, and warmed up, it was time for a long nap with Mom. ( I think she was tired too after carrying stuff and helping me smile for all the pictures.)
Dad went to the store for a few things. When he came home, we were still sleeping, so he went to the Pacific Sands enclosed fire-pit and started a fire. I love the fire pit! We watched the sun set while staying warm by the fire.
Over-all it was a great day. Tomorrow is a new place to explore,...and I can't wait.

Love jade

Cathedral Forest

On the way to Tofino we stopped at Cathedral Forest. I saw the biggest trees I have ever seen in my life!

The Great Pacific Ocean!

This is the first thing I saw when we got to the beach. The power of the ocean is enormous!

The long drive was worth it for sure...today I had a few of my "firsts"...I saw the largest trees that I've ever seen, the largest waves on a beautiful beach and I have my Daddy for seven days in a row...which is my favorite surprise of them all. I'll sleep great tonight, and tomorrow I'm sure Mommy and Daddy will take many more pictures and I'll have lots more to say.

Going on a Trip

Hello everybody! Mom & Dad and I are going to Tofino for a vacation on Sunday. We are staying there for a whole week on the beach. I am very excited because I love the beach and all of the creatures that live there. Gran & Grandpa are looking after our house and animals, and also letting us use their laptop to be able to update Jade's Palace while we are away. So make sure you check back for daily updates from me! We will take lots and lots of pictures. I'm going to bring my camera too!

Reece in action!

Score: 6 - 2 for Reece's team!

Hockey at the Gym

Here we are at Shawnigan Lake Community Center!

I played floor hockey with Mom. I like to stand in the net and play goalie.

Roberto Luongo is my favorite goalie. He plays for the Vancouver Canucks and will play on the Canadian Olympic Hockey Team in 2010!





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Historical Fair

Mom, Uncle Mark, Uncle Dan, and I went to the Historical Fair last night at my big brother Reece's school. Reece worked very hard on his project about WWII Canadian Weaponry. Uncle Mark helped by giving Reece some historical photos from Fort Rodd Hill. The Sherman Tank was really cool to learn about. Good job Reece!


Me and Uncle Mark


Uncle Dan

Just Me and My Smiling Face

I'll be 3 yrs. old in 5 more months! My Mom says "time flies", but I've never seen the clock leave the wall.

Valentine's Treats!

Mom and Reece made some delicious home made chocolate peanut butter cups on Valentines Day. I only got to have a little taste of those, but I did get to have my first cup of chocolate pudding! It was awesome!

Ingredients
8 ounces of 70% bittersweet chocolate, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup cream cheese
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla
4 paper or foil muffin cup liners

Directions
Melt chocolate in a bowl set over a small pot of simmering water.
Using a pastry brush or new paintbrush paint chocolate onto the inside of the muffin cups.
Place them in a muffin tin for easier handling.
Paint a thick layer and then refrigerate until it has set hard.
Puree the peanut butter, cream cheese, sugar and vanilla in a food processor until smooth.
Spoon or pipe into the hardened chocolate cups and then pour a thick layer of the remaining melted chocolate over the top making sure the edges are sealed.
Put back in fridge until the tops have set.
Peel liners off before serving.

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The Awful Dreaded Flu Bug!

Last Sunday it started with a fever. I've had the awful bug for 5 days now. Mommy caught it from me on Wednesday, and now she is sick too. Still, everyone is taking good care of me, (including my cat), and I hope to be able to go back outside next week.

History is Made

I may not remember this day when I grow up, but I was watching t.v. with Mommy yesterday when African American, Barak Obama, was sworn in as President of the United States of America. Millions of people were so happy they were crying. Daddy says this man will change my future, and hopefully generations to come.

Our Usual Saturday....

Soccer has begun again after the holiday break,..and it's a Tim Horton's morning for us when the players need to be on the field by 8:45 am. This particular Field (Eagle Ridge) is artificial turf. It is a beautiful field made from recycled materials. The dirt looks real between the blades of grass, but is actually tiny rubber pellets from recycled tires. Mom loves that there isn't mud and grass all over Reece and his shoes after the game.
Then we stop in at Uncle Dan and Auntie Jean's house to visit with anyone in the family who shows up. I especially like seeing Gage,..because babies are just so cute!