We have had a busy week. Jim started his new sport - Biathalon on Wednesday and the girls got to shoot while he was out there and decided that they wanted to join The Bears Biathalon Club as well.
I had my first planning meeting for the Arctic Winter Games kick-off party that is next Friday.
Annabelle had a substitute teacher for 4 days this week and that was quite an adventure - more fist fighting and waiting for the class to quiet down for 30 minutes!!
Jacqueline is breezing along - not too much to report from her.
Yesterday we all went to a haunted house that was put on by a local school - it was good. Then we went for a drive up north to Takhini Hotsprings - we didn't go in the pools this time, but soon we will be back up there. We stopped at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve, but had just missed the cut off for the walking tour. Then stopped by Lake Leberge and checked it out.
This morning we curled in the Big Brother and Sisters "Curl for Kids Sake". It was quite the adventure - since I am the only one that has ever thrown a rock before. Our first game really was interesting - we did not score a point, but the second game was better and we only lost 3-2.
The ice is finally re-opened at the Canada Game Centre after being closed since June when two 12 year old girls lit a fire and caused about 6 million dollars worth of damage. Only one of the rinks are opened, but the other one whould be opened soon. The girls can't wait to get out and skate!
The weather has been unusually mild for October, but the temp is supposed to drop quickly this week with an estimated low of -20c (-4F) by friday - with a high of -10c (14F). That seems chilly.....
I will transfer some more photos soon and put them up...
Miss you all ~ Tara
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
The Condo Pictures and other stuff
I thought that I would let ya'll see where we live - it is cozy, but very nice! The girls room is downstairs and has the same layout as ours upstairs.
Obviously that is the outside views - we are the top deck - the one with the bikes on the balcony.
This is the upstairs kitchen, dining room and living area - love the orange!!
Looking down the stairs and our bedroom.
The weather has been pretty good - this morning it was about 25F and right now it is 43F and bright sunny! Usually there is not much wind so it really is not too bad. It is really dry here! If any of you know me, you know I do not like lotion, and I bought lotion the other day because my hands are so dry :o)
There are not too many real hot spots in Whitehorse. The interesting difference in Canada is that children can not go into pubs that serve food. Going out to dinner is a lot more expensive here than in Spokane. There is not a lot of choices - Boston Pizza, McDonald's, Subway, some asian, Quizno's and A & W - that is about it except for expensive hotel type restaurants.
Jim is in LA this week giving a presentation. It is about 85F there and he is planning on going to the beach this afternoon. His work is really busy - he still does not have an office so he is working out of the Yukon Government office or our dining room table. Hopefully the office will be done by next week. There is one other employee up here from CH2MHill, but she is going home on Friday for a week. She will be here 3 weeks at a time.
The girls are enjoying school. There is a difference in how schools are operated here. The teachers are great, but have a different approach to school. It is much more laid back and not super curriculum driven. The girls have made some friends, but there is a lot of swearing and interesting behavior, so of course, our girls are not impressed. They are both taking French and are liking that a lot. Both of the girls have been elected by their peers to be on student government. They are excited that they get to serve together. They ride the bus each morning, it picks them up at 8:12 and the ride is about 10 minutes.
The TV is interesting up here - some shows are early, but there are shows that we can not get :(
We can't get hulu online either so I can't watch some shows at all!!!
I have been working out quite a bit, what else am I going to do?? I am going to be a part of the Arctic Winter Games in March. I am part of a team that is planning and organizing the kick-off party for the games, it is November 4th. The I will be a HIPster (Honorary Important Person) for the Arctic Winter Games, which means I will coordinate and plan volunteers and help with whatever is needed. It should be fun and the people seem very cool!
Hope all is well with all of you!! Miss you all!! ~Tara~
Obviously that is the outside views - we are the top deck - the one with the bikes on the balcony.
This is the upstairs kitchen, dining room and living area - love the orange!!
Looking down the stairs and our bedroom.
The weather has been pretty good - this morning it was about 25F and right now it is 43F and bright sunny! Usually there is not much wind so it really is not too bad. It is really dry here! If any of you know me, you know I do not like lotion, and I bought lotion the other day because my hands are so dry :o)
There are not too many real hot spots in Whitehorse. The interesting difference in Canada is that children can not go into pubs that serve food. Going out to dinner is a lot more expensive here than in Spokane. There is not a lot of choices - Boston Pizza, McDonald's, Subway, some asian, Quizno's and A & W - that is about it except for expensive hotel type restaurants.
Jim is in LA this week giving a presentation. It is about 85F there and he is planning on going to the beach this afternoon. His work is really busy - he still does not have an office so he is working out of the Yukon Government office or our dining room table. Hopefully the office will be done by next week. There is one other employee up here from CH2MHill, but she is going home on Friday for a week. She will be here 3 weeks at a time.
The girls are enjoying school. There is a difference in how schools are operated here. The teachers are great, but have a different approach to school. It is much more laid back and not super curriculum driven. The girls have made some friends, but there is a lot of swearing and interesting behavior, so of course, our girls are not impressed. They are both taking French and are liking that a lot. Both of the girls have been elected by their peers to be on student government. They are excited that they get to serve together. They ride the bus each morning, it picks them up at 8:12 and the ride is about 10 minutes.
The TV is interesting up here - some shows are early, but there are shows that we can not get :(
We can't get hulu online either so I can't watch some shows at all!!!
I have been working out quite a bit, what else am I going to do?? I am going to be a part of the Arctic Winter Games in March. I am part of a team that is planning and organizing the kick-off party for the games, it is November 4th. The I will be a HIPster (Honorary Important Person) for the Arctic Winter Games, which means I will coordinate and plan volunteers and help with whatever is needed. It should be fun and the people seem very cool!
Hope all is well with all of you!! Miss you all!! ~Tara~
Friday, October 14, 2011
Cold Shock
I am really not used to this cold weather, yet. From what I hear this is nothing. Waking up it is about 30 and the highs have been in the mid to high 30's. I am learning how to dress in layers already. The girls are becoming the experts since they go out to recess each day... recess is indoors once the temperature hits -5f, a bit different than home.
Tonight is the night, I am going to join a curling league, Friday nights are the fun league nights. I am hoping that my years of bowling and shuffleboard will come in handy and I won't be a totally dork! :)
Jim is heading to warm weather on Sunday - he is going to a conference down in the LA area. He said he would skype us and show us how nice it is, I told him that would not be necessary :)
We are all settling in and the girls are really liking school. They offer a lot of options for them to take part in. They even get to go up to the Cananda Game Centre to swim during school hours. In the spring, they offer swim lessons that are during school hours! They are both taking French and learning a few words, I am sure they will be talking about us in French in no time- haha!
Love to All! Tara
Tonight is the night, I am going to join a curling league, Friday nights are the fun league nights. I am hoping that my years of bowling and shuffleboard will come in handy and I won't be a totally dork! :)
Jim is heading to warm weather on Sunday - he is going to a conference down in the LA area. He said he would skype us and show us how nice it is, I told him that would not be necessary :)
We are all settling in and the girls are really liking school. They offer a lot of options for them to take part in. They even get to go up to the Cananda Game Centre to swim during school hours. In the spring, they offer swim lessons that are during school hours! They are both taking French and learning a few words, I am sure they will be talking about us in French in no time- haha!
Love to All! Tara
Friday, October 7, 2011
Finally we are connected!
Well, as you can probably imagine, we are here!!
We have been waiting for a week to get internet and cable. We are finally re-connected to the world. Here are some photos from our journey ~
The town is beautiful ~ and there is a lot going on here. It will be an amazing adventure!
We have been waiting for a week to get internet and cable. We are finally re-connected to the world. Here are some photos from our journey ~
The town is beautiful ~ and there is a lot going on here. It will be an amazing adventure!
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