Highlight of our vacation - a grizzly bear!! 
Samantha & Zac in downtown Banff. 
Beautiful Banff in Banff National Park - birthplace of all National Parks in Canada.
The Famous Lake Louise
Big Horn Sheep were a plenty!
Zac, Samantha and me at Cascade Falls
Conveniently located was a park right next to our lodge.
Bow Falls - Brrrr!
So many elk!
We had a really wonderful time!
Downtown Banff
Troy, Zac, Samantha and me!
Zac & Samantha loved seeing the fox but I don't think they realized what it was doing.
Almost seemed like it had a smile on its face like "this is too easy!"
And there goes one of our baby bunnies.... 
Samantha Grace
This was my favorite number - Candy Man
Beautiful Ballet
After a long dress rehearsal, we are ready for the dance recitals. It's our first experience dealing with all this mayhem. Samantha was in her element - enjoyed it quite immensely. I, on the other hand, was exhausted! ... And she is ready to do this again!
She's trying to appease me - turning around while she is catching a little TV.
How dizzy can I get??
Samantha and her Dad
Little tired of me taking pictures!
I'm hoping these little guys are gonna oust the dang chipmunks!
Scared stiff!
Perfect day for field day! Zac placed 4th in the 100 & 50 yard dash:-) He placed 3rd in the long jump and X-Event - whatever that is?!
Zac and his friend Aailyah - partners in the three legged race which was hilarious!
The Kindergarten Pyramid
Samantha held her own - 1st place in the 100 & 50 yard dash, 2nd in 400 meter & long jump. Must be her Dad's long legs and the fact there are only five girls in kindergarten:-)
Shealee, McKenzie, Marley, Samantha, and Koylynn getting ready to sweat!
My wonderful kiddos - Zac & Sam
Samantha Grace - 6 years old
Introducing the Class of 2021 - scary!
Troy & Samantha (being a ninny:)
Samantha & me - What an awesome night!
Samantha, Shealee & Koylynn - where's Mckenzie & Marley?
Samantha's teacher - Mrs. K
Samantha receiving her diploma from principal Chuck Mckenna.
They just love each other!
Looking for the arrows...
Troy, Samantha, and Lilly taking a ride on the ATV.
These two are just so adorable! 
Our little friend! Okay - he's not so cute - he's destructive, sneaky & fast. I want him to leave...
So many babies!
So thrilled to see the hummingbirds - that means spring is here!
Our new toy:)
Sam, Abby, Zac & Lilly getting ready to have some FUN!
Just another evening in paradise...
My bff Julie & me:)
Samantha & Lilly sending each other messages on their Nintendo's even though they are less than a foot away!
Poor Samantha, while we were visiting Denver, came down w/ a fever. Once again, she was the trooper! This time though, we didn't do much:(
Aunt & (my favorite) sister Lisa and Samantha
Just look at her - poor thing!
No way! Kanton, Lisa's son is almost grown!!
