tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12815200172524350562011-04-22T07:19:45.684+02:00The Canadian SpiritI wanted to speak of Heaven's things,
And write upon a scroll,
The hidden things
in nature's soul.
But naught did move my pen.
Of words that tossed and tumbled,
Within this head of mine,
Not one was such
to speak of much,
Still naught did move my pen.
Then happ'ed I on the gift of Love,
That Christ gives all men freely,
The tears did well
and gently fell
And love did move my pen.
-S.J.Laetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.comBlogger601100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-1024948274194289202009-01-14T14:25:00.005+01:002009-01-14T14:46:59.280+01:00Warming upLaetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-17242868946940646052009-01-13T18:07:00.003+01:002009-01-13T18:08:43.762+01:00Our winter holidays.Laetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-35600130896318940762009-01-13T17:58:00.003+01:002009-01-13T18:05:58.885+01:00ItalyWe visited Udine one night and walked through the beautiful streets, ate an ice cream, and Etienne treated us to an italian pizza. Laetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-88294767996176818932009-01-13T17:56:00.002+01:002009-01-13T17:58:33.628+01:00We went hiking up the mountain and there was a beautiful waterfall with freezing water.Laetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-87576586233087102422009-01-13T17:55:00.003+01:002009-01-13T17:56:24.942+01:00Alan & Etienne prepared breakfast for mommy.Laetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-5083038643265243662009-01-13T17:49:00.002+01:002009-01-13T17:54:58.979+01:00I almost forgot.We had a beautiful vacation in the mountains last summer (end of August), Etienne, Alan & I. We spent 3 days in a wild life camping with our tents. Hiking, Canoeing, swimming & playing. Laetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-79389556666254647492009-01-13T17:47:00.003+01:002009-01-13T17:48:25.410+01:00Erik, Erica & Alan - New Year's Eve.Laetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-22354574834775412512009-01-13T17:46:00.003+01:002009-01-13T17:47:18.096+01:00Alan & ILaetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-9164545574704103132009-01-13T17:44:00.002+01:002009-01-13T17:46:00.730+01:00The best players - boys Christmas giftLaetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-21855036544441249152009-01-13T17:39:00.002+01:002009-01-13T17:41:49.486+01:00ChristmasSean & Alan got Snow Boards for Christmas. Thanks Tim & Joe!Laetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-42104813323035926642009-01-13T17:34:00.002+01:002009-01-13T17:38:55.261+01:00The best Christmas giftA beautiful new addition to our team. Liam (of Tim & Tina). Laetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-6738411054337029432009-01-13T17:19:00.002+01:002009-01-13T17:22:38.008+01:00Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Laetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-14870516019200087852009-01-13T16:53:00.004+01:002009-01-13T17:15:46.648+01:00At the children's centerLaetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-78297357925841481822009-01-13T16:50:00.001+01:002009-01-13T16:53:21.657+01:00Laetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-55246534023013343082009-01-13T16:45:00.001+01:002009-01-13T16:48:43.153+01:00Etienne & Alan, the 2 of 3 loves in my life.Laetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-65716954862802288882009-01-13T16:44:00.000+01:002009-01-13T16:45:30.037+01:00Sean & Alan our champions.Laetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-37233467088406241862009-01-12T19:57:00.002+01:002009-01-12T19:59:54.778+01:00Jason, Sharon, Joanna, Davida & I.Laetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-73053615837274223582009-01-12T19:51:00.003+01:002009-01-12T19:57:04.841+01:00Our Christmas CelebrationAt the end of our celebration, Alan & Sean came to join us as well as some of our guests to sing "Silent Night" in Slovene together. Laetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-54875838357014663752009-01-12T19:50:00.004+01:002009-01-12T19:51:40.079+01:00Being a SantaLaetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-32634786235934914952009-01-12T19:48:00.002+01:002009-01-12T19:50:24.844+01:00Laetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-36832749843572384612009-01-12T19:42:00.002+01:002009-01-12T19:47:46.327+01:00Receiving His loveReceiving His Gift of Eternal Life. Laetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-36018845902494138282009-01-12T19:41:00.000+01:002009-01-12T19:42:31.637+01:00Laetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-64393328334068986312009-01-12T19:35:00.003+01:002009-01-12T19:41:12.668+01:00ChristmasChristmas is a time of giving, loving and sharing His love with others. This year, Sharon, Davida & Thea put together a show with Alan & Sean and performed in many different centers and cities here. I was amazed at the quality of the show and their coordination and talent. First they had a little clown act and then came back in dressed up ready to dance to some international numbers, and the lastLaetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-21746629826640038712009-01-11T18:52:00.003+01:002009-01-11T19:04:35.205+01:00My BirthdayMy best birthday in a long time. We invited some close friends, Etienne prepared a wonderful party & dinner, Joanna made a beautiful cake and I was surrounded by the ones I loved. What more can you ask. Laetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-13282224118078471692009-01-11T18:49:00.003+01:002009-01-11T18:51:52.837+01:00Sharon, Davida & EricaErica & Joanna at a charity concert - Sharon, Davida & Erica taking a break. Laetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-77849572801441426272009-01-11T18:45:00.003+01:002009-01-11T18:45:47.391+01:00Our future rockerLaetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-57437860009075306702009-01-11T18:42:00.004+01:002009-01-11T18:43:49.176+01:00Zeeeee ladies....Davida, Erica, Sharon, Christina (Beautiful mother to be), Thea & Marianne.Laetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-81859071662492705472009-01-11T18:38:00.001+01:002009-01-11T18:38:51.301+01:00Laetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-80459419523490036422009-01-11T18:36:00.005+01:002009-01-11T18:38:02.503+01:00Alan's Birthday8th Birthday. Star wars event at home.Laetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-18384548559613729672009-01-11T18:27:00.005+01:002009-01-11T18:36:10.401+01:00Flying againLaetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-20196648247153562192009-01-11T18:26:00.003+01:002009-01-11T18:27:07.650+01:00Football & TennisLaetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-92028562940923328422009-01-11T18:20:00.004+01:002009-01-11T18:21:46.684+01:00MomMom manning the stand. Laetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-25279430390631788642009-01-11T18:15:00.003+01:002009-01-11T18:20:47.487+01:00Children's fairEvery year we attend the children's fair and promote our wonderful material for the children, spend time with the children who come by our stand, give out a little message to all and do a performance for the people visiting. This is also a nice occasion for Alan and friends to try out all the attractions and meet up with his friends too. Laetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-69436249534956574502009-01-11T17:56:00.004+01:002009-01-11T17:58:59.227+01:00Kids CampLaetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-81339647029525877902009-01-11T17:53:00.003+01:002009-01-11T17:54:55.738+01:00Etienne & IAfter an exhausting picture taking session for our band.Laetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-49320686456094182812009-01-11T17:52:00.001+01:002009-01-11T17:53:33.707+01:00Jungle parkLaetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-66195006666039270352009-01-11T17:49:00.006+01:002009-01-11T17:52:16.343+01:00The sick teddyAlan received this teddy bear from a dear friend when he was 2. Wrap up time. Laetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-24879873701014887612009-01-11T17:44:00.005+01:002009-01-11T17:49:08.106+01:00Barbecue "en famille" - Erica, Alan & Etienne.Our first barbecue out together.Laetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-31258563074582505432009-01-11T17:14:00.002+01:002009-01-11T17:43:02.885+01:00Fun FunLaetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-2892302817318382772009-01-11T17:14:00.000+01:002009-01-11T17:15:14.661+01:00The three kiddos - Eric & Sean with AlanLaetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-67104463258540955302009-01-11T17:13:00.000+01:002009-01-11T17:14:15.117+01:00Alan steering the boatLaetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-29349692109165163172009-01-11T17:11:00.000+01:002009-01-11T17:13:00.502+01:00Our beautiful coast - Alan & SeanLaetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-18075662579498935682009-01-11T17:01:00.002+01:002009-01-11T17:11:51.042+01:00EtienneDreams do come true...... the man who warms my heart.It's been a little bit of heaven since he's been in our lives. Laetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-72916336126817327262009-01-11T16:36:00.000+01:002009-01-11T16:38:00.054+01:00Beautiful people - Jason, Erica, Sharon, Davida & Joanna.Laetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-17940138345827383072009-01-11T16:27:00.000+01:002009-01-11T16:36:20.337+01:00Laetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-53268241275469285212009-01-11T16:26:00.001+01:002009-01-11T16:26:59.492+01:00Laetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-67274378432398562082009-01-11T16:19:00.002+01:002009-01-11T16:22:11.468+01:00Bye Bye John - Go Kart outingLaetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-29530957032459987142009-01-11T16:16:00.003+01:002009-01-11T16:18:18.876+01:00Alan & Sean with a friend from a children's center...Laetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-6085083610991703532009-01-11T16:11:00.004+01:002009-01-11T16:15:52.458+01:00"I believe I can fly...."Laetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-15373381324005018172009-01-11T16:08:00.001+01:002009-01-11T16:10:18.875+01:00Practicing guitar with his best friend - SeanLaetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-74321590317811481872009-01-11T16:06:00.003+01:002009-01-11T16:08:30.826+01:00Alan trying out some new movesLaetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-39730582405121089862009-01-11T11:27:00.000+01:002009-01-11T11:28:27.800+01:00Davida & ILaetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-18115983388113866892009-01-11T11:21:00.000+01:002009-01-11T11:27:31.902+01:00Laetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-41053607872217285052009-01-11T11:06:00.004+01:002009-01-11T11:21:10.722+01:00Chilling after the celebrationDavida, Tim & Erica.Laetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-3320493563096836322009-01-11T11:02:00.002+01:002009-01-11T11:05:55.466+01:00Erica, Vanessa & Christina.At the Easter celebration. The aftermath.Laetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-29940492457666611302009-01-11T00:29:00.001+01:002009-01-11T00:36:37.984+01:00New Year's resolutionsOne of my new year's resolutions was to try and update my blog, so here goes... we'll see how long I last. Hope you will enjoy the back log of photos and anecdotes. Have a Happy New Year 2009.Laetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-90718950905253680992008-03-29T22:46:00.004+01:002008-03-29T23:05:14.492+01:00To a dear friend on his birthday.God's touch comes to all of us,but oft in different ways:It's the spark that lights our hearts,for a minute or for days;'Cause it's God's way of loving uswith love that lasts always.To some it comes with laughter,after a time of strain.--Just a funny thing that hits us,and vanishes the pain.It is the joy He sends to usthat keeps each of us sane.To some it comes through a tiny babe,when he gigglesLaetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-45906003576505026442008-03-18T15:10:00.002+01:002008-03-18T15:19:30.782+01:00An early spring barbecueAlan and I at a beautiful spot in Slovenia, enjoying a barbecue together. Laetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-47519175555234141872008-03-09T22:53:00.004+01:002008-03-09T23:05:41.109+01:00Late novemberThe days grow short, the Topaz sky Chrysanthemums aglow; Your shining face makes each day bright, And spreads love as you go.Laetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281520017252435056.post-50878891560799357662008-03-01T16:36:00.003+01:002008-03-01T17:09:44.307+01:00The Spirit ... I BelieveI see the thronging masses ...Rushing, giving, running, living;And I believe.I look into their hidden souls ...Dreaming, sighing, hoping, trying;And I believe.The quiet eyes of innocence ...Trusting, believing, growing, achieving;And I believe.A mother's tender heartcry ...Wishing, sharing, helping, caring;And I believe.The older, aging heartbeat ...Praising, knowing, Laetitia (Erica) & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917374078310611325noreply@blogger.com0