Smatterings of Spring

Greta completed another semester of Ballet. Ms. Linda is amazing and Greta blossoms under her tutelage.

During Spring Break we headed to Salmon Arm with some friends and played at Jungle Mania.

We also spent some time at the Science Center exploring the Living in Space Exhibit.

Greta pins a new picture on the fridge almost everyday.

When Greta's friend comes for a playdate this is the kind of lunch they want.

Greta's new favorite place to play.

So adorable! These two have a love/hate relationship. One minute Greta will tell me that Edwin is her favorite hero and the next they are at each others throats.

Last weekend, Edwin, Greta, Auntie Ardie and I headed to the coast to visit my parents for Easter. We went down to Derby Park for a wiener roast. Edwin keep the supply of kindling stocked.

Some of us are roasting wieners while Edwin heads right for the marshmallows

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We had a little egg hunt along the trail.

Then we played a rousing game of Sardines. Mom could usually be found nestled into the decaying crook of a fallen tree. None of us were dressed appropriately for such antics. :)

Cheesy grins.


On Saturday we met up with Ryan's Grandma for lunch.

Then we headed to Granville Island. This is what Edwin thinks of roasted chestnuts.

After that we headed out to UBC to catch a track and field event that a friend of Ardie's was running in. (he's in the white tank top and blue shorts on the far left.) It was really fun. Edwin has decided he wants to be a javelin thrower.

Ardie and I took Mom on a shopping spree and here is one of the outfits she got. What a classy lady!

Greta got a new Easter dress too!

Monday we headed out to Ellison for our annual Easter Egg Hunt. The weather was gorgeous, the company incomparable, and the eats were.... well they were wieners so, that's all that can be said of that.

I really need to get some new sunglasses.:)

Can you tell we are related?

And now it's March...

January and February seemed to pass in the blink of an eye. We've been soccering, balleting, birthdaying and having a grand ole time. :)

WE...

Blew out candles with Aunts Ardie and Gaby.

Gamed with Grandpa.

Spent a few nights skiing and one day.

Picniced in Stanley Park.

Visited the aquarium.

Enjoyed a 4D movie.

Searched for a basilik.

Watched a crazy man swim with sharks.

Played with frogs.

Took a trip to Granville Island.

Spun around till everyone watching was sick.

Rode the skytrain.

Loved it.




Aged. (Edwin)

Learned at the Science Center.

Raced wheelchairs.

Posed with dinosaurs.

Picked a lego dinosaurs nose.

Sat on a lego throne.

Entered a jousting tournament.

Composed some great tunes.

Performed on the harp.

Had a glimpse into the future.

(me at 70. maybe i should lay off the liquor and cigars :))

Joe.

Ate with family.

Adored baby cousin Ben.

"There's no place like home for the holidays!"

This past Christmas Holiday was one of the best EVER! It started with my sisters, Maria and Sarah coming into town. I pulled the boys out of school the last two days to start the holiday fun. We celebrated Winter Solstice again. Definitely a worthwhile tradition.

We headed out to Salmon Arm for a delicious meal at my sister Ardie's place on the 22nd. My parent rolled into town that night as well.

The 23rd was designated as the day to celebrate Maria's bday. (she's a Christmas Eve baby). I spent most of the day preparing the meal for 27 people. I made bread bowls and Caribbean Pumpkin Soup and salad.

Mom performed "What's the Good of a Birthday"! Always a favorite.

Then we quickly took down the tables, cleared the meal and dishes and set up for a sing a long with friends. At one point I counted 55 people at our place. It was so much fun. Another tradition worth keeping.

Christmas Eve day we headed up the mountain to go snowshoeing. At bit of a nightmare with a tired and grumpy 3 year old. :)

Even Ryan's truck was decked out for the festivities.

That evening we headed over to my brother's place for another great meal. APPIES!!! yum!

I also baked Maria her one of her favorite pies, Peach Pecan.

That evening we came home and opened one gift... pj's. Ryan couldn't be happier. :)

Ryan then spent the night throwing up. FUN! We opened stockings and gifts and made it to church in time for me to sing in the choir, sing a song with my sisters and for Joe to sing a duet with his cousin. (SO ADORABLE!!!)

The day was finished off with another feast at my brother James'.

The reenactment of the Nativity was done Christmas Eve. Greta was an angel, Edwin was Joseph and Joe was a wiseman.

The next week was filled with skating, hiking and relaxing. There wasn't much snow but lots of wind at the lake for our hike.

New Year's was a quiet affair with only 10 of the family gathering to play games. Then we headed to the theatre to watch "Tintin". Ryan took the kids home to bed and I headed to a friend's to ring in the new year.

The snow finally fell this week. Ryan and the kids quickly made a snowman which is now a puddle.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all!

More Greta Quotes

We went to see "Arthur Christmas" last weekend. ( really funny!) All the actors have English accents. When the little girl began to speak, Greta turned to me and whispered, "mom, she's speaking spanish!"

Yesterday, I settled Greta into her car seat and hopped into the drivers seat. Greta promptly declared, " it smells like donkey feet in here. It's making my eyes burn!" (?) I didn't smell what she was smelling. Perhaps she didn't like the perfume I was wearing. :)