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. :)

Ballet Recital

Greta just finished her first semester of ballet. Of course, she adores dancing. Her teacher is amazing! We were allowed to come in and watch their final class today. I took about 100 pictures and let the boys miss school to come and watch. Here is a little glimpse of what you missed. :)

This look of glee is almost constantly on her little face as she prances around giggling with the other little girls.