Winter Solstice 2011

What a wonderful series of celebrations we enjoyed over the holidays. With the Calgary grandchildren we attended a stage production of the Wizard of Oz, the Puss in Boots movie, cut down our own tree in the Toby Forest, hung our stockings on the Lakehouse banister, made a gingerbread house,(some) performed Mele Kalikimaka, went cross country and downhill skiing at Panorama, and played hockey. Sipping "Le Marche Proseco", we brought in the New Year with the McDonalds, Bensons, Lorisa and Justin. We were also able to share seasonal cheer with many other friends in "The Valley".

Fun in the Snow

We had James, Eli and Mio visit for a day, during which we had lots of fun in the snow

'Tis the season to be jolly

'Tis the season to be jolly and the ladies of my book club, along with our spouses, did just that at a party hosted by Laurie in her beautifully decorated new home.Pomegranate martinis, delicious potluck food, and a "consummable" gift exchange added to the merriment.

Escondido

What a great week we spent in the sunshine of Escondido with our friends George and Valerie and Christine and Dennis. We golfed some lovely courses, hiked the boulder covered hills and wetlands, enjoyed the museum, frescoes and historic buildings of Temecula, through which the Butterfield stage once ran, and the lovely old mission of San Luis Rey.

Birthday Party

JR invited five of his special friends to a pool party to celebrate his birthday. They also helped him blow out the candle on the raisin pie he requested instead of a cake.

Alexandrina in Paris

My niece Ali was chosen as part of a team of Highland dancers from Saskatoon to perform at EuroDisney. What a fantastic experience she had and we are very proud of her.

PA

JR and and recently enjoyed a car trip to a cold and frosty Prince Albert. We had a wonderful visit with my Mom and shared coffee with Carol and Arvid and lunch with Maureen and Robert. Wish they were all closer!