Oxford

We enjoyed a few short days in Oxford after visiting Jordan and Syria A highlight was riding on Thomas the Train with Bryn and Ellis to see Father Christmas.

Middle East

What a wonderful array of sights we found in the Middle East: the rose red rock dwellings and tombs of Petra, Crusader and defending Islamic castles and fortresses, the Euphrates river and the Cradle of Civilization, Greek and Roman engineering masterpieces. We were able to share all of these and more with a wonderful group of travelling companions.

J&K Wedding

The John and Krystal wedding on the Mayan Riviera was wonderful. The accommodation at the Azul Sensatori resort was incredible, food delicious, activities abundant, varied and lots of fun for all. The bride was beautiful, ceremony touching, dancing wild, and friends and family entertaining. It was special to have four of our little boys (and their parents) together though they really "gobbed " me in a whipped cream fight on the beach!!!

President's Gala

Arlene and Jack and Barb and Garry joined us at a gala event welcoming the incoming president of the Calgary Winter Club. Scrumptious food, great dance music and socializing with the many friends present, made it a most memorable evening.

Mona Lisa Mio

Mio gets cuter every day. Here she displays a "Mona Lisa Smile"

Las Vegas

JR and I recently spent a week in Los Vegas. It was most unusual for us to travel somewhere without a group of friends but we quite enjoyed each others company. We stayed in a lovely spacious condo in the Jockey Club which was nestled in between the Cosmopolitan and the Bellagio hotels, right in the centre of " The Stip". We were able to go to the gym or the pool in the morning, visit one of the many attractions in the afternoon, namely the famous welcome sign,an aquarium,dolphin pool,white tiger park,Titanic exhibit,"Bodies" exhibit, the top of the Eiffel Tower, an erupting volcano, dancing fountains,and dueling pirate boats. Then we enjoyed a delicious dinner in one of the magnificent hotels and attended a show in the evening. We saw The Jersey Boys, Cher, The Beatles, "O" and Mystere, all of which were totally awesome. It is like a Disneyland for adults!

Thanksgiving

We celebrated Thanksgiving at the Lake House with the Taits and Wipflis. The weather was pleasant enough to do this "Hoodoo Wetlands" hike as well as many other outdoor activities. The Urquharts joined us for a traditional dinner and of course we all stuffed ourselves with turkey and pumpkin pie. We are thankful that we have such wonderful family and friends and that we are able to share times like this with them.