Fun in the Snow

Glen's aunt Veronica stayed at Malcolm & Jacqueline's house to look after their cat for a few weeks while they were off exploring Japan. She and Catherine had good times cuddling on the couch and playing "nap time" under the blanket. We hope she ventures our way again in the near future.

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Wesley, my second cousin, celebrated his first birthday early this November. His parents, Kent (my cousin) and Caycee, threw a lovely party for him. We could only stay for an hour or so, due to it being through Sonya's nap time but things went fairly well. No blow outs.

Catherine with Wesley's lion

An almost focused picture of Sonya and Astro

Sonya and the ball

A good pillow

Yup...I'm tired

Devon & Great Grandma Dorothy

Nana & Sonya checking out the new toys

Donna, Devon and Great Grandma Dorothy

The Birthday boy!

The Cake....and mommy!

Who wants cake when you can have a monkey?

Catherine and Rowan (no relation) checking out the edibles

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Catherine officially likes snow! Last year it was "snow-no!" Now that is simply what she calls it. Here are some pictures from our adventure into the great white beyond.

Halloween 2008

Amazing how much fun Halloween is! We had 49 kids this year, almost breaking our record. Catherine and I went around to a few houses, leaving Glen to manage the candy and Sonya. Catherine refused to say "Trick-or-Treat" but happily held out her bucket for some candy. At least she said "bye bye" and "see you later" as she walked down the stairs. Bad approach, good recovery on the dismount.

This year our costumes were Catherine the Ladybug and Sonya the Pumpkin. Both were offered by Caroline, Glen's sister. In fact, the pumpkin outfit was one made by Glen and Caroline's Grandmother. Spencer wore it last year.

Daddy & his girls (Catherine getting ready to get some candy)

Mommy, Sonya & Zooza

The Ellis family popped by to Trick-or-Treat

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The day before Halloween, Lisa (Robyn's cousin) and Sandra (Robyn's aunt) dropped by for a visit. I must happily announce that Lisa is pregnant and due at the end of February. She will be the first grandchild for Sandra & Barry and a new playmate for our girls. :)

Sandra, Catherine & Lisa

Catherine preparing to nap under some napkins, her faithful camel at her side and Great Auntie Sandra watching over them

Lisa & Sandra