Sad times visiting the Grandparents old house

Grandma and Grandpa's old house by the sea.....it has been a while since we have visited, and 5 years since Grandpa died....hard time for me and for my mom....and the boys could barely remember the times we had there.
Felt as if I could walk up the stairs and say hello to my dad....so sad that he is no longer here. I cried and cried...I miss my wonderful dad every single day.

Victoria to Visit Oma!!!

Oma is in Victoria and we went to visit her and had a great time....we miss Victoria!






Cold Ferry boat ride to Victoria

Boxing Day Walk at UBC

Opening Gifts

Christmas Eve with the Cousins

Christmas Eve with Auntie Sarina, Uncle Victor, Cory and Joshua!!!

Christmas Eve Children's Mass

Max is Joseph with his classmate, Mikela.....he looks a bit nervous!!!

A very serious King...Bruno isn't sure he wants to do this!!!

Gratitude

Family life speeds by....the last 10 years have gone so quickly and the boys grow so fast....the winter season is time to take stock of it all...and I am grateful for

My Boris who is my shadow, constant companion, and gentle brown elegant friend

My boys's school which has made them fine young men; caring souls, and thoughtful learners.


My boys who teach me every day and help me to live in the present and who make me smile at life.....thank you
and finally....Wiesinger who makes me laugh and who give me perspective and who is with me on this great journey.

Knitting cables

Look at my new knitting project: I can knit cables. It looks complex but it is really easy. Who needs a neck warmer?

Skiing at last!!!

A little night skiing at Grouse...we definitely need some more snow!!!

Grey winter in Vancouver

Last year it was snowing...this year just grey and mild!!! View of Lions Gate Bridge..and the boys

Fun with Nathan at the Aquarium

Nathan is 3 and lovely....great to see him and Sunny at the Aquarium!!

Gingerbread, DS, and Duffle Coats

A few of my favourite things: we went to visit the Hyatt and the gingerbread homes. We played DS, and Bruno looked lovely in his duffle coat....I love boys in duffle coats!!!

The dog, the boy, and the wreath

Family Christmas Bash at our place

Lots of fun at our Christmas bash...thanks everyone for a fantastic time! I am lucky to have such fun family and friends!

A note to the Tooth Fairy

Bruno swallowed his first tooth, so we had to write a nice note to the Tooth Fairy, explaining why there is no tooth in the tooth pouch!!!

Is there really a Santa?

I was asked the question....the question about Santa...I literally flipped out inside...how could that have happened so quickly.....I told Max, that yes, I believe in Santa and I am sticking with it!!!