Feb 1, 2012 | Canada, Emily, Madeline, Vancouver, winter 2011-2012
Emily and Madeline love their dresses. Their Nonna auntie found them some exquisite Christmas dresses. Here they are at a party over the holidays where they just happened to match their cousin’s bed.
Jan 18, 2012 | Canada, Emily, Madeline, winter 2011-2012
Jan 3, 2012 | Canada, Vancouver, winter 2011-2012
After doing all our visiting in Vancouver we headed up to Whistler for 5 days with some of the family. On the 23rd Emily and Maddie went to ski school for the day while I tried out sit-skiing for the first time. It was tough but fun to feel the cool air rushing past...
Jan 2, 2012 | Canada, Vancouver, winter 2011-2012
We spent the Christmas holidays with Simon’s side of the family in Vancouver. It always kicks off with cousins Bruce and Cathy’s Solstice party on the 21st. This is always a well attended event by friends and family alike but the friends often joke that...
Dec 17, 2011 | Canada, Revelstoke, winter 2011-2012
Our girls have been bugging us for a pet. I did some research and found the smartest, cleanest, and most sociable rodents are actually fancy rats. They are a big hit and very cute. Introducing Spot Jasmine Hunt and Pearl Snowflake Vella Hunt. Fun times are had by...
Dec 13, 2011 | Canada, Emily, Revelstoke, winter 2011-2012
Emily is a Spark this year. This is the youngest branch of girl guides. Today she had her official enrollment ceremony, where she received some badges and pins. Here is the Spark handshake in action.