Saturday, May 7, 2011

Happy Mother's Day!

Here's to those memories that only we share!  Thanks for all the special, magical moments! I love you, Mom!
Family of three in 1976
The two of us
 March 1981
An early birthday celebration July 1982
On stage singing "I've Gotta Brand New Pair of Roller Skates" while you accompanied us on guitar - grade two
St. Vital Park 2009

Friday, May 6, 2011

Josh's Pre-Birthday Get-Together!

Josh is turning 17 on Sunday, May 8th!  However, he is in Edmonton for a swim meet on his birthday.  So, we had a family gathering to celebrate his birthday a little early! Some watched the hockey game, others played and watched video games.  The girls dressed and primped some barbies. Afterwards, they skipped outside on the deck (now that it's finally clear of snow!). We ate a spaghetti dinner, with salad and garlic toast, and had Josh's birthday cheesecake for dessert!  We all gathered together in the living room while Josh opened a few gifts.  It was a great way to spend a Tuesday evening!
The girls
Irene chillaxin'
Jay cuddling grandma
Happy Birthday, dear Joshie! 17 candles! WOW!
Skippin' on the deck
Jay doing the cross
Josh opened a few gifts and envelopes. A hoodie from the Maguires!
The lil' kids didn't want to go home, but it was a school night!  We wished Josh loads of luck and fun, and hope he enjoys a little extra independence on this trip!

Farewell Vivian!

Some of the former ESL students arranged a get-together so we could visit and wish Vivian farewell before she departed for China and Taiwan!
Brunch at Boston Pizza: Cone, Rachel, Hiep, Wade, Vivian, and Kita 
Wade had to rush off early for work. Peace!
The crew! Hiep left to finish an exam, but the rest of us went shopping!
Posing in front of the new art in the airport
Kita and Rachel
Happily Married!
Vivian and Tom (her host father)