Mount Seymour Attempt

We tried to go sledding at Seymour the day after boxing day. We got all the way over there, part way up the mountain and then we got turned around. Staff were checking every single car for winter tires, 4-wheel drive, or chains. The echo had none so we weren't allowed up the mountain. We hiked/walked/picked up sticks along some trails instead. Hopefully we'll have better luck next year.
James - getting ready to go:

Christmas Morning

James woke up Christmas morning with a runny nose, hot, red cheeks, and a bit of a fever. That combined with the chocolates he stuffed in his mouth (and drooled all over the rug and couch and floor) made for an unhappy boy. He wasn't at all excited about this truck, for example.

Yummy - doesn't that look discusting?! It actually wasn't. But I admit - it does not look good.




Daddy was able to get grumps to smile!

Getting Bigger and Closer (but not there yet)

I am still 'with child'.

Schoepp Christmas at Harrison Hotsprings

Because we didn't want to travel home for Christmas this year, the Schoepp's met us half way. We spent one night in the hotel, took several dips in the hot springs, openned gifts, ate some great meals, and had an awesome time. I think Ted said something about Hawaii as a possible location for next year....

Uncle Nathan, Hana, Auntie Elly, and James heading down to the pools.


The gang in the springs.


The happily (newly) engaged couple.


Baba!


Han and Jed.


The ladies: Joanna, Elly, and Maris (and James' hand touching the baby).

The New Stroller!

Well, here's a picture of my new beauty - our double running stroller. Isn't she lovely? (I wish James loved it as much as mama.)

Festival of Lights

Tonight we went to the Festival of Lights, at Van Duesen gardens. There were a gazillion lights - it was really cool. I think James was most interested in the sticks he found on the ground.

Let it Snow!

This past weekend Jed and I were at a Youth Workers Conference downtown. We stayed in a hotel, ate out, heard some great bands/speakers, and had a sweet weekend! Nanny Linda came down to babysit and stay at our house. We drove home to a winter wonderland - and what was worse is that Nanny decided to drive over the Coquihalla in this! Crazy lady! She made it. But I still can't believe she left...she must have really wanted to get away from James! Poor Nanny. Thanks again for babysitting! At least the driveway was cleared off for her - thanks to Jed and James: