HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVE!!

30 Years ago, Dave came (early, and backwards!) into the world!! Here are some photos from Saturday and Saturday night!

Santa comes to Bobcaygeon!

Here is my dad at the Festival of Trees in Bobcaygeon...
While he was listening to Christmas wishes, Mom was busy in the children's secret Christmas store, helping kids to find gifts for their families: sounds like a fun weekend!

Christmas must be coming!

Our Christmas Cactus is in full bloom!!

Our first Ski Day in Alberta (well, since we've moved here that is...)

Today we spent a great day on the mountain at Lake Louise: our first ski day in Alberta since we've moved here...The conditions were great: especially considering that it is only November! I tried my best to keep up with the speedy "ski racers": Mel Wrigglesworth, Ryan Strom, Marc Binkley (and friends Nat and Colleen). We're pretty excited to be so close to the mountains, and to be able to snowboard so much: as long as we can afford it that is!
Looking forward to heading out again next weekend perhaps?

Remembering...

Taking a few moments to remember and appreciate...
Grandpa, and all those who fought in the wars...


In Flanders Fields
In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead.
Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders Fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders Fields.

- John McCrae

Speed Skating at the Olympic Oval

On Saturday, Dave and I tried out some speed skates at the Olympic Oval at the U of C: I am not a great skater at the best of times (on normal skates!), but we had lots of fun...I don't think I will be trying out for the Olympics any time soon though...Dave on the other hand nearly beat the Olympic record, making it around the rink in one minute (I think the record is 32 or 35 seconds? Pretty close...)

Effie's in town...! (and Duncan too!)

We were lucky enough to have visits this week from our old roommate Andrew Duncan and our Guelph alumni friend Effie Gatsinos. On Thursday nigth, we met up with Duncan at Opus on 8th for a few drinks and some dinner. Friday night, Effie came over for dinner, and a few games of Liar's dice. It's so great to be living in a city that seems to be a common work destination, so that we can visit with people that we don't get to see often enough!! Here are some photos of Effie's visit...Please come back soon!!

Winter Wonderland

Here is another recent snowfall: it's still coming down tonight!!

Our new Camera!!

Hi again...we FINALLY got a digital camera---yeay!!! Here are some photos from tonight, celebrating our new camera, (and the fact that we STILL have snow--since Oct 29th now!)

Visits from the Brewins...and the Ontario crew (again!)

Again, I must apologize for our lack of photos...But here are some updates regardless...with photos to follow ASAP...
We've been spoiled lately with lots of visitors, and are thoroughly enjoying playing host and having some quality time with some of our favourite people!

Mom and Dad Brewin were here from October 18th to the 28th, with a brief hiatus in the middle for a road trip to Barriere, BC. Luckily this time we had much better weather, and had a few wonderful days on the first weekend: Saturday we hiked the Prairie Creek trail in Kananaskis--snowy, but a sunny, beautiful day with no one else for miles! Sunday we did a tour around the Resevoir, and made a brief stop at the Farmer's Market as well. As when the Jacksons were here, we enjoyed many evenings of card games and movies, and visiting over wine and dinner. We did the now-standard trip to Costco too, and Barrie and Sue got to check out the local shopping and did a few trips downtown to see the sights (Fort Calgary, the Calgary Tower--from below, etc.). They are now in Victoria, visiting with Dave's Grandma and his Aunt Jennifer (who also made the trip to Victoria from Salmon Arm BC).

Over the weekend, Karen Thomas stopped in Calgary en route to Las Vegas, and helped us celebrate Harman's birthday with a Hallowe'en "Pimp and Ho" party (see photo below) ! Jer Bodden made the trip for H-man's bday too, as did Rob Budianto--a visit from our Ontario friends is never complete without a "surprise" visit from Budi! Harman was touched that everyone had made such an effort for his big day, and Dave and I were so happy to be able to enjoy time with our "old" friends--nothing compares to spending time with those who's friendships have stood the test of time. Thanks so much guys for making the trip!!

Not slowing down for a second, Tara (Dave's sister) was here for a work trip yesterday and the day before (Tues and Wed): we had a brief but fun visit, as she helped us to hand out Hallowe'en candy and treated us to sushi, followed by a fun girls shopping trip at Southcentre Mall. We're so glad that Calgary is on her list of places to go for "work", so that we can enjoy such frequent visits! She will have to bring Joe one of these days too--we hear so many great things about him!!!

I think we are in for a quieter weekend: trying to get things done around here that didn't get done prior to the first snowfall (we've had snow on the ground since Saturday!!): sealing the windows, putting away patio furniture, etc. : the joys of owning a home!! Next week it looks like we will have a few more Ontario visitors: our old roomie Andrew Duncan is making a work trip, as is Guelph Alumni Effie Gatsinos: we can't wait to catch up with both of them!!!

Hope everyone is doing well: send an email to let us know what's new!!!
:)
D&B

I guess it runs in the family?

Here are some photos from our Hallowe'en celebrations: Dave and I were at a "Pimp and Ho" party celebrating Dave Harman's 30th Birthday, and my parents were trick or treating in Bobcaygeon. Can you tell who is who? :)