Away from the sea

The holidays brought only waves of white for us. We did a lot of travelling - from Victoria to Edmonton to Swan River and back in the reverse order. We had plenty of great family and friend time.

The weather was actually abnormally warm in both Edmonton and Manitoba. In fact, the most snow we saw was unfortunately on the highway in the middle of Saskatchewan. It was falling from the sky and blowing into the windshield. In the dark. Easily the worst part of the trip! But we survived thanks to my brother in laws driving skills and my sister occasionally yelling, "Left! Left!" Yikes.


My grandpa is currently in the hospital recovering from some falls and surgery. But we busted him out of there for the night and had a family Christmas dinner.

My brother showing off his wheelchair skills. I don't think Grandpa will be trying these anytime soon...

Sister takes photos of me and I take photos of her. It's the only way either of us ever ends up in photos. 

A couple intense games of shuffleboard at the seniors apartments. Note: taking photos of yourself in the mirror is another trick for having proof you exist. 

What a lovely pair. I'm lucky to have such loving parents that still love each other!


I always love being in Manitoba and am sad when we have to leave. It still feels like 'home'. And after all the fun times with friends in Edmonton it was hard to leave there too. But I have to say, flying back into Victoria we experienced the most beautiful sunrise. (Unfortunately, my camera was in the overhead bin and the seatbelt light was on...) The island isn't quite 'home' yet, but it is nice to be back where the sea rolls in and the trees stay green in January! 

Ok, so there might not be much green in this photo, but I'm at the beach. Me and all the dog owners. 


Happy New Year! 

Check out my mom's organizational skills. You need a spray suit? It's in the box with the gun cleaner, shrink wrap and binoculars. Obviously.