Seasons Greetings!

Seasons Greetings!

Time passes so quickly that I have trouble remembering all that happened in 2005.

Sherry(brother Brian's daughter) had twin boys on Dec. 24th. Such excitement. I have been helping her every Tuesday so she can escape for a few hours.They are happy little boys, crawling and standing. Sherry and Jayson aren't in any hurry for them to walk or climb. We had a long,cold winter with tons of snow. It made driving and walking a nightmare. However, I made it to Carberry and Starbuck for Curling Bonspiels. We both really enjoyed our Curling Leagues. Jerry Also coached Gr. 9 girls Basketball, and plays guitar in the Southglen Fiddlers Band. In May we went to Steinbach to hear the Grandchildren(Dan and Brained) play in a Piano Recital. They played flawlessly! It was not a good year for golf as the course was flooded several times. For 1 week we were transported to the 1st hole by tractor. Our St. Bonfire Ladies Nassau team won B Division. (I played in 3 of the 7 games.)

In July, Dan and Karen flew to Holland to visit Karen's relatives. We looked after Dylan (age 10) for 12 days , and Shelly for 6 days. They were lots of fun. Dan and Karen had a great time,but their trip to London was canceled because of the bombing. In Aug. Mom came for our 40th Anniversary, a family party at Jason and Sherry's. Everyone did such a great job of organizing and making the food special. Allison outdid herself with a special poem!

Brian and I scouted out many Assisted Living places, and were stunned when an opening came up for Oct.1st. Brian drove to BC in Sept.,sold her house in 3 days, packed her belongings ,and flew Mom to Wag. mid Sept. Meanwhile, Loire bought a house (Sept.15 possession ) so we worked like mad to strip wallpaper,patch, paint, etc. before she moved in Sept.25th. We got 2 bedrooms and the kitchen done. We have since finished the 3rd bedroom. She is still working on the livingroom.

Oct. 1st Jerry and I flew to Williamsburg, Virginia for a 2 week holiday , with the 3 couples in our Bridge group. What a history lesson to visit Colonial Williamsburg , and a bus tour to Washington- Arlington Cemetery and the Smithsonian. We had great weather, saw all the sights, played mini-golf, and lots of card games.

While we were away Brian and Vie got Mom moved into Amber Meadows, not far from where Sherry and Jason live. We usually have our kids and grandchildren for Sunday supper. We enjoy hearing about their busy lives. Shelly goes up and down the basement stairs like mad, and loves to play the piano (after the boys have played their latest pieces.

Dave is still remodeling his house- taking out walls, re-wiring, etc. He is busy working at Green Drop and does some cooking at Smithies Restaurant on weekends.

Loire, Karen, and I are into Scrapbooking and card making. They are much better at making time than I am.

Per usual , I am in a rush to finish baking, sewing, knitting, etc., for Christmas. Sherry is hosting, but everyone brings their specialties so its a great time.

We hope you and yours are in good health and we send our best wishes for a wonderful
Christmas and a very healthy 2006.

Love and stuff,