Friday, January 4, 2013

Post Christmas Activities

Last Christmas, Roger and I enjoyed our time at Kananaskis Lodge so much, that we decided to do it again.
The plan was to meet up with my parents and my sister's family at the Lodge to do some snowshoeing and x-country skiing.
Same as last year, my sister's family came down with a last minute "illness" just prior to leaving and had to cancel. I'm starting to think it's just an elaborate ploy on my sister's part to clear Calgary of any family so they can relax in Calgary undisturbed!

There was more snow this year than last, so the x-country skiing was better.  
Roger and I headed out to the Canmore Nordic Centre to do some skate skiing.  

Pictures from the car window of our drive to Canmore.
Trees heavy with snow.



The following day, we met up with friends from Calgary to do some snowshoeing into Rawson Lake.

Here's our before picture.


Some "during" photos.
Little J' did a nice job at setting the pace.



A couple photos at the Lake.

An avalanche.




Lunch














After photos.



Some shots around the Lodge.




Wednesday, January 2, 2013

God Jul 2012!

For Christmas this year, we did our usual traditional tour of Alberta.  
It all started at Mamma G's where we raided her stock of Julmust.









Roger's favourite Christmas gift by far.. a magnetic flashlight with extendable and flexible neck.




A jewellery tree for Bridget.  Made by Hans.
I was lucky enough to score one of these a week ago as well!


Great weather for our drive down to Calgary on Christmas Day


We were greeted by these little munchkins who were hyped up on Christmas spirit.




I have no idea where these kids learned how to pose for pictures.


The gift opening frenzy.



Grandpa scored huge Erin points with this gift.  
She opened this first, and all other gifts paled in comparison.





Brendan with his ever growing collection of Lego.



A present opening injury.







According to my mom, my dad did most of the Christmas shopping this year.
Well done dad!  You not only listened and took detailed notes, but you went above and beyond to get the best deals in town as well!
Even when it meant asking for Roger's gift back to get a price adjustment on Boxing day!