In Memory of Grandpa Ort

Today is a sad day. Unfortunately we have lost a wonderful family member in my life, Grandpa Ort Geiger. (Ken's Dad.) He passed away November 13/10. He was 80 ish and had been slowly slipping away with old age. I am so glad Dawson & I got to see him in July. I talked to him just before we left for holidays and he was so glad to hear from me! He was always so happy to get a call from us. We used to talk about the weather and he loved to talk with Dawson about how his hockey was going. We even have the hockey puck he sent Dawson in a special place! Grandpa, I will miss you, but never forget you.

Goodbye Snow

Hello Disney! Yes, our "magical day" has finally arrived. We leave tonite for our long awaited trip to Florida. Jam packed with many special events, I will try and blog some photos during the trip however we have no computer access during the first week. So when I find a computer I will jump on and try to post. Happy Halloween everyone.

At Least Someone LOVES this weather.

Yes, our first snowfall! Dawson was quick to eat his breakfast and get ready to play outside. And yes, he is wearing his Dad's gloves. ( We have to buy him new gloves.) I hope he is happy, as it is supposed to be warm the rest of the week, more my type of weather . And of course Wednesday is the big special day. Our magical vacation begins! Oh we are so excited!

The Changing Seasons

I have decided to post these photo for my auntie who is in Greece. She of course on her blog-- posts beautiful photos of towns she has visited and writes of swimming in the sea daily. I thought I should post what it looks like back here, in our little neck of the woods. So here you go Auntie! While you sun bathe on the beach and dodge stingray or jellyfish ( I forget which one?) think of us back home taking care of the changing seasons. I must admit it is pretty here right now, cold some mornings, but pretty!!

Who knew riding the bus would be this much fun.

This photo is not McDonald's talking. It is taken from the second level of our county's new double decker bus! Dawson and I had the pleasure of taking a free ride as the county's transit system had a :Tour the new bus and hot dog BBQ. It was fun. This bus is a pilot project for our county and will run the commuter routes into Edmonton.

PHEW!

Ain't she a beauty! The only other city that has buses like this incorporated into their transit system is Victoria, said the man sitting next me, who I didn't know. So I could be wrong on that fact? As you ride this bus, everyone stares it! Talk about being the center of attention.

It's Back to School

When it comes to Back to School time parents fall into 2 categories. Either happy hence the commercial -"the most wonderful time of the year" or sad. I must admit, I fall into the sad category here. Don't get me wrong, it is exciting for D to meet his old friends and some new ones too. But I always have good summers home with him and it is really lonely for me on the first day at school, when I stay home by myself. Last night we remembered all of our summer events this year. It was such a great summer! A fantastic summer. But now onto a new day!!!. Here is D all decked out for the first day. (That is not an earring, so don't get scared. It is tape on the board.) I wish I could post the first day of kindergarden and then post this picture, I cannot believe how grown up he is looking and acting. Sigh !!!! Well off to get a nice hot chocolate because it is only 12C here!

Our Next Wipe Out Contestant.

I am sure most of you have watched the show wipe out. Well here at our local pool they have the inflatables out for public swim. It really is a hoot to see everyone try their best and fall into the water.

Mr. Photography tried his best at conquering this beast. It was a very difficult one to do. Not to many made it to the end. To top things off, the lifeguard sprays water on it, to make it more slippery.

Ahhh. Good try D!