in summary

Well my apologies to anyone who checked in on our Calgary trip as I was a most lax blogger while away. We had such an event filled time that I just didn't give this forum the little free time I had. In summary we had a grand time. Loads of friend and family time - visiting, laughing, EATING! The weather didn't agree with us so we didn't make it out of doors much but we are hoping to make up for that here in Riverview as Spring is on its way in.

Kate had her first day back at day care as I had to spend the day unpacking. Unfortunately our six pieces of luggage were lost so we just received them late this morning.  Picking her up at school this afternoon confirmed what I was thinking ... they reported that Kate had really changed. She shared well all day and her vocabulary had just blossomed. Thank you Aidan for both.  Aidan was a great sport with Kate especially when she claimed everything that was his as "mine!" They were great mates - wrestling, reading, building forts, climbing, they even had a couple sleepovers in Aidan's bunk. We miss you very much big guy.

Kate also had a few sleepovers with Grandmama, Grandpapa and their new puppy Stella and did wonderfully. Then there was Aunty Rhonda and Uncle Norm who hosted us for three weeks.  They said we were welcome back and I do hope they meant it as 21 days could easily be seen as overstaying your welcome. Thank you, thank you, thank you for all that you did for us. The kids were over the moon with all the attention.

E and Grandpapa.

E and Grandmama.

 Whee the mall's Merry Go Round.

 Family hug.

Kate wrestling with Stella. Pull!

Crafting fun at Becky's.

E and Misha.

Oh the big kids had to get in the shot.

Movie night with all the kids and three babysitters. The kiddies ate Popcorn Twists downstairs while the Mommies had Thai and wine upstairs.

Kate and Aidan playing animal toss. 

My favourite shot. Yes my sister is very liberal and allowed her son to paint the Dinos on the wall.

Pant-less piano with the cousin.

The Jorgensens up top the Calgary Tower with Kate's castle in the background.

Kate floating over the city on the glass floored Tower.

Thanks everyone who made time for us we really did have a great time.  We look forward to returning the favour in our side of the country soon. xoxo - aj