So my sister Jen and her kids have been visiting me here in Calgary for a week. That's wonderful for all of us: first of all, our kids get to see their cousins, which, because of the distance, has become a once or twice a year event. Secondly: my sis and I get to spend time together. Thirdly: they … [Read more...]
Stampede Lowdown: Mini Donuts and More
We just came back from an action-packed visit to Calgary. The trip was good. It's quite exhausting travelling with three kids, but always worth it in the end. We had great quality time with family, caught up good friends, and experienced Calgary at its most festive.The Stampede was … [Read more...]
Pancakes and Cowboys
I can't think of anything comparable in Toronto, where the whole city embraces a festival so wholeheartedly. In Calgary, the Stampede is present in every child's cowboy hat, in every restaurant menu, and in every bale of hay decorating the street corners. We are here visiting the grandparents, … [Read more...]
Pics from Calgary trip 2009
We're back home and settling back into the routine of camp, soccer, swimming and lounging. Here are some pics and highlights from our recent trip out west: My niece in Calgary is only 5 weeks older to the Baby; these two little munchkins had lots of fun climbing, crawling, and dismantling the … [Read more...]
Summer visit to Calgary
We're in Calgary to visit my inlaws. We got here last Saturday, and it's largely been cloudy and wet. Today, however, the city is glistening in all its summer glory: from the condo, I enjoy a vista of snow-capped mountains surrounded by lush greenery and the pastoral Elbow … [Read more...]