Season's Greetings from Canmore

Here in Canmore we've been subject to unseasonably warm weather. In fact we're starting to get a little p.o.'ed about it - what we need more than sunshine and plus three is snow and then a bit more snow. We need more snow so we can dare to take out our christmas presents - new skis for Adrian & Charlotte. We've taken them out only once - and boy oh boy are they rocket-ship fast! But we won't risk them again until a bit more snow comes to for-sure bury the nasty little stones on the trails that could scratch the bases of the skis. Still, our old "rock" skis are getting a good work out - today I skied 30km along the Cascade Fire road.

We spent the holidays visiting with friends. Christmas dinner was cooked by Charlotte's brother. Then Boxing day was a big highlight with Chandra & Kali and AJ & Darren and MJ & tbn coming out to Canmore for brunch. Really enjoyed that - especially getting to play with Michael. I think the highlight of the day was Michael making his first good joke - probably impossible to explain the joke, but it was very clever as he managed to mimic a "ha ha" sound that the rest of us were all goofing around with. It was quite unexpected to hear him chime in.

Mum - glad to hear the coffee machine got put to use. I think it is a perfect addition to the cottage (only internet could possibly be more useful ;-).

What is your mailing address going to be? We have some photo prints to send you.

Pete & Lisa - where are the surfing photos ;-)

Love, Adrian & Charlotte