gram katie

gram passed away tonight . . . even though the past few months have been rough it's always a shock when you get the call. she lived a wonderful life & touched so many people. i came across a quote in an unexpected place that kinda says how i feel. . . "don't cry because it's over . . . smile because it happened." i feel so blessed to have had her apart of my life. i'm going to miss those big blues eyes.

dream day . . .

we headed into the city today hoping for some good times & relaxation . . . had brunch at our favorite spot & were delighted when found out the saskatoon symphony would be joining us.

got a hot drink & relaxed while listening. it was absolutely wonderful! did a few errands & then headed downtown & went skating as was such a beautiful warm day. it was busy but everyone enjoyed . . . even maggie who got so much attention & loved every minute of it. wrapped it up with hot drinks & headed home . . . a very nice day together indeed :)

merry christmas & happy new year

can't believe we did it! we usually do our family shoot in -28˚ weather & just days before xmas! we had so much fun! merry christmas & happy new year to all our friends & family!

on cloud nine . . .

girls & i picked up a treat & went for a drive in the country . . . found a neat hill & the clouds were amazing! told them to run up the hill & then jump together. they had so much fun & i did a few takes so they were nice & tired when they came down :)

the wedding day . . .

first day of school . . .

and were these girls excited! it brings back so many memories. it was such a warm & sunny day. i loved hearing the sound of kids laughing & playing at recess. looking forward to getting back into routine.

happy birthday kate!

it's hard to believe my little sister is 33! i've been looking through some old albums trying to find the perfect photo to celebrate this special day. . . i can not help but notice the amount of fancy cakes you got over the years. when i look back through my photos my cakes were usually dried out looking angel food cakes . . . no bitterness intended . . . i do wonder why i love angel food cakes so much today??? anyways . . . have a wonderful day! i wish i could be with you to celebrate! looking forward to our birthday picnic under the twisted trees!

happy anniversary . . .

i'm thankful for . . . the little things. the big things. the fact that you live with me & still like me. for your incredible patience. for fixing things. for your parents who had you & raised you into a sensitive & loving man. for your endless acts of kindness. for your brains. for meeting you at the right time & place. for our beautiful girlies. for your incredible patience. for your practical nature. for your terribly dry sense of humor & sarcastic way. for how really opposite we are. for your love of god. for your parenting skills. for sixteen up & down years together & for me being able to share it all with you!

summer with gram & grampa . . .

the girls went to camp last week. emma kate was at redberry & claire was at elkridge with her cousin piper. gram & grampa wanted to do something special for the two younger girls because they weren't going to "real" camp this year. claire received this in the mail . . .

some of the highlights at camp elkridge this year were: bingo in waskesui, badminton, trips for soft ice cream, boat rides in grampa's boat, popcorn & movie night, campfire at dusk (s'mores), visit the beach, playground & candy store, beauty night & pedicures! we spent a couple of days hanging out with kate & eldon before dropping the girls off.

i thought grampa was to take it easy after his heart surgery !?!

. . . the highlight of brian's weekend . . .

thanks for the great memories mom & dad!

i love you gram . . .

i got the call at six thirty this morning . . . gram had fallen in the night & was being sent by ambulance to hospital. it was hard seeing her that first moment. kinda takes your breath away.
she didn't know who i was. spent the day taking care of her. those beautiful blue eyes so distant & troubled. so restless & unable to settle. it was a tough day . . . trying to be the nurse that makes everything better & inside longing for the good old times when i was just her granddaughter.