Stormy Weather

Another day on the slopes at Sunshine. Here is Alida looking her best in probably close to 6-7 layers. It was an extremely cold day. But, never-the-less, a day off work and the board under my feet!

Kilmorey Lodge

Eric and I Before the Dinner...

During dinner, I guess we clean up good!

Last weekend was Eric's work Christmas party at the Kilmorey lodge in Waterton. The food was again, fantastic. You know what they say... quality not quantity... but there were after all, seven courses. After our amazing 7 course meal, we had a gift exchange. I swear that no Christmas event is ever complete without one of these. Especially when you've got people randomly offering $50 to trade numbers for the $10 gift. Craziness. And I saw Eric's competitive side come out one again while trying to fight off a couple for their gift. I ended up with a fleece blanket... a fair trade I would say.

All this was followed by a fire outside, which was maybe not big enough to warm everyone. But it's always sweet to be outside in the winter with a hot chocolate... especially while surrounded by the mountains! So, it was a very enjoyable evening, and I am very glad that Eric decided to brave taking me along with him again this year.

Big Comfy Couch

My Mom and Dad brought up my new couch with them tonight, and it now proudly sits in our living room. We found this couch at the Bibles for Missions Thift store in Lethbridge over the weekend for a super good deal. I can forsee many good naps and movie marathons taking place on this comfy couch. And I know the girls are already pretty excited about it too. You are welcome to come and test out our newest addition!

A Pirate Christmas

I do realize this is not really being recorded in order... but you'll all just have to keep up some how. This past weekend I was in Lethbridge, spending some quality time with my family. It was my dear mother's birthday on Friday, and so the whole family (signifigant others included.. of course!!)got together for some dinner. I was tried and found guilty yet again of my single status... which my family so willing points out and jokes with me about. It's a good thing I love them so much or I would probably not take it so well. So, yes, that does mean if you're not family... keep you mouth shut please. I mean that in the nicest way.. really. Anyways, we did have a great time celebrating my mom, the amazing, amazing woman that she is.
Saturday night, more good times were had. Josh and Emily let me tag along to the E-free Christmas banquet. We got all dolled up and Josh came to pick us up. The theme for the night was pirates... and the church did an amazing job of setting everything up. They had the Rubber Chicken man (comedian/ magician) come and perform after the dinner. He sat with us at dinner and provided some great conversations there. I found out that he is also a photographer for Humanitarian stuff... talk about two totally different worlds. Anyways, all of us who had recently shared a dinner with him, felt some connection and found him hilarious. Judging by the reaction of the rest of the crowd, they didn't seem to find him so funny. The banquet ended with Josh and I taking on Nathan and Jon in a game of 2 on 2 basketball. I'll just say that I think I faired well enough wearing a dress and nylons.

Teddy Bear Toss

On Sunday I went to see the Calgary Hitmen play some hockey. This particular game also included 15,000 flying teddy bears after a goal in the first half. That was pretty amazing seeing all the bears flooding the ice, and then all the trucks coming to collect them after. I think it took over an half an hour before the game got under way again. That's when the Hitmen proceeded to spank the Cougars 4-0. Who knew you could have so much fun sitting in the nose bleed?

Painting Party

Is it really a party when there is work involved?? My friend Dan had a bunch of us over to help paint the basement in his new place. I have to tell you, it was a little discouraging to paint. We were just covering over every surface imaginable... including velvet wall paper. As you can imagine, every fiber of my being was screaming "this is sooo wrong" But Dan just wanted it all covered up, so cover it all up we did. After painting, Dan treated us to beer and pizza. The tree... well that was the product of Dan's creative juices flowing. Not quite my idea of a dream tree, but he got all too excited over the blinking coloured lights. Is it better to have no tree then a plant decked in holiday cheer??

This picture has been deleted as per Nicole's request... and I'm thanking myself as well. As per my previous comment... it was really not a good picture. I hope you will forgive me Nicole!!

Yummm... Indian food. For some reason it looked like a good idea, until after I ate too much. And now I don't feel so good. But, as always, the company was grand. Isn't Perry a great photographer? I mean, I don't think Nicole and I have ever looked better than on this day!