Spring Break

We charged through the mountains, down the Icefields Parkway, out to Calgary and back up to Edmonton. Highlights included Johnston Canyon; a days skiing at Sunshine; a night with Marilyn in Canmore; Calgary Zoo; chasing squirrels and eating out in Calgary (events not connected); Strathcona Market in Edmonton; and staying with Myra who is on exchange from Ballarat. It was great to catch up with Anita Hamilton who was out from Deakin doing university business.

Icefields Parkway

George spent the best part of an hour in Banff hunting the souvenir shops for a suitable baby moose for the very pregnant and overdue Marvin (the Marvellous Moose). He is pleased to announce the safe arrival of Mini Marvin Jnr. who has been welcomed into the family.

George a-huntin' baby Moose.

Anita in sunny Edmonton moments before heading for home.

Upon our return to Barrhead, a huge amount of snow had melted. We discovered that the back deck has a lower level and the local tennis courts are nearly ready for action. Loads of birds are starting to appear from wherever they have been for the last six months.

Life returns to normal as school begins again after the ten day break and Amanda has signed up for 4-5 shifts a week at Shepherd Care. The boys have signed up for soccer. The days are noticeably longer.

In 11 weeks we'll be in Paris.