Christmas Decorating and Climate Change

We decided to set up the Christmas tree this morning. Actually it was Bob's idea and what a great idea it was.

Then we went to the Climate Change Rally near our old condo, and as you will see in the photos, the kids are on the red sled in the background the whole time.

Past Two Weeks

We had a great weekend with cousin Char and then I had a fun week a work.

 I got to accompany MLA's on a tour of the newest gas and steam co-gen power plants in Calgary. It provides electricity for up to half of all Calgarians at peak times.

Mormor's birthday was celebrated at the Farmer's Market with crepes and eggs benedict.

We have had a lot of house showings, and sometimes we have to take the bus home from Westside after swimming if Daddy needs to go to volleyball at the same time. We have had one offer on the house but after we countered, they didn't come back at all. Strange market.

During one of our showings, we explored a new playground that had an airport theme. It was extremely cool and I think Grandpa needs to see it next time he is in Calgary.

We also went to Mormor's house and set up a game of Risk. Mads has some interesting strategies.

I was out today with some friends for Dim Sum.

We did some grocery shopping at TnT after.

Char comes to Calgary

Halloween

Halloween was a huge hit again this year on Sierra Morena Close. We took a break from selling our

house and had the usual suspects over.

Our first trick or treaters rang the bell at 5:15. This prompted our kids to want to go out early.

They were really restless, so I was able to take a bunch of shots of them before we finally let them start at 5:45.

Jake's house is always decorated well.

Let's see.. we have a race car driver ( third year in a row I think?), army guy, a knight, a ninja, a ninja turtle and a swat team officer (also third year in a row, but different kid).

Sarah was explaining to the kids what happens if you incorrectly use a garden shovel.

At the house above, I had a good laugh. Mads said " hey guys, lets get out of here - there's only cats inside!" and sure enough.... we have come across the neighbourhood cat lady. Her sign says Siamese Cat Security.

These photos are a bit out of order because I was busy using two cameras!

We had a dance party with the WiiU entertainment system and game Just Dance that Bobs was thrilled to share with his friends.

We forgot to buy pumpkins and by thursday, this end of town was all out of supply. Fortunately KK had some extras.