Well, the adventure continues. On Sunday I will fly to Calgary where I will be able to spend some time with all my children and grandchildren. This will fill up my love tank - especially all the exta special `nana lovin' I get from Dylan and Caleb. Then on Thursday (the 22nd) I'm off to Scotland. I know it's February and the Outer Hebrides can be a cold and dreary place this time of year, but I know it's going to be a grand adventure. I will be spending time with my sister Debbie, her husband John Murdo and their three year old son Samuel. I am looking forward to seeing them again and seeing her home in the highlands. Sure hope we'll be able to get out and do some walking together and I know I'm going to meet lots of interesting people. Life is such a great adventure!!

How does my garden grow?

I just looked out the window and though it's foggy, cold and a little dreary, I'm certain that I can feel Spring on it's way. I can hardly wait for another season in my yard - especially this year because I'll have two wonderful little apprentice gardeners helping me. I have an area in mind for them where they'll be able to grow all sorts of edible and pretty plants. Just when I think the yard is just toooo big and toooo much work, the first Lee Valley catalogue arrives and I find myself planning the flower beds, thinking about what shrubs I can move and what can I add to the garden? It's a lot of work, but I do love my yard!

Canada Day 2006

We spent Canada Day weekend with the Talaricos at their cabin on Shuswap Lake. An extra special treat that weekend was having Dylan with us part of the time. On the drive to the cabin he was overwhelmed by the big water. Avary & Gina helped him get his toes wet and from then on we had trouble keeping him out of the water. He loved every minute of it and so did we. Papa was light headed for a while after inflating Sir Dylan's dragon and it took both of us to keep it upright in the water, but it was worth it. Caleb spent the weekend with his Mama at her school reunion in Penticton and daddy stayed home to work. Maybe this summer we'll get both boys on the dragon.

Playtime with Nana

On their last visit to Kamloops, Dylan, Caleb and I had so much fun playing together that I ended up with carpet burn on my knees. Dylan slept in his tent but we also used this space for reading books and talking about our `feelings'. Caleb's favorite activity seems to be trying to join in with whatever Dylan is playing at the time. This isn't always welcomed by big brother so we spend time talking about `sharing'. We all enjoyed a wonderful game of hide and seek in Nana's closet and building a fort in the family room. Caleb is working hard on `walking' (he's very close now) and Dylan loves to organize all the vehicles he can find. Then we play Used Car Lot or Race Track or something involving all the vehicles. One of our favorite `quiet time' activities is looking at slideshows on the computer. We get to see lots of pictures of all the family and remember all the happy times we've had together. I can hardly wait to make some new fun memories!

Waiting for Spring!

Last spring Robin and I tried kayaking for the first time - and we LOVED it! We bought kayaks and all necessary gear and away we went. We had a wonderful season exploring lakes in our area and honing our paddling skills. This year we may even try the river.

Jana & Mama's Excellent Adventure

In October, Jana & I travelled to St. John's NL. We had a wonderful time and met some amazing people. We even drove the `Irish Loop' - at least I drove and Jana navigated. We got to meet Mary Walsh and Premier Danny Williams (my favorite was Mary Walsh). We both love `the Rock' and can hardly wait to go back again. We packed a lot into our short visit and enjoyed every minute of it. It was such a treat to travel with my daughter who took such good care of me. I can hardly wait for our next adventure.

Family is the Best!!!

I'm off on another adventure. Thanks Marlene for making this possible. Life is such a wonderful adventure and it's a blessing to have such a great family to share the ride with. My two best grandsons have been such a joy in my life and I am thrilled that they will be coming to Kamloops, along with their parents. I can hardly wait to spend more time with Dylan and Caleb.

Nana's first post!!!

Nana is finally up with the times and is starting her first blog.. hooray!!!