December 31 2011

Happy New Years Everyone! Hope you have an amazing night.

I hope 2012 is as great as 2011 was. I couldn’t have asked for a better year.

PS. This is my last photo for my picture a day for a year

December 30 2011

Group shot. Half way through the trip. We are off to go out to dinner tonight at a nice restaurant (yes, still all inclusive!).

December 29 2011

I needed to keep him around to fend off the mosquitoes for me.

December 28 2011

First time snorkelling. I got the hang of it pretty quickly once I figured out my breathing tube was backwards.

December 27 2011

First time trying out jerk chicken. Very tasty with the addition of the jerk chicken sauce. Very spicy but worth the burn if your taste buds are strong enough.

December 26 2011

And the four of us are off to Jamaica. First time at an all inclusive resort. I was a little worried when I thought I might have to pay for airplane food (turns out I didn’t!). We are ready for the 7 hour flight down.

December 25 2011

The animals and their Christmas stockings. Abby can’t imagine anything more exciting than a stocking full of toys and treats. She can’t contain her excitement.

I hope everyone had an amazing Christmas! I’m off to Jamaica until next year. Will post pictures when I’m back!

December 24 2011

Braydens last day in Calgary. He’s giving me the stink eye here definitely not wanting to be moved to see the camera.

December 23 2011

The Christmas tree! Might need a tripod to show the true beauty of my little tree.

December 22 2011

The bike computer is officially installed! Now I have to put it to use!!

December 21 2011

One of my teddy bears that I sewed when I was younger

December 20 2011

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

December 19 2011

I went to a world junior hockey game (prelim) today with Justin, my sister, and Darren. It was nice to see the potential that we have on our team prior to the official games. Once our team figures out how to play together I think it could be pretty solid. I’m excited to watch the finals when I’m back from Jamaica.

December 18 2011

I love the colour of the sky in the mornings. I’ve started to bring my camera on my morning walks because the sky is just a magnificent colour.

December 17 2011

Brayden’s first Christmas ever. He tried to stay awake for most of it but passed right out after dinner.

December 16 2011

The days keep getting shorter and shorter which limits the hours that we see sunlight. There was just enough light to capture the ice on a swing set.

December 15 2011

A first hand look at the new underpass in Calgary. Would like to mosey on down there and take a picture of this with a tripod. Nice details..

December 14 2011

Hockey (def): A sport that many Canadians spend much of their time either watching or playing.

December 13 2011

I’m fascinated with the look of icicles. Not the best background but I couldn’t help but capture it!

December 12 2011

Justin and his nephew! He's trying to get some quality time in before he gets whisked away again. He’s adorable, you can’t help but fall in love with him.

December 11 2011

The lime green ornament if my special ornament that my Mom and I picked out for my tree. Every year my sister and I pick out one ornament for our Christmas tree. I thought this one was amazing and showed some really nice artwork on blown glass. I’m excited about the new addition and had a blast picking it out today.

December 10 2011

Spent much of the day looking for gifts and wrapping parcels. Sounds boring, but it really wasn’t. My weekend isn’t leaving much time for nice photography!

December 9 2011

It’s Justin’s work Christmas party tonight. Wine and good food included.

December 8 2011

Abby has learnt from Hershey that finding a stick is pretty awesome. She happened to find the biggest stick possible (almost tree size) to take on our walk. Fantastic!

December 7 2011

After playing all day together they needed a quick nap! I think Abby was ok sitting out on this outing..

December 6 2011

Today was gift wrapping day with my Mom. Can you tell it’s Christmas?

December 5 2011

Decorated the Christmas tree tonight!

December 4 2011

And more snow.. I've shovelled the sidewalk and driveway three times in 12 hours. It`s a good thing it`s warm out!

December 3 2011

So it snowed, a lot! Up until now there hasn't`t really been much of anything (in the snow department). Today we received a few cm`s of snow but maintained a perfect winter temperature.

I`m not sure if there is a dog that likes snow more than Abby. She loves playing in it until her toes are too cold. Here she`s looking for her next pile of snow to pounce in.

December 2 2011

Happy Birthday to the most wonderful sister! I hope the day was filled with friends, family, laughter and love.

December 1 2011

Trying out something different for my interview tomorrow. At least I can say I tried!