2011 Review...

Why is it that time keeps flying by so fast?  I think I said the same thing last year.  So what has happened in 2011?  Rather than month by month – here are the highlights, as described in our annual Christmas letter.  I know it is a copout but at least it is a blogpost!

Don

• 55 and retired
• Working harder than ever as a consultant BUT planning on some down time February – August 32 year career with the Alberta government
• Enjoying himself

Donna

• Working as a consultant on a 15 month project with Volunteer Alberta
• Contract completed March 31, 2012
• Also planning some down time April – August

Us

• Leased a lake lot to place out fifth wheel at when we don’t feel like pulling it around
• New fence
• New carpet
• New Dodge Journey – bye bye Charger
• Had a fantastic birthday/retirement party for Don
• Had a great week in Laughlin and Vegas
• Had a great week with our whole family at the Maureen Lake cabin

Our kids

• Doing great
• Tracy and Cal’s family are Blake 4, Emerson 2 and Reese 1
• Lindsay and Jeremy – Ist baby due March 2; bought new home in Fort McMurray

Every single day is a new adventure as Don and I get used to working together in the same house, unless he is gone for great lengths of time on the road.

2012 holds lots of plans for travelling and adventure, we will see how that goes.  We know we will continue to enjoy and love every minute with the family, and very excited for the new baby!

All the best to everyone!!!