Festival of Trees

Well, the new cross country skis are finally back from having the bindings mounted, and the boots are ready to hit the trail. Joseph is on the biathlon team here in Fort Mac this year. People think it is funny that a kid from California comes to Canada to learn to shoot. I think it is funny that they assume he did not know how to shoot before arriving here. Or perhaps it is just that he needs to learn to shoot while shivering in the snow.

Samuel is a snowboard rider now. He learned last year, and this year he got his own board, boots, bindings, cool coat, and helmet. Now he is trying to get me to buy season passes to the local ski hill for him. I think I might give boarding a try too. After all, his stuff will all fit me too!

Jacob came home from Edmonton last week with gifts for the family. The boys got cool things to play (Wii games). Michelle got Jo Malone cologne, and it is truly a bouquet of flavors. I got a rock. just kidding.

The YW went to the Syncrude Sport and Wellness Center to volunteer to help set-up for the Festival of Trees, which is this weekend. The Festival of Trees is a fundraising event for the Northern Light Regional Health Center. Groups from around town donate tings for the silent auction, for the real auction, or they decorate trees to sell, often with additional goodies too. All the proceeds from last year bought a new MRI machine, and since installation, over 300 people have been examined here, not in Edmonton.

Yes, winter coats are now required for most activities. like walking from the car to the building.

Dana helps move tree stands into place.

Shelby starts to fluff a tree prior to decorating it.

"... OK now, on the count of 3, one... two... Three!"

Jessica after moving a tree stand into place.

Jenny wonders if this would be a good fabric for her prom dress this year.

Jezzy models after singing and dancing again.

Barbi and Bailey congratulate each other for another job well done.