Six photos of our week in Edmonton

Colin, my father, remains in hospital for the moment, but is  holding his own as his heart has been stabilized and his oxygen levels continue to be monitored. He was interested to investigate Val's iPhone; he is the early adopter in the family, having moved to a Mac computer after his stroke in 1997 (?). He now uses an iPad and pronounced the iPhone "just like a mini iPad". 

Friends - that's what makes the world go round. Jennifer and I have been friends since Grade 11 in Edmonton; her family still lives in Edmonton and they are all WONDERFUL supportive friends to my parents. On New Year's Eve, Jennie and her brother, Doug, brought dinner in to us on the theme of "Prairies 1975" - the year Jennie and I met. We enjoyed pink champagne, shrimp cocktail on iceberg lettuce, French onion soup, roast beef with roast potatoes and asparagus, and dessert of eclairs and fresh raspberries. This menu reflects what, essentially, Jennie and I would treat ourselves to for a dinner out at The Keg back in our high school days. The quality of the wine we drank this New Year's Eve, however, far surpassed the Black Tower we drank back then!

My mother, Anne, loves her iPad and keeps it within hand's reach of the dining table for quick access. 

"The tram" makes getting upstairs a breeze for both Anne and Colin. 

Val giving Anne instructions for a yoga pose to help with back strength. 

Lots of snow in my parents' backyard.