Monday, April 17, 2006

Joanne and John


John Simon Gibson was born on March 29th, 2006 to Joanne and Patrick. Here is a wonderful shot of Mom and John taken by cousin Sarah Lund.

Sunday, March 19, 2006

Welcome Elanor!



Ange and Magnus Verbrugge have a new addition, Elanor, born Saturday, March 18th and 12:15am weighing in at 7lbs 5oz.

Sunday, February 26, 2006

Inukshuk


This Inukshuk beckons the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games. The Inukshuk (pronounced IN-OOK-SHOOK) meaning "in the image of man", are magnificent lifelike figures of stone which were erected by the Inuit people and are unique to the Canadian Arctic. Standing along Canada's most northern shores, they endure as eternal symbols of leadership, encouraging the importance of friendship and reminding us of our dependence upon one another. Learn more at http://www.sulis.net/inukshuk.htm.

Black Tusk from Whistler Peak



The views are definitely part of the reward of skiing - so next time you are freezing cold on a stopped chair with the wind blowing sideways and pelting you with snow and ice remember that its worth it!

Fun in Whistler!



Ryan and Aiden Shapero provided the evening entertainment in Whister!

Fun in Whistler !





Cynthia and I joined our friends Larry and Sarah for a few days of skiing and relaxing in Whistler. The snow and skiing was great and we were joined in the lift lines by some whiskey jacks who were well fed by the skiers and boarders.

Torrey Pines





Andrew, Gary Baerg and I headed for a weekend of golf at Torrey Pines in La Jolla, just north of San Diego. The golf course is spectacular and will host the 2008 US Open.

Wednesday, January 04, 2006

2006: Ringing in the New Year





We rang in the New Year by climbing a mountain on the bikes and a then a very cold Polar Bear swim in Lake Cowichan. Who says you can't play outside in winter!

You can see that Dave looks only 'slightly' fresher after a grinding hour-long climb up the logging roads. In some spots the grade reaches a 25 degree pitch - it's hard to believe that trucks full of logs go up and down these roads. I definitely earned my nap on New Year's Day!

Dave, Cynthia, Rob and Mike all went in the lake for the first annual Lake Cottage swim. I hope the lake never freezes on New Year's Day!

Cottage New Year




Home for the Holidays!!

Christmas at the Ranch


We had Christmas at the ranch and joined the Loon Lake locals at the annual Christmas bonfire, held this year at Bucky's Saloon! It was unusually warm and there was no snow!!

A Cowboy Christmas




Monday, December 12, 2005

Jackson Hole!!




The Jackson Hole Tram


Cynthia is seen here ready to take on the Rendevous Bowl at the top of Jackson Hole's fabled Tram - you can see how scared she is after reading the warning! We were lucky to be at Jackson and ride the Tram before it is decommissioned on its 40th anniversary.

Monday, September 12, 2005

Emma!


Emma and her Dad.

Sunday, September 11, 2005

Rebekah and Peter!




Irwin and Benjamin


Here is a Sunday lunch picture from Fort Mac!

Max, Rebekah, Benjamin and Peter!




Here are some of the latest family photos from Diane and Irwin in Fort McMurray. Peter seems to be protesting a bit!

Thursday, September 08, 2005

Emma and Martin


Emma and her playmate (boyfriend), Martin Verbrugge!