snow day.

 We're having a big (for Vancouver) snow day! That still means going to work, but it's very pretty out and reminds me of the motherland. (Please excuse the iPhone photos.)  

new years eve.

This year we spent a pretty cozy New Years Eve at our friend Patrick's cabin. We counted down to the new year standing in the middle of a frozen slough with champagne sparkling wine at the ready. We ate great food, made ice cream, played Crokinole, skated and curled. (Well, I didn't curl due to an …