HalloWings!

Miranda with her batfriends; Aurora as a chicken... Steve and I dressed up for a couple of parties on the weekend as well (photos, mercifully, not shown).

Timberrrrr....!

This photo is from mid-way through the final demolition day. We've made the momentous decision to take down the rest of our original structure and rebuild from the ground up; this will actually be cheaper, simpler, and faster than trying to marry the old and new parts. Ironically, we'll end up with a new house that looks like a renovation!

Thanksgiving 2010

These images attest to the richness of our holiday weekend: visit from Jennifer and girls (from North Van); family dinner with three generations; baby and her new same-size playmate in the double sink... Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Bear country

Yes, that reclusive celebrity, the local black bear finally made an appearance in our own yard--he's opening our garbage can here, about to have a feast. Steve was just sitting down to lunch when we heard a noise outside: "Oh my God, it's the f&*$%ing bear" was his profane response to this great photo opportunity! The school bus driver told us there are also reports of a cougar in the area. Grrrrrreat...

Swimmingly in October

I ventured into the icy waters for my first-ever dip in the month of October (although I did the polar bear swim in Vancouver in 1999). Faithful friend Richard gets the photo credit here (that's Jada with Miranda on the shore) as well as my thanks for staying on the beach with the baby while I indulged this last-ray-of-summer whimsical swim.