Surrounded

January:  the start of a new term, with a new schedule and some positive changes... Our big news is that Nana Lorna has been accepted into Cedarview Lodge, a wonderful care home in North Vancouver.  She is settling into a new routine, with a friendly staff and lots of social (and even musical) events on site.  She's now able to enjoy regular meals in the dining room with the other residents there, and--which is nice for us and the kids for our weekly trips to North Van to see her--the Lodge is close to a recreation centre with excellent facilities.  Miranda's still in the local theatre group, but will take a break from swimming (having passed her latest badge before Christmas); Aurora has less daycare time and more mommy time (better schedule this term); Steve is proceeding with house construction with a second mortgage on the horizon... we're surrounded by great prospects for the new year!