Jasper Retreat

This weekend we were able to go to Jasper for the annual Alberta Conference Executive Committee Retreat. While Elaine went to meetings Murray enjoyed rest, relaxation and a couple massages. He said the massage therapist actually thanked him for having someone to work on that actually needed a massage!

On Sabbath afternoon we joined the group for a hike up Malign Canyon.

We then drove to Maligne Lake (below) which has a porous bottom so empties in the fall. Here we saw a little snow. We reluctantly returned home Sunday night!

Visitors

Last weekend Scott was home to attend the wedding of and give the toast to the groom for a good friend from High School, Trevor Bousquet. (See pic on Scott's blog). Pictured here are Scott, Delayne Shaffer, and Trevor, three buddies from high school days. My brother Gene, from Portage La Prairie, was also here while Scott was visiting.

Gene, Mom and me.

Thanksgiving

We were pleased to host Thanksgiving Dinner at our Red Deer home on Monday. Murray's Dad couldn't make it due to a funeral for an oldtime friend, but Scott & Patricia came from Calgary, Mom & my brother Gene, Carol and Mother Sankey joined us.

The Tym family came over in the afternoon for dessert & we had a lovely visit.
Laurel with the 2 Grandmas in their matching sweaters!Ann, Carol & Gene.

New Furniture

Our furniture for the Red Deer house has all finally arrived. Window coverings yet to come but it is feeling more like home and echoing less! Below is the living room where the windows face west.

This is the other part of the living room (taken from the dining room).

This is the downstairs family room taken from the stairs.

I haven't had time yet to play with the best furniture placement and there are still more pics to hang. We are looking forward to hosting Thanksgiving dinner there on Monday.

(Thanks a million Sharyl. It all looks great!)