Pam Ames: Summer Fun

This summer we had a great time in Calgary. As the family gets larger, more spread out, and more established with their own lives (jobs, school, etc) it becomes more difficult to gather everyone together. But we managed it this summer - everyone came to Calgary. I arrived first and after just a couple of days there, I flew to Kamloops to visit Dad & Deanna.

We had lots of good old family time - spent looking at photo albums, dinners together, choosing library books & reading them, doing puzzles, cooking, swimming, and just enjoying time together.

Elaina is modeling her new princess dress-up from Saudi.

Usually I bring a supply of shoes for our granddaughters, but this year it was fun to share with my daughters. It's easy since we pretty much all wear the same size.

What fun to teach Elaina to play 'Old Maid'. She caught on to the game quickly, but not the idea of not divulging what's in your hand. She's certainly not ready for Las Vegas yet.

We also spent a lot of time at nearby parks with the girls.

One Sunday afternoon we had a picnic with friends, the Waltons, at North Glenmore Park. What a great time - just like old times, but with the next generation.

We ended our time in Canada with a visit to Ontario. First we made a quick stop to visit Claudette in Kenora and enjoy the world's best pyrogies. Then a reunion with some of Brian's cousins in Ontario and a visit to Amesdale.