Cookies and Crayons

What with Connie’s birth, Dougie’s birthday, Christmas, and a relocation to Calgary, it’s been a busy couple of months for the Sharabura clan. So what better way to cap it off than hosting a crowd of out-of-town relatives??

Grandma & Grandpa Sharabura came up to visit from Vancouver, and Auntie Suz was able to fly up as well. We had a fantastic time — it was everybody’s first opportunity to meet Connie, and it had been a while since they had seen Dougie. They got to see a big difference, with Dougie now able to talk much more clearly and engage in conversation — coming up with entertaining phrases such as “no nap, stay here!” and “help, over there, fall down, on the drop!”

We were also able to celebrate Grandpa’s birthday with a nice dinner and apple pie, and Dougie taught everyone about the various details of Bob the Builder characters. Connie’s still learning how to entertain visitors but luckily being small and cute is enough to make a good first impression.

Couple of photos from the weekend…

Auntie Suz seemed to like having another girl in the family

Grandma and her newest granddaughter

… and over to Grandpa!

Dougie really digs looking at pictures of himself on digital cameras…

I’ve got a baby and I’m not afraid to use it!

The visitors had great timing — Connie was just entering into mega-smiley mode for their visit…

Dougie and Auntie Suz

We also took a drive out to Banff, to take a look at the mountains and wander through town…

Dougie and Auntie Suz in Banff

Dougie, Grandpa and a horse

In Banff, evidently there’s a burger place that delivers… Dougie now has a job lined up for when he turns 16.

Mum and Dougie strolling down the street in Banff