The Old and the Restless

Christmas this year was at Daryl and Jane's house in Niagara-on-the Lake. Besides the two children, Joshua and Ella, there were twelve adults. Missing from the photos below are John (Jane's brother), Daryl and Paul. Women and children are more interesting! I think the turkey is ready! Joshua checking the tree. Going downstairs. Ella is looking very suspiciously at the photographer. Michael and Megan having a conversation. The oldest person at the party, Jane and John's mother, Vanda. She looks great! Cousin Michael drove 6 hours to get home for the party. Ella was dressed up in her Christmas clothes... but she did not want to be far from her mother. Eye to eye. Night, night, Ella. (Margot Ella and Susie) Time for supper? They ate it all!

Most of the following photos were taken by Michael's father. Some photos were taken by Michael or Paul and some (Photoshopped) ones by Sandra. Their farmhouse was decorated with icicles for the wedding. After wrenching his knee in Ottawa, John was still able to drive but needed a cane to walk. The snow was up to Pat's knees :-) This photo was in the previous Blog but it should be a bit sharper now. It was a cold and wintry day. The scarf stayed on. The stock market is not very good lately - I need a refill! Megan and Michael's mother, Pat. The Reverend Mark Waugh. The minister giving advice on repairing the antique bookshelf. Megan wore Cousin Helen's pearl necklace. This is a BIG step. Is everyone ready? With this ring... Got her! Sandra witnessing the marriage certificate. Receiving the marriage certificate.