Birthday Weekend ~ May 24-25th

As happens every year, or for at least the last 13, we have enjoyed Grandpa and Lewis' birthdays a day apart, and always enjoy celebrating them together. (These pictures will be familiar to those who read my other blog about my Dad.) This year we gathered in the cafeteria at Royal Columbian hospital to mark the occasion.

 Happy 73rd Birthday, Dad!

Kellie and I alternated taking the group picture, so here are both. (Thomas and Scott weren't present.)

 Nora loves special occasions, and Grandpa even more.

 Lewis always makes very creative cards...

 Catching up with the cousins, Kieren and Kailey.

Meanwhile, Scott and Thomas were at Camp Stillwood at Instructors' Camp, where they had a great weekend of learning and getting to know other students and instructors.

 Thomas enjoys attending such events.

 Master Karpiuk gives feedback during a testing.

Lewis turned 13 the next day, and had some encouragement in Nora with opening his gifts.

 A gift on behalf of Grandpa...

 Who knew musical cards were so thrilling?!

 Our typical pose... Charles rebelled by facing the wrong way. :)

 Charles & Margarita, who officially knows we're all crazy.

 Kailey is growing up too... turning 13 in Dec.

 Always looking good!

 Lewis only tolerates photos on his birthday it would appear.

 Spending time with Auntie Kellie.

 Always thankful to get together.

 We all were missing Dad....

 Lewis has already completed one gift...
 Da Vinci's Flying Machine

It's hard to believe we have 3 teenagers now, and (technically) one young adult. If Nora weren't here, I'd definitely be grieving that my "baby" boy is growing up. But something tells me, he'll always be that in my heart and as sweet as ever. ;) And, I'm getting used to this stage...  although I will be utterly exhausted in a decade. ;)