View from St Mike's Hospital

I've spent a bit of time at St Mike's this week and found the view from the 16th floor interesting. Unfortunately I didn't have my Canon with me, (will I ever learn to carry it always?) but used my cell phone!

The Neighbourhood

I decided it's time I started carrying my camera again when out on my daily walks. Here are a few local shots taken in my neighbourhood. I love being back in Toronto!

Grandkids!

John's son in law Mike came over yesterday and brought the boys Owen and Liam. It was their first visit to Oma and Papa's house. Greatgrandparents Deedle and GrandPapa came over too and Auntie "Bicky" popped in as well. All in all a great afternoon, thanks Mike for stopping by! Don't forget you have avid babysitters here any time you like!

Ellipsis

This is my son Adam's band Ellipsis. He plays the bass and the band is doing very well. They just recently played in Toronto and are playing in Barrie on Jan. 20th and in Midland on Jan. 26th. They play hardcore music. It's very fast and very loud and they are very good at it. The lead singer is Ryan Beach, guitarists TJ Smith and Ryan Harkness and Graham Bumstead on the drums. They are doing very well so remember their name as I think they will be well know very soon.

Wishing you all the Best for 2008

I hope that all you wish for comes true and that we can spend more time together this year. My New Year's Resolution is to make sure I find the time to see my friends and family. Shift work is a pain and it makes it difficult to socialize, but I hope you all know that John and I enjoy your company and miss seeing you, especially when our schedules conflict.I've posted my work schedule here on our blog so you'll understand a little better. Most days I am leaving for work before John gets home, he is leaving when I am sleeping. I am sleeping when he is working...well, you get the picture. But as they say, absence makes the heart grow fonder, so as we are missing each other, we're missing you too! Hope to see you all soon!

New Years Day

Woke up this morning to more snow here in the big city! This is heavy stuff, lots of fun to shovel! Should be a busy night at work!

Joanna's New Lens

We celebrated Christmas early this year, cause John and I are both working on the 25th. John's Mum and Dad spoiled me rotten, giving me a 70-300 lens, here are my first few shots with it!

Toronto Gets Hit by Storm

Yes we all know we live in Ontario and winter means snow but we still feel like we've been seriously walloped this weekend. Here are couple of photos taken by our house while we dug out.

The Wizard

This is my favourite song and the first song I learned on the acoustic guitar. This is not done by Uriah Heep who wrote it, but it is well done none the less. The film is from Lord Of The Rings, my favourite movie. For my 50th Birthday I had a dream come true...I got to perform it live on stage with my daughter Victoria singing it and my son Adam playing the bass. Doesn't get better than that. The song is both a story and a lesson. So please, listen and enjoy.

John's newest grandson Liam

One cool thing about getting older is everyone around you is having babies and we get to spoil them, visit them, and hand them back!! Here is Yohanna with baby Liam, Yohanna and Mike's little guy, who is growing fast! He's 11 weeks old in this photo taken on the weekend in Barrie.

Ladies Man

John seems to attract women wherever he goes! Above is John and Heather, who thinks he's a "hot dad", below is Shelagh, John's dear friend from work. Luckily Joanna's not the jealous type!