A HOLIDAY IN WINNIPEG!

We just got back from a long weekend at Kevin & Becky's, and can report that Becky and the "little one" are doing well. Milena had to have her hand pried off poor Becky's stomach more than once, as she thrilled to the feel of baby rolling and kicking!

We all went to a Manitoba Moose game - won in OT with a shootout, no less! Nathan and Milena were ecstatic to be back at a hockey game, and Daddy is contemplating buying a "mini-pack" of 11 games for next winter while we live there.

We also took the kids to the Mint and saw all manner of coins being made - Nathan didn't find it as interesting as Milena but he did like buying a roll of pennies in the boutique.

Also, Paul talked his way into getting keys for three houses out of the CFHA, so we checked out three different locations and "styles". Back alleys are all different in the melting spring weather, as are drowned lawns, and leaky basements! It was good to see houses in this condition as a reference for the future, seeing as we'll be moving in in July.

We spent Sunday a.m. at Faith Covenant Church and saw "Speechless" from Providence College. Milena was trying to imitate the girls as they did their musical sign-language. She was totally entranced! It was nice to see some of Kev's ministry there.

Paul and I also had a romantic dinner at "Tavern in the Woods" for our 19th wedding anniversary. It was engulfed in deep, gothic, fog and added to the candlelit atmosphere. We haven't enjoyed such fine dining since The Dove left Barrie years ago!

Kev & Becky bought a cake and decorated the living room/dining room for a combined Nathan/Paul/Laurie b'day party and anniversary celebration. When Paul downloads pics of this trip, I'll post some so you can all see what a great time we had that night. Kev bought Spiderman napkins, and Happy Feet cups, as they'd taken the kids to see Happy Feet while Paul and I went out for dinner. Happy Feet and going to MacDonalds seem to be the highlight of the holiday for the kids. :)

Thanks to both sets of parents for calling us to wish us a Happy Anniversary! It was, and we both feel better now that we've explored 17 Wing and some of its houses, as we journey forth on our 20th year of marriage. Winnipeg is a HUGE city compared to what we're used to, so I have to admit I'm a bit intimidated. I'm sure that'll wear off once we get settled and I find my way around.