Colin and Winnie's wedding

Colin and Winnie's wedding, originally uploaded by NealeA.

Ros and I went to Colin Miles and Winnie Newell's wedding. They decided to tie the knot after many years of being together. The reception was in the community centre house near Jericho Beach on May 18. A great time had by all!

Ros and the red flower

P5172740, originally uploaded by NealeA.

It's been really warm, in the high 20s, very summer-like. We did some gardening.

Rhododendron

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The small bush in the front yard has bloomed and I love its deep red colour.

The view from our hill north along Heather towards downtown Vancouver. Cherry trees are blooming these days. Spring!

TheWholeFamily

TheWholeFamily, originally uploaded by NealeA.

Here we all are after the ceremony. The new BFA and his family and parents. A great day!

Buker-Adams-Bicycle Family

Buker-Adams-Bicycle Family, originally uploaded by NealeA.

Jane, Russell, and Finnegan, just before the ceremony at which Russell received his Bachelor of Fine Arts diploma from Emily Carr University of Art and Design. A proud moment for all.

Grandma didn't think at first this was a video, but Finn knew. Taken by Jane.

After being tired out by Grandma, he took a nap with Grandpa Neale

Finn was most interested in watching his mother take pictures.

Finn and Ros

Finnegan and his parents came visiting Monday, Feb. 28.

The sculpture at the HSBC bank downtown Vancouver... a giant pendulum that swings back and forth. Really nice.

Katherine

Katherine, originally uploaded by NealeA.

Archbishop Katherine held a press conference at a church near Seattle Centre, which only drew one secular reporter, so our attendance was appreciated. She was quite impressive.

MaryRuth

MaryRuth, originally uploaded by NealeA.

Also representing Canada was Mary Ruth Snyder of the Diocesan Post in Victoria, the Diocese of BC. We went to the Seattle Centre at one point, not because the Dalai Lama was speaking (he was), but to see the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, Katherine Jefferts Schori.

Swag

Swag, originally uploaded by NealeA.

Here's the shoulder bag we all got. Don't you just love swag.

FatherMatthew

FatherMatthew, originally uploaded by NealeA.

Lots of interesting sessions and workshops. Here Matthew Moretz of Rye, NY, presented his YouTube blog, "Father Matthew Presents." He promotes the Episcopal Church on it, and it has received quite a bit of attention. Currently, he's doing a series on the sacraments.

Deca

Deca, originally uploaded by NealeA.

It was an interesting hotel we met in, the Deca, which was recently refurbished in its original Art Deco style.

EpiscopalComm

EpiscopalComm, originally uploaded by NealeA.

Last week, April 9-11, I went to Seattle to take part in the Episcopal Communicators annual gathering. It's much like our Anglican Editors Association, only a larger - 130 people instead of 30 (max.) The theme was "Emerging communications for an emerging church."

GrannyandFinn

GrannyandFinn, originally uploaded by NealeA.

I love this photo - two mutual admirers. Taken Feb. 9 at 714 W. 24, when Finn was about 5 weeks.

Jane

Jane, originally uploaded by NealeA.

Just a very nice picture of my daughter-in-law which Ros took.

Rob's birthday

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This I took to show how my cell phone camera works, but it came out pretty good. We had cake one afternoon last week to note Rob's birthday. Eileen in the background.

Easter2008

Easter2008, originally uploaded by NealeA.

After church - actually after Ros, Naomi, and I went to church. Nick had to study.

QueenElizabethFountain

QueenElizabethFountain, originally uploaded by NealeA.

Here's the new fountain at QE park. Ros and I cycled there one lovely Sunday afternoon.

Playing-Charades

Playing-Charades, originally uploaded by NealeA.

We played charades again at Easter. Here's Ben Elliott performing, Naomi and Nick on the couch, and Russell trying to think up a harder phrase for the other side.

Easter2008

Easter2008, originally uploaded by NealeA.

Elliott and his parents, Blair and Andrea.

Easter2008

Easter2008, originally uploaded by NealeA.

Easter - and guess who got all the attention. Jane and her mother Maria spent it on Finnegan, who however had to share the limelight with his cousin Elliott.

Finnegan Jack

Finnegan Jack, originally uploaded by NealeA.

With his adoring parents, Jane and Russell

Finnegan Jack

Finnegan Jack, originally uploaded by NealeA.

Here he is with his Dad.

Finnegan Jack

Finnegan Jack, originally uploaded by NealeA.

Another interesting expression on the face of a relaxed baby.

A smile

Finnegan Jack, originally uploaded by NealeA.

Now I know babies at two months don't really smile. Their faces go through all sorts of expressions, in milliseconds. It was fun to catch this face.

Finnegan Jack

Finnegan Jack, originally uploaded by NealeA.

Russell and Jane came over this weekend. Naomi and Nick were also here. I think the new parents like their little boy, two months old this day.

Another view from the bridge. The construction is for the athlete's village during the 2010 Olympics.

It was a lovely day. A view from Cambie bridge with the seawall, boats and a Skytrain in the background.

And what will be Vancouver's tallest building going up down the street on Georgia, half hotel, half condos, and to my mind at this point really quite ugly.

And I don't remember noticing before the train and the ship beside BC's coat of arms in stone on the front of the hotel. Perhaps the train is the Royal Hudson?

I did wander outside for a while and noted the flags on the Vancouver Hotel across the street--Australia, China, Japan, Mexico--where guests are coming from these days.

Christ Church Cathedral's Vestry last Sunday, Feb. 24. Not terribly eventful, I must say. But I felt I should be there, along with the other 99 parishioners who attended.

Here's the moon Jan. 22. This month it went into eclipse and turned red but I didn't get that. This shot was on my digital camera using the 200 mm lens from my old Olympus OM. Neat, eh?

A sleepy boy.

Finn and his Mother

Where are we going? Finn and Mother Jane when they came over for Sunday supper.

Great Granny and Finn

Great Granny Kellett and a sleepy Finnegan Jack.