Christmas 2009

Happy Holidays to you all from the Augustine household!

We have very much enjoyed a white Christmas here in Calgary with beautiful sunshine. Lindsay and I had a quiet Christmas morning before heading over to my sister's for a delicious Christmas turkey dinner. All the kids were on cloud nine, excited to share the news and presents of what Santa had delivered. There was lots of playing and eating and enjoying some family time. Games were played and goodies were devoured, with many memories made.

And of course a few photos taken to capture special moments...

Enjoying an 'I Spy' book with Uncle Lindsay

Hockey time with dad and grandpa

Still full of energy.. Jenna and Bree love their bathtime.

Two days on...

The snow has stopped, but the freezing temperatures have stayed with a vengance!

Ever wonder what minus 33 looks like first thing in the morning??

The aftermath...drifts on our window sill - nine floors up!!

Snow storm in Calgary!

Winter's has arrived...

After a mild month of November, we have had a huge reminder of what life is really like in the winter living in the northern hemisphere. The warnings began on Thursday afternoon and the snow started just after 8 am on Friday. It snowed all day Friday and Friday night. Road conditions were horrendous, little to no visibility - not to forget to mention blowing and drifting snow across roads and cars! We received about 20 cm of the white stuff and even bigger snow drifts! After the snow came the frigid temperatures, plummeting to the minus 30's and that is without the windchill. All you Canadians know what these temperatures can do to one's eye lashes and nose hairs -- frozen like icicles!! Calgary has quickly turned into a winter wonderland. From the warm comforts of our blazing fire and fleecy socks - everything really does look beautiful. That is until you venture out into the Arctic tundra!