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Well, the winter may seem like it is coming to an end in some parts of the country but here in the East it seems like it is just beginning.  I’m back at school and Ryan is back at work, the temperature has plummeted and the radio regularly has weather warnings. 
I came back to Ottawa this weekend to see Ryan.  It is about -20 degrees colder here than Hamilton but I managed to leave the house a few times.  Beyond the necessities (grocery store, liquor store) we ventured out on Saturday to skate on the recently opened canal.  With Ryan’s new skates he really enjoyed his first canal experience. 

Although Christmas is long past, the cold weather and the gifts we use in our daily lives are constant reminders of the good times we spent in Penticton.  Spending time with Patti, Bud, Kay, Evan and Kyle at the newly renovated house, my first shooting experience with Alan, Brant and Ryan, skating and snowboarding at Apex are some of the great winter memories that I think of daily as I do my readings, attend classes, and write my papers. 

 As well, the New Year’s Eve Engagement Party made possible by Ryan’s parents was really precious.  The delicious food, wine, and bubbly and fireworks over OK lake make it such a celebration with many friends and family in attendance.  A heartfelt thank you to everyone who was able to attend the party to celebrate with us and to everyone who made this Christmas so special for us.  Being able to come home and visit made it seem like we don’t live quite so far away!

This New Year brings with it the happy news of my sister’s engagement to Len!  Ryan and I extend our congratulations to both of them and we welcome Len to the family.  This is an exciting and busy time for both of them as they move and settle in Grand Prairie.  We look forward to watching their successes unfold before them in all their new endeavors.

I have added a photo gallery to the site and I have uploaded some recent pictures. Check back often for other pictures; I will add them when I have some spare time. You can access the gallery by either clicking “photo gallery” on the right or by going to http://www.peatt.net/gallery.

 Ryan

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