Seasonal Paradise

Queen Victoria Elizabeth Brooks

 

Shannon Oaks Biking Event

Mum enjoyed a ride around the block, at the Shannon Oaks annual biking event.

Heroes: Jack LaLanne

In 1936 Jack opened a gym, and grew his company to 200+ gyms which became Bally's.  Here's Jack in his show from the 50's.  

and here he is at 95.

and here's a great article on him in Washington Post.

He's an inspiration.  I love his energy and passion for helping people find health and fitness.  He's one of my heroes. 

Our New Apartment in Malta

We found a wonderful place on the water in Sliema.

View From Balcony

 

Sea Pool

The sea pool, from our balcony in Malta's Qui Si Sana Seafront.

Human Art At Mdina

 

In Mdina

Irena is NOT pregnant, btw. :-) 

 

Joachim and Sabina in Mdina

Our friends Joachim and Sabina in the wonderful city of Mdina.  

 

Kissing In Public

I read that kissing in public is not allowed in Dubai. I'm glad we're in Malta then. Malta is quite unique because there's no such thing as divorce in Malta. Divorce is not allowed. :-)

Victoria Settles In For A Soccer Match

Victoria requests the remote control and a glass to go with her Maltese beer, while she watches the Germany vs Argentina game.

Sasha

Sasha in Malta. 

 

Seaplane Take-Off From Vancouver

We visited Markus and Annie in Vancouver for the day.

  

Seaplane Approach And Landing In Victoria

Whiskey Tasting

Whiskey tasting with mum.

Seaplane Ride, Victoria-Vancouver

We took a seaplane rides for a daytrip to Vancouver. Then learned
that two planes had crashed in the prior month. Time to do our will
(and avoid seaplane rides).

Newly Weds Markus and Annie

 Markus and Annie built Plentyoffish.com. They're our friends, and our heroes.   

Visiting Markus and Annie in Vancouver

Annie, Kim, Kate, Irena, with Markus 

 

Victoria Is Actually Two Months Younger Than Jayden

Victoria is going to be a tall girl. We've yet to find a similarly
aged baby bigger than her. Here she is with cousin Jayden and Uncle
Mike, our bro.

Bed Time

 

Bed Time For Double Trouble

 

Sasha's Potty Time With Elmo

 

Mum And Sasha

Hiking Beacon Hill Park 

 

Peacock At Beacon Hill Park

 

Sasha's First Farm Visit

To Beacon Hill Park in Victoria.

Mothers Day For Irena and Mother and Claudia

 

Mum, Reviewing Family Album

We gave mum an album of family pics for mothers day. 

 

Claudia, Jayden and John

John, our Canadian youngest nephew and his son and girlfriend.
 

Victoria's First Word At 7 Months

Sasha Loves Her Sister

Safari Wear

 

Daddy Bed

Sasha sleeps on dads belly. In Victoria.

Our Nephews In Victoria, Canada

Nephews Eddie and John with Auntie Irena, and cousings Sasha and Victoria

Victoria Meets Grandma In Victoria

 

Sasha, Before Haircut

Is it time we cut her hair?