I can't believe another year is drawing to a close. It certainly has been a busy and adventurous year for us.

Our recent trip to the mainland was enjoyable. It was so nice to see family again. I saw my niece and two of my great nephews, one of my nephews and his girlfriend who is visiting all the ways from Croatia(that was were my father was from). Our first day there we met up with my eldest daughter and had lunch with her and then did a little sight seeing and then off to my sister's.

The next day the boys decided they wanted to go to the Aquarium.....great idea, I haven't been there in years. The down side was that many others had the same idea and the place was very busy. We did take in the Beluga show and saw tropical fish, marine life on the westcoast and from around the world. It is great how they have it all laid out lots of indoor viewing areas where the sea life come right up to the glass windows, like they are saying hello to you. It was a good time.

There are 4 Beluga's in this tank.....this one appears to be looking right at me......

This sea lion is over 2000lbs.....you've heard me talk about the sea lions over here in Fanny Bay where they make home during the herring season....they are very loud....this guy just seems to be lounging....
There was so much to see....this little guy is one of those gecko like creatures that skim across the water.....they move very fast....
I am not particularly fond of this picture but I love the carving behind us..it is of an Orca whale carved by local artists....this is just outside of the Aquarium....

This of course is me and the Birthday girl....now I ask you does she look 60 something? I don't think so. Yes a good time was had....her roommate had made a wonderful lasagna dinner enough to feed a small army. The birthday cake was fabulous, those of you from the mainland who are familiar with Bon Bon cakes, you know what I am talking about....it was yummmmmmy!!!

Tonight we are home and taking it easy....hubby and I are going to make a Chinese dinner, hubby had gone out earlier and got some fireworks for the boys to set off at midnight....So there you have it...our plans for New Years.

I hope whatever your plans are for this evening you stay healthy and safe.....and bring in the New Year in your own special way. Cheers to you all and a very Happy New Years!!!!