ok. so in the spirit of sharing-the-little-things, my two most exciting tidbits this week are: 1 - we now have a fully functional upstairs bathroom! no more waking up in the night cursing as you tumble down the stairs in a hypnagogic state to pee. 2 yrs of that folks. 2 years. bri & drew came over last monday and hooked it all up for us. thanks guys!!! 2 - me & petie, and bri & trish are heading to peru in july and doing the Inca Trail!!!! love you all, joycee

Hey Family!

Thanks Jessalyn for posting! I've thought the same for myself..I'd love to post something too but there's not much to tell! I am busy with school at the moment. There's only 3 more weeks of classes left and then finals start already! So 5 courses plus choir is keeping me pretty busy! We had a concert last weekend! Too bad you guys aren't close enough that you could come! I love choirs so it's fun to continue this in university. This is my 3rd year involved with the choir. For those who don't know, I'm studying kinesiology at school. Both Jem and Josh studied this too in school ... family business guys? What do you think?

The big excitement that is coming up is not only Christmas but where I'll be this Christmas! As a lot of you know, Mike, my boyfriend, is in Auckland, New Zealand right now and has been since January (when I last saw some of you!) for teachers college. So, guess where I'll be going in December?! I leave on the 23rd and arrive on Christmas day actually ... I'll be spending Christmas Eve on a plane, crossing many timezones! I can't wait! We're going to be hiking in the south island on the Kepler Track which is supposed to be absolutely stunning (I recently bought I really nice pair of hiking boots!), we'll be in Queenstown for New Years and we're also going to Great Barrier Island off of the coast of Auckland in the north island. And of course, we'll be exploring Auckland a bit seeing all of his favourite places. So I'll be there a total of 2 weeks! I will be sure to post some pictures and give you all a report in January! Mike will be back for good (yay!) at the end of January! Next step: finding a teaching job!

So I think Jessalyn has started something great: even if you think your life has nothing new to report, there's always something that we could learn I am sure of it! Whatever the little or big things may be, please share! Anything and everything! And plus it's just great hearing from you!

Oh and I really wanted to add a picture just because so here's one nearly 2 years ago of some of us cousins! Oh how I love you all! And miss you greatly!

xo Alison

Oh man I forgot, it's Jessalyn! xo.

nothing to report!

I can't believe the last thing that was posted on the blog was Jem's wedding. I check this blog frequently and love reading what the rest of the fam is up to! I'd love to post something super exciting but there is really not too much to report. I am still working full-time at BC Women's Hospital in Vancouver in labor and delivery. It's a really cool job and learning new stuff all the time. In August, I moved out of my first apartment and moved into a better apartment with one of my good friends, Laurie. It is going really well living with her! Over the last few months, I have been to many concerts (with my roommate Laurie), Sam Roberts, Keane and just recently U2. The U2 concert was amazing and out of some random act of kindness, Laurie and I were moved into the VIP section and we were front row to see Bono. I was within arms reach of Bono! It was amazing! Other than that, there is nothing to report. So happy to hear that Cherie and Sheri are both expecting. The Penner clan is continuing to grow! Hope this finds you all well! Miss you and love you!

Hello to my lovely family!!

So as you all know, I'm a married woman now...Yay!! I thought I would post a few pictures as some of you have asked for them. I have not gotten the professional ones back yet but here are a few that friends took. I miss you guys all lots and I can't wait to hang out and have you all meet my hubby (a few of you met him when we went to Whistler...but that was a long time ago!).

Love you all!!

Jemina

Actually....we do!!!

It is never too early to have Aubrey Rose helping in the kitchen. Here are a few fun pictures of the latest joy at our home!

The rumor is true! There is a Bun in the Oven! It looks like Aubrey Rose is going to be a big sister the end of April!

Any News out there..anyone...?.

Cherie Dear....is there anything you want to tell us?