I love my job!

Do you recognize that guy next to me? Well, what fun to have Leslie Nielsen to our office for lunch. We were all a bit silly by the end.

His father was an RCMP officer in Tulita when Leslie was young, and he was asked to attend a signing of the Tulita Unity Accord, an event sponsored by Canadian North. On his stop through Yellowknife, he took in a tour of the Diavik mine site, attended the Legislative Assembly and had lunch with us!
If you can imagine the character he plays in Airplane or the Naked Gun series, you pretty much have him pegged. He was witty, kind and a pleasure to be around – even when he brought out the good ol' farting machine for our group picture.

I am thankful today for laughter - it truly helps stress! Just ask my husband...

Birthday Fun!

What a great weekend! It all began on Thursday with a lovely surprise lunch with my co-workers out at Old Town Landing and dinner at Bullock's with the Calgary Opera Emerging Artists that were visiting. (It's always about the food - isn't it!)

Then on my birthday, I attened the Opera performance (that was wonderful) and their after party. If you've never had Happy Birthday sung to you by professionals, let me tell you - you are missing out!

Then Saturday evening was a triple birthday party for Alana, Sheri and myself at Holly's house. We had amazing food, cakes and of course - the best company! We were all in our comfies and had a great relaxing evening. Thanks again girls! Alana is leaving us for Alberta, but we'll cross paths many more times in our lifetime!

Sunday, one of the Opera singers, Michelle Minke, came to lunch with us and gave Morgan a voice lesson. Morgan loved it! and I really appreciated it - they were all such an amazing group, with such amazing talent!

Well, my goal of writing in this blog once a week has not been kept, but maybe once a month is more like it!

Today, I am thankful for my friends. We have such an amazing group of girls, some near, some far, and we can count on each other for anything. I can't imagine my life without them.