A night in Banff with the FAM

In January we were invited to Kyle's Uncle Bryan's birthday get together March 1st.  It was a no brainer that we would attend especially because Kyle's Nana was coming along with other family from Ontario.  Kyle hasn't seen any family from ON since his Dad passed away and I haven't seen anyone since we were there in Aug. 2008 so we were both excited.  We decided to leave the boys at home with Grandma Doreen so we could actually visit with everyone.  It is so amazing how some families make you feel so welcome and comfortable right away.  The Gerries are one of those families.  There was no awkwardness or wishing we could get out of there ASAP.  We kept saying that we wished we had the boys (not REALLY) only because we didn't want to leave.  Quinn was adored by all which was fun.  I was the lucky one to sit next to Nana at dinner and across the table from the birthday boy!  :)  Happy Birthday again Bryan!  #65.  Nana told me all kinds of stories about when the boys were babies and gave me some good advice.  She is incredible and Kyle and Bret love her so much.  She and Papa Joe raised 5 great boys and I am so glad to be part of the family.  Only regret is that most of them live in Ontario and we live here.  Boo to that.  We took some pictures but sadly my camera doesn't do great in dimly lit rooms so they are a bit grainy.  Happy to have them though.

Bret, Nana, Kyle, and Quinny:

Bret and Nana:

Had to put this one of Kyle on because he is wearing the face that Quinn has on 80% of her awake time.  That nice "deer in headlights" look:

Nana and Uncle Brad:

Brad, Bryan, Nana, and Randy:

Wish I could remember everyone's name... and of course Kyle isn't here to help me out.  Should I try???  Hmm... Brad, Eva, Aiden, Bret, Micheil, Bryan, Darren, Robyn, Nana, Joe, Jessica, Patrick, Randy, Chris, Sandy???  Don't judge me.....  This wasn't quite everyone at the party, but pretty close.

Micheil, Bret, Nana, and Kyle:

The Cochrane Gerries and Nana!

Great Grandma, Grandson, and Great Granddaughter (with the deer in headlights look of course)

Thanks for the good times Gerries.  Please come back soon so we can play more!