Retire in Style with Lolita

I hope and pray for peace and stability in our lives. May there be more laughter than tears. Happy New Year !

We bought 3 large (1 1/2 lbs each) fresh lobsters from Thrifty`s. They are from Nova Scotia. (one daughter does not eat seafoods, she had Roast beef). Preparing and eating lobsters (and crabs ) with friends or family is fun. This is one meal where being a little messy is definitely acceptable. For sides my daughters made Broccoli salad and Sweet potato casserole. Please click pictures to enlarge.

Having all my six grandchildren at Christmas is a blessing and a precious gift. A joy to watch them play with their new toys. And even more joyful was taking a walk with them around Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary and visiting Butchart Gardens which was magically transformed into something spectacular this Christmas. Please click pictures to enlarge.