In Memory of Andrew Frank (Andy) Dunlop 1944 - 2011

Suddenly, our dear friend, Andy Dunlop passed away on Friday, March, 4th, 2011. We attended church together in Arnprior. Betty and Andy have been a blessing to our family over the past few years. Their two sons, Drew and Christopher passed away in recent years. Their daughter Leah and husband Nathan live ten minutes from us. We've been looking after their sweet daughter Alexia for the past few months. Our last day with her was on Friday as her Mom is having another baby in the next two weeks.

Andy and Leah - January 2009

Alexia on Valentine's Day

We will miss you Andy.

The more you read, the more things you know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.

- Dr. Seuss

No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow.

"Becoming Jane" Trailer

Great movie! One of my favorites...

Snack Time...

....waffles and blueberries!

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Lunch with Louise

My friend Louise is back from school for a reading week. She and I went out for lunch together this afternoon. We had a wonderful time together.

"A friend is one who strengthens you with prayers, blesses you with love and encourages you with hope."

- Unknown

Dinner as a Family

I told you about Dad being in Atlanta. Well, he was supposed to arrive home about 1am but ended up stuck in Detroit overnight. We didn't get to see him until Friday night supper at JR's. I was working and Shawn was studying in town. We were meeting Mom and Dad at the restaurant. When we arrived Dad said to head over to the table and he would wait for Mom outside. We got over to the table and a surprise was there! Scotty had been picked up by Dad from school and brought him to surprise us all. You are the best Dad! I had been feeling a little miserable that day because it had been awhile since we'd all been together. We had a great time together before he had to head back to Ottawa.

Father/Daughter goings on...

I love working at the "The Granary". I am still only working Thursdays. Also some Fridays and Saturdays. I worked today, which went great! I am really getting used to all the different things there is to know about the health food industry. I love working with the customers. They are great (most of the time)! I am working tomorrow too. We have the baby just three more weeks. After she goes I will probably be working more hours. I am also going to be helping Dena (my boss) with inventory in July. It will be a long and fun day!


Dad has been traveling a lot this last year. This week he was in Atlanta. He called me on Wednesday during a break and told me he was outside in his dress shirt watching the pansies grow! Life's always much better when he's home.

My Great Relatives

Remember the crazy relative picture I showed you a few days ago? Well, my cousin Mary gave me a beautiful shot of their family taken recently. Aunt Gwen, Uncle Robin and in order of age. Nathan, Natalie (bottom left), Mary (bottom middle) and Leah (top).

Have I already said it's great to have you here now? Love you all lots,

Erin