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Six Years

It is hard to believe that this Christmas season we celebrated our sixth wedding anniversary. It seems like just yesterday we started our life together yet look at all the changes that have taken place. We have covered a lot of ground - from our first home in Calgary, to a move to Indiana to do Drew's MBA to our current home in PA. Who knows what next year will bring!

As our anniversary is on Dec. 28th we are usually back in Calgary in the thick of family and friend visits. It seems silly to take that day to celebrate as we have so many people we want to see and visit and have plenty of time alone when we return to the states. As a result, we have started a yearly tradition of heading to the mountains with family. It usually consists of a stop at the Kananaskis Lodge, taking a few pictures, and buying a yearly Christmas ornament.

This year was no exception - and we added Sam to our family photos! We thought it would be fun to show the little guy the Rockies that we have grown up with (and miss terribly). Enjoy the photos!











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Davis Family said…
Awwhh - wish so much that you guys were closer!

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