It's a (real) major award!

Considering he has been sick with a cold for the past three days ...
Considering Edmonton was hit with a blizzard yesterday ...
Considering there were limited free passes to the movie, Tron ...
Considering he had to get a ride from a friend (who, until the last minute didn't know if he was going to drive in the dismal weather) ...
Zach was indeed fortunate to win a door prize, and not just the usual t-shirt or a poster at the movie last night!

And take a look at this photo ~ two prizes that my sons have won at movie screenings. Can you guess which one Zach just won!!!

Yep, he won the new Nokia N8 smart phone ~ pretty amazing, wouldn't you say?

Our first blizzard

Today we've been hit with the first real blizzard of the season. It will be a White Christmas for sure!

What a perfect day to stay inside, enjoy a homemade Egg Nog Tea Latte. You've heard of the London Fog Latte, perhaps I could call my concoction Edmonton Blizzard, eh?

-12°C

Light Snow

Don't you love it how Environment calls this "light snow" ~ well maybe it's light, but there's a whole lot of the stuff.

Edmonton Blizzard Latte

Pour boiled water over an Eggnog tea bag in glass mug and let steep for 2-3 minutes. While tea is steeping, heat cream in a saucepan, making sure not to scorch it. Froth is not needed for this recipe, but if you have a frother use it ~ it makes it so much more fancy. Add vanilla sugar (1/2 - 1 tsp), if desired and stir. Then pour steamed cream on top. Sit back and enjoy with a book and listen to some classical music!