We have been here in Canada three years now and it seems to have flown by. Every now and then we still get those 'wow I'm living in Canada' moments. The beautiful clear skies and with the night sky the millions of visible stars still amaze me. In fact I have been known to stay out after BBQ and go around to the drive, layback on the bonnet of the car and just stare at the stars. (smiling stupidly).

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We can now apply for Canada citizenship and we will be doing that in the new year. The cost is $200 each and it takes 15  to 18 months. Apparently 185,000 people became citizens last year. We have to take a test (see link) and if we pass then hey presto we can vote in a general election.

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Julie has a booth / stand at the Fredericton annual christmas craft fair. She has had a bumper show! Selling as much in this one show as she sold in two last year. Below is a photo of her wearing one of her new popular scarf line. She makes only one of each type / colour combination so you will never meet anyone wearing the same as you (apparently this is really important if you are a women).

Another one of Julie using her sales patter to make a sale of a Wrap.

With a bit of luck I can retire in a couple of years

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Gemma is flying back to the UK to visit her Boyfriend and family for Christmas. She flies out on November 28th and she doesn't come back until 8th January 2009. Christmas will seem strange without her.  Working at Macdonalds has made a big difference in her character as she learns team working skills, plus getting her own money . She has developed into a fine young woman. Kathryn is studying on her own steam and seems to be settling more and Julie's business idea and quality work seems to have hit a sweet spot!  We know more people now than ever before.

I am very proud of all my girls