My niece Catarina
I don't think I ever introduced you my first niece Catarina.
Here she is. She is a cutie and her smile is adorable, isn't?
I wish I could have the opportunity to see my nieces more often...
But they are so far away from me...

24 Week Pregnancy (Semana 24 de Gravidez)

Hello my dear friends and family,
My stomach has very definitely grown, and I'm feeling the baby move at least once or twice every day. It is fun! Sometimes they are kicks, others are like butterflies and sometimes feels like tickles from inside.
I'm quite liking the being pregnant thing at the moment. I don't know why, I just feel quite calm and positive about it. In my quest to avoid all the scary 'this could go wrong' propaganda which is everywhere, in every pregnancy book and web site, I am beginning to worry, a little, that I'm not actually going to be prepared for this baby!
So that's basically where we're at right now. Having a good time emotionally bar a few concerns in the back of my mind, keen to get the next doctor appointment out of the way, and coping well with all the medical attention which is mostly reassuring rather than irritating.

24ª semana
O bebê é uma miniatura dele mesmo. Tem tudo definido, com cabelos, unhas, sobrancelhas, cílios, orelhas bem formadas e no lugar, olhos bem colocados a frente do rosto , só que ainda não bem abertos. Como está cada vez mais gordo, seus movimentos já não são tão amplos. As suas brincadeiras continuam no seu mundo restrito. Podemos vê-lo brincando com o cordão. Com os pés, com as mãos e chupando o dedo. Tudo que você sentir que possa levar a estresse ele sentirá ( um susto, por exemplo) e se a mamãe está feliz ou triste, parece que é também percebido pelo bebê.
Seu peso é de aproximadamente 540g. e seu comprimento de 31,5cm.

Halloween 2005

October 31st, 2005 - Halloween 2005
This is a picture of one of my carved pumpkins from two years ago. With the pregnancy and everything else I did not find the time to carve a pumpkin this year... So to keep in the halloween spirit I decided to post one of my old pics. Today is also my brother's B-Day. Wish you a wonderful day, full of beautiful suprises, lots of presents and sweet memories. Happy Halloween to you all.

Brazil Fest 2005 - Calgary

BRAZIL FEST 2005
19 de Novembro de 2005 - Gostariamos de convidar todos a participar do nosso primeiro BRAZILFEST em Calgary!Uma oportunidade para nos encontrarmos, saborear uma comida bem brasileira e apreciar nossa musica com shows ao vivo da banda SOLAR RIO, e tambem com musicos locais.Venha para o almoco com uma feijoada completa seguida de musica ao vivo, mais shows a noite com churrasco tipico brasileiro, ou prestigie os dois eventos! Veja em anexo o nosso "press release" com mais informacoes sobre o evento, incluindo o programa e tambem precos dos bilhetes, ou visite o nosso website: www.bcaab.orgVoce tambem pode ligar para 403-614-7003 ou enviar um email para info@bcaab.org para mais informacoes e/ou reservar bilhetes!Poderemos lhe passar um poster do evento caso voce possa nos ajudar com a promocao deste evento, entre em contato conosco. Tambem agradecemos sua colaboracao se puder enviar esta mensagem a seus amigos e outras pessoas que possam apreciar nosso festival!

We would like to invite you, family and friends to participate in our first BRAZILFEST in Calgary!An opportunity to meet more Brazilians and Canadians friends of Brazil, enjoy Brazilian food and appreciate Brazilian music with Band SOLAR RIO and local musicians.Come for the "Feijoada" lunch followed by a music show, the evening shows and typical Brazilian BBQ, or come for both events!Please see attached for our press release document with more information, including program and ticket prices, which are also posted to our website: www.bcaab.orgYou can also call 403-614-7003 or send an email to info@bcaab.org for more information and/or to reserve your tickets!We could provide a poster to you in case you can help us out with the promotion of the event, just let us know. We also appreciate if you could circulate this message to your friends and other people you think could enjoy our festival!

San Francisco's Victorian Houses

October 09th 2005 - A great part of this city was built between 1850 to 1900, when Victorian Architecture was booming. Fines examples of Victorian Mansions can be seen in Alamo Square (known as Postcard Row), located between Steiner and Scot, Hayes Streets and Fulton Streets). Locally are 3 predominate designs: ITALIANATE (characterized by bay windows and columns) and QUEEN ANNE (feature turrets, gabled roofs and shingle sidings).

San Francisco's Conservatory of Flowers

October 08th 2005 - The Conservatory of Flowers is a spectacular living museum of very rare and beautiful tropical plants. Including different species of palms, orchids, bromelias, carnivorous plants and much more. Prominently situated near the eastern end of Golden Gate Park. It was a landmark since 1878.

San Francisco Alcatraz Penitentiary

October 09th 2005
This is Alcatraz. A small rocky Island in the middle of the bay. Alcatraz has a checkered history that began long before it became a federal penitentiary. In 1934 Alcatraz was turned into a maximum security prison. Officially there were no succesful escapes.

San Francisco Lombard Street

The beauties Luciana & Arnica in San Francisco

San Francisco Lombard Street

Kerry & Luciana at Lomabrd Street

San Francisco Lombard Street

October 08th 2005 - This is San Francisco crokedest street, the Lomabrd Street. This steep, hilly street was designed with very sharp curves to switchback down the one-way hill past gorgeous Victorian houses. The street is paved with beautiful red bricks and it is an amazing site to visit.

San Francisco Cable Car

October 08th 2005 - This is the famous San Francisco moving landmark, the Cable Car. They provide exciting trips up and down some of the city's steepest hills at steady speed of 9.5 mph. Two cable cars run from Market Street & Powell to Fisherman's Wharf. One car purchase tickets at self-service machines, kiosks or just pay the conductor on board.

San Francisco Chinatown

October 08th 2005 - This is San Francisco's Chinatown Entrance, the Dragon Gate. Located at Bush and Grant Streets. It was a gift to San Francisco from the Republic of China in 1969. Home to one of the North America's largest Chinese communities. The streets are lined with restaurants and shops offering a wide variety of colorful merchandise.

San Francisco Trip

October 07 2005 - Kerry had two-way WestJet buddy passes for 4 people and we all decided to go to San Francisco for the Canadian Thanksgiving long-weekend. The trip was unpredictable, because we were in the waiting list, but in the end everything turned out to be just perfect! The weather was gorgeous (between 21C to 25C) and we had a lot of fun! 

Hannah's Pics

A sunny day for a little nap. Here is our little Petit Hannah.

Hannah's Pics

For those of you that haven't met Hannah. Here is a picture of Our Little Hannah and her 'friend'.

Brazilian Celebration - Independency Party Poster

Brazilian Independency Party Poster - By Danilo Sena
Dinner & Dance Brazilian food & Brazilian Music Group TIMBAL de Vancouver presents a Brazilian folk style show as well as different rhytms of Brazilian music: bossa nova, samba, frevo and lots of axe!7 piece bandwith musicians and dancers will amaze you with their collourful costumes and high level energy.
Location: South Calgary Community Association3130 - 16 Street SW (Mardaloop area)

Baby Room Pics - September 2005

Here is the final art! It looks great! Now just a few more months to welcome our little new family member... The Baby Room almost ready (no baby furniture yet...)

Baby Room Pics - September 2005

Kerry doing the touch-ups in the door of the baby room.
It looks great! Good job guys!

Baby Room Pics - September 2005

Here is Dennis Painting the Guest Room with the First coat.
Paint Colour:

Global Fest International Fireworks Competition (1)

2005 Global Fest International Fireworks Competition - Italy
Friday, August 26
Company: Parente Fireworks
Designer: Antonio Parente
Team Members : Alain CarbonneauPhilippe Girard
Show Title: "Sky’s Revenge"
Musical Program:
Battle Without Honor or Humility - Tomoyasu Hotei (from "Kill Bill Vol. 1")Breathe - Midge UreLeft Outside Alone - AnastasiaGreat Balls of Fire - Jerry Lee LewisYour Song - Elton JohnWho Wants to Live Forever - QueenMedley - Klau Badlet (from "Pirates of the Caribbean")