Monday, November 17, 2008

Winnipeg: Exotic and Obscure

Winnipeg was highlighted in The Office this past week and in the Winnipeg newspaper that was talking about how the writers decided which city to choose for where the Dunder Mifflin team were going on their international business trip, they said that they chose Winnipeg because it was exotic and obscure...

They failed to mention how cold it can get...

Anyway, so I just got back from a real trip to Winnipeg where my family was able to gather together to honour and celebrate the life of my mom. It was a pleasant experience full of tears, laughter, reflection, love, hugs, and plenty of bum swatting. We have been very blessed to have my mom in our lives and in her own life she was able to touch the lives of many others everywhere she's been. Heavenly Father has been very kind to our family and has shown His love to our family through our many friends and other family members. Thank you to everyone who has expressed their thoughts, condolences and love, and who have offered many prayers in our behalf. It is greatly appreciated. Clarence posted mom's obituary on his blog so feel free to read about my amazing mother!



Dad, me and Mic

J, me, and Clarence


Andrew and James (who is Clarence's)

Extended family who was able to come


Our family and my grandma.

You may be wondering where Clarence and his family were during all these pictures. Well, before all those pictures were taken, we attempted to take their family picture, but it was apparent that naps were needed all around....

Well at least Clarence and Annie are smiling. Though James looks like he's being tortured, I promise they are great parents! Hahaha.

The family... minus a very pregnant Liew and Andersen (Andrew's family), and Heather who just gave birth the day after mom passed away, Ashlyn, and brand new baby Jaxon (Jason's family).

Thanks again to everyone for your support and love. We love you too!

9 comments:

Phannie said...

It sounds like ya'll had fun. OH, I don't miss the bum swats, but will you tell Clarence that my butt does NOT jiggle anymore.

Kevin said...

Winnipeg? Cold? Nah... It was nice to breath in that fresh air, though. I'm glad I could be there with the Tangs.

By the way, just where did this bum swatting originate? It certainly doesn't exist in the rest of the Chan Clan. Must be Uncle Terry...

#15 said...

oo, sounds like a challenge to me, steph -- don't tempt me to give your new and improved bum a trial swat! :) (nan, will you go ahead and do the honors for me next time you meet?)

#15 said...

love the family photo you snapped of us -- sad Annie and I are missing from the big-people photos though!

the man said...

Nancy Pansy Poo-poo face. You're too funny. It was an exotic and obscure reunion for sure. We should do it again soon... without the death next time. Fun pics, thanks for being a great photographer during the trip!

Bailey said...

Oh my crap james looks hilarious!!! I'm sorry about your mom, but looks like it was good you guys were all able to get together. Tell your dad we're prayin for him!

Michelle said...

Oooo, I don't think that Winnipeg can be any less exotic...especially when you experience he weather up, close and personal...running in the snow, thanks, sis! Love the pics...and we all look AMAZING!!! We are such photogenic people...haha!

Wongs D & MV said...

Really nice pictures! It was good to be with everyone. A disappointing Office episode though.

Megan and Sean said...

Were in FL right now and we were so dumb we forgot it was Thursday night last night. We LOVE The Office! You Tangs, what a great looking family! We're so sad we'll miss your moms memorial in ME we don't get back until Dec 3rd. We love you!