Spillman Family Winter Cruise

So finally my mum and dad make it to Canada for a white Christmas and the Spillman family is together again for the first time in a long time. The travel bug has made it difficult to get together in recent years with my brother and I living in Canada and travelling the world. Also mum and dad have been getting around to Hawaii, South Africa, Peru, etc.

Spillman family together for a white Christmas with Loree showing us fun in the snow

After playing in the snow the Spilly's as the family is often nick named went to Vancouver Island to try for a spot of winter sailing. While a little chilly it was still a great trip. Mum and Dad finally got to see the "Dream" in the flesh and see what it has all been about.

Uncle Dave and Aunty Pat helping us plan the first Spillman family cruise

Mum and her two baby boys all grown up LOL

Dad supervising the kids hard at work drinking hot tea and coffee

An excited mum taking the helm

Dad sailing us onto another anchorage

Getting the outboard motor on the tender to go ashore

Heading ashore now to explore

Deserted beaches

Deserted anchorages

Heaters not working so all bundling up under the blankets to stay warm while watching a movie

Me cramed into the locker fixing the heater

Another hike to see the fog

Heater working and a much more pleasant time inside now playing cards

Frivolity ensues and the Spillman boys have some fun