Last year the days started a little bit different from almost the same spot on my balcony...the snow was coming.
The same view at almost the same time one year later, what a difference! But wait, what will tomorrow bring? Merry Christmas everyone, may you spend it with friends and family and receive some lovely gifts.
The sun came out late this afternoon, notice how the snow is up to the bottom of the bench in front of my condo.
The sky had a grey band across it and we had some snow flurries several times during the day, but the afternoon sun gave everything a pretty glow.
The river almost looked like it was painted by a Dutch master.
A tug comes along side of the Surrey Fraser docks. Deep water freighters come up here to unload their cargo.
This snowman looks like he might be related to an elephant?
Over the years I've given my mom some fun Christmas figurines that she displays on her glass topped tables throughout her home.
For a time I gave her Santa Claus figurines.
This merry soul counts down the days before Christmas.
This year I gave her this lime green tinsel tree with lights attached...it looks rather charming don't you think?
When I drove home I found this snow-clad motor home parked in front of my condo, the city had ploughed the roads, and they won't be moving anywhere too quickly.
The Christmas lights decorate our courtyard and the two tower condos across the street from us.
I went for a walk along the quay to see how some of the other condos were decorated.
These deer with the star wreath look very delicate in the white lights.
The red, green and white almost looks like a candy cane with a blue spiral tree behind.
Here is hoping you had an enjoyable day with family and friends.
The ice made some interesting patterns on the river and you could hear it moving about if you listened closely.
Sunday night it started to snow and by Monday morning we were blanketed by snow. I took this picture of the parking lot at work as the sun was coming up.
I walked over the berm to look at the street where I usually parked. Just a car of one of the homeowners across the street was seen.
Looking down the other way, a few brave souls decided to try and navigate the unploughed street. There is a small roundabout that made for tricky navigating.
The evergreens looked stately with their mantles of snow.
Wednesday we had another storm through the night, I took public transportation to work for the second time that week. The side street and trees were even deeper in snow. 
Then evergreens are starting to get weighed down with their snowy coats.
You can just see the Central station sign on the old train station behind the trees.
This Christmas morning I woke up to a snow covered courtyard. About 11 a.m. the snow started to fall again.
The pond and waterfall are still flowing, despite the cold weather. 
The snow has been falling on and off this morning, the turkey is in the oven and beginning to smell wonderful. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and hopes you are spending it with family and friends.
