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Fall 2003 Cam and Tara hosted the first fondue party, Starr and Cory followed in December, we hosted in February 2004 and Scott and Laurie in April.

Our fondue parties had 4 couples and no children, since Scott and Laurie live in Red Deer, they came into town every time - so it was only fair that we all headed out to their house for their party. At the time - Cam and Tara had Brendan, Scott and Laurie had Katie - but all children were baby sat on those evenings.

We experienced a long break from the fondue group when everyone started having kids - Jarilyn, Ace and Francis were all born in 2004. Scarlet born in early 2006.

October 2006 we decided we needed to do another fondue party before round 2 of kids was born. Matthew born in late 2006, Charlie and Jacqueline born in 2007.

So this Saturday Scott, Laurie and family came to Calgary - the Mercers were generous to open their house to a now much larger group - not for a fondue party - just an afternoon gathering. A chance for everyone to see each other's children.

We had a great visit with everyone - the group now has the same 8 adults, but a 7 year old, an almost 5 year old, 3 - 2-1/2 year olds, a 1-1/2 year old, and 3 newborns.

For those of you that do not know the history on this group - Adam, Cam, Starr and Scott all used to work together at Calgary Valve and Fitting - now all the wives are stay at home Moms together.

Cory showing where a pool table could fit.

Cory and Scott


Cam and Charlie

Adam and Jackie

Scott and Matthew

The men and their babies: Scott & Matthew, Cory & Scarlett, Cam & Charlie, Adam & Jackie.

The girls and NO kids!