Eric (and the rest of us) had to survive the Blizzard of the Century on April 6/7 1997 (which immediately preceded the flood of the century.) Here's our street during the height of the storm. Notice the mostly-buried car in the distance, and the two people walking. They are walking because their snowmobile got stuck in front of our house.
In the winter Eric and his best buddy Stephen both got their first level swimming certificates. Taken at the Kiddie Pool in the Pan-Am Centre.
Eric got a lot of interesting toys for Christmas this year, including a lot of "train" material.
Why, you ask, did Eric get all the trains he wanted for Christmas? He asked Santa, of course!
Found sleeping on the stairs! He only did this twice....
At the Forks in Winnipeg on the peak day of the Flood of the Century. Notice the water level behind Eric is mere inches away from the patio level - this is about 18 feet above normal.
Flying the flag on Canada Day 1997.
Yes, he really did do it twice.
Driving Grandad's boat.
Walking with Grandad near the creek.
Playing with cousin Sarah on the deck.
With baby sister Miranda (she's on the left.)
