Happy Birthday Carrie!

Carrie turned 18 yesterday. I guess I should have posted that then, but without pictures I guess I forgot. Chris and Joyce were here overnight too, on their way home from a family Christmas in Ottawa. Anyways, we love you Carrie, happy belated birthday. I am editing in pictures, March 17/13.

Happy Birthday Madilyn!

Would anybody like to guess how old Madilyn is today? She asked to have her toast cut into sevens! And chicken and steak for supper. We all hope you have a great day Madilyn! Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday Victoria!

Today the Lil Vickster turns 24. We saw her a couple of days ago in Halifax, and had a good visit. I even got a few pictures, but no new blog to put them on yet. Vicky had a busy morning, but I hope the rest of the day went well. Happy Birthday Vicky!!! Edited in picture, March 17/13.

Happy Birthday Sarah! (the old one)

 My darling wife turned 14 for the forth time today. I'm still not able to upload any pictures here. I'm open to suggestions, but I'm thinking Ill have to start a new blog with a link here to it. Anyways, Sarah had a great day, and is looking forward to having Carrie back  from college next week. Happy Birthday Nanny! I am editing in pictures, March 17/13.

Happy First Birthday Jack!

Today Jack turned 1. Yay! We went up yesterday for his party, and I got a picture, but I guess Google won't let me put any more on here. So, I hope you had a happy birthday Jack! I am editing in the pictures, March 17/13.

Remembrance Day 2012

I almost forget how to do a blog post. It's been that long... But this is a good day to Remember...
Today, after the Remembrance day service in Norton, we picked up Grandma, and headed into Fernhill and had a visit with Dad (Grandpa) and Dad (Mom`s (Grandma`s) dad).

Photo courtesy of Sarah, she did well! After the cemetery we headed uptown, and enjoyed a meal at Jungle Jim`s on Prince William. I`d like to add a favorite which I recently scanned for Grandma.

We take pictures for granted these days, but this was an ad for a camera! Starring my Dad!
Another cool thing I have to share is a link to a school project, initiated by Steve Wilson (teacher at BRHS), and done by Taylor Gray (a neighbour girl). A tribute to REGINALD LEONARD HORATIO GOODDAY.
While I`m at it, this is a must see video clip, appropriate for today. 

On another front, I have to report the passing of Willard, Llama extraordinaire. Sad day here on the farm tonight.

Not sure why he passed on, but I`ll miss him for sure...

Thanksgiving 2012

Although we haven't quite figured out why, it is always nice to have Carrie home to visit. Especially this Thanksgiving. It was also nice to have Stacy bring her family over, and Jesse and Grandma to join us as well.

Before our wonderful turkey dinner, Carrie and I took Bradford and Kara kayaking on the pond. After a bit, Stacy came up with Silas and Cecily, and Stacy tried kayaking too.

Cecily would have no part in kayaking, but she did enjoy being up there with Silas.

Bradford and Kara were interested in Stacy's secret spot. So she and Carrie took them over. It must have been awhile since Stacy has been there, as she didn't remember the waterfall being quite as big as it was.

Trip to Nova Scotia

Last Tuesday and Wednesday, Jesse and I went down to Nova Scotia. We toured quite a few barns, and also had a good visit with Victoria and Brad, and of course Hailey and Chloe. We ate some awesome chicken, and Jesse wore himself out playing with the kids.

While there, I got this next picture on my phone, of the twins. They had been out running.

2012 Hampton 5 Miler

Another year, another 5 miler...

This year it was really good to have both Tanya and TJ participate. And Emma did the 3 km run. I again walked with Elsie and Mom. This year I am proud to say I was 312 of 318. I think I'd like to see a few more walkers. But Hey!, I got a purple T shirt for 25 bucks!!!

As for family, Charles and Sheila were out too, Charles did well, coming in at 60, Tanya was 123, Marty did well at 198, Sheila was 223, TJ did really well at 274, and Elsie, Grandma, and I came in at 310, 311, and 312. Keep in mind that some of us don't train, and if I hear that Charles practiced beforehand, I'm gonna take away his "did well". I can edit stuff out here. I will edit in more pictures as they come available to me. And one of TJ, after a bit.

As promised...

 

Tanya and TJ brought their boat down with them, and yesterday we put in and cruised up the Belleislle Bay, into the Saint John river, and then up Kingston Creek. It was a great afternoon.

Later that evening, we decided to try kayaking up in our pond, and I'm so glad we did. It was a fun time with Tanya, Emma, Madilyn, and Sarah. Today we went back up, and Emma and Madilyn even went solo.

And a cool creepy picture of Madilyn with the Highlanders, and then Jack. Always cute.

Back to School

For the first time in 25 years, we haven't had a kid going to school. Yes, I know you are at university Carrie. Also the first time in 24 years, that Ivan and his school bus hasn't stopped at the end of the driveway. We had to drive Tanya to kindergarten, and Stacy too. I always tried meeting the kids when they came home after their first day, but that didn't happen today either. My favorite first day of school memory is from 1999, when all 5 got on the bus. Carrie was starting kindergarten, and Tanya was starting grade 12.
Tanya suggested that we get a picture of Sarah and I at the hedge with a cat, as that is all that is left in this empty nest, so we did, despite the rain.

Maybe this page should instead feature the grandchildren. Here are Madilyn and Emma.

Happy Birthday Mary Ann!!! and Aunt Pat too...

We would like to wish our dear friend Mary Ann a very happy birthday today!
And we just happened to have a recent picture. Jim had invited us up to the family cottage in Saint Donat QC. But as per usual, we couldn't commit to a date. Then one day I got up and decided that we should go. So we left, and checked with Mary Ann on the way, to see if it was still ok to come. We only got as far as Quebec City on the first day. Stayed at a Best Western in downtown, and had a great meal. Next morning we were up early, and parked on the Plains of Abraham. I wanted Sarah to experience the Governors Promenade.

Oops. Wrong stairs. Let's go back up and find the right ones.

This is good. I can do this...

OK... Now the bad words are coming. I am texting these pictures to the kids, getting quite the array of responses.. Some say "beautiful view" and others say bad things about me.

But we make it to the end, and here Sarah is in front of the Chateau Frontenac. I go back and get the car and as soon as I am out of sight, she sits quickly on a bench and breaks her phone, which is in her back pocket. Maybe she was tired...

Next stop... the cottage.

Very nice...

So, first things first... A beer and a boat ride...
Chris & Emily were there when we got there, and had been all week.

On Friday, after breakfast, we drove into Saint Donat, then boating in the afternoon, and David arrived that evening.

Saturday was a great day. After a walk and breakfast, we spent the rest of the day on the lake. Bonfire, beer, water skiing and tubing.

If one can judge a vacation by the pain you are in on the way home, this one was very successful. I couldn't cough for a week, and 18 days later I am still quite sore. I must have cracked or broken a rib or 2 while tubing. When I mentioned it to my doctor, all he did was ask me how old I was.