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Easter 2012

Emma's mom — Sat, 12 May 2012 21:48:00 -0400

Lots of catching up with family on Easter! Emma had in mind for a long time to make these nests and an Easter tree! Lots of help from Daddy Ted and Grandma S. Not to mention our laneway party. Here with Grandpa Ted to celebrate (belatedly) his birthday. Then Uncle Robbie. Then Uncle Ken. Back to the gym!

Talent

Emma's mom — Thu, 10 May 2012 23:03:00 -0400

There's never a dull moment here. Emma and Lizzie at the piano, kids singing (see how they set up their own stage in the basement, william stickhandling in the house and Lizzie's story telling. Enjoy

Winter Carnival 2012

Emma's mom — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:21:00 -0400

We had a great time at the Winter Carnival but did miss the snow, the skating and curling on the Mill Pond. Here are a few pics. Yes, Easter has come and gone and I am posting Winter Carnival pics, I know but what can I say, but Sorrryy.

Christmas 2011

Emma's mom — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 22:42:00 -0400

I know that I am wayyyyy out of date but sometimes you can't post something new without posting something old and so then the next thing you know it is Spring, and you haven't posted the Christmas pics. It started with Santa's helpers and the kids signing the cards

And they are still small enough to fit into small places

And then we had a fabulous time at Daddy Ted's house with Grandma and Grandpa. Daddy Ted's handiwork is everywhere in these pics

Auntie Beth and Uncle Robbie hosted a big family dinner on Christmas day and somehow we stopped taking pictures after that except for when our North Caroline friends came by for a 24 hour visit!

Ballet Open House

Emma's mom — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:36:00 -0500

Last Day of Being Four!

Emma's mom — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 21:28:00 -0500

Here's a pic of the last day of being four, and a picture of the mom, that William took. He's getting good with the camera, even though it is a big as his head

Halloween Preview

Emma's mom — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 22:03:00 -0400

New Hobbies

Emma's mom — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 21:18:00 -0400

There is a lot of excitement as the kids try some new and old things. William is starting hockey lessons. Emma did some parks and rec karate today that she says she likes more than ballet!

And Lizzie is starting violin (at her request, not mine) and today she got fitted for the tiniest violin

And just so there is no question later, here is the record of her natural ability as lessons start tomorrow. The song "Est-ce que, je peux aller aux toilettes" is her teachers invention, as a way to teach basic phrases in French.

Fall in the Country

Emma's mom — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 22:45:00 -0400

We spent the day in the country with Mike reliving his glory days back at his rink. Notice Ms. CNE, a former girlfriend. Notice the gleam in his eye by the home team's bench. The kids took in the rides, then the demolishion derby and finally the country market.

Mystery Hill

Emma's mom — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 22:20:00 -0400

Our friends Linda and Seb built a beautiful house for their friends and family to enjoy (well, maybe not just for us but it sure felt like it). We had a good three days there in August.