Super Powers

I love this picture of Carter because it looks like he has super powers. Who doesn't want super powers? Claire has a super power - it's the power of perseverance. She wants to escape from that stroller, and she never gives up. This was actually Claire's first fireworks since we missed last year's. How did she like it? She didn't.

Independence Day

In Primary on Sunday, the chorister (Arla, funny smart lady) asked the kids what special day they'd celebrated that week. They all told her: "The 4th of July!" When she asked if it was special because it was the 4th, they all told her "Yes!"
"Why don't we celebrate the 3rd of July? or the 5th?"
"Because it's not the 4th!"
Here we are hanging out on our blankets waiting for the fireworks. For actual fireworks photos, see the Grandon Fan Club.

Carter the Graduate

Carter went to a super fun pre-school at the high school this spring. The child development class gets to practice on a few warm bodies and the kids get tons of attention. He went once a week and they had a cute little graduation on the last day. Claire was thrilled that she finally got to stay and play with the toys!

Here are a couple more photos of our trip to Canada in February. I'm clearly not working in any kind of chronological order. There was so much snow! Claire didn't have that many opportunities to go out and play in the snow this winter since I didn't have the strength for all of the suiting up it requires. She had a great time with Malcolm and Grandad and rode the sled down the little hill in their backyard. Hopefully by next winter she'll be a little lower maintenance for outdoor activities.

Jeff's Big Whoop

This year Jeff's big whoop actually was a big whoop. Last month he turned forty and officially became an adult. We had a fun party with super food made by me (why be modest?)

Ice Fishing

I realize I'm back-tracking, but as I see pictures I like I'll put them up. In February I took the kids up to my parents' house in Barrie Ontario. While we were there I went to my brother's ice-fishing hut with Malcolm, my dad and Michael (said brother). I wasn't so sure about walking a kilometre out onto the ice; I told Michael I'd walk behind him and if he went through, he was on his own. The ice, however, was super thick and we survived. It was a freezing day but the ice hut was surprisingly cozy! I don't know if I could spend large quantities of time in it, but it was definitely a new experience.

Current Hobbies

Jeff posted a photo of my new bathroom taps on the family blog and entitled it "My Lady's Got Plumber's Crack." No matter how many times I asked him to change it, he no did do. For the record, I don't have plumber's crack. I do, however like to do small plumbing jobs, partly from the job satisfaction, and partly because my frugal heart loves to save money. So I can spend it on more important things, of course.