On the Cover of Rolling Stone (well, almost)

Look what came in our mailbox!!!! and that of all the other fine residents of North Dundas Township!
Omoe and Opa took the children to a pumpkin decorating day at the Farmer's Market in Chesterville last fall and this photo was taken. It appeared in the local paper a few weeks later, and with no announcement, ended up as the cover to the fall activities directory just recently. Imagine the excitement when they came in with the mail that day!!!!
Please call ahead for autograph sessions.

Back in Time

The boys had the privilege of joining a group that spent forty-eight hours at Upper Canada Village. They dressed in period costume, ate period food, did barn chores, went to school and apprenticed at the tinsmith and blacksmith. Needless to say, they had a BLAST!! Here are a few shots my mom took as she followed them around the village one day.

Devin is finishing up on his slate, while Brent and their friend Zach wait for their recitation time.
Here they are learning a dance for the full moon festival. I think Brent is more pleased with his partner than Devin ;-)

Brent and one of the chaperones taking a little break.

How I Spent My Summer: Part Three

AND since the boys were both doing something, of course Shannon wanted to play too. Fortunately for our gas bill, her soccer team played at the same time, and in the same park as Devin's home games. So I could just drop Devin off at the diamond for his warm up at 6:00pm, watch Shannon play soccer from 6-7 and go back to watch the end of Devin's game until 8:00pm.
Shannon just loved it! She listened very intently to her coach, ran with all her might, and of course was thrilled to be able to get her very own soccer shirt!

How I Spent My Summer: Part Two

And since Brent was signed up for soccer, we had to find something for Devin to do, since he's our
child that can't sit still and is happiest with some kind of sport equipment in his hand. This summer would be his first try at a baseball bat.
As expected it was a natural fit. He had amazing coaches that did their best to teach them all the crazy in's and out's of the game. Devin settled nicely into his role as first baseman,

and pitcher.

His age group is the first where they boys pitch themselves so to eliminate a night of walking around the bases, they have a rule that after 4 balls, instead of walking, you get to hit off the tee. A great rule that keeps the fielders in play!

How I Spent My Summer: Part One

Back in the spring Brent asked if he could play soccer this summer. Brent. My son who since the day he could walk was not fond of going outside. In fact, I remember many a time, when I would tell him he had to go out for at least 15 minutes. After making sure I set the timer, he would sit right by the front door and cry, until he heard the timer go. So, of course when he asked to play, I seriously considered that maybe this summer we should try to meet that request. BUT, I also have 2 other children, which would mean 3 activities, quite possibly 3 nights out, or more.

After making some phone calls, and consulting schedules, I was able to make it work. Brent played soccer every Thursday night. In the pouring rain and in the freezing cold. My winter jacket, gloves and umbrella were always in the van.

Yes, there were a few nice nights, and one of my good friends also sat on the sidelines watching her son so I always had someone to chat with, so it was a good time had by all.

Brent displayed a great sense of teamwork. He was always quick to pass away the ball when approaching the net, and was always the first to offer a high five when they scored a goal. Which, they did a lot of. His team won every game they played.


But, at the end of the year, it was all about getting a medal to add to his collection.