As a part of Mom’s birthday, we had her come over for a sleepover at our house. I went and spent the night with Dad so that Mom could enjoy her night not worrying about Dad. From all reports from Abby & Aiden, it was a fun-filled night and morning. It included a movie with Mama, decorating the Christmas tree (leaving out the star because … Continue reading Mama Sleepover: Dec 8 2017
In December of 2017, Ted & Sandra celebrated 35 years owning Food Haven Restaurant in Lakefield. They invited their most loyal patrons and friends to celebrate this event with them. At the celebration, we got to meet some of the people who have worked at the restaurant over the years just like Melissa. Santa Claus also made an appearance. At the celebration, Abby & Aiden … Continue reading Food Haven Restaurant Anniversary: Dec 9, 2017
This year for Christmas, we started some new traditions. We decided to have Grandma over for Christmas morning since she had never been at our house in the morning when the kids opened their presents. Another new tradition was that we hosted the family dinner. In attendance at the dinner was Uncle Shawn & Auntie Megan with Violet & Oscar, Grandma and Grandpa, Mama & … Continue reading Christmas 2017
For Violet’s 3rd birthday, her Mom had a Taco themed party. Melissa and Abby were there for the entire party, while Aiden and I joined later after Mama’s birthday breakfast finished. Continue reading Violet’s 3rd Birthday: Dec 3, 2017
For Mom’s 76th birthday, Uncle Joe had arranged for a breakfast dinner on Sunday morning at the Douro Hall. The breakfast was the monthly one that is hosted by the Knights of Columbus. Aiden & I attended the breakfast and Melissa and Abby popped in to give Mama a quick hug before they went to Violet’s 3rd birthday. I joined them later after the breakfast. … Continue reading Mom’s Birthday: Dec 3, 2017
In September of last year, I attended the Peterborough Pride Parade and marched with Prince of Wales PS. We marched from City Hall down George St and ended at Millennium Park. Part way through the parade, we met up with Melissa, Abby & Aiden and they joined me and my school for the last portion of the parade. Prince at Pride! pic.twitter.com/SOfyGteE22 — Prince of … Continue reading Pride Parade: Sept 23, 2017
Every year, we have gone to Abby & Aiden’s school open house so that tradition continued this year, with one notable exception, Mama & Papa were invited to come. Now that we had moved back into the area, Abby & Aiden were so excited to show their new school, classroom and in Abby’s case her locker to Mama and Papa. We were just there to … Continue reading School Open House with Mom & Dad: Sept 2017
For Aiden’s 9th birthday, we had a birthday party at the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters Heritage Centre. It was great because Aiden got to fish with all of his friends, which he absolutely loved. Aiden fell in love with fishing at his Auntie Joyce & Uncle Al’s place in Marten River where all he ever wants to do is go fisihng, so we thought … Continue reading Aiden’s 9th Birthday Party: Sept 17, 2017
In November, Melissa, the kids, Grandma and I went to watch St. James Players Mary Poppins musical at Showcase Peterborough. It was a really well done play and Abby & Aiden loved it. After the play we went down to the lobby to meet some of the cast and Grandma and Abby took a picture with the actress who played Mary Poppins. On the back … Continue reading Mary Poppins: Nov 2017
On the third weekend of September, Abby and Melissa went to Peterborough’s VegFest. They had a great time at the fist ever VegFest taste testing food and enjoying the good weather! Continue reading Peterborough VegFest: Sept 17,2017
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