New Trampoline Winter 2017

Instead of the highly anticipated new puppy, due to complications that arose, Edward and Aaron had to choose buying a new pro ACON trampoline instead.  They put all their hard earned savings towards it this winter and now are excited that spring is coming to really enjoy their new equipment.    No complaints from their neighborhood friends who get to enjoy it too.  Edward just mastered the double front flip.  They are really excited about their athletic attempts and benefit from the outdoor exercise.

Aaron Earns His Blue Tip for Taek Won Do!

Aaron most recently passed his Blue Tip test for Taek Won Do. Here he is with his certificate and blue tip as well as doing a jump kick. Awesome Aaron!

Aaron's First Official Pinewood Derby Car Entry 2017

Aaron's Cub Scout Pinewood Derby car is finally ready for the big race this Saturday. He's so excited to see how it will perform. We're hoping it will get voted for in the Most Unique category. Keeping our fingers crossed!

Get Well Soon!

During the holiday break, on the night of an ice storm, Andrew fell down and unbeknownst to him, broke his ankle.  Stubbornly, he refused to believe he broke it but after two weeks, finally agreed to get an x-ray.  Clear as crystal, there was a fracture.  Thankfully, he was able to have surgery scheduled right away.  He is now recovering, getting around on crutches and a four wheeled knee scooter.  His parents, Dave and Valerie, came to visit during his recovery time for about a week from P.E.I. for moral support.  Luckily, there have been no complications and he can start walking on it in four weeks.  We all hope he gets well soon!

Happy 2017!

We opted to have an all ages party open to our friends' families to spend the early hours of New Year's Eve in our home in West Lafayette.  Really, the best New Year's Eve countdown we've had in years with unmatched excitement levels by the 18 to 22 (?, lost count) kids present.  Then some parents headed out for some late night dancing at a favorite local spot to ring in the actual New Year (EST).  Here are Aaron and Edward in our living room after we finally dealt with the unavoidable aftermath of large scale entertaining.  Thank you for your help boys!  

Happy New Year Everyone!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays 2016!

This year we are blessed to have my brother Stan's family visit us in West Lafayette from Toronto during the holidays.  Here we all are on Christmas day (Stan, Hendrix, Margaret, Audrey, and us on the right) in our family room.  The kids have been getting along wonderfully and we're thankful they don't have miserable weather to contend with during their travels.  

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year Everyone!

Aaron Earns His Green Belt In Taekwondo December 2016

Aaron passed his Green belt in Taekwondo this month. He managed to pass the flying kick test. Impressive for a boy who just turned seven!