Ice Cream Anyone??
Nothing like a big cool Uncle!!
Mom and Me
Josh, Jess and Tim
Monday, June 27
Good Visit
*Lots more pictures and videos on the Album*
Ice Cream Anyone??
Nothing like a big cool Uncle!!
Mom and Me
Josh, Jess and Tim
Ice Cream Anyone??
Nothing like a big cool Uncle!!
Mom and Me
Josh, Jess and Tim
Saturday, June 25
Josh is Here!
My "Little" Brother is here for a visit this weekend -- we are leaning into the picture because Tim is the photographer (and other wise the picture would be of our bellies) so you can't see the difference in height....but he's only 13 and already got a few inches on me!!
Grandma Vicki stopped by for a swim before heading out to her reunion in Amhurstburg
Marco, Polo and Tim.
Looks like fun boys!!
Grandma Vicki stopped by for a swim before heading out to her reunion in Amhurstburg
Marco, Polo and Tim.
Looks like fun boys!!
Thursday, June 23
Embarrassed?...Nope.
So apparently, I've over-estimated how wonderful being NOT shy is for Tim.
He had a little incident at school this week that proved having some inhibitions might be a good thing....
While out for recess - he had to go pee. Being unable to find a teacher and having a little 'friend' tell him to 'just go here'....he did. Just went there. In the middle of the playground in front of the school population. Yup. My son.
My wonderfully not-shy-child - completely unaware of the implications of his actions was dumbfounded as he was brought to the principal's office. His teacher came to get him from the office and asked him to come with her - to which he replied; "What for? To have a little chat?"
She brought him back to the classroom and after the 'little chat' explained to the whole class what had happened. She was using the scene to instill how important it was for them to find a teacher while out for recess if they needed anything.
She talked to me about the incident today and explained that she didn't carry out any disciplinary action. She felt that none were in order because she knows he is a good kid and knew that it was in no way an act of defiance or bad behaviour -- he just simply 'had to go'.
I thanked her - through my red cheeks - for dealing with the 'incident' so well and telling me about it. In the car on the way home I talked to Tim about it and told him why we couldn't just go to the bathroom in front of people, why it was fine out in the country (at Papa's) because no one could see him out there -- but it's not something to do at school. That's why we have toilets.
I then asked him how he felt while he was in the principal's office and while his teacher was talking to him....
"Were you embarrassed?" I asked
He replied in true 4 year old feelings;
"Nope. But I really felt a lot better - cause I just went pee! Ahhhhh!!"
He had a little incident at school this week that proved having some inhibitions might be a good thing....
While out for recess - he had to go pee. Being unable to find a teacher and having a little 'friend' tell him to 'just go here'....he did. Just went there. In the middle of the playground in front of the school population. Yup. My son.
My wonderfully not-shy-child - completely unaware of the implications of his actions was dumbfounded as he was brought to the principal's office. His teacher came to get him from the office and asked him to come with her - to which he replied; "What for? To have a little chat?"
She brought him back to the classroom and after the 'little chat' explained to the whole class what had happened. She was using the scene to instill how important it was for them to find a teacher while out for recess if they needed anything.
She talked to me about the incident today and explained that she didn't carry out any disciplinary action. She felt that none were in order because she knows he is a good kid and knew that it was in no way an act of defiance or bad behaviour -- he just simply 'had to go'.
I thanked her - through my red cheeks - for dealing with the 'incident' so well and telling me about it. In the car on the way home I talked to Tim about it and told him why we couldn't just go to the bathroom in front of people, why it was fine out in the country (at Papa's) because no one could see him out there -- but it's not something to do at school. That's why we have toilets.
I then asked him how he felt while he was in the principal's office and while his teacher was talking to him....
"Were you embarrassed?" I asked
He replied in true 4 year old feelings;
"Nope. But I really felt a lot better - cause I just went pee! Ahhhhh!!"
Monday, June 20
Sunday, June 19
Late Father's Day
Garnet worked 8-8 on Father's Day so after he got home we headed out to his Dad's to celebrate Father's Day. We road the Motorbike and jumped on the Trampoline - all the boys toys you'd ever need!
Garnet Jr, Garnet Sr, and Tim
Baby Birds
Garnet Jr, Garnet Sr, and Tim
Baby Birds
Daddy's Day
My sister and my Dad went fishing today – they woke at 5 am (or so….;) to spend the cold morning in a canoe being eaten by mosquitoes.….I wish so badly that I was there. (After all – I am the pro, right Dad?)
My Dad is fun, he is the one that I could spend the day with in the mud digging for worms, up to my waste in a creek looking for the deep spot where the fish are, following around the farm, wrestling, laughing like crazy and just having fun. He was the one that with one look and a little bit of puppy dog eyes I knew I could get what I wanted…even if Mom said no. We’ve never needed to have a long, serious conversation to know how he feels, to feel his protection and love – it is always clear in his eyes.
We are so similar in character it’s scary sometimes; our stubbornness and temper have often gotten the better of us. We’ve slammed doors, yelled, screamed and stomped our feet to prove our point. And in the end we know that neither one of us is going to win – but at least we fought a good fight. I’m a stronger woman because I know that I don’t have to put up with behavior from anyone that treats me wrong – I’ve learned how to speak my mind. It may not always be right, but I can still speak it!
As a woman I know that we need our Daddies to feel safe and secure in the women that we are, otherwise we look for that acceptance in other people. They only have to say a few words - and sometimes no words at all - to bring out the sense of protection that we need. It’s amazing, the feeling that comes over me when my Dad tells me how proud he is of me.
I know my Dad felt the insecurity and uncertainty in life and parenthood – and like most Dads he’d try not to show it. Maybe sometimes they wish they could express their heart better. I remember seeing tears in his eyes and knowing that he wanted to say so much more than the few words that came out. But in those few words I still found what I needed.
Dads are so different than Moms. The Daddy bond is uniquely special and different than the bond with Mom. It’s hard for me to understand as a Mom - but I can see it so clearly.
I get older and I am still understanding more about him and seeing a different side to my Dad. And as we continue to find out more about each other – build on the friendship and strengthen our relationship he will always be my Daddy, and as much as my independent, stubborn character fights it ~ I’ll always be his little girl.
Enid Bagnold says; A father is always making his baby into a little woman. And when she is a woman he turns her back again.
Happy Father’s Day Daddy…hope you saved some fish for me to catch in August!!
My Dad is fun, he is the one that I could spend the day with in the mud digging for worms, up to my waste in a creek looking for the deep spot where the fish are, following around the farm, wrestling, laughing like crazy and just having fun. He was the one that with one look and a little bit of puppy dog eyes I knew I could get what I wanted…even if Mom said no. We’ve never needed to have a long, serious conversation to know how he feels, to feel his protection and love – it is always clear in his eyes.
We are so similar in character it’s scary sometimes; our stubbornness and temper have often gotten the better of us. We’ve slammed doors, yelled, screamed and stomped our feet to prove our point. And in the end we know that neither one of us is going to win – but at least we fought a good fight. I’m a stronger woman because I know that I don’t have to put up with behavior from anyone that treats me wrong – I’ve learned how to speak my mind. It may not always be right, but I can still speak it!
As a woman I know that we need our Daddies to feel safe and secure in the women that we are, otherwise we look for that acceptance in other people. They only have to say a few words - and sometimes no words at all - to bring out the sense of protection that we need. It’s amazing, the feeling that comes over me when my Dad tells me how proud he is of me.
I know my Dad felt the insecurity and uncertainty in life and parenthood – and like most Dads he’d try not to show it. Maybe sometimes they wish they could express their heart better. I remember seeing tears in his eyes and knowing that he wanted to say so much more than the few words that came out. But in those few words I still found what I needed.
Dads are so different than Moms. The Daddy bond is uniquely special and different than the bond with Mom. It’s hard for me to understand as a Mom - but I can see it so clearly.
I get older and I am still understanding more about him and seeing a different side to my Dad. And as we continue to find out more about each other – build on the friendship and strengthen our relationship he will always be my Daddy, and as much as my independent, stubborn character fights it ~ I’ll always be his little girl.
Enid Bagnold says; A father is always making his baby into a little woman. And when she is a woman he turns her back again.
Happy Father’s Day Daddy…hope you saved some fish for me to catch in August!!
Saturday, June 18
Day at the beach...
Sarnia can be very pretty sometimes! (Now that's it's rained and washed away all the smog) This beach of Lake Huron is my favorite place in this town. Tim and I went to hang out there today - very peaceful and relaxing!!
Sailboat
Jess and Tim
Nothing like being barefoot in the sand!
No, I didn't throw the stick at him........looks like it though, huh?
Sailboat
Jess and Tim
Nothing like being barefoot in the sand!
No, I didn't throw the stick at him........looks like it though, huh?
My present
Garnet came home with a present for me last night ~ no occasion - just because he knew I have wanted one for a while, and got a very good deal on this one! He sure can be a sweetheart! Now I can go for my run with 250 songs and without any of them skipping!!
(and yes, for the record I do feel guilty because it's father's day and I got a present...we'll have to make tomorrow extra special!)
(and yes, for the record I do feel guilty because it's father's day and I got a present...we'll have to make tomorrow extra special!)
Happy 100!
It has been 100 days today since Baby Julia's Bone Marrow Transplant!! This is a big deal in her life - after 100 days the odds are more in her favor and the risks are considerably lowered!! We are so extrememly happy for her and her family....she's such a trooper!
Wednesday, June 15
VP and Shifter
It's amazing how much faster the days go once the weather gets nice! I've been busy and haven't had much time to write.
Housework has been neglected as well because we've been spending the majority of our time at the pool and trampoline...it's feels like I'm re-living my childhood or something! So today -- even though I should be cleaning the house a little -- I'll write to let you all know what we've been up to!
In November when we moved in here Garnet said; (in the midst of complaining how our Condo's were run) "Give me 6 months and I'll be Condo Corp President and then I can do it right!" Well, last Monday at the Condo meeting they voted Garnet in as Vice President...so he's almost there! So our fence will be getting done (yes, again) -- this time they will do it the right way with a different design to allow for more pivacy and better curb appeal. He's pretty pleased with himself.
I have also been told that I will be learning how to drive a standard. Apparently, I have no choice now that our second vehicle is stick. Garnet purposely made an appointment for the Neon to be in the shop getting painted yesterday while he was on the class trip. He figured I'd have no choice but to drive the Escort.
I outsmarted him by biking to work.
Garnet has tried to teach me once before and my Dad also tried a few years back. From what I recall - both incidences ended in a screaming match and 1 even ended with me walking home. It's not that I can't drive a standard - or even that I don't want to...I think I have just been choosing some bad teachers for my personality type. The mixture of our bad tempers, my stubbornness and the inbedded gene in me that makes it difficult for me to think about more than one thing at a time.
But I will have you all know that I drove home from dropping Tim off at school today!!! (I didn't want Tim in the vehicle while I drove in case of a potty mouth incident or the inevitable screaming match that Garnet and I so love to have) I did very well - not a single stall, bunny hop or backwards roll incident!! We were both very nice to eachother also...we didn't raise our voices once! So, with a little more practice I'll get there.
And plus, Garnet says it's hot for a girl to drive stick -- so I mean, c'mon why wouldn't I want to learn? It's all about the hotness, right?
Working out has been going well. I'm sticking to it and making it a priority. The skinny jeans fit again...as long as I don't move, bend over, or breathe ;) but they are on and done up! And I bought my first 2 piece bathing suit - so that has helped with the initiative aspect!!
So I guess the procrastinantion has gone on long enough...onto the housework!
xo J
Housework has been neglected as well because we've been spending the majority of our time at the pool and trampoline...it's feels like I'm re-living my childhood or something! So today -- even though I should be cleaning the house a little -- I'll write to let you all know what we've been up to!
In November when we moved in here Garnet said; (in the midst of complaining how our Condo's were run) "Give me 6 months and I'll be Condo Corp President and then I can do it right!" Well, last Monday at the Condo meeting they voted Garnet in as Vice President...so he's almost there! So our fence will be getting done (yes, again) -- this time they will do it the right way with a different design to allow for more pivacy and better curb appeal. He's pretty pleased with himself.
I have also been told that I will be learning how to drive a standard. Apparently, I have no choice now that our second vehicle is stick. Garnet purposely made an appointment for the Neon to be in the shop getting painted yesterday while he was on the class trip. He figured I'd have no choice but to drive the Escort.
I outsmarted him by biking to work.
Garnet has tried to teach me once before and my Dad also tried a few years back. From what I recall - both incidences ended in a screaming match and 1 even ended with me walking home. It's not that I can't drive a standard - or even that I don't want to...I think I have just been choosing some bad teachers for my personality type. The mixture of our bad tempers, my stubbornness and the inbedded gene in me that makes it difficult for me to think about more than one thing at a time.
But I will have you all know that I drove home from dropping Tim off at school today!!! (I didn't want Tim in the vehicle while I drove in case of a potty mouth incident or the inevitable screaming match that Garnet and I so love to have) I did very well - not a single stall, bunny hop or backwards roll incident!! We were both very nice to eachother also...we didn't raise our voices once! So, with a little more practice I'll get there.
And plus, Garnet says it's hot for a girl to drive stick -- so I mean, c'mon why wouldn't I want to learn? It's all about the hotness, right?
Working out has been going well. I'm sticking to it and making it a priority. The skinny jeans fit again...as long as I don't move, bend over, or breathe ;) but they are on and done up! And I bought my first 2 piece bathing suit - so that has helped with the initiative aspect!!
So I guess the procrastinantion has gone on long enough...onto the housework!
xo J
Tuesday, June 14
First Class Trip!
Tim took Daddy on the Kindergarten Class Trip today!! It was his first class trip ever - and it looks like they had a great time! They got to ride a big School Bus to Delaware to the Circle R Ranch. I wish I could have joined them but I had to be at work all day so I couldn't even enjoy my freedom ;(
Riding the pony
Wagon ride
Talking to the goose
Petting the sheep
Piggies!!
Riding the pony
Wagon ride
Talking to the goose
Petting the sheep
Piggies!!
There are times in all of our lives when we are forced to reach deep into ourselves to feel the truth of our real nature. For each of us there comes a moment when we can no longer live our lives by accident. Life throws us into questions that some of us refuse to ask until we are confronted by death or some tragedy in our lives. What do I know to be most deeply true? What do I love and have I loved well? Who do I believe myself to be and what have I placed in the center of my life? Where do I belong? What will people find in the ashes of my incarnation when this is over? How shall I live my life knowing that I will die?
~Unknown
~Unknown
Monday, June 13
Splash!
We went to London on Sunday to celebrate Grandma Anne's and Grandpa Gary's 29th anniversary. Jenni brought Tim and Jess to the Splash Park to cool off in the 33 degree weather!!
That's cold!
Dragging Jenni in...
Wearing the dog collar....yeah, he's an interesting kid. We like to call him 'special'...
Much better look on him!
That's cold!
Dragging Jenni in...
Wearing the dog collar....yeah, he's an interesting kid. We like to call him 'special'...
Much better look on him!
Sunday, June 12
Oh Baby, Baby!!
It's raining baby boys!
Our friends Angela and Dan had a baby boy on Friday named Ethan.
And our friends Andrea and Chris in Texas had a baby boy this week also ---Jack Logan was born on June 6th-- we loved all the pictures, he's a cutie!!
I'm so happy for both of the families and all the big sisters!! And we can't wait to meet the little guys!!
Our friends Angela and Dan had a baby boy on Friday named Ethan.
And our friends Andrea and Chris in Texas had a baby boy this week also ---Jack Logan was born on June 6th-- we loved all the pictures, he's a cutie!!
I'm so happy for both of the families and all the big sisters!! And we can't wait to meet the little guys!!
Tuesday, June 7
Pool's Open!
It was 91F (33C) degrees here today -- so even though the pool was only up to 72F (22C) we decided to give it a shot!! A little shocking at first but after our bodies got used to it -- it felt amazing!!
Yeah, we still think he's cute....even looking like this we'd take him home!
Look at that smile!! You can almost hear the giggle!
I'm a cool dude, with my mom...
Yeah, we still think he's cute....even looking like this we'd take him home!
Look at that smile!! You can almost hear the giggle!
I'm a cool dude, with my mom...
Monday, June 6
The $1000 Mouse
The good news; we have a pool for the summer.
The bad news; the one we bought last year was eaten by a mouse.
The lesson learned; listen to your wife when she says "We shouldn't store it in your Dad's Basement because the mice will get to it!"
So, when we took the pool out of the box and found 2 holes in the side we were a little ticked and I was too mad to say "I told you so"...just yet. But he'll be hearing it.
Garnet rushed right out to Wal-Mart to buy another one but the last 2 pools (that size) had been sold 10 minutes before he got there. So we got a 15 foot pool instead of an 18 foot, and it's about 5 inches deeper -- but it was more money because it's a different type.
It's in the process of filling right now and we should be swimming this weekend.
And just to clear up any confusion (Garnet); Yes, mice DO eat plastic - they will eat anything!
The bad news; the one we bought last year was eaten by a mouse.
The lesson learned; listen to your wife when she says "We shouldn't store it in your Dad's Basement because the mice will get to it!"
So, when we took the pool out of the box and found 2 holes in the side we were a little ticked and I was too mad to say "I told you so"...just yet. But he'll be hearing it.
Garnet rushed right out to Wal-Mart to buy another one but the last 2 pools (that size) had been sold 10 minutes before he got there. So we got a 15 foot pool instead of an 18 foot, and it's about 5 inches deeper -- but it was more money because it's a different type.
It's in the process of filling right now and we should be swimming this weekend.
And just to clear up any confusion (Garnet); Yes, mice DO eat plastic - they will eat anything!
Thursday, June 2
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