Most adorable 5 year old ever!

Just received Tommy's school pix...had to post since its the best photo of a 5 year old ever.

Punkin' Chuckin' 2007 Kemble: The Real Purpose of Science

Nice rainy day in Kemble to witness the collision of Da Vinci and Deliverance. From primitive hand launched slingshots to 50 foot long air charged cannons, no pumpkin was safe. I think the farthest shot we saw was the air cannon firing a pumpkin about 1200 feet....it was awesome and the boys loved it. (Grown up "boys" included.)




Here's one of the smaller launchers making a nice throw. See more on youtube by typing in KEMBLE 2007 as your search.

Hike from Hell !

I really wanted to show the boys the glacial potholes and awesome cliffs at Hope Bay.

Checked out the map in the Bruce Trail book and blindly drove off on our adventure.











Note to self: Maybe look at how long a hike is before you start it with a 5 year old !



I thought it might be 3 km or so....turns out it was just over 7 km....ergo I had an extra 45 lbs on my back for at least half of it!

Also, check out how Tom's wardrobe changes over the course of the hike...










Wardrobe change #1: Different shirt

Not sure if Tom's trying to smile or what....












Wardrobe change #2: no shirt.

















Dave & Caleb checking out cool bear claw marks on a Beech tree.

Claw marks went all the way up the tree showing how it climbed up, up...waaaay up!

What to do in October...the new reality.

Raking leaves ? Carving pumpkins ? Putting on storm windows or getting out the winter clothes?
Nope.
You go to the beach !
Here we are, October 8th hanging out at Sauble Beach enjoying the sunset.



















It was about 26C that day and the water was still above 70....

Caleb's First Cross-Country Race

Caleb looks to be pushin' hard here as he approaches the finish line. It was his first race and he came in 98th out of 200....just about the middle of the pack.

Way to go Caleb !

Tom's Birthday !!

Yeeee haaaaaaw ! That's one slick cake Tom !

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Only two things matter right now: Cars & Disney wrapping paper that stands in the way.

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He He...watch out for the poison ivy boys !

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"Grimace for the camera Tom"

July 2006 !

We survived the first trip to Sauble...so 2 weeks later we ventured a little further afield to Awenda Provincial Park in Midland.

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How many Johnstone's does it take to work a camera !?

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So nice to have summer in full effect...

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...and be back on the bikes again.

Highlights of the last 11 months...

...also known as PLAYING CATCHUP!
So here comes....June 2006

Which did Nicole like most...her first time golfing or getting to drive the cart ?

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Our first trip with the new trailer took us to Woodland Park at Sauble Beach...the Four Seasons version of campgrounds. That's me looking like an accountant, but happy nonetheless.

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It was warm but mighty windy...a great start to a great summer.

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Who knew ?!

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Tiki Tom takes a break from the surf to smile for his fans.

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"Only good kids who are smiling for the camera will get Dairy Queen !"

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