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 !