RIPSODY

Sadly, today marks the loss of Rapsody.

She was an quirky cat who took many years to settle in with anyone who didn't actually feed her. Corinne got her about 10 years ago and she logged many air miles in the interim.

She/we spent the last 7 months coping with some form of carcinoma on her leg. She had still been pretty much herself, happy and mobile, until now, it quickly become too much for her.

For all her moodiness around most people, in the last year or so, (Rappy, or Happy as the kids first called her) she came to be very comfortable and affectionate with the kids and they with her.

She will be missed.

Natalie's birthday party

We celebrated Natalie's birthday at the local recreation centre. The kids had a swim and then ice cream cake and presents in the party room. We did the group activity of kids lifting each other with only two fingers each. (For the record, we didn't drop any of the kids!)

Much silliness was had by all!

Sk8

Simon's skating has really come along in the few times we were out this year and Chloe seems a natural on her second time out!

Ketchup

40 photos of the last month.

Snow men, Zoo trips, Finoa's Birthday, kid's around the house, swimming, Simon's 5th birthday party cake walk swimming lessons chuck e cheese (what is it about kids in cars with mice?) rainforest cafe dinner, the zoo, the Science Centre, kite flying and others

5th Birthday for Simon

A knight to remember.

And his trusty steed.

Five. How did that happen so fast?

a hippity-thappity-thuddit

Happy birthday Dave!
hope the sun is shining in Calgary and you have warm fuzzies from friends and family all day.
lots of love from all of us
at woolley wonderland!

This seems oddly familiar doesn't it Judy?

A day to remember

Hard to believe it's been 2 years.

But it is spring. If you look in the bottom left you can see the flowers just pushing their way up.

L.

Oh Caaannnadaaa.....

Welcome to our Newest Canadian!

Corinne became a full Canadian citizen today!

Kids came too and were invited by the Judge to stand up front with him to sing Oh Canada to conclude the ceremony.

Now when does Dad get his French Passport????

A Post Script: Kids just went to bed. 5 min after Simon's lights are out, he just sang the whole National Anthem start to finish, to himself....

I guess it was a memorable day for him too.

ok, here are a couple photos of the 8 year old's party

By mom's request, here are a couple of photos from fiona's 8th birthday party. Thanks to auntie Kaye for the themed decorations. Cake by Mum and not nearly as jaundiced or saggy as the cake that arrived in Brampton. All the red came out of the flesh tone and the wings collapsed en route. This was the "before shipping" shot.
she was yummy though and quite the cake no matter!
High speed by month end if they keep building the tower on schedule.

March break has Fiona with grandparents in Brampton and Toronto
Maybe a bit with her Uncle Lorne
Maybe some skiing if the snow lasts through next Friday.
Hey, if Vancouver can do it .....