Test day... success for all

Test day a Tecumseh TaeKwon-Do was a success for all testees. Natalie achieved her 2nd promotion to Yellow belt, picutred here with her friend Nikki, who also got the same promotion.

And, after nearly 7 years of TaeKwon-Do work, Today was test day for my 1st Dan.

It wasn't a cake walk, that's for sure. But I came through the other side and was presented with my black belt. I've got some video of my breaking and self defense, which was sort of fun, and I'll post that after I edit it down a bit, and reduce the size.

Pictured at left with the two head instructors, just after they presented it to me.

I don't think it's really sunken in yet. It's been such a long journey to get here, and there's still so much ahead. But it's a significant milestone on the journey.

birthday boy surprises

Glenn turned 45 today
and his 3 holes in one were fence post holes, not golfing
but he found a nest of baby ducks in our pond and a new robin's nest outside fiona's window.
lots of lovely nature miracle surprises.
all he needs to do is go out and get his chain saw!

THREE!

Chloe did indeed celebrate her official 3rd birthday today. She's looking forward to her party this weekend.

happy happy birthday Chloe

Happy birthday to the smallest bradt, climbing the ranks!
we'll celebrate your princess-ship on the weekend.
hugs from the farm!
Fiona, Aunt Karen and Uncle Glenn
SMOOCHIES

Sam I Am

Fiona and her daddy made green eggs (with spinach) and ham for breakfast on Sunday morning for Gramma and Mum and Dad and Fiona too.
may not look yummy, but it was!
Our little chef is off to the races

shearing day shots

wow
what a day we were blessed with
lots more pix to come from our on-site photographer and more but for now, here are just a few shots from busy busy gramma's lens.
WE estimate 300 people on the farm on Friday, June 4th
with a super circle time off the laundry porch, parking across the street thanks to the MIllers! lots of kids and lots of fun.
now to plan next year!
I was already called aside at a local market today as I had on the shearing day shirt. The woman had seen the super chex news footage and wanted to see if it was our farm!
now to turn it into a profitable shoulder season business!

When in Alberta... you must have a good dose of humor!

Here is a picture taken on May 29th in Calgary.... Now we are awaiting what Natalie and Benjamin will come up with ;-)

NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! NOT MORE SNOW!!!

Hi, it's Natalie with the Calgary Weather Report. Today it rained all day, and we had to cancel our school carnival. Later, we had to stand outside for a FIRE DRILL, with hail pouring down on us!!! What genius decided to have a fire drill on a day like today?!?!? My friend Sarah and I managed to keep kinda-sorta dry by going under my sweater, but we really didn't want to get wet because it was right before our band performance and we didn't want to be soaking wet! Anyways, it calls for 10-20cm of snow tonight, and 5-7 more tomorrow morning. Cross my fingers it's a snow day(if it has to snow at all). All our trees are in full leaf, and really having trouble growing with the weather we've been having. In fact, the last time it snowed, just a little, a huge branch ripped off our nabour's

farm animal life

trying new ways to post stuff on the blog

duck pix

for those on dial up, here are some photos of our duck bath