The first day of grade 7. He would only allow me to take three pictures of him. (I think it's going to start costing me money again for photos). It is hard to get a picture of him with his eyes open because as soon as he sees the camera he starts blinking at warp speed. You can see from the pics where he had a few teeth pulled this summer, to make room. You can also see how foggy it was here this morning. I took two more hours of vacation time this morning so I could be home to see my boy off. Today was my first day back to work after 22 days vacation, and man was it tough. Connor weighed his back pack, it weighed 17 pounds!
A few tears again when Sarah got on the bus this morning. She thinks I am ridiculous, but I can't help it. It is grade 10 after all. When I think I only have her home for three more years, I could start crying on the spot. I feel for you Paulette. She still has not realized what a great person she is and that she has so much to offer the world. Anyone who comes in contact with her during their lives will be better for it. (okay, so I may be a little biased). Connor does not start back till tomorrow....teachers needed an inservice today. (sorry to my teacher friends) but being the first day does look bad. Sarah did let me take these pictures, but I had to make sure I was way out of sight when the bus came. Apparently I am embarrassing. What's up with that?
She'd had enough by the time I took this one!
Hello Blogger World. Just a quick post to let you know we are still alive and well, just have been crazy busy. This week we are at the Valley Ex in Lawrencetown. A crazy and tiring week for all. Last week my sister and her girls, Kaylie and Hannah were home. We had a great week together, but time goes buy way too fast. Tracey managed to get to a soccer game for all four of the Nova Scotia cousins. Trace, Mom and I went to Grand Pre winery for lunch, (Annie had to work), but we had a glass of wine for her. Sarah and Connor had 4H Achievement days in there too, just to keep things busy. Next time she comes home, we are taking the time off from all activities, so we can just hang and do things together. Here are some pics from her visit. I will try and get back in the swing of things next week. I am now on vacation until Sept 4 so that should allow me to get control of my life again...........I hope.
She was so cute, her favorite things were bubbles and her purple shoes. Now she is a beautiful young woman and her favorite things are her new laptop and cell phone.
Sarah is such a great kid. She is kind and thoughtful and so funny. I am very proud of the person she has become. I love that she is not afraid to be herself. She has great things to offer the world as she grows up. Happy Birthday Sarah.
He was soooo cute! And today my boy is 12. Can't believe it. Here he is running in a track meet yesterday. He ran the 800m, 1500m and 3000m. He is in grade 6 but runs against 6,7,8's. He did well but was disappointed he did not make it to Regionals. Next year he will, I am sure. Just needs to grow a little more.
(Don't you love how I got the background nice and clear and my boy all blurry, okay, not how I wanted it.) This kid is one of two amazing kids we have. He is such a nice boy, loving, kind, compassionate, funny and energy that exhausts us. The world is such a better place since he came into it. Happy Birthday Connor.
Sarah and Connor on Mother's Day. Sarah's teeth are looking good, but Connor's are next. Really, the orthodontist is just like having another car payment. But it is worth it. we had book club Monday night. What a great time, thanks Debbie, great laughs and tears, and great food. Can't wait till our weekend in the fall with these ladies. Who knows maybe we won't get along if we spend more than three hours together????????
That's what Tina Turner says in her song, and this is who the song is about! (Well for our family anyway) We were lucky enough to be able to spend the day with Mom. What an example as a Mother. Thank you. I made her a movie with some pics of her when she was little (so cute) and my Grandmother and my sisters and I when we were little (so cute too) and then random pics through the last few years of all of us and the kids. Why when you put pictures to music do they really seem to come to life and make us cry like babies. It was a good day. Love you Mom!
Here is a Harmony sunrise from a while back. Last weekend was PAAT in Middleton for Breast Cancer and what a time had by all. Who knew 20hrs of papercrafting could fly by that quickly. We were treated like royalty by Myleta and her dream team. Spent time with lots of great friends and a little "avec" to go with it. I do think the chocolate fountain at 3am was a highlight. Although when I came home at 6 am ready to go to bed, I came home to a little boy who had been throwing up most of the night and did not stop until 2sh in the afternoon. Needless to say, I was so ready for bed Sunday night. Connor got up Mon morning ready to face the world again. He made the Valley United 2A soccer team and is very happy about that. Sarah informed me that there are only 27 teaching days till summer vacation, and I cannot believe she will be in grade 10 next year. I have to take a picture of her teeth, they are looking so good. Had to work three days this week, so glad to be off today. I am supposed to be doing bookwork, will get to that later. My sister, Tracey and her girls will be home in Aug for a week, very excited about that. Jeff's dad is still in Kentville, he is doing okay, still very sore. The doctor told him he was still very bruised in side and it would take a while. He is still wearing oxygen to try and help his breathing because he does not breathe very deeply due to the pain from all his broken ribs. Why is it after the fact that we start to realize how close we came to losing someone. He is a very lucky man.
Really, seven is not that many is it?
tead of doing the laundry. Here is one I was playing with :
Here is a link to our "Elf Dance" for 2008:
