Engaged!!!

A BIG Congrats goes out to my brother Christian and his new fiance Bridget. They got engaged last night on the beach while we are on vacation.

Mason's First Day of Pre-school

Fran and I just cannot believe that it is time for our "baby" to go off to pre-school but today was the day. It was both depressing and exciting for us.

Mason was all set in his new outfit and had to bring in a show and tell item on the first day. This pre-school thing is serious business. During orientation we were give a whole folder of schedules, rules, fundraisers and paper work.

Mason claimed he had a good time and wants to go back. Let's face it we all know he has a bit of a temper and a stubborn streak so the fact that we weren't called to take him home on day one is very encouraging to us. (haha)



Mason shows off the backpack that Grammy and Pop got him.




Waiting for the doors to open.

My "Bolcano"!!

Fran bought Mason a volcano science kit a long time ago. Mason found it as we were clearing our stuff from my parent's house for their move. Mason had no rest in him until Fran put it together. We didn't have time to create the fake rock from sand and there was no food coloring for lava but that didn't matter to him. He slapped on those goggles and went to town creating a mess of vinegar and baking powder. He LOVED it....his "bolcano"!!

Double Rainbow

The other day Mason and I walked outside to find a full-arched double rainbow over our neighbors house. My camera wasn't able to capture the whole picture but it was the most beautiful and vivid rainbow I had ever seen. Mason loved it!

Mason Meets Curious George

Home Sweet Home

Congratulations to Beth's Mom and Dad who in this lousy housing market managed to sell their home of 22 years in one day for full price!
They down-sized to this cute ranch only a block away from her brother.

Vacation Bible School (VBS)

During the closing program for VBS I told Mason he had to stand still. I apparently forgot to tell him not to strip!!!

Baptism

When our nephew was recently baptised, Fran and I were asked to stand as God-parents.

Mason was asked to pour the water on Logan's head. He did a great job and Logan didn't even cry!

Proud parents and family.



Logan and the blanket Beth's grandmother made for his baby shower.

Mason meets a Ninja Turtle....

I have no idea which one it is.

College Reunion

My friend Betsy and I attended a college reunion. We were told it was in a club so we got all dressed up. Unfortunately, it was on the outside deck of the club. Oh, well we still looked pretty fabulous!

Niagara Falls

At first we tried a self-portrait....


but then we gave up and asked a fellow tourist to take our picture.


Taking Mason to the casino...(ah, for dinner!)


Fran, the deer whisperer. (Marineland, Canada)


Mason watching the Killer Whales.


Horseshoe Falls.


It was an exciting trip!