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Today was the first day of school for the girls, there were some mixed emotions about going back, but in the end everything went well for each of them. They are happy with their teachers and the friends in their classes. They started the day with the traditional "First day of school photo".
Gillian and Angela started their Pathfinders and Guides this week, we're still waiting for Claudia's Brownie group to start. Angela meeting was only an hour this week so Claudia and I rode our bikes over with Angela to the school. From there we rode down to Lake Aquitane.
The camera was attached to my handlebars, that's why it is a little crooked.
Claudia riding through one of the tunnels along the bike path that goes under a major road.
Here is a flash video of Claudia riding her bike ahead of me.
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Claudia looking older.
I received some pictures of Jesse from Shanna. Not sure if this is a sneak peek of his halloween costume or just his everyday wear.
Evel Knievel and Wendell.
"See ya"
Jesse kayaking at the lake.
Congratulations go out to Gillian who was chosen as one of the co-Prime Ministers of the Student Council. They provide written answers to questions and the teacher representatives pick the student council members from both grade 7 and 8. She had tried last year but did not get chosen.
Here is the picture of Wendell kayaking with Shanna. She left a comment saying he should be on the blog, so here he is (or was Shanna trying to get her picture on the blog).
The Evel Knievel outfit was for the Rossland Superhero Parade during Rossfest.
We have a house guest this weekend, we are looking after Bella. Bella is Sue and Mike's dog from across the street.
Claudia and Bella on the couch.
It didn't take long for the two of them be be sleeping.
The girls school is participating in the Terry Fox National School Run Day again this year. This years event is on September 26th. Since 2005 schools have been doing their runs all on the same day.
If you'll be seeing us before then chances are the girls will be asking for your support. New this year is the option to donate online through the www.terryfoxrun.org website. An income tax receipt is emailed to you instantly for your online donation.
1. To make an online donation to the school go to the School Zone on the Terry Fox website here .
2. Select the school. St Richard Catholic Elementary School (Mississauga). Be sure it is Mississauga, as there is a St.Richard in Scarborough.
3. Fill in your information and click "Next". Verify your details and click "Submit".
I have been thinking of switching our main family computer to an iMac from a PC. The more I read about it and talk to Mac users the more convinced I become. Originally I was looking at the MacBook laptop, but for the amount of mobility we actually need and the price difference between the iMac and MacBook I'm leaning more towards the iMac. And the commercials are better than any PC or Microsoft commercial, even the new Jerry Seinfeld/Bill Gates series.
Today Angela, Claudia and I went out to the Hershey Centre for their 10th Anniversary celebration. Susan and Gillian went shopping at Square One. We went to the Hershey Sportzone opening last year and it was pretty good, so we thought we'll go to this one this year.
Angela and Claudia under the balloon rainbow.
We were there early to enjoy the free hotdog and pop courtesy of the Mississauga St.Michaels Majors.
Later on we went back outside and the girls had another pop and I had another hotdog.
There was entertainment in the arena, there was a stage and some inflatable obstacle courses. This was Giorgio the Magician from Italy. His helper was Nathan (or Brandon, they're twins), he was in Claudia's class last year and on the two field trips I went on, he was in my group.
We headed back outside to listen to Mayor McCallion rally the crowd and asking the ethnic groups to go to the Majors games this year. This is Canada and hockey is our game, don't just watch soccer.
Hazel McCallion and the St. Michaels Majors.
Claudia and Angela with their St. Mike's helmets.
Next was the cake cutting with the mayor and a couple of the Councillors.
And yet another rousing speech by the mayor about what a great facility the Hershey Centre is and how us the citizens need to use it and come and watch the Majors.
The lamp posts outside the Hershey Centre are shaped as Hershey Kisses.
It was a good day and the girls enjoyed themselves. We enjoyed free hotdogs, pop, popcorn, peanut-free twizzlers and nibs, chocolate (Dad) and Ice breakers.
One last ride on the giant slide.
We were out to Hamilton on Saturday to celebrate Dale's 50th Birthday. Lori had a party for some family and friends. Dale's peanut-free cake.
Brad, Alex and Claudia waiting for cake.
Melissa having a hard time deciding where she should put the "50" candles.
The birthday boy!
Angela helping Uncle Dale put on his birthday hat.
Next it was the necklace and the flashing "Kiss Me I'm 50" pin.
Now we're ready to sing Happy Birthday!
Up next were the presents.
And then finally it was time for cake, Angela and Claudia waited for their guinea pig (aka Brad) to eat the cake first. If nothing happened to him, then they would know the cake was safe to eat.
The peanut-free buddies enjoying their cake.
When the girls were making their birthday card, I looked for pictures of them with Dale, I could only find ones of Dale with either Claudia or Gillian, but not Angela. So here is at least one picture with Angela and Dale.
Today was Mississauga's Car Free Day. Mayor Hazel McCallion at 87 years old led by example and rode her bike from her home to City Hall. Someone Susan works with sent around some photos of Hazel riding to work. The MAYOR1 is the same as her licence plate.
She wasn't alone on her ride she had some police escorts on bicycles, motorcycles and cars.
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