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Category: Rainwater

Kudos to Gillian!

August 9, 2014
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Half way through our trip we got word from Gillian that Chloe had been sprayed by a skunk. As it was late at night, she enlisted help from the internet, Marcus and Brittany. Together they figured it out.

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It took a couple of washes to get her less smelly. She washed her bedding and kept her confined to her kennel for the first couple of days. Once we got home I gave Chloe a haircut and trimmed off most of her shaggy hair.

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Here is Chloe after another bath after we got home on Tuesday.

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Thanks again to Gillian, Marcus and Brittany!

Kaiden’s Birthday

July 19, 2014
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We headed out to Lori and Dale’s on Saturday for Kaiden’s 1st birthday party.

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Lily licking the icing off off the candles.

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Kaiden getting most of the cupcake in his mouth.

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Kaiden showing G-pa Barbie shoes on his shovel.

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Lily and Danny both entranced by the movie on the tv.

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Happy 1st Birthday Kaiden!

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Honda Indy Free Day

July 18, 2014
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Angela, Dylan (Angela’s boyfriend) and I went down to the free day at the Honda Indy. the weather forecast was hot and sunny. Gillian was working and Claudia was at Auntie Carolyn’s. This year they had scheduled a race on Saturday and Sunday. Due to the wet weather they ended up postponing Saturday’s race until Sunday morning and then running the second race in the afternoon. Here is the winner of the second race, Mike Conway.

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The winner of the first race was Sebastien Bourdais.

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Local favourite, James Hinchcliffe.

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He didn’t fare as well in either race.

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One of my favourite drivers, Helio Castroneves of Brazil. He finished second in the first race and 12th in the second. He is the current points leader in the Indy standings.

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The parade of cars as they head out to the track for the first practice session.

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The number 27 car of James Hinchcliffe.

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After the practice session we had lunch and then headed over to Turn 3 to watch some of the other series practice sessions.

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We didn’t make it down last year and one major change now is they charge $35 to access the Indy Car Paddock area, it use to be free as well. Even without access anymore, the free day is still a good chance to see the cars and drivers up close. We didn’t stick around for the second practice session for the Indy cars. We beat the rush hour and headed back to the car at Clarkson station. It is good the trains run every 30 minutes now.

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Claudia’s Soccer Game

July 2, 2014
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Wednesday nights are Claudia’s soccer games. With all my travel this spring/summer I haven’t been able to catch to many of her games. The last game I took her to only Claudia and one of the coach’s daughters showed up. It was a rainy night, there were exams and grade eight graduations going on.

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Claudia played forward and mid field.

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Here she is trying to clear the ball from the front of her goal.

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Her team took the early lead 1-0, but the yellow team tied it up on a sloppy play in front of their own goal.

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Angela’s Clean Sheet

June 30, 2014
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Angela played keeper tonight at her soccer game and had a clean sheet. Here she is making an early save in the first half.

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Angela has a good drop kick from the edge of the 18 yard box.

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Angela’s team was up 2-0 at the half.

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I took Chloe for a walk around the field and stopped to take a photo from behind the net.

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Angela swatting at the flies.

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The ball had just rung off the crossbar after a corner kick for the red team.

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Angela’s team only had 9 players, the red team had 17 players, by the end of the second half they were getting tired. This action was from another red corner kick, Angela bobbled the initial play.

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She recovered to grab the ball but in the process took a knee to her shoulder. It was a great game for Angela and they won 2-0.

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Claudia’s Grad Luncheon & Dance

June 25, 2014
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Today was Claudia’s graduation luncheon and dance. Due to the small class size (33 students) they now have it at the school. Gillian took some great photos of Claudia and then drove her to school.

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Claudia and her friend Desiree.

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Claudia’s Graduation

June 24, 2014
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We had our final Grade 8 graduation at St. Richard School. After 15 years at the school, Claudia has completed grade 8, it started with Gillian entering junior kindergarten back in 1999. Here are the girls outside of the church. I think my lens had some condensation on it because it was so hot out.

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Claudia has grown considerably more than either Gillian or Angela. See our photo from Angela’s graduation.

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The altar before the mass and award ceremony.

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The school trustee, Esther O’Toole, gave a nice speech to the graduates before the mass. She was trying to attend four graduations in one night.

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Claudia after the mass and before the awards.

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Here is Claudia going up for her diploma. Claudia was receiving her Honours Award for achieving honours both terms. Well done Claudia!

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Claudia receiving a handshake from the principal, Mr Araman.

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After they handed out the 33 diplomas, they handed out the awards. To our surprise, Claudia was awarded the Catholic Leadership Award. Here she is receiving her loot, in addition to her plaque, she also received a framed certificate and a bible.

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The Catholic Leadership Award is given to one student who best exemplifies the values of Christian relationship and attitude toward the Church, school and community. This student lives his/her daily life guided by these finest qualities of Catholicity. Here is Claudia with the School Council Chair, Mrs Jordan and Mr Wu.

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We are very proud of Claudia’s accomplishments this year.

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Here is Claudia’s artwork that all the graduates did.

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A close-up of the text.

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Claudia with Mrs Falotico, the school secretary. Claudia was an office helper this year and for years was the carrier pigeon between Mrs Falotico and I for School Council paperwork.

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The girls with Mrs Kelly, all the girls had Mrs Kelly for Grade 2. She has since retired and still volunteers at the school to play the piano for the choir.

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Claudia and Mrs Jordan, her teacher this year for Grade 8. She also taught Angela and Gillian in grade 8.

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Mr Wu and Claudia. Mr Wu taught Claudia science this year and she had him for grade 4 for half the year.

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Claudia and Mrs Foster, Claudia had Mrs Foster for grade 6, she is another teacher who taught all three girls, the first was Gillian in grade 1.

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A job well done Claudia! Mom and Dad are very proud of the fine young lady you have become.

World Cup

June 14, 2014
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We have been following the World Cup group stage games and the girls have been watching whenever they can. We watched the Japan vs Ivory Coast game outside in the backyard along with a fire.

It was pretty good, except for the final score. Ivory Coast beat Japan 2-1.

Backyard Happenings

June 7, 2014
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Some photos from the backyard recently. Angela and Claudia were playing badminton and Chloe was watching (waiting) for the birdie. As soon as it hit the ground she would grab it and take off.

The girls are pretty good now, so the birdie doesn’t hit the ground as often.

 

Our lilac bush has finally bloomed and with it has attracted the bees and butterflies.

The bees were busy.

The Region of Peel offers free landscape consultations to residents. It is called Fushion Landscaping. During the consultation they show you ways to create a modern, environmentally-friendly space and give you a personalized garden plan and plant list. They also give you some free stuff. Since we took the play structure down we have been thinking about how to make some changes to the backyard. Stay tuned.

Voting For The First Time

June 1, 2014
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Gillian and I went to the advance poll this morning to cast our votes in the June 12th Ontario Election. I will be in the Northwest Territories that week and Gillian is not on the voter’s list, so it was better to get her on now rather than wait for election day. Here is Gillian after voting at the Returning Office.