angela – Page 6 – Rainwater Rambling

Happy Birthday Angela!

March 24, 2013 richardt

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Angela had a few of her girlfriends over on Saturday night to hang out.

She had a hard time trying to blow out her three candles, because she was laughing so hard.

Here she is opening a few presents this morning.

Since the penny has been phased out Susan put a nickel in the wallet. That led to Angela remembering when she lost her first tooth and she got 25¢ under her pillow, all excited, only to find out her friends at school were getting $5 under their pillows.

Shaggy Chloe letting out a yawn, she is booked for the groomers on Thursday.

Sisters in their silly hats.

Claudia and I made the cake, but Claudia did all of the icing and decorating.

Some of the ducks are starting to lose parts of their heads to the repeated heat.

Happy Birthday Angela! You’re turning into a fine young lady, you make us proud!

From Curling to Badminton

March 22, 2013 richardt

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angela badminton

Congratulations to Angela who made the Junior Badminton team at school. The season is starting to ramp up, with practices three times a week.

Curling Final 2….postponed

March 6, 2013 richardt

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Today was Angela’s Junior Mixed Curling “scheduled” finals, the game has been postponed until after the March Break. The school they were suppose to play was not allowed to play today due to an athletic ban on their school.

On Monday there was a senior boys tier 1 ROPSSAA hockey final between Mount Carmel and St Michael from Bolton. The Mount Carmel team won 6-1, but not before 4 St Michael players were ejected in the third period due to an incident with the ref (or zamboni driver…details from the girls are sketchy at this point). The St Michael fans were unruly using f-bombs and other disrespectful actions.

As a result Angela’s team put in some practice and eventually watched the Mt Carmel Junior Girls win their finals and the Junior Boys lose theirs.

Angela and some of her teammates taking a break. It’s too bad they didn’t get to play today, it will be even worse if the athletic ban is upheld and they win by default.

The story doesn’t end there, it also affects Gillian and her teammates, as you recall Mount Carmel played St Michael yesterday in the Senior Girls finals. Because of the athletic ban, they would be ineligible to compete at OFSAA the week after March Break. Since the deadline for team entry is Thursday at midnight, there is a chance that Gillian’s team will be going to Ottawa to represent the Region of Peel. From what I gathered from the coaches today, a decision will be made by tomorrow morning.

Booking More Time Off

March 4, 2013 richardt

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Looks like I’ll be booking more time off work this week. Today was Angela’s Junior Mixed Semi-finals at the Brampton Curling Club. Her team won 10-0 and they never had the hammer.

Angela was playing lead.

She did pretty good considering she was sick most of the weekend.

She said she had to take a break after sweeping so hard.

It was 5-0 after 4 ends.

Angela and her teammates.

Getting ready to deliver her rock.

Celebrating the victory. They move on to the finals against St Michaels on Wednesday.

Tuesday afternoon is Gillian’s Senior Girls finals. Good luck to both of them!

Soccer Season

July 2, 2012 richardt

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Angela and Claudia’s soccer season is well under way. They have been playing well. I took some photos this week at Angela’s game.

Angela getting into the action.

An action shot.

Angela’s team lost 1-0 late in the game. They are currently tied for 4th out of 10 teams.

Last week they were playing the amarant0 team, so it was essentially red against red.

Common Cement

June 27, 2012 richardt

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Today was Angela’s grade 8 graduation. Fortunately there were some delays with the planned renovations/construction at the Church, so they were able to move the graduation back to the Church from the school gym. The title of this post comes from Ellen Degeneres 2009 commencement speech at Tulane University, it’s a funny speech.

Claudia, Angela, and Gillian. Claudia was singing in the Grad Mass choir, she did an excellent job.

A nice family photo (Grandma Swan was behind the camera).

She almost looks taller than Susan.

Ready for a busy evening ahead. There was a Graduation Mass presided over by Father Abraham, followed by the ceremony.

Waiting for things to get started.

Mrs Foster was the MC for the graduation ceremony.

The school principal, Mr. Araman.

This guy needs to get a camera, I didn’t get a picture of the other guy taking pictures with his iPad.

Angela going up for her diploma.

Receiving her Honours medal.

Angela and Mr Araman.

Angela was the recipient of the St Richard Student of the Year Graduate award.

Here she is with Mr Araman and her Grade 8 teachers, Mrs Jordan and Mrs Lang.

Angela was also chosen to give the Valedictorian Speech for her class.

Here is Angela’s speech. Thanks to Gillian for holding the camera for the entire speech.

Gillian with her Student of the Year award.

Angela with Mrs Jordan, her Grade 8 teacher.

Angela with Mrs Mountjoy, her Junior Kindergarten teacher, as well as her Grade 7 teacher.

Angela with Mrs Foster, her Grade 6 teacher. Mrs Foster is Claudia’s teacher this year and she taught Gillian Grade One.

Angela with Mrs Lang and Madame Ditaranto.

Mrs Kelly and Angela. Angela had Mrs Kelly for Grade two, she retired a couple of years ago, but she still volunteers at the school, she played the piano for the choir at the Mass.

Angela with Mrs Falotico, the school secretary. Angela was an office helper this year.

Angela with her peanut/nut free cake from the Sweetness Bakery in Dundas. Thanks Grandma!

Congratulations Angela! A job well done! We are very proud of everything Angela accomplished this year and for the past 10 years at St. Richard. She has worked hard and has turned into a fine young lady. Thank you Angela!

Angela’s poem

Graduation is here,
There is nothing to fear
It is not the end
But new beginnings are near

We remember the new
We remember the old
We remember the people who taught us to be bold

Do not cry
For your dreams will fly
And I don’t want you to say good-bye

Close to your heart
Memories will stay
And starting today

We will collect new gems
And meet new friends

But never forget
Our elementary years
Because graduation
Is finally here

Angela’s Grad Dance

June 26, 2012 richardt

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After 10 years at St Richard’s, Angela is graduating this week and heads off to Mt Carmel in the fall. Today was their Grad luncheon and dance. Gillian took some photos of Ang before she left.