My Birthday Weekend

Trevor, Lori, Kayla & Jakob arrived on Friday for a sleepover. We had chocolate birthday cake (with only three candles bc I'm still in my 30's ... can't put 38 candles on a cake without the risk of setting off the smoke alarm).

We tried to have a bonfire after supper but as soon as we got the fire going, it started to rain. And it then it POURED. So, the kids opted to play POKER. Yes, I'm a great influence - I have taught my five-year-old niece and three-year-old nephew to play a slightly modified version of Texas Hold'em.



I think Jakob needs to work on his 'Poker Face' ...



On Saturday we went to the market, where Kayla & Jakob had their faces painted.



After lunch, my parents and Chance arrived for a visit. Chance has grown a lot in the past month. We had him on Poncho's long rope - while we weren't paying attention to him, he dug a hole in my garden. White puppy + black earth = big mess. A cute mess though.

Our 10th Reunion - Summer of '96

Thought I'd add some more pics from our 10th Reunion - we had so much fun that night!

Jane, only 15 more sleeps!

Can you say FLASHBACK!?

I'm scanning photos for the PPP for our high school reunion. Ohmy. Looking at the pics, I can't believe it's been 20 (sometimes 20+) years since these events took place ...



Christmas 1979 while caroling around the neighbourhood. Me, Tania McKeagan, Lisa Belliveau, Liana Berry & Kelly Forsythe.


French Camp at Boie Joli - Summer 1984

I remember doing the dishes ... we were caught talking English!




Jenn & I were roomies for the week.








Here are two pics taken at my parents' house ... and obviously they were not at home (so nobody tell them we had beer, okay?)

My Prom Date, Danny, and I ... I look so sweet & innocent!




Zana, Mary & I Hallowe'en Bash October '85



Here's one of Mary & I at our 10th Reunion, summer 1996.

Camping at "The Ovens"

Last week we were on VACATION! We stayed at home for part of the week to run errands, do house stuff, etc. On Wednesday, we drove to Riverport Nova Scotia (Lunenburg Co.) to camp at “The Ovens” for three nights (http://www.ovenspark.com/). Back in 1980 my family camped there - I don't remember much about the campground itself, but I remember walking the trail and exploring the caves. I love the sound of the ocean waves crashing on the beach.

On Wednesday, we arrived in the late afternoon. After setting up camp, we drove into Lunenburg for a few necessities (i.e., soda pops). We *attempted* to make a fire that night - we needed Dan there to get the fire going! On Thursday, it rained. And rained. And rained. We vegged and read. And vegged. And read. Finally, around mid afternoon, we were able to leave the tent without floating away and we went for a walk - Poncho was filthy within minutes. But we were happy to be outside.

On Friday the weather was fabulous – it was so nice to see the SUN. We explored the UNESCO Heritage section of Lunenburg, took a drive to Mahone Bay, Glen went for a swim in the pool, we walked the Oven Trail and explored the sea caves and then we had a BIG fire.

All in all, it was a productive and relaxing week off work.

Canada Day Weekend

We spent Canada Day Weekend in Fundy Park with Dan & Julia - same campground and campsites as last year. And the same weather conditions too.

Despite the rain, we had lots of fun. Friday night we had a campfire - Dan's favourite camping activity. Saturday we hiked Matthews Head - Poncho & Charlie enjoyed the exercise. On Sunday, after the rain finally stopped, my family drove down to the Park to visit. We bbq'ed supper & enjoyed sticky buns.

Here's hoping next year the weather cooperates a bit more.