Cookie

We arrive at piano to an offer of a chocolate chip cookie that Tommy and Katie made together. YUM!

During Keva's turn on the piano bench, this conversation happened between Keva and Katie:

Keva: Did you eat a cookie too?

Kate: Yes. (pause) I might have had more than one.

Keva: I wish I was you.

The Amazing Race

Grandpa Mike has long insisted he could beat Tavish in a race.
Race day was officially upon us. The moment of truth...

MOMENT: It Doesn't Matter If you Win or Lose...

...as long as you put in the effort. I'm pleased to report that no one was hurt in the making of this moment in history when we finally know who is faster.

Couch Change-up

Sadly, it was time. Time to let the beloved blue couch go. It was the couch that hugged you back. It offered up enough space for Tom to stretch out fully and still have his arms above his head. Our family of four could snuggle together on it, and still have room for more. It has served Tom's family for decades, but finally, the springs just couldn't do it. We even explored rebuilding options. Really, we were that committed. In the end, we realized...it was the end. We have moved in a temporary new-to-us couch. It will never live up to it's predecessor. Never. But for now, it'll do. For now.

Not Room Enough for Two...

Out with the Old, In with the New

Final Couch Lounge

Hard to Say Goodbye to Something so Comfortable

A Leader On and Off the Ice

Another hockey season draws to end. Tavish was on the "Green Machine" house league team. He developed and played well. The season even ended with a tribute to his leadership "on and off the ice"...

MOMENT: A Born Leader

Easter Weekend Eggstravaganza!

Sure there was chocolate, but there was also new wheels, new gear, family, friends, and a kite!

MOMENTS: More than Chocolate to a Long Weekend!

We hit up the Hideaway Park Easter Egg Hunt, always a fun neighbourhood tradition. The kids found themselves some treats. Keva tested out her new-to-us trail bike and we were off! It was so freeing to travel together. Keva and Mommy have a team name "Team Fastpoke!" - there was no slowing us down! Tavish shopped around with his EchoAge birthday party money and purchased some better fitting road hockey goalie equipment. Keva and her troll came along for the shopping spree as well. The pads were quickly put to use in a pick up game of hockey in the alley starring Tavish in his new gear. We had a fun Easter dinner with friends including a Nerf war, of course. Finally, a visit from the Easter bunny who sent the kids on a search for their own dozen eggs then a clue finding extra treat! To end the weekend, another family bike ride took us to fly a kite in the cool April wind! Our family love, love, loves an extra long weekend!

Reading to Grandpas

Keva has been working hard with Robin (OT) and has had success with her beginner readers! Who better to read to then her captive Grandpa audience on the phone? Each Grandpa was happy to hear a story read by a keen Keva! We've certainly uncovered a gal who loves to chat on the phone to her Grandpas!

MOMENT: Storyteller

Tavish Turns 9

A tradition is a tradition after all, so off we went to the sugar bush to celebrate another trip around the sun for Tavish!

Last year of single digit celebrations!

Finest Family Celebrating the Finest Fella

Loot Bag included Tav-made Maplebutter with Raisin Toast

 

T Pancake Tradition Continues!

Sap is Flowing!

Happy (new wheels) Birthday!

Family Sushi Dinner

MOMENTS: Friends, Forest, Fun & Sweets, Syrup & Sun!

This year, Tavish expanded the 'net' to invite a few baseball buddies and a few other kids from school, along with the usual suspects. The sap was flowing, so buckets were being collected and delivered by the birthday crew! There was forest frolicking, pancakes, and sweet loot bags for his buddies. This birthday party is one of the sweetest parts of the year!