At last!

At last... I think were Sterling's first words when we arrived at the ski hill yesterday. For the last few weeks since snowboarding lessons ended he has been bugging me non-stop to go snowboarding with him. Granted, it was my fault for promising him that I would go night skiing (snowboarding) with him after lessons were done. Two weeks ago we were all set to go then he went and slammed his thumb in the car door thereby ending any hope for that weekend. Weather has been iffy but yesterday was pretty much our last chance at it. Although it has been warming up here, it has still been below zero for much of the week. Yesterday was the warmest yet at about +5 and sunny. I was concerned the snow would suck and we wouldn't be able to go (well concerned from the perspective that I would have to listen to Sterling complain about how we should have gone weeks ago). We drove to the hill and although the snow was granular it was nice out and not busy at all. Being that it was my first time out in three years, I was a little nervous that I would hold Sterling up, but to his credit he was very supportive and patient with me while I got my snowboarding legs back. He did awesome, kicked my butt going down the hill. By the end I was keeping up but he has really gotten good and he has no fear so that helps.
As it started to get dark and colder the areas that were turning slushy turned to ice so that was our cue to leave. We spent just a little over three hours there and were exhausted when we left but we both had a great time. It was really nice spending one-on-one time with him and he couldn't tell me enough how much fun he was having.

While Sterling and I were on the slopes, Shannon and Kaedo spent the afternoon with a trip to Bulk Barn for candy and then a trip to the movies followed with some Boston Pizza pizza. By the sounds of things, they had a nice time as well.

So the kids and I are on holidays this week and if it stays as nice as it is today (+10) they will be out riding bikes and scooters the whole time.

It's time now for me to sit down and relax as I am a little sore today. Sterling says he feels fine (bugger), but I guess that's the price of getting older.

Friday the 13th

This is the beautiful face I saw first thing this morning. He is so damn gorgeous. I think the big smile had something to do with the fact that his long promised snowboarding trip with his dad is on for tomorrow night. He can't wait. It might also have something to do with today being Friday and the last day of school before a week off for Spring Break.

This beautiful guy is home sick from school - again. He was off a couple of days last month as well. I can't take any chances with him. He is prone to Bronchitis/Pneumonia and so sending him to school isn't an option. The one day of lots of activity or being outside just puts him over the edge. So, he slept in, had some breakfast and now is beating Darth Vader in a world class battle on his PSP.

Craig starts his holidays today as well. He has been working his butt off this week. He has worked from home four days this week trying to get a major project completed. I am hoping he gets it done today so he doesn't have to take out his computer next week. He'll get a chance to sleep in, hang out with the boys and as a special bonus, get his teeth cleaned! Gotta love the dentist!

random

Jury Duty was postponed, again.

The weather has been great here and the boys have been out on their bikes and scooters.

The neighbor's kids have had a fun time with the boys turning over the furniture in the basement and making forts.

Craig is working from home 3 days this week. Nice to have him here.

Tomorrow is payday. Love that!

I have absolutely no food in the house for the kid's lunches tomorrow so I will be grocery shopping before school tomorrow morning. Nice that Craig will be home tomorrow, too.

Jessica and the baby are doing great.

Just got some pictures of my cutie nephews and they are adorable!

Emma is confirming and re-confirming with her mom that Anti is in fact getting her a scooter for her birthday. (She is, I mean, I am)

Mom and dad are going to see the Space Shuttle Launch at the Kennedy Space Centre today - how cool is that???

Craig and the boys start their spring holidays on Friday. Hurray!

Ok - that's it. Back to work.

Happy Birthday Dad!

Happy Birthday to the greatest dad in the world!

We all love you so much and can't wait to celebrate with you next month.

Have a wonderful day!

wednesday already?

Man - the week goes fast. Wednesday today and I'm just getting ready to head to "the office". Or should I say "the cubicle?" Looking forward to it as always. I've probably jinxed myself now, but so far so good.
I know you have read here many times how happy I am about the school my kids go to. And I am. Really. I do have one complaint. The damn fundraising. I'll tell you - it feels like every time I turn around, the kids are fundraising for something else. Here's the latest - the school is having a "dance-a-thon" - whatever the hell that is. The kids don't even know.
I get these envelopes last week telling me that the school is having this event (tomorrow) and that the kids should be fundraising. They actually request $25. Are you kidding me? It goes on to say not to go door to door, but the envelope goes so far as to have a script the children should read when hitting up family and friends. Don't get me wrong - the kids benefit from these types of activities, but I think what bothers me about this one is that they don't even tell you what they are fundraising for. In the past they have said for literacy, Smartboards in the classroom, etc, but this time just a very vague description. I like to know where my money is going. Wouldn't you?
So, I sponsored them each $10. That's all I can do. We no longer ask our family and friends - it's too much for everyone. I do look forward to the days when my nephews and niece(s) call me asking for pledges but my kids are done asking. They have been sponsored more than enough. I don't know how many times their Anti said to them "get your other pledges and call me back and let me know how much more you need". So I vow to sponsor when my time comes - and I know it will. Jacob, Caleb, Emma and baby - if you're reading this - (which I know you are - it's riveting entertainment) - you remember to call me - Anti's got your back.

a new reason to go to Baby Gap...

Just thrilled to be able to announce that I AM GOING TO BE AN ANTI AGAIN!!!!
To a baby girl no less.
Jessica and Ken are anxiously awaiting the arrival of their baby daughter who will come kicking and screaming into this world sometime in July.
Emma has already made room for the new babe in her room and is thrilled to be getting a baby sister.
Congratualtions Jessica, Ken and Emma. We are so very happy for you!

Soccer Saturday

For the first post in March I thought I would show some video of Kaedo playing soccer. I let him pick the music and after the skiing video he wanted me to end this one with a shot of David Beckham. Here are some highlights from his game yesterday. He played great as always and considering he usually plays defense there are a couple of good rushes. Enjoy!

Next thing you know Sterling will want me to do a bowling montage. Yikes, might be tough to make that look cool :)

Craig