R.I.P. George

 

After bringing the kids a couple of years of joy. Our Beta fish, named George, passed away this week. There was a small ceremony before a flushing to "return him to the sea". He will be missed.

What do you get....

when you have a witch, Batman and Indiana Jones at the same place at the same time......apparently a mother load of candy. What a great Halloween.

 

Cause even Spiderman gets cold ears

... Sometimes!

 

Fall Fun in the Fallen Leaves

It's like a tradition. Every year at Rick & Marj's house they rake all the leaves up into a big pile. (There are a lot of leaves). They then invite the kids to play as they see fit.....it has been something that they have enjoyed every year, this being no exception. Just keep an eye out for the dog poop!

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Birthdays and Bandages

Owen (our baby) turned FOUR recently. He had a great little party with close family and mommy made him a "Lightning McQueen" cake. She really is a very talented woman. Owen is also starting school in JK this year. Julie and I were cleaning in the kitchen with Kiara and the boys were playing ("jungle Gym" on the couch no less) Owen jumped off the couch and fell on his head. A nice gash ensued and Julie was off to hospital with the bleeding lad. The boy ended up with Three STAPLES in his melon to close the wound. PS. the staples were administered with no freezing.....YIKES!

Niagara Falls & MarineLand

We gathered up the kids and headed to Niagara Falls for a look at the natural wonder itself and a trip to Marine Land. We had a great time and got to stay in a hotel, which is always wonderful for the kids.


Here we are at MarineLand Taking a little break.













Colm, Owen and Dad riding a roller coaster! The boys got the front seat!












Kiara relaxing (for half a second) and saying goodbye to the hotel.












Here is the clan at the "mountie" by the Rainbow bridge.


















Children (and Mom's) Mecca......the Hershey Store in Niagara Falls












Some requisite hotel room wrestling. (Kiara and I were on the same team battling the boys)













Just a really cool pic of the kids checking out the Killer Whale aquarium at Marineland.













Kiara was intent on the Beluga's in this picture.













Road Trip Refugee's!


















What a beauty!














Owen is all tuckered out in the car.













A great picture of the family by the falls.














The boys at the Guinness Museum.

Kiara visits the fire hall.

Kiara got to go and hang out at the firehall with Papa (er...Captain) Jim this morning. Boy did she have a great time. Many thanks to Jim for the private tour and good times. See the video and some pictures. Kiara told Mom when she got home that she works at the firehall now....

Medieval Wedding Trip

Dad and Kiara got to travel and spend a couple of days in Belleville for my sister's (Rebecca) medieval wedding. An interesting concept and all had a great time. All our best to the newly married couple.

On Safari

We had a great (but full) day yesterday at the African Lion Safari. What a great park. The Baboons of course were the highlight for the kids as they crawled all over the vehicle but Mom and Dad had a great time too. Kiara got to ride a horse which was great, she could not wipe the smile off her face. It is worth noting as well that she was the only one brave enough to actually go on the horse. Colm said no thanks when offered and Owen chickened out just before it was time to commit. PS. - Colm's JK teached apparently taught him how to "pose" for the camera.....we may never have the opportunity for a candid photo again.