May Flowers

Our weather continues to be nice, we are seeing spring a little earlier than usual this year. Don't be fooled people ! Do not plant until after the long weekend. Unless of course you are the gambling kind or one who likes to wrap plants up in blankets. I'm not that kind. We have been working hard in the yard and have almost completed our shed refurbishment. Last year Rob put new shingles on and this year we have put vinyl siding on. We just have to paint the door and trim and she's good to go. It's quite a nice size so we decided to fix rather than replace. How Green are we ! The work Laura & I did last May has done us proud and the perennial bed and shade gardens are coming up nicely. Once I find my camera, I'll post some pics. Happy spring all !

Episode: April Showers and other news

Actually we haven't had that many showers yet in April...we could use some. The spurts of warm weather have got us out gardening, BBQing and biking. We had a lovely Easter which included some geocaching courtesy of the Silvas, food, visitors; Gram, Greg, Mary and Ali and the Easter Bunny. We celebrated Andy's birthday and he received some handy GC's so he can become Handy Andy in the backyard. I've been busy with the Horticultural Society events and we are in the process of putting siding on our shed which will give it a new lease on life. Kim spent a week at Queen's university on a course and upon her return Gabby organized a welcome home party. We enjoyed a cake that Gabby baked and we went out to dinner - yes all eight adults (?) and five children. We were extremely well behaved and not rowdy at all ! This weekend we are expecting Darlene, Ali and Mary as Ali takes part in a Volleyball tournament here in town. It will be Mary's birthday on the weekend as well so I see more cake in our future !

Episode: Happy Birthday Everett

Where has the time gone ? Our little Easy E is one year old all ready ! We had a wonderful time at his Birthday Party yesterday with a fantastic Fire Breathing Dragan cake. Yummm. Everett loved his gifts and his cousins loved their loot bags. Rui LOVED the sticky hand on a string. It was so much fun. They even had a blast playing with the box the wagon came in. Thanks for a great party, Marts !

Episode: Grandchild # 5 - Welcome Aubree

March 19th at 11:12 p.m. our family grew by one as Aubree Chase Lily Bronson came into the world. Her family was anxiously awaiting her arrival and were thrilled to welcome another little girl to love. Gabby, Rui, Tierney and Everett can't wait to play with her ! The new parents are adjusting to the little one very well. Thanks everyone for your support and well wishes !

Episode: Hockey Weekend

January 15-17 we were excited to have Doug, Ann & Greg in town for the Old Timers Hockey Tourney. Some of the PMSers watched their team in action on Saturday and then went to Kim & Dave's for Dinner and Dave's B-day celebration. Gabby and Rui got their first exposure as Rink Rats; running around the arena, hitting the vending machines and yelling "Go Watson Brothers !" If only John could have played we would have had the big trophy for sure !

Episode: Christmas 2009

This year's holiday season will have to go on record...it has to have been the best ever. We were blessed to have Gram with us again this year and she really enjoyed being with us ! Christmas eve as the family gathered we shared excitement and a few toasts of Christmas cheer as we prepared for Santa's visit. The kids woke up at a respectably hour and opened up their stockings. As they saw the tree piled high with gifts we heard their squeals of glee ! So exciting. There were too many "Wow" factors to mention...let's just say we all did well. The kids got all they asked for and then some and Everett couldn't figure out what was going on ! We had the Bronson's join us for Dinner and Greg, Ali and Mary came for Boxing Day leftovers. Gram spent a few days with Gil and returned in time to ring in the New Year enjoying some time at Kindra & Jay's NYE party. On New Years day we had a try out of our Skating skills at the new rink at Waterloo Town Square. I'm proud (and amazed) to report that we're all in one piece. Tierney proved to be a natural, skating on her own after only about 30 minutes on the ice. Saturday January 2nd we had our annual shopping spree to celebrate Gabby's 9th birthday. Afterwards the Silva's served a fabulous pizza dinner and birthday cake and Gabby strutted her new finery in a Fashion Show. Now it's time to put the decorations away for another year...and in the words of Tiny Tim "God Bless us, every one !"