summer is here!

BOYS and GIRLS-

man, there has not been much good stuff in the world to speak of. the weather in these parts has been almost unbearable (rain, rain, please stay away), our kids are STILL in school, we have no summer plans.

and then...like the shining, silver lining on those rainclouds that have been covering the sky of most of Alberta...

I turned on the tv tonight

and it was as if the sunbeams of heaven were shining directly upon me and my family as we enjoyed and celebrated the return of summer:

the season premier of WIPEOUT!!!!!

the big balls, big spills and the witty banter/play by play of its hosts John squared; it doesn't get better than this.

SUMMER IS HERE, FOLKS

when life gives you lemons...

So I am very disappointed tonight as I have been trying to load a video clip of the boys' piano recital (it's awesome, if I do say so- their playing- not my recording), but to no avail.

So, I did the next best thing and changed the blog.

It's not perfect but it'll do for tonight; Nothing like lightening up for summer!

I can't wait to spend some lazy days reading a good book on some soft green grass, drinking the raspberry lemonade mix I bought at Harry and David's, or playing (fill in the blank with any sport) with the boys outside. Just go ahead and ask me how many more sleeps until school is done (15 including the weekends).

We just can't wait for summer to begin...

the funnies

I love to read the newspaper. Especially the comics. I've been a fan of a few dailies over the years. Last year when our local paper "updated" the section I was quite upset. How dare they change my routine. Some of those characters had become part of my life and then, suddenly, they were gone. Here's one I saw today. And I smiled...because, for me, as much as I complain about stuff, its true. What would I do without my friends?

Ironically, the guy I see the least is the friend I wish I could see more often! I guess Bruce is the reason I've got so many friends!! So, thanks, Bru.

practicing piano

Ahhhhhh.....it's the season for finales.

On tv (I'm so glad I didn't get attached to Lost), at school, and...for music lessons! The boys haven't always practiced their lessons, nor are they prodigies. But they like their teacher and are content about the upcoming year end recital. When they get angry (sometimes) and pouty (often) about practicing, they watch this and then they get inspired!

And I'm grateful for that.

Because really...what's the point of having a piano if no one in the house can play it?

Spring, where are you?

A few days ago it all began...

Then...

This morning's "ironic-shot-of-the-day" brought to you by Mother Nature ;) You've gotta love Spring snow

the weather outside is....

Well, here's what's up with us:

SNOW DAY

-it was bad, but we've actually all enjoyed the day

Ironically, our church is sponsoring an emergency preparedness class tomorrow night at the Fairmont Church from 7-9pm. Anyone is welcome to attend.

PS- yes, the boys wore pink today. here's the proof

the power of pink

Our school is participating in this on Wednesday. I just wanted to spread the word...

Pink Shirt Day

In September 2007 a new student attended his first day of classes at a rural high-school in Nova Scotia, wearing a pink polo shirt. A group of older students recognized as the school bullies went to work on the young man. He was physically and verbally abused. Two Grade 12 students, David Shepherd and Travis Price witnessed the bullying and took offence on behalf of that younger student. These boys using a little money and social networking created a miracle. Hundreds of students showed up at school the next day wearing their own pink clothes, some head to toe. When the bullied student, who has never been identified, walked into the school he was greeted by a “sea of pink.”

Since that time the movement has gained momentum. On April 14th many Canadians, young and old, will be wearing pink to send a loud non-confrontational message of resistance to the bullies among us. By wearing pink on Wednesday April 14th, you will identify yourself to victims as a source of support and draw attention to the effects of bullying.