Random Update

Summer holidays started on a great note. Joe  is in his glory.  He received his hearts desire.....a trampoline.  I overheard him saying to Ray (since I had very little to do with it...) "Thanks Dad....you just made my summer!!!"


The next day was Craig's graduation. So many great events in one week!  It was a great evening preceded by a dinner for graduates and parents and ended with a final gathering of the graduates at the nearby home of a friend.  Craig, however, had to be home early and had his wisdom teeth removed the next day.   (That was another eventful occurence of the week....time flies when you're having "fun"...) This photo is of Craig and a good friend.   They are both returning to LDCSS for a fifth year and cannot wait until the soccer season starts next Spring!   

I also love the way lunch time changes once school's out for summer.   The boys tire of sandwiches and Joe is always game to make an extra one or two of whatever he happens to be having.    Mini pizzas with fresh basil.   Does it GET any better than this?    Joe called down the stairs to say that lunch was ready.  I came upstairs and discovered this thoughtful little place setting:  Love the milk AND cookies!

And I finally got a photo of elusive oriole...looking a little drab in the hot summer sun....the perfect shot got away on a previous night.  I did get a lovely image of the feeder....and all it's empty perches.  Then the drizzle started. Of course....as soon as I put the camera away the oriole came back.   Maybe next time....

One would assume that summer would indicate a general slow down of activities yet this seems NOT to be the case.   Eventually things WILL relax their relentless pace and we'll enjoy the dog days of summer. 

Happy Birthday Canada!!