Skiing and Fondue

February 17, 2019

On Sunday afternoon we had a fun family cross-country ski outing on NCC Trail 10 Shirley’s Bay. We skied the 4km loop.  Maman had brought some snacks, so the boys stopped for some part way through the loop.

After our ski, Grandpa suggested we check out the nearby Hilda Rd. bird feeders.  Right away Grant spotted a large white rabbit in the underbrush. The boys soon saw it too. Grandpa had promised the boys 25¢ for each bird species they saw.  Not too many today.  The rare red-bellied woodpecker did not appear at the suet feeder on the tree.  We did see chickadees, a crow, and a Hairy Woodpecker  = 75¢ for each boy.

Then we all got together for dinner at 9 Lambert.  Sam enjoyed his favourite chicken pot pie. Then there was a lot of action for dessert with the boys creating fruit fondue treats for us.  A bath for David and a shower for Sam followed.

A Visit with the Boys

February 10, 2019

On Sunday, Papa called Barbara, Bill and Grant to see if the boys could come for a visit while he and Maman went to Ikea to discuss their plans for a kitchen renovation.   The boys got right into playing Pokemon Cards with Grant. Grandpa taught them how to play Euchre. David was interested in a maze on his placemat, which he easily completed. Then the boys and Grant created mazes for each other to do.  Then Grandpa showed Sam satellite maps of Jamaica and the Dominican Republic and some photos of his recent trip to Jamaica. Soon the lasagna was ready and we all had dinner together. David helped Barbara with the Valentine’s Heart chocolate cake for dessert. He carefully decorated it and was proud of his creation.