Cycling and Curling

April 7, 2013

Today was a day of discovery for the Chelsea boys. They came over to 9 Lambert for lunch and a walk. David smiled and Sam and Grant put together a new little train set.

While Grandpa and Papa had a chat after lunch, David played and Sam discovered his engine could go without a track.

We all decided to go for a hike/tricycle ride as the sun came out for awhile. More fun for Sam in the garden and with the canoes.

Both boys went down for a nap and Papa and Maman went on a search for a little bicycle with training wheels for Sam - can a 3 year old ride a bicycle??? David woke up first and happily watched a spectacular game of the Men's World Championship Curling finals with Barbara.

The bike finding mission was successful - the second hand bike cost $5 and a training wheels set cost $30! Papa got to work getting it ready for Sam. David got the first turn and Papa tried it too.

Sam slept until suppertime. David tried some applesauce!

Soon it was time to go outside again to see if Sam's first try riding a bike while David gave us some more smiles.

Sam soon figured out it was faster to ride a tricycle, so he led us on a walk - lots of puddles to drive through!

Back at home the bike got some more action. David kept smiling.

Did Samuel really ride his new bike? Check out the action video...

Maple Syrup Time

March 31, 2013

Maple syrup time is busy for the Chelsea Bowmans. Their tapped trees were producing sap, so it was time to boil the sap using their unique wood stove.

Maman and Samuel made the crepe batter while Papa got his stove going.

Grandpa and Sam had some fun while they waited for their crepes.

When he woke up outside in his carriage,  David showed us how he has almost outgrown it. More big smiles. Then he moved up on the deck with his family.

Karine was serving delicious crepes with ham, asparagus and very fresh maple syrup. We all enjoyed our special lunch while David put on a show in his jumper, assisted by Boots' tail. We appreciated the warm sun, the delicious fresh food and our  family time together.