Valentine’s Day Raclette Dinner

 Sunday, February 13, 2022

 

Grandpa suggested it would be fun to have a family Valentine’s Raclette Dinner.  We gathered at K&K’s house.  Barbara had accidentally received two bouquets of roses instead of one from Grandpa, so we were happy to bring a bouquet for Karine.  Papa, Grant and the boys (and Molly) had a fun hockey game on Papa’s outdoor rink.

Hockey video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BofvslreIbKvhyFmSKRqexQuuneC8d00/view?usp=sharing

Then everyone got into the raclette 😊.  Yummy! Followed by Grandpa’s Valentine cake. Except Molly and Misty who had their own treats.

Another Dog Day

Sunday, January 30, 2022

 

In Ottawa today the Anti-COVID Mandate Freedom trucks were in Ottawa monopolizing the downtown.  When K& K called on their way home from skiing at Tremblant.  Barbara suggested that they take another route home and she and Grandpa could bring Molly home on Monday.  However, Kirk checked traffic and they decided they could make it to 9 Lambert via the Cumberland Ferry and the Queensway. And it worked!  So, the boys and Molly were soon reunited – much excitement!  We sat down for a lunch of macaroni and cheese and leftover birthday brownies and then everyone headed out to the Dog Park for a very active happy walk. As it was Sunday, there were a lot of dogs to socialize with. An exciting time.  On the hike back, Karine picked up a new to her book at the community library stand.

 

A PD Day / Birthday

Friday, January 28, 2022

 

Today was a PD Day, so Papa dropped the boys and Molly off at the Mill where Grandpa picked them up.  Barbara was at Physio.  Later Bill picked her up and stayed for his appointment.  Meanwhile the boys played on their tablets.  Barbara suggested a hike with Molly so we set out for the Dog Park. On the way Molly met John’s dog, Shadow. Molly enjoyed exploring the Dog Park and meeting a few new dog friends. On the way back the boys enjoyed checking out the snow removal trucks.

 

At lunch we celebrated Sam’s 12^th birthday (It had been on Wednesday, a school day).  Sam sat in the historic Great-Grandfather Samuel Bowman’s Chair.  Of course, we had his had his favorite food – lasagna and Caesar salad with a brownie birthday “cake”.  He then enjoyed opening a gift from Aunt Wanda (a puzzle) and a bird game from Grandpa.  Everyone had fun playing the new game.

 

 

The boys played on their tablets until after work, Papa arrived to pick them up.  He stayed for supper – which Grandpa prepared and then they headed home.  They would be going to Mt. Tremblant tomorrow for downhill skiing and overnight in a hotel. Molly would stay at 9 Lambert where Grant entertained her.