at Timothy Van Hortons before I had to leave. Truly a great family full of life - the early morning workouts, the natural foods, the rambunctious children, the long workdays etc... I would do it again in a heartbeat. Looking forward to the return visit in April!

despite the 5:30am announcement that he was awake, I guess the little grew on me

at the market - Dad would have been proud. The highlight? Jabin getting his weekly treat - not a brownie but a fruitshake... Every town needs a market

the hike again... note the kid strapped to me - truly a first:)

Friday night we made it out for an incredible meal and some dessert. Fish and Thai food was a pleasant alternative to oats and fruit:) Kidding aside, a great time downtown Fredericton.

What a great day for a hike... despite the wind and the awkward loads, we had a blast, and the scenery was terrific...

Hey - look at me! Have you seen my Hockey stick? Puck? Helmet? Net? Skates? Just like my old man, I never get sick of hockey...

After having read an excellent article, I thought I would promote it on my blog for all the educator's out there... The English Journal published an article entitled "Teaching for Critical Literacy: An Ongoing Necessity to Look Deeper and Beyond" written by Michael Michell. If you have access to the latest copy of the English Journal, check it out!

a good-looking bunch - especially the guy in the brown leather jacket:)

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ahhh, the nieces and nephews... a cute bunch. I am a proud uncle:)

Wow - 60 already... what an incredible celebration! The weekend was so worth it - Dad, thank-you for being who you are!

Rock - happy b-day... you guys were terrific hosts. I have a difficult time deciding which was better - the vino or the company, and the vino was very good:) A great celebration of your life.... nevermind the fact that I was the youngest by 13 years:)

go get 'em boys...

gearing up for the game... despite a great effort, a 2-0 loss put us out of the tournament.