Calgary Zoo

They love to pose, it's kind of crazy!

 We wanted to go see the penguins at the Calgary Zoo as we heard they were so much fun.  We arrived apparently at the perfect time as the wait was only about 10 minutes, just long enough to go to the bathroom and go right in to see them.  There are a couple short videos and then pictures.  The boys wanted to take lots of pictures!

Listening to a talk about the apes.

The missing brother!

The penguins were "awesome"!  This is Jay's new favorite word.  The rest of the animals were pretty neat as well.  The boys don't remember our last trip to the zoo.  We have to get the pictures out and show them that they have indeed been there before.  Carson was having a great time taking pictures with Grandma's camera.  So much so that she needed to change batteries and she ran out of space on her memory card.  Those pictures will be posted on another entry.

Road Trip

Road trips are difficult at times because we often have to stop numerous times.  This was yet another "pee break" on our trip to Calgary.  I thought the color was beautiful though and that it was an entertaining photo.

Strathcona Island Park

 We have been making a habit of taking Lady to the river to swim.  After she has had her swim we have been waling over to the spray park at Strathcona Island.  On this particular night the water wasn't on so we stopped to play at the regular park.  The boys wanted to show off their skills on the monkey bars.  Jay is getting really good.  Carson has been able to go across them since last year but never tires of them.

While sitting watching the boys play at the park, Nathan noticed these bikini bottoms on the ground under the bench.  He asked if they were mine and I replied that no they were not.  He then commented that they weren't his either!

Carson's Soccer

Carson during a quiet moment on the field.

Carson played Tim Horton's soccer again this year as well.  It made for an interesting 8 weeks of soccer monday thru thursday with all the boys playing at different times and on different fields.  Carson seemed to enjoy his  year.  Clarke ended up coaching as no one else volunteered.

C attempting a corner kick.

Getting his medal.

Yay, Carson!

Jay's Soccer

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Jay enthusiastically showed up for soccer this year and loved it.  He seemed to have some strange built in need to defend the net, even though this level doesn't have goal tenders!  He is becoming a strong player with a good clearing kick from the back field.  June 23 was the soccer wrap-up.  They had a game and received their medallions and soccer balls to keep.

Jay & Josh with coach Amanda

Jay getting his medal

Jay with his medal and a snack

Overall, I think it was a good year for Jay.  He seems to really enjoy soccer now and he practices at home whenever he gets a chance.   Good job, Jay!

Kindergarten Graduation

Today was a busy day.  I had meetings in Calgary until just after noon and then had to race home to change and be ready to go to Jay's Kindergarten Celebration/Graduation.  It was a smaller group this year, only 3 classes.  

Jay started out very excited.

The other classes got their certificates first and things were not so exciting...

Jay getting his certificate.

Posing for an imaginary camera!

Jay's favorite dessert - they ask each family to bring a potluck dessert.  Jay wanted to eat this cake so badly.  In the end, he got the worm's head with his piece of cake and he was beside himself with joy!

Jay & Mme. Spencer

Jay started out with some difficulty in Kindergarten but he finished off well.  He struggled staying awake through the long days back in September and there were days that he cried about being too tired.  In the end he did well and will hopefully do even better in Grade One!

Tiny Tots Soccer

Bella is in the pink pants.  This age group is the best, they all just follow their coach around!

Nathan finally got his chance to play soccer this year.  He was on the Kenco Kickers team.  He loved it.  He especially loved his coach, Jeremy Rushton.  Jeremy is his friend Bella's dad.  When you ask Nathan what his coach's name is he will tell you: "Bella's dad."  We tried explaining to him that his coach's name was Jeremy and his reply was, "Germy?"  We figured Bella's dad worked just fine!

Nathan was eating here.  Also a fun part of soccer - snacks!

I think this was a trick kick!