John's birthday party

Joel was delighted to be invited. They had a great time despite the crazy weather with no heat or power :) Happy 5th birthday John!

Visit to Dad & Mom VD

Thanks to Steve D. & Matt, I went to Ontario with Joel & Holly in August. Here are just a few pictures since I don't have time for more.

My mom spent every available moment with her grandkids.
Laundry baskets make great playpens!
Reminds me of a mother bird feeding her babies!

Westfield Heritage Village (neat place!)

This is the train station where Matthew picked up Anne of Green Gables in the movie.
Does Joel look like a forlorn little orphan?

I'm not quite sure what Holly is thinking of Joel here

Aunt Tinie with grandson Jaden

Our latest flood, November 7, 2006

Though about a foot-and-a-half lower than last time, it did get pretty high and Steve spent two nights at his sister's house so he could get to work. The kids were pretty excited! The water gets to about 7 feet behind our house.

See the cow out there? It spooked and went the wrong way while Dad & Josh were rounding them up (big surprise -- cows are incredibly dumb animals). It did get back safely :)

Holly's first birthday

Since Steve is on night-shift, we went to Bob's to celebrate with Steve's parents.