Cobourg /Port Hope/Northumberland County

Tomorrow morning I will be the breakfast speaker at the YMCA Strong Kids Program fundraiser in Northumberland County. You can learn more and purchase a ticket if you like by calling 905 372 4318. The Cobourg YMCA is located at 339 Elgin St West. The Strong Kids Program ensures everyone can belong to the YMCA and that children get off the couch and away from the TV, computer and electronic games and into active programs that give them opportunities to be fit, healthy, learning and growing. YMCA Strong Kids provides financial assistance programs for over 1,600 children, families and individuals throughout Northumberland to participate in YMCA programs, Day Camp and Child Care.

Maybe I will see you there. (I know I will see my friend Kathy Service, and of course David Noble.)

Carol Ann

A reluctant Canucks fan

In 1994 the Vancouver Canucks wiped out my Maple Leafs in game five. This is their first time in the conference final since then, and it's the third time in the history of the franchise that they have made it this far. So, with some reluctance (as is the case with any serious Leaf's fan I suggest) I am now on board as a Canucks fan and I hope they go all the way and bring the cup home to Canada. There, I said it!

Kesler is a hero, Luongo is back in the game and while last night's game was made up of tough sledding on choppy ice in a hot arena let's assume the best is yet to come. I find it hard to say, "Go Canucks Go" so will take the easier route ... "Go Canada Go!

Have a gentle Tuesday.

CA

Happy Mother's Day to all Mothers out there

I absolutely love this picture of my mom - Mary Rose Cole (d'Entremont) taken as she worked in her kitchen in June of 1965.

Mom was 50 years old and beautiful as always. I had been away from home for a full year already and was home on my first vacation.

Happy Mother's Day to you!

Love

Carol Ann

I spoke too soon

Having slept through the entire night Wednesday things did not go so well Thursday night. In fact, we were up and down all night. Lexi, because kids can, slept most of the day today to catch up. Me, not so much so when Mummy and Daddy arrived to pick her up I had her packed and ready to go! (not really of course)

All kidding aside what a treat to have her all to myself for a couple of days. She changes each time I see her and to watch her grow is such a delight. When Jalen was this age I was living in Halifax so it was not as easy to spend this kind of time with him.

As you know my friend Barb came over to meet Lexi yesterday after work - we had a great visit. Barb is a Nana too and kids are clearly drawn to her. Jalen was as well the very first time he met her. I have posted pictures of Jalen and Lexi's "How tall am I now?" wall and while Barb was here we measured Lexi again. It is a two person job because Lexi bounces on her feet and keeps bending her legs so getting her true height is not easy. I held her while Barb stood and took the picture - it is Barb that Lexi is looking up at. She is now 25 inches tall- so she is better than a two-footer already!

This particular Friday night I can tell you exactly what I am going to do -ABSOLUTELY NOTHING - and I might be sleeping by 9 pm too.

Love

Carol Ann

And to all a good night.....

A picture speaks a thousand words - and a long day too! More details tomorrow.

All dressed up and ready to meet Nana's friends

From Lexi -

My Nana's friends are coming over so I had to get all dressed up. What I really like about dressing up like this is that I can wear my Toronto Maple Leaf shoes! How cool am I?

They belonged to my brother when he was little like me. I won't be able to wear them much longer because they are kind of tight on my feet.

Have a good day everyone.

Love

Lexi Ann Sydney Scott

Good morning world!

This little lady slept from 9 30 last evening until 6 am this morning! We are having friends over today and again this evening to meet Lexi so hopefully we are both well rested!

Love

CA