Last Weeks Top News Stories ;)

Today I thought it would be fun to sum up my last week with several headlines and news stories to go with them, I may even throw in a picture or two.


A Man's Work is Never Done
Forrest is a very busy little man, at this point in time a man of action and few words. Here are two pictures of the strikingly handsome blonde performing one of his many tasks of the day.

Fantastic Debut for Theatrical Production
The incredibly talented Miss Lilly produced, directed, narrated and starred in Monday evening's production of 'Little Rabbit Foo-Foo'. There was a cameo appearance by Grandma Laura  in the role of Little Rabbit Foo-Foo/Goon. Judging by the audience's reaction the play was a huge success with the promise of many more plays in this young lady's future.

Miss Lilly getting into character as 'The Good Fairy'

A Constructive Education
Keiran is a wise young man who is always willing to share his vast knowledge with others. One of his special areas of interest is all things related to construction and construction sites. Here he can be seen demonstrating the proper technique for the emptying of the excavator shovel into the dump truck.

So You Think You Can Dance
Miss Lilly's Grade One Class has been busy this year mastering several dances, not the least of which include 'The Macarena', 'The Bunny Hop' and 'The Chicken Dance'. Lilly very generously and patiently broke down the dance moves one afternoon until even Grandma Laura and one year old Forrest could perform them. In fact, Lilly was so successful that Forrest was caught performing 'The Chicken Dance' with great delight several times following Lilly's demonstration. It appears that this dance may become an enduring part of Forrest's repertoire in the future. His mother had less success with teaching him actions to the song 'Running Over'. She may want to incorporate some of Lilly's techniques for future lessons.

Boogers!
As the week progressed as well as everyone's colds a new theme for the week began to emerge. The theme was 'Boogers!' and although there was a multiplicity of ways that this one simple word could be said it always meant that Grandma Laura should grab a Kleenex and promptly wipe whichever nose required wiping at the time. A full time job for her at several points in time, one at which she became quite adept.
 
Laura and Lilly Time Travel
Near the close of every evening a magical time was had as Grandma Laura and Lilly travelled back to 'The Banks of Plum Creek' with Laura Ingalls Wilder.

New Bookstore Opens
On Sunday morning after breakfast a new bookstore made it's appearance. The wonderfully talented Miss Lilly helped Keiran the new proprietor set up his store so as to best showcase his wares. As the sun shone brilliantly through the window behind him, the curly haired, twinkly eyed proprietor could be seen proudly standing behind his counter (cardboard box) waiting on customers with a broad smile. All books were very reasonably priced at no more than $2/book - or a lego if that was all a customer happened to have on hand at the moment.

Fine Dining
Throughout the week there was no shortage of a wide variety of carefully prepared and beautifully presented food and gracious hospitality, courtesy of Leah and Justin and their special helpers. This establishment runs like a well oiled machine, easily expanding to accommodate friends on playdates and down-sizing when required to accommodate an 'achy-breaky' Grandma. If you can get a reservation, this establishment comes highly recommended!

Take care, everyone! :)