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| From Picture of the Day 2013 |
Today Melissa put together a little surprise for the kids. I’m going to slip them in their lunch boxes in the morning for them to find when they pull it out at lunch.
Category: Fatherhood
POD: Lunch for two
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| From Picture of the Day 2013 |
Today we have another lunch picture. It seems with the start of the new school year the kids lunches are becoming my go to picture on the days that I’m missing a picture as the day winds down. I find it strange how much I’m enjoying putting the kids lunches together. Last year it was a chore to do each morning, but this year it’s different somehow. I’m not sure if it’s all the extra planning Melissa and I are doing or the challenge of finding healthy and interesting lunches the kids will enjoy. All I know is that each morning as I take a picture of the kids lunches to send to Melissa, I feel a sense of pride. It’s not the easiest time but we’re a family and we’re working as a team even when Melissa can’t be here.
POD: Visiting the Lego Store
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| From Picture of the Day 2013 |
Today was a relaxing day, I wasn’t really up for a lot after yesterday’s run. So some shopping and a trip to the Lego store was about all we did. It amused me to watch how differently the kids reacted in the Lego store. Violet went right to the table where she could build. While Jacob started looking over the sets looking for different ones that he wants. I got pictures of them both and put them together for today’s Picture of the day.
POD: Violet Hockey Tryouts
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| From Picture of the Day 2013 |
Today Violet laced up her skates and hit the ice for her Tyke hockey try outs. It was amazing to see her skating. It’s going to be an exciting hockey season, watching both Jacob and Violet play every week.
POD: Preparing for a run
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| From Picture of the Day 2013 |
Tomorrow is the Oasis Zoo Run and both kids are participating in the Cub. It will be a fun day of for our family, though without Melissa it will be bitter-sweet. I’m running the 10k that has a 8:15am. I’ve not been running as much as I should before such a big run, so I’m not sure how fast I can run tomorrow but you’ll be able to watch on my run keeper page.
POD: Two Sides of Violet
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| From Picture of the Day 2013 |
This evening we have a picture highlight two of Violet’s favourite activities. After ballet Nana and Papa finished getting together Violet’s hockey equipment for her Tyke Hockey tryout this weekend. It makes me smile to see how easily she goes from ballerina to hockey player. I can’t wait to see her on the ice.
POD: Lunches
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| From Picture of the Day 2013 |
Today we have another picture of the kids lunches. Once again I spent the morning putting together a lunch for the kids, that Melissa and discussed last night.
POD: Beavers
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| From Picture of the Day 2013 |
Today Jacob had his first Beavers meeting. He was so excited waiting for Nana and Papa to take him. It’s so exciting to see Jacob trying new things. Thanks Nana and Papa for signing taking him and being evolved.
POD: Dinner with Violet
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| From Picture of the Day 2013 |
Today Jacob headed out with his Uncle Jim to Lego Land, leaving the afternoon for Violet and I to go visit Melissa. After spending a great afternoon together I thought it would be nice to take Violet out for a Father Daughter dinner. I took this picture of Violet while she was showing off her treasures from Melissa.
POD: Nate’s Birthday Cake
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| From Picture of the Day 2013 |
Today we went to Nate’s first birthday party. That little guy is sure having his share of celebrations. The kids had a great time, and I took lots of pictures, but for tonight I will just share the one of Nate with his birthday cake.