Thinking of Grandpa

Remembering Grandpa McMillan today… thankful.

Where does Superman get dressed?

The other day in the car Elijah & were discussing how superheroes get their suits on and I was telling him how Superman stops in a phone booth to get changed really fast.  “What’s a phone booth Dad?” was his reply.   Conclusion: My son will never really use a phone booth, and the Superman legend is now flawed, and I may have found one of the reasons for the problems with our society.

90/300 Elijah Hockey Tournament

Yesterday Elijah had his first hockey “tournament” out in Odessa.  The tourney consisted of two games.  It was a really good morning, and brought back a lot of good memories for me of traveling to small town rinks throughout the province as a kid.  There’s just something about a rink burger…  Elijah had a great time as usual – he just really loves the game right now.  The first game we played Zdeno Chara (I’m not sure how they snuck a 12 year old into the 3-4-5 league) and the Predators and lost about 15-4.  Elijah was discouraged by the loss (“They killed us!”) but played pretty well and even got a few goals on the big guy’s line.  The second game we destroyed the Canadiens by about the same score, and Elijah scored a bunch and even got a nice wrap around goal, along with some good passes to his linemates Tommy, Sam & Grace.  It was great to see some of the smaller players on our team get to score a few goals and spend some more time with the puck.  There was also an attempt to teach a lesson after game two…. “You know how you felt when the Predators beat you?  You think maybe that’s how the Canadiens are feeling now?”

Elijah #11 First Hockey Tournament in Odessa Jan 30, 2011

 

87/300 Brothers

Elijah & Michael December 2010

Before Christmas Cody & Dayna were nice enough to come over and take some quick family pictures.  I sometimes joke that Cody is Elijah’s personal professional photographer, since he’s been taking pictures since Elijah was a baby.  In Yellowknife we used to beg Cody to babysit and at the end of the night he’d give us a couple hundred great pictures.  On this day Elijah was  a bit calmer than usual, but Michael was in fine form making us all laugh.  I especially liked this pic of the brothers, although there are other good ones to choose from.  Thanks once again for blessing our family with you talents Cody & Dayna!

If you’re in the Regina area and need some pictures taken – call up Peteron Photography & Design!

Happy Birthday Mom

Last week as my son threw up literally into my hand and all over my leg I realized one of the tough things about parenting – they don’t recognize how much they owe you soon enough.   As I spent the next half hour wading through it, I just thought… jeeez this is brutal, and he likely won’t thank me for another 3o years, if ever!  Oh yeah, I also thought “poor kid” – I’m not that heartless!

So, it’s about 30 years late Mom, but thanks for everything back then… just as important, thanks for all the ways you love me and mine today and now.

Happy Birthday!

House Concert – Jared McMillan – Tuesday

Call me or Harm for more info!  This will be a good night.

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For young ones and for the young at heart- all are welcome! Come join us for a fun night of music from Jared McMillan. Wear your pj’s (and your cozy Dora foamy couch to sit on if you have one!) and get ready for some rockin’ and rollin’ tunes from Jared. We are aiming to get started around 6:15pm. Bedtime snack included!

How much does it cost?
$5 per person, or $15 for a family.
Jared will also have his cds available- $10 if you’d like a download card, or $15 for the cd.

More about Jared’s new album..

“Puttin’ on Janamas” is music that your kids will love to listen to at play and as they go to sleep. Jared McMillan’s first album of children’s music captures his folk sensibilities and offbeat sense of humor. The album begins with upbeat playful songs and slowly drifts to quieter bedtime music with a few stories interspersed for good measure. Although the album is aimed at a young audience it is still music that the whole family can enjoy.

You can read more about Jared and listen to a preview of his new album at this link:
http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/JaredMcMillan

83/300 Michael First Day of Pre-School

Michael's first day of pre-school

51/300 Grandpa’s Last Ride

 

Tim, Grandpa & Steve: Grasslands Trail Ride June 2009

Grandpa McMillan passed away a year ago today.  I miss you Grandpa, but I’m so thankful for your life and legacy.

 

36/300 Bowling with Caden

Elijah & Michael’s good buddy Caden had a great idea – “I want to go bowling!”.  So tonight the 3 boys and their dads made their way down to the Golden Mile Bowl for an hour introduction to the “sport”.  It was fun, the dads barely made it out ahead of Caden too – I think Justin’s going to have him in full time bowling next week.  The kid has potential.  Maybe big league potential!

Caden Mooney's first time bowling!

Great Quotes

Elijah came home from school last week and he says, “Mom, you were right.  I shouldn’t watch TV all day.  My gym teacher told me me I have to Move it, Move it, Move it!”  He went on to say that if he watches TV or plays video games all day that when he gets old he’ll be sick.  He also said that we should NOT smoke!  I guess I should be happy that he is at least going to listen to his gym teacher:)

On another note… Michael and I were having breakfast the other morning and I asked him if he dreamt about anything.  He said he dreamt about God.  He said that in is dream God told his heart not to be afraid because He was going to protect him.  I then said, “So God told that to your heart, eh?”  He said, “Yup.”  That was it.

The more I listen to what my kids are saying about God the more I learn about God too. It is amazing to me that they often seem to have a better grasp on God and what he is all about than I do!  “Out of the mouths of babes,” as One would say.