Sunday, November 23, 2008
Monday, August 11, 2008
New Addition to the Sunkist House
A new addition arrived last week in Tampa from Canada! His name is Merlin, and he is a eleven week old Belgian Shepherd (Silver Tervuren). Luckily he is very calm pup and gets along great with little ones. More pics to follow soon.
Gathering of the Allen Clan
The whole Allen Clan gathered together for the first time complete since 1995 in Tofino, B.C. for a week of camping by the sea. It was an experience with a one year old in a small tent and keeping away from the fire, but fun was had by all. It was a great time to get away with just the family for some hikes on the beach and among the giant trees of the West Coast.
Saturday, July 5, 2008
A week of events...Canada Day...Ava's B-Day...US Independence Day
This past week was busy with a large gathering in downtown Tampa from CENTCOM, SOCOM and the local government to celebrate Canada Day. There was Moose-Milk, Elk, Beaver Tails and the all elusive Snow-Chicken on the menu for all to sample as well as the required Canadian beer commercials to demonstrate what it is to be Canadian. Ava’s birthday was celebrated at home (covered the last post) and we spent July 4th at Howard beach down the road, swimming, snorkeling and fishing.
Ava's First B-Day
On July 2nd, Ava moved from infant to toddler! She had a great time opening gifts from family and friends, as well as eating her birthday cake!
Rowan's friend Lily's B-Day
One of Rowan's little friends from gymnastics, Lily, invited her over for her birthday in June. All had a good time and the girls were able to get in the pool, and off the diving board before the afternoon storms came in.
Visit to Sea World
In June we took the girls to Orlando to Sea World for the day. There was lots to see, but we found it was more a theme park rather than dedicated to sea animals. The crowds were large enough that the last show for Shamu was full an hour before the start time.
May Picnic
The girls were invited to a picnic by Paola's friend Yim, and everyone had a great time.
Check out Ava's face with her first taste of a snow cone!
Disney World (Rowan's B-Day Cont)
Rowan wanted to go to Disney World for her birthday, so off we went on a Saturday. After a number of rides (and long waits), heat and crowds, Rowan was ready to say good by to Mickey after only a few hours!
Rowan's B-Day (3 May)
With the weather being so nice in May (not too hot!), we had Rowan's birthday at the local "splash playground" with some of her little friends from martial arts.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
On to her ORANGE belt
Rowan tested for and was presented her orange belt in MMA on Friday (28th Mar).
The One That DIDN'T Get Away!
In the ponds surrounding our sub-division, we have found that they have quite a variety of fish and only a two minute walk away. We were able to go fishing a number of times when the Grandparents were visiting and caught a number of Bluegills, Sunfish, Bullhead Catfish, Asian Walking Catfish and Largemouth Bass. The trophy was caught by Paola, with a 9lbs Largemouth Bass!
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