Winter's Beauty

It is that time of year when we have said that we have had enough and can't wait for it to be over but when we woke up this morning it really was beautiful...

...until I had to clean off my car!  Hopefully Spring isn't too far away!!

Oakville Mayor Visits Post's Corners

Curtis's class was studying governments in school and he thought it would be cool to check out our Town Hall.  He got real brave and sent a note to the Mayor asking if he could possibly get a moment of his time to meet with him to find out a bit about his job.  Much to Curtis' surprise, the Mayor's office responded back offering to meet the entire class and even made life real easy by coming direct to the school.

Mayor Rob Burton speaks to Curtis' Class

Mayor Rob Burton & Councillor Marc Grant

The Mayor was so impressed with Curtis' initiative he even offered him a job...Curtis was quick to accept - anything to get out of school :)

The Mayor spoke about some of the different things the municipal government does, some of the big projects they are working on now like the new hospital, and even offered to leave his official mayoral chain of office behind so the kids could get their pictures taken with it.  What a great day and super learning experience for the kids.  Thanks very much Mayor Burton!!

Hockey Weekend!

Daddy O & Curtis were in Belleville for a hockey tournament.  Curtis' team got 2nd in their division and Curtis got 2 goals in 3 games...not bad.  They had fun in the pool, eating out and even managed to catch a winter demolition derby!  CrAzY!

I have how much left?!

Winter demolition for trucks...in our redneck glory!!

The Champs

Spencer was stuck home with Mom because he had an important play-off game that they tied.  That was really good because this team was a tough one to beat all year long.  Mom treated Spencer to dinner out at Spoon & Fork, made muffins & took Maui for walks!

What are chopsticks doing at Spoon & Fork?

Look...I can eat rice with them!!

OK, they have lost their appeal now!

Oliphant's Valentine's

We were definitely feeling the love this Valentine's.  We had chocolate, jewelery, and a great dinner out at Kelsey's.  Maui even got a Valentine's froof. 

Pretty Puppy

The Loot

Group Hug!!

Snow Day!!!

We heard the worst sorm in years was on it's way and the kids were hoping for a snow day.  Their prayers were answered when we got the call from the school board & the happy dancing began!

The snow was falling fast and we ended up with well over a foot when all was said and done.  Keith had 'fun' on the quad plowing out the neighbours (numerous times throughout the day).

We all had great fun when we got to watch a city snow plow get stuck across the road. 

stuck snow plow

Although the snow plow was struggling, the boys  made sure the Oakville Beaver (our local paper) got delivered.  Neither rain, nor snow nor sleet...

Spencer making his way back from the paper route



Curtis close behind, laughing at the snow plow
as he goes by :)

After he jacknifed himself on the road, blocking it & making a real mess of things, Daddy O went over even managed to help out with the quad/plow combo for them too.  Later on in the day he helped out a other people who were stuck in cars throughout the day.  What a hero he was to many!!

Daddy O helping dig out the struggling snow plow



snow plow getting out after Daddy O helped

We all love snow days...except those that get stuck & don't have someone like Daddy O to help them out!

Safetynet Charity

For Spencer's Birthday Party this year, he asked his friends not to bring gifts but rather to bring clothing, food or cash donations for a local charity - Safetynet.  It is a local charity that helps youth and families in need. 

Spencer had a Pizza Party for his friends and they played all sorts of games  in the basement.  Everyone seemed like they had a great time and we had so much fun with all our friends!

Let the pizza making begin!

looks like we have some pizza lovers!!

It's all good!

Aiden "The Joker" :)

You can take him Tey!

Strategy discussions

Larkin deep into a game

Did anyone say cake?!

Look at the cheeks blowing hard.

Tey looking for Maui :)

He collected $130, food and so many clothes that we filled the back of the Expedition!  Bill Shields, the founder of the organization was so impressed with what Spencer did, he took us on a tour and invited us back on the days they tutor the children in case the boys have any interest in offering up some of their time helping others in that way too.

Spencer getting another generous donation

Taking all our collection to Safetynet office

It was a very prideful moment for all of us to be able to see our efforts going towards helping those in need!!  A special thanks for all of our friends to helped us realize Spencer's dream.