Long roadtrips are a lot easier now that the kids can sing to themselves, and to each other (although there are sometimes artistic differences). There were a lot of birthday discussions in the weeks leading up to their big day, so they knew it was "not yet" their birthday.
It must be quite something being a twin. Always someone to throw rocks with. Always someone to bump into. Always someone to kiss you better. Often that kiss can be more dangerous than the original bump.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
Some Birthday Photos
Birthday party for their "friends" is taking place on Thursday - will post photos of the festivities.
- Sporting new birthday shades, courtesy of one of our coffee shop friends
- Getting ready for the NBA dunk contest - left handed swish, while holding a banana (hoop courtesy of my folks)
- Sporting new birthday shades, courtesy of one of our coffee shop friends
- Getting ready for the NBA dunk contest - left handed swish, while holding a banana (hoop courtesy of my folks)
Back Home With Two-Year-Olds
Lots to catch up on - the rest of our Maritimes trip and turning two.
Here are a few photos from Shelburne, NS. I just finished reading The Book of Negroes, which inspired me to lead an expedition from Halifax to the little town where many of the "Black Loyalists" were brought during the American Revolution. Besides being a fun trip with the kids, and an interesting bringing-the-book-to-life experience, it also made me a little nostalgic for a path not taken - there was a time (many moons ago) when I thought I was going to be a scholar of African American history.
- Jacob on the left. Both considering chasing the ducks. In front of one of the Shelburne museums. Ten thousand people were shipped here by the British and I'd be surprised if 1000 residents remain. Many returned to the States, presumably somewhat with tails between their legs as their loyalty to prosperity won out over loyalty to the crown.
- at the cemetery in Birchtown - the not-so-nice end of the bay where the blacks were sent. What's better than a gate to climb?
- I'll tell you what's better. A bridge to throw stones off.
This vacation included the places where we've agreed to write our 3rd and 4th novels - Quebec City and Mahone Bay. Here's a photo of the latter - as pretty as Lunenburg but maybe a little less kitschy.
In case anyone's keeping track, (1) neither of us has begun a 1st novel, (2) we would both love to write but fear a lack of talent, (3) both agree that whoever starts writing first can steal the other's ideas, (4) the 2nd novel will be written in Paris, (5) the 3rd novel will be written in Mendocino, California, and (6) the 1st novel will obviously have to be a big bestseller to finance the rest of these plans.
If anyone wants to blackmail us for being sellouts, here's the photo. Two sixteen hour drives led us to some desperate times, including a McDonald's stop. Here's Jacob ironically sporting the latest in anti-capitalist fashion.
Here are a few photos from Shelburne, NS. I just finished reading The Book of Negroes, which inspired me to lead an expedition from Halifax to the little town where many of the "Black Loyalists" were brought during the American Revolution. Besides being a fun trip with the kids, and an interesting bringing-the-book-to-life experience, it also made me a little nostalgic for a path not taken - there was a time (many moons ago) when I thought I was going to be a scholar of African American history.
- Jacob on the left. Both considering chasing the ducks. In front of one of the Shelburne museums. Ten thousand people were shipped here by the British and I'd be surprised if 1000 residents remain. Many returned to the States, presumably somewhat with tails between their legs as their loyalty to prosperity won out over loyalty to the crown.
- at the cemetery in Birchtown - the not-so-nice end of the bay where the blacks were sent. What's better than a gate to climb?
- I'll tell you what's better. A bridge to throw stones off.
This vacation included the places where we've agreed to write our 3rd and 4th novels - Quebec City and Mahone Bay. Here's a photo of the latter - as pretty as Lunenburg but maybe a little less kitschy.
In case anyone's keeping track, (1) neither of us has begun a 1st novel, (2) we would both love to write but fear a lack of talent, (3) both agree that whoever starts writing first can steal the other's ideas, (4) the 2nd novel will be written in Paris, (5) the 3rd novel will be written in Mendocino, California, and (6) the 1st novel will obviously have to be a big bestseller to finance the rest of these plans.
If anyone wants to blackmail us for being sellouts, here's the photo. Two sixteen hour drives led us to some desperate times, including a McDonald's stop. Here's Jacob ironically sporting the latest in anti-capitalist fashion.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Photos from New Brunswick
- Molly doing her local research, reading all about New Brunswick. Roadtrips are definitely getting easier, with kids who can entertain themselves (some of the time)
- Jacob hoping to absorb the same info
- with Dan, Alison and cousins Sam & Maeve
- the bigger the rock, the bigger the splash
- Molly pulling Jacob along
- three cousins playing the piano
- Jacob hoping to absorb the same info
- with Dan, Alison and cousins Sam & Maeve
- the bigger the rock, the bigger the splash
- Molly pulling Jacob along
- three cousins playing the piano
Photos from Quebec City
Just checking in enroute. We've had fabulous visits in Montreal and New Brunswick and we'll be heading to Halifax in a few hours. Here are some photos...
- We stopped in Quebec City for the day enroute to NB. Here we are on the ferry from Levis to the old city.
- You should hear Molly say the word "funicular"
- on the boardwalk
- serious girl
- sleepy boy
- series in the playground sandbox
- in front of the mural
- We stopped in Quebec City for the day enroute to NB. Here we are on the ferry from Levis to the old city.
- You should hear Molly say the word "funicular"
- on the boardwalk
- serious girl
- sleepy boy
- series in the playground sandbox
- in front of the mural
Monday, June 8, 2009
Twin Triathlon
Jumping, somersaulting and wrestling, all with more enthusiasm than ability...
The parents were active this weekend too, as we ran a 10km race on Saturday evening, with Kate winning a $25 gift certificate for being the 2nd place woman. Unjustly, there were no prizes for being 9th out of 13 men. I did follow up with a goaltending shutout in my Sunday soccer game though. And I played a little tennis too.
We're off on a big roadtrip tomorrow for two weeks - Montreal, New Brunswick & Halifax. I'll try to check in a few times enroute.
The parents were active this weekend too, as we ran a 10km race on Saturday evening, with Kate winning a $25 gift certificate for being the 2nd place woman. Unjustly, there were no prizes for being 9th out of 13 men. I did follow up with a goaltending shutout in my Sunday soccer game though. And I played a little tennis too.
We're off on a big roadtrip tomorrow for two weeks - Montreal, New Brunswick & Halifax. I'll try to check in a few times enroute.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Catch-Up Photos
- This image stolen from Jo's blog. Molly's love of hats extends to the cowboy look. Taken in Jo & Mike's living room on our Toronto visit last week
And here, finally, are some photos from our Montreal trip a few weeks back
- Jacob and cousin Sean
- Molly and cousin Erin
- Molly dunking
- Jacob showing off his new, big-boy underwear
- Jacob working the hands-in-pockets look
- Molly's stylish new jacket
- The Big Twins and the Twinlets
- Jacob enjoying my birthday cake
- Molly in a box
And here, finally, are some photos from our Montreal trip a few weeks back
- Jacob and cousin Sean
- Molly and cousin Erin
- Molly dunking
- Jacob showing off his new, big-boy underwear
- Jacob working the hands-in-pockets look
- Molly's stylish new jacket
- The Big Twins and the Twinlets
- Jacob enjoying my birthday cake
- Molly in a box
Early Birthday
The most spoiled kids in town were at it again yesterday. An early birthday celebration at the Jenkins' - over 3 weeks before the actual day. I'm guessing this won't be the last cake of the month.
- Molly looking pleased as punch. For a change, she's the one with the scrape on her head.
- Molly blowing from afar. Jacob inspecting the trains and the berries, which he calls "beeyah". So when he shouts for more berries (very often) he sounds like a beer vendor at Fenway Park.
- Molly looking pleased as punch. For a change, she's the one with the scrape on her head.
- Molly blowing from afar. Jacob inspecting the trains and the berries, which he calls "beeyah". So when he shouts for more berries (very often) he sounds like a beer vendor at Fenway Park.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Moving Right Along
Man, you post irregularly for a month and the kids are completely different people! Molly knows all her colours (Jacob knows them all, some of the time). She counts to ten obsessively, over and over (Jacob jumps in when he's feeling the vibe). And she loves to jump - actually she does this funny, little skip jump which I have to try to capture on video. She ends each one with a beaming grin. The kids are also getting big enough to semi-reliably take them out for dinner. We went for sushi the other night with two other families with toddlers (yes, new sushi restaurant in our little town!!). And when we were in Toronto last week to buy camping gear, we managed lunch at a Greek place (Jacob loves his tsatziki). We're in two-year old heaven right now because the construction across the street is causing an excited and steady stream of "where da blue truck go", "orange truck full sand", "guy helmet on", "truck no guy, truck park", etc..
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