Summer Oh Nine!

The clan are all doing great. The King and I have just returned from a super, fantastic, 4-day golf vacation in Deerhurst -- sans kids!! Thanks to Dino Princess's BFF, her mom and aunt who took on the three rugrats again this year for a kiddie vacation. While the kids were on vaca from the 'rents, the 'rents were having fun with Uncle Poop King and his betrothed! Here's a photo of our final round of golf (where the Klassen team allowed Clarke team to win). Rematch . . . summer 2010 in West Virginia! Anyone want three kids for a week??






Coming home was actually quite fun. Baby Blue Eye's kept repeating over and over, "I missed you so much, I love you so much, I just want to hug you so much, I'm so glad you are home". It's nice to be missed and loved!

We spent a day at the beach just before we left for Huntsville. . .aren't we so lucky to live 10 minutes from such a fab hangout??

Summer Oh Nine v2

We've made the trek to William's Lake a couple of times this summer, though it's been a mellow couple of trips. The first weekend was short and sweet, as we only had three days and spent two of them driving. The second weekend was a bit better, though the King was recovering from surgery and so our trip was a bit more mellow than normal (ie. less visiting and consumption of alcoholic beverages). Nonetheless, a great time was had by all.

We caught fish. . . spent time with the family . . . and enjoyed some boating fun.

Wordless Wednesday

I wonder what she's trying to tell us??

Goodbye old pal

Sadly, we had to say goodbye to Bubba this past month.

Bubba was a great cat with a wonderful personality. I met Bubba when he was a few days old at a clinic where I was working as a student. He had a bum eye, and no one wanted to adopt him. Whilst hand feeding him and treating his bad eye over the next few weeks, I fell in love with this little orange kitty's "character". He had a funny little meow that was more like a squawk, and he had a charming little way of convincing you to give him a little love. His favorite thing was to be scratched on the head, and to curl up beside whomever was closeby. Bubba made a great matchbox car ramp, was a cool reading buddy and appreciated chasing strings.

At the age of 19 yrs, Bubba was still adept at defending his turf. Unfortunately, while the tresspassing siamese has not returned, Bubba did suffer some wounds that gradually overwhelmed him. Still purring away, we had to make the decision to let him pass peacefully. I find it so difficult to make the decision to let go, to give up and to say that this is the last minute of life.

Even more difficult, was explaining it to the kids. Words were not adequate and the truth only became real during our little funeral/burial service. There were many tears shed that night, and since then. It was sad to see them grieving and missing their pal so much.

We miss you Bubba!

Happy Birthday Froggie Princess!

As a new day dawns in the Klassen Clan, so does a special gal's birthday! Today our little tadpole turns 5!! YIKES . . . can you believe this little tornado has turned into such an easy going little gal. Here's a photo of the birthday girl and her party pals!

Whoa Laddy!

Dino Princess started horseback riding lessons a week ago. We have been trying to find a new activity for her that combines her love of animals with her natural athletic ability. We may have hit the jackpot (well, maybe not considering that she's already asking for a horse of her own)!

Here's a photo of Dino Princess learning how to walk and then "post" on 28 year old Laddy!