Suzanne and Murray

Suzanne and Murray were in town. It was great to see them.

Susi's Birthday

Conferring about the wish 

Fresh starts

Laura chose the Bass for her instrument

Chiara is doing track instead of soccer

Lake House Bath Room Renovation

Our carpenter, Rick, broke the bath tub in 'millions' of pieces to haul it out.  It is make of iron (or steel)
covered in porcelain.  There were 2 layers of board under our visible floor covering, before what you see as the floor in the picture.  The second one was soft.  Both removed.  Rick has removed the knotty pine top layer to the left,  as the new shower is about 1 &1/2 inches wider than the tub was.  He hopes that will help make room,  space is a premium. 

He will build some shelves, but we are going to wait to see what the space looks like before making the design.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUSANNA and SUZANNE

Susi

Today was the first day of soccer for Laura. She was not happy to pose for the photo as you can see. The photo of the Hommel house was sent to me by our site supervisor, Carole. Things are looking good.

College Update: Senior Year

  Today was the first day of classes. I only had 2 classes, 5 hours between the them. This morning was applied animal behaviour with Dr. Georgia Mason and Pet nutrition with Dr. Jim Atkinson or something. Both of the profs are extremely british. The voice in my head now sounds very much like Emma Watson. I enjoyed both classes. The one with Dr. Mason looks interesting. We are going to look into why animals do things. The other one will be about what we should feed our pets, primarily cats and dogs.
  I moved into my new house on Sunday, Heather had already moved in, but was in Ottowa at the time of my arrival. The other 2 girls, I'm going to assume sisters, moved around 8pm Monday night, but left around 2am with their mother. I have not seen them since, but I think they came back around midnight last night.
  I am currently getting over a cold so I'm going to cut this short because I have a short attention span. If you have questions, ask Susi. She'll probably know the answer.

No more red door.

Chiara & Laura on the first day of school.

 Chiara and Laura started school yesterday. Laura was very nervous about starting at Steiner. I think the day went well as she was in a good mood after she came home.

Chiara took part in the rose ceremony.  This a a lovely ritual at Stainer. The 12 grade students take on a buddy in the first grade class. At the beginning of the year they give the child a rose. At the end of the year the child gives them a rose.

at the church on Madison and 73 street

giving the rose

Nicky's first day

 Nicky had his first day today. The bus was supposed to pick him up at 7:30 it did not arrive till 8:50. Nicky took it fairly well. He has be excited about starting his new school.

Vic, Nicky, Laura & Chiara

The Table

The table is 72 x 42 inches. 
The 2 leaves added make it 96 x 42

Soon to be removed and replaced

To be replaced: Tub, sink and toilet.

Work starts, 9/15. hopefully.