James the Champion 5-Pin Bowler

James the Champion 5-Pin Bowler went bowling for the first time ever on Saturday night! He and his friends Marshall and Nicholas had a very exciting time.

He wore a very fancy pair of bowling shoes, and was always careful to select just the right ball. The bowling alley puts small rails up along the gutters to keep the balls on the rails and these make the game more satisfying for the kids - terrific idea. James was so excited and happy that he was able to roll the ball and hit the pins every single time!

Like a true champion, James cheered and jumped up and down with every successful throw.
Everyone had a wonderful time. James told Daddy later that evening that he would like to go bowling again. This sounds like a very good idea!

Chloe Playing in the Toronto Music Garden!

Chloe went for a walk in the Toronto Music Garden on Sunday and had a super time! Have a gander at this little girl - and be sure to watch the short video at the end!


She ran about on the grass, smelled flowers, and danced.


Chloe was very interested in the ducks. We fed a curious pigeon a little bit of her cookie, and she liked that a lot.


After a little while, Chloe wanted to sit on Daddy's lap on the steps on the pier and look at the birds flying about.



She had a lot of fun!

James and Daddy visit the Toronto Music Garden - September 2, 2013

James, Chloe, Marshall - Ready for Trick or Treating!

A Fun Ride on Thomas the Tank Engine!

James meets Mr. Topham Hatt

James meets Mr. Topham Hatt

On Thomas the Tank Engine - Chloe is happy as a clam, James is a little anxious probably because it was so loud and crowded.

Choo! Choo!

We get under way....

What's all the sound about?

James suddenly hears the Toot! Toot! which is so familiar to him, and breaks out a huge grin!

Lots of fun as we drove along tracks for about 25 minutes.

Lots to see...

James loved looking out the window and at the tall trees.

Thomas the Tank Engine was wonderful!

A train conductor was available for photographs - and James was tickled pink.

The devious diesel engines were on a big poster.

James had to keep a close eye on them.

Off we then went to see some of the other celebrations.

A quick stop by the ice-cream truck.

A quick look at the bubble-truck. It was a sweltering day - so we tried to get inside as soon as possible.

And then James got to see the wonderful Steamies! Thomas - Percy - Rosie

Wish we had such a nice poster of the Steamies!

Ahhh... happiness!

Once we got inside the auditorium, it was a bit cooler. Spring and James popped into the shop, and James emerged with a toy train named Scruff.

Chloe and I sat for a little bit and had a snack - and then we all went for a drive to a nearby restaurant and sat and enjoyed a little lunch.

We drove past the Elgin Railway Museum and then 2 and a half hours got home and collapsed in a happy heap.