Finally!

Today I got to start my volunteering experience at Vanier Public School.  I am in Ms. Campbell's grade 2 classroom.  Today I observed for the most part, but was able to have hands on experience as well.  I am hoping this oppourtunity continues to work out, if so I will be at the school Monday, Wednesday and every other Friday.

Today is International Milk day.  So the kids all got a free milk during second lunch.  Yes that's right, second lunch.  The school runs on what they call a Balanced food schedule.  They get a snack at 9am, then they eat half their lunch at 11am.  Then at 1:45 they have second lunch. 

Today I got to help out Ms. Campbell in the following ways...
> Finish cutting out paper sneakers for the Walk for a cure poster
> Open the kids planners to today's date and check for any parent notes
> Listened to a story on the "bus" (the "bus" is a carpet that the kids sit on for the morning story and announcements).
> Helped the children with there morning activity which was related to the book we read.  I got to help kids think of living and non-living things, sounding out and spelling words. 
> We also had to practice a bus evacuation.  So we all went outside got on a bus and listened to the bus dirver explain how to get out in case of an emergency.
> Gym time!  We got to do the Cha-cha slide!!

I really had a good time today! 

Aaron had a busy day of morning golf, evening worship practice, and night hockey.

Around Brockville...

Sundays are becoming very busy days for Aaron and I and yesterday was no exception!  We head into church around 8:20am. Our church has two services 9am and 11am.
After church we went to a  dinner party at  Pastor Mike and his wife Kate's house. ( Mike is the Children's Pastor/Youth Pastor).  Kate made Roast beef with onions, garlic and carrots.  I made twice baked potatoes and brought a salad. 
At 2:30pm we had a Coffee with the Pastor for new members and any members that wanted to know more about Centennial road.
At 3:30pm Aaron and I set out for Shawville, QC.  Aaron's Uncle Walter and Aunt Margo and cousin Lynette were in town.  So we drove our for a nice family dinner.  Then stayed the night in Ottawa at Paul's house.

Today I started the Dr.OZ 4 week challenge for fitness.  While I was out for my walk I took some photos of brockville.  I thought I'd upload them to give everyone a little glimpse of our new home. 

Enjoy!

Premier Fitness

We are back!  We got a coupon in the mail for a 30-free day trial and $100 off a annual gym membership for a local gym.  Aaron has been wanting to get back into a routine so this coupon was used right away.  We went down to the gym and Aaron signed up and I got two free weeks out of it. 

Visiting NY

Aaron and I headed back to Binghamton for a few days. Aaron had a preaching conference and I got to visit with family and friends.

We left Monday (9-21) around 3pm. Everything at the border went smooth! (it seems to be getting easier). Once we got to my parents my mom had a wonderful dinner planned. My sister Deanna and her husband Dan were there with their adorable son Ethan.



On Tuesday (9-22) Aaron, myself and Heidi all went to visit Jess and Clay around 9am. Baby Hugh was awesome! I fell in love with him the moment I meet him. We stayed for a bit and then Heidi and I left to go run some errands (which include a chiopractor appointment!) which allowed Jess to take a well deserved nap. Then returned to Jess's and got some more baby time in.



Tuesday evening we had a wonderful dinner with my family. Then and went to surprise our small group friends at Luke's bonfire. I think they were all surprised.

Wednesday (9-23) I got my hair cut at Colour!



Then made some amazing Chicken and Steak Fajitas for our Friends lunch with Clay and Jess. I was very sad to leave our best friends and baby Hugh. Aaron and I did get one final photo with baby Hugh Henry (i tired to get Melvin in the photo but he didn't want to :( ).




Aaron and I made it back safely to Canada...the border guy was really nice.

Le premier blog

On August 12, 2009 Aaron and I moved to Brockville, Ontario, Canada. Aaron is the Pastor of Adult Education at Centennial Road Church in Brockville, ON.

The purpose of our blog "Aventure Candienne" (which is French for Canadian Adventure) is to keep our Family and Friends updated as to what is going on in our lives.

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