It feels like a spring day

Conditions at 6:00 am - 15* and overcast
Expected later - 17* and a a mix of sun and cloud

When I let the dog out this morning I couldn't believe how mild it is.  As I read the weather network and see the terrible weather that's happening in other parts of the country and around the world, it's obvious we are extremely lucky at this moment in time, so we are going to enjoy it while it lasts.

He has his own email address and he calls himself "Speedy James" and now we know why.
I received an email yesterday from Patti and the rankings are out from Speed Skating Ontario and at this point out of 66 boys in Ontario in his age group, James is ranked # 7.  I think that's quite the accomplishment as he's just  been speedskating for less than 2 years. He is pretty excited about that, because the top 15 in his age group get to compete in provincial meets through the winter, with the potential of going to a national meet in the spring.  He is pretty proud of himself.    Meghan is also on the list, but since she fell in every race at her first meet, her times are pretty low, so she is currently last in her age group.  As she pointed out, there's no where to go but up from here!
James' first meet is in Cambridge on Nov 6 and 7, and Meghan is going to another meet in Brampton on Nov 13.  Patti says Meghan has improved so much, you wouldn't even recognize her on the ice.
Combined with hockey, I foresee the Dennison family doing a lot of traveling this winter! But I'm happy to see them so active - it's healthy and will keep them busy as they get older. These kids certainly won't have time to be hanging around the mall!

On the podium last spring - I think James may have found his sport