TUESDAY, JUNE 9TH - A BUSY WEEK FOR THE GRANDKIDS

It's a warmer day today but we've been up and down. In spite of the odd warm day, we really can't say summer has arrived as yet. But I suppose realistically it's not officially due till the 21st of June so we just have to be patient.

James had a busy time this past week. Last Tuesday he was honoured to receive an award at the school's awards night. He earned a Celtic Culture Award - Anchorman of the Year for his work with BM News, as well as the schools facebook page, and just his attitude and willingness to help out wherever needed. Yep, that sounds like James.

Then on Wednesday he played with the pipe band at a ceremony to mark the 100th anniversary of John McCrae's "In Flander's Fields".

Friday night he played at the opening of the Relay For Life in Guelph and then on Sunday at the Legion's Decoration day where he swapped out his Pipe Band kilt and played with the Air Cadet Pipe Band. This was following two baseball games on Saturday.  Guess he doesn't have to worry about practicing his piping, he's playing more in parades and at functions than he would likely be doing at home!

Meghan will be in full on recital prep this week. With only a few days remaining until the opening night on Thursday, they will be a pretty high strung group of young ladies by this point.

This photo and caption was in the Mercury recently:

The first year of competition for the Holly Hughes Dance Academy’s competitive team was a successful one. Over three competitions the team captured three first places, a second place, four platinum awards, three golds and one diamond. The team also captured three overall awards and a special judges award. From left to right are dancers Meghan Dennison, Melyssa Mainprize, Julia Mainprize, Victoria Longato, Taylor Ferigo, Victoria Hughes-Visentin, Jillian Francis and Rebecca Lencki.

Tristen, on the other hand, is just ever so pleased that we have a second baby pig and he chose the name for this one. Piggly Wiggly arrived on Saturday evening and the two are getting along just fine.

So far we're really enjoying them. They are quite funny to watch and they've learned our routine pretty well. They let you know when it's time for a meal, as they come trotting over to the corner of the fence closest to the garage, where the food is kept, grunting and oinking the entire time.

Friday  we had the pleasure of attending the first annual Ribfest in Charlottetown. Some familiar ribbers were there from our days attending the same event in Guelph.  The weather was good on Friday but poured rain most of Saturday. Sunday was clear but quite cool but hopefully the event was a success. The Van Gaals went late on Sunday but were there just in time to sample some tasty pork.

I'm getting ready for my trip to the big city of Toronto on Friday morning. It's looking like I'll have no trouble getting there but getting back might be an issue. Right now it appears my best chance to make it is the last flight at night that will get me home in the wee hours of Monday morning. The up side is it gives me an extra day visiting the family.