Look at me ... I'm kayaking! Never to be left behind her big bro & sis, Clare stepped in but never quite made it away from the dock. Check out that tummy!
Although not in this picture, the kids took it one evening at the lake in July. It's got to be one of the best sunsets we've ever seen.
August Long weekend ... fun to be had with Scott, Karen & Marshall visiting from NB. Based upon Marshall's idea, Scott & Dirk's carpentry, Karen and the kids' creativity and G&G's babysitting, we ventured out on the "Pirates of Lot 9" craft for some water excitement!
Pre and post 18 holes of golf with Cam Barker, Dane's generous and gracious host for the Believe in the Goal Invitational Golf Tourney. Dane had an amazing time ... we're not quite sure if Cam will recover from the trauma of Dane's driving, but we are hopeful! Top photo is Dane and Mason dropping the ceremonial puck to kick-off the event. When I get the photos from the professional photog we'll post some of Dane coaching with Jonathan Toews.
Dane's CCMB buddies hanging out in Souris during a very fun but chilly August weekend. Four of the five kids in this photo are kickin' leukemia's but and our host Jessie (far left) has recently beaten her fight with lymphoma. Way to go gang and LOVE all the new curls!!!!
Ashley, Dane & Clare with lake Superior in the background. This one was taken earlier this week during an end-of-summer get-away to Duluth and Minni for sightseeing, lots of swimming and some shopping.
Well, that's July & August in a nutshell. On the medical front, Dane started his fifth Maintenance cycle in mid-August. He has felt great all summer long and we can really notice the return of his strength, stamina and muscle tone. His blood counts have been excellent so he has remained on 100% dosages of all his meds. He and Ashley strap on the skates this week for hockey and ringette camps and we are anxious to see how they fare.
Late August and early September also signifies dragon boating season. As was the case last year, we are paddling on team Paddlestar Gallactica. If you are interested in supporting our cause, the following is the link to our personal page. Our team captain and me are the honorary spokespersons for the event this year. Apparently our team spirit (aka loudness and time spent in the beer tent post races) and Dane's story caught folks' attention in 2009!
http://convio.cancer.ca/site/TR/Manitobathirdpartyevent/DRAGON_MB_Winnipeg_?px=2893401&pg=personal&fr_id=8520Hope summer has been good to everyone - Janie & Dirk
