Monday, 22 August, 2011
FATHER AND CHILDREN CAMPOUT
David has to speak out at the stake Father and children's camp out Friday night (formerly father and sons). He took Benjamin out for Friday night only. It was a dusty trip. Ben liked to wander around. We don't know exactly how many marshmallows he ate.
Monday, 23 May, 2011
JURASSIC FOREST
On the May long weekend we went with Heather and Paul's family Saturday to an attraction about 45 minutes north of Edmonton. It is a dinosaur park with various displays, animatronic dinosaurs, fossils etc. Is is called Jurassic Forest.
At the entrance gate
Riding a dinosaur
Uncovering a fossil
The scariest creatures of all
At the entrance gate
Riding a dinosaur
Uncovering a fossil
The scariest creatures of all
Sunday, 9 January, 2011
Lauryn's baptism
We were excited to go to Edmonton January 8th 2011 for Lauryn's baptism. Paul baptised Lauryn on what was a cold and windy day.
Wednesday, 16 June, 2010
HARVARD DAD AND MOM
We can now say that we are a Harvard Dad and a Harvard Mom. They sell hats, t-shirts, coats, sweatshirts, etc. with those phrases on. We both have some Harvard clothing
Joanne graduated with a Masters in Public Health from the Harvard School of Public Health. The commencement exercises were held on Thursday the 28th of May.
It is a big event in Cambridge. It is also very traditional. The main event for all graduates of Harvard takes place in Harvard Yard where there are thousands of chairs set up on the grass and under the trees. Here is a photo taken the night before the event of some of the chairs, and banners with the stage way off in the distance.
The chairs go into surrounding open areas that connect but do not even have a view of the stage or graduates. The following was another photo taken the night before. This section was where we ended up sitting - at least when we first arrived.
The graduates marched in and took places for them reserved at the front. There were about 7600 candidates receiving degrees -1800 undergraduates (bachelors) and 5800 graduates (Masters and Doctors). Here is a photo of some of the graduates - impossible to get them all in one photo.
The exercises were open and closed by the town sheriff in traditional garb banging a staff on the stage and bellowing (he certainly didn't need a mic). There were several speeches - one entirely in Latin (there was a translation in the program) and they awarded 15 honourary degrees - one to Meryl Streep. Here is Meryl's picture taken about 500 yards away.
Fortunately they did not read each individual's name. Each faculty was introduced en masse and degrees conferred on the group together as they stood. Each faculty tried to outdo the other with something unique for the class. Education had blow up globes which they threw around, dentists had signs with big toothy smiles, medical doctors had yellow stethoscopes around their necks and the faculty of design had miniature Lego structures clipped onto their mortar board hats. Joanne's faculty had sport bands.
After the morning ceremonies we took buses over to the School of Public Health for the actual ceremony for Joanne's class. They of course were each individually introduced and had the opportunity to walk across the stage in an outdoor tent and receive their degree.
Here is Joanne before the ceremony.
Joanne waiting as the rest of her class files in.
After the ceremonies there was a reception with food and refreshments inside the school. We took the opportunity to take another picture of Joanne inside the school.
Joanne's class was a very international class with students from all over the world. They had flags of every nation represented by graduates and we were proud to take a photo in front of the Canadian flag.
Joanne graduated with a Masters in Public Health from the Harvard School of Public Health. The commencement exercises were held on Thursday the 28th of May.
It is a big event in Cambridge. It is also very traditional. The main event for all graduates of Harvard takes place in Harvard Yard where there are thousands of chairs set up on the grass and under the trees. Here is a photo taken the night before the event of some of the chairs, and banners with the stage way off in the distance.
The chairs go into surrounding open areas that connect but do not even have a view of the stage or graduates. The following was another photo taken the night before. This section was where we ended up sitting - at least when we first arrived.
The graduates marched in and took places for them reserved at the front. There were about 7600 candidates receiving degrees -1800 undergraduates (bachelors) and 5800 graduates (Masters and Doctors). Here is a photo of some of the graduates - impossible to get them all in one photo.
The exercises were open and closed by the town sheriff in traditional garb banging a staff on the stage and bellowing (he certainly didn't need a mic). There were several speeches - one entirely in Latin (there was a translation in the program) and they awarded 15 honourary degrees - one to Meryl Streep. Here is Meryl's picture taken about 500 yards away.
Fortunately they did not read each individual's name. Each faculty was introduced en masse and degrees conferred on the group together as they stood. Each faculty tried to outdo the other with something unique for the class. Education had blow up globes which they threw around, dentists had signs with big toothy smiles, medical doctors had yellow stethoscopes around their necks and the faculty of design had miniature Lego structures clipped onto their mortar board hats. Joanne's faculty had sport bands.
After the morning ceremonies we took buses over to the School of Public Health for the actual ceremony for Joanne's class. They of course were each individually introduced and had the opportunity to walk across the stage in an outdoor tent and receive their degree.
Here is Joanne before the ceremony.
Joanne waiting as the rest of her class files in.
After the ceremonies there was a reception with food and refreshments inside the school. We took the opportunity to take another picture of Joanne inside the school.
Joanne's class was a very international class with students from all over the world. They had flags of every nation represented by graduates and we were proud to take a photo in front of the Canadian flag.
Tuesday, 15 June, 2010
PEDAL HARP
Alita has been playing the harp for a number of years now. Initially we rented a harp from her harp teacher when she started taking lessons. It was a lever harp (Celtic). We then had a lever harp made for Alita by a man who lives out by Bragg Creek. Alita had some input in the design of the harp and it has been a wonderful instrument. Alita has used that harp for several years.
Alita changed harp teachers to a lady who is the harpist for the Calgary Philharmonic. Alita has improved her skill and ability substantially. Alita's harp teacher has recommended that Alita obtain a pedal harp so she can further advance her skills. We have for the past year or so been actively looking at different harps and deciding what is best to get. There are only a limited number of harp manufacturers in the world. Based on Alita's teacher's advice and our own research we decided to obtain a Lyon and Healy harp in Chicago. We decided on the Style 85 Concert Grand which is used quite often in orchestras.
We were in Chicago for Scott's graduation and Alita's birthday in the middle of May. We had scheduled a time to meet with a lady from Indiana who flew to Chicago to help in the selection of the harp. We had made arrangements through Vanderbilt Music in Indiana to obtain a harp. On May 17th we went to Lyon and Healy's factory and showrooms in Chicago and Alita was able to select her harp. Afterwards we took a tour of the harp factory and were able to see how they manufacture the harps. It was very interesting and informative tour. They did not allow us to take photos in the factory.
It was with great anticipation that Alita waited for the arrival of her harp at our home in Calgary. It arrived on the same day as her graduation and she wanted to stay home to be with the harp rather that go to the graduation. She has got it tuned and loves it although we had two strings break the first couple of days (probably a humidity issue).
Following are a series of photos relating to the harp:
Lyon and Healy have been manufacturing harps for over 120 years. They presently occupy this building that they have been in for 75 years. There is a recital/concert hall on the top floor of the building which overlooks downtown Chicago. It has a great view of the skyline. The showroom is also on the top floor with the factory taking up all of the second, third and fourth floors.
Alita in the reception area.
In the showroom playing the various harps and choosing the one that sounds the best.
The choice has been narrowed down to two harps. They moved them into another room so Alita could play them side by side and choose the best one.
Alita's choice arrived at Edenwold Place June 9th. She was very excited.
Alita changed harp teachers to a lady who is the harpist for the Calgary Philharmonic. Alita has improved her skill and ability substantially. Alita's harp teacher has recommended that Alita obtain a pedal harp so she can further advance her skills. We have for the past year or so been actively looking at different harps and deciding what is best to get. There are only a limited number of harp manufacturers in the world. Based on Alita's teacher's advice and our own research we decided to obtain a Lyon and Healy harp in Chicago. We decided on the Style 85 Concert Grand which is used quite often in orchestras.
We were in Chicago for Scott's graduation and Alita's birthday in the middle of May. We had scheduled a time to meet with a lady from Indiana who flew to Chicago to help in the selection of the harp. We had made arrangements through Vanderbilt Music in Indiana to obtain a harp. On May 17th we went to Lyon and Healy's factory and showrooms in Chicago and Alita was able to select her harp. Afterwards we took a tour of the harp factory and were able to see how they manufacture the harps. It was very interesting and informative tour. They did not allow us to take photos in the factory.
It was with great anticipation that Alita waited for the arrival of her harp at our home in Calgary. It arrived on the same day as her graduation and she wanted to stay home to be with the harp rather that go to the graduation. She has got it tuned and loves it although we had two strings break the first couple of days (probably a humidity issue).
Following are a series of photos relating to the harp:
Lyon and Healy have been manufacturing harps for over 120 years. They presently occupy this building that they have been in for 75 years. There is a recital/concert hall on the top floor of the building which overlooks downtown Chicago. It has a great view of the skyline. The showroom is also on the top floor with the factory taking up all of the second, third and fourth floors.
Alita in the reception area.
In the showroom playing the various harps and choosing the one that sounds the best.
The choice has been narrowed down to two harps. They moved them into another room so Alita could play them side by side and choose the best one.
Alita's choice arrived at Edenwold Place June 9th. She was very excited.
Monday, 14 June, 2010
ALITA'S GRADUATION
Alita had her grade 9 graduation at Senator Patrick Burns Junior High School this past week. They had the students walk across the stage as they introduced them and then walk to their places. They had a short program with a class video and a couple of short speeches. They then adjourned for a reception. After the reception the parents were asked to leave and the students stayed for a dance.
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