Happy Birthday Mimi from Mark Charest on Vimeo.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Happy Birthday Mimi!
Yesterday, March 14th was Mimi's birthday. Ben sent her this message over Facebook and now posted here.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Sprung Spring
In last weekend's sunshine, Ben and I hit the yard to run around and explore.
He also started up his construction company to get a jump on spring projects.
But it's too hard to choose between 4wheelers and dump trucks...
so Ben rides them both at the same time.
Later in the day we met up with Navin, Morgan, and their parents for a Saturday brunch. Brunch is perfect for this age. Adults can chat, the kids play, we eat lunch, then everyone conks out for naps.
Everyone took turns sharing the magic blue handle.
He also started up his construction company to get a jump on spring projects.
But it's too hard to choose between 4wheelers and dump trucks...
so Ben rides them both at the same time.
Later in the day we met up with Navin, Morgan, and their parents for a Saturday brunch. Brunch is perfect for this age. Adults can chat, the kids play, we eat lunch, then everyone conks out for naps.
Everyone took turns sharing the magic blue handle.
Ben took sime time out to practice his handwriting. No cursive yet, sorry.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Quilts of Ann Gosselin and Sylvia Charest featured at AVH Art Gallery
from the Berlin Daily Sun, March 11, 2010
BERLIN — The Androscoggin Valley Hospital Auxiliary has announced that an exhibition of quilts by Ann Gosselin and Sylvia Charest are currently on display at AVH as part of the on-going Rotating Art Program.
Shortly after graduating from the RN program at the former Berlin Community Technical College, Ann and Sylvia vowed that the next class they enrolled in would be purely for enjoyment. They took a sampler quilt class and the rest is history. Currently Ann works on the Medical Surgical fl oor at AVH, and Sylvia works for AVH Surgical Associates. “We work to support our quilting habit,” said Sylvia. When asked whether they ever sold their quilts, Sylvia said they made them mainly for gifts, with their children and grandchildren being the main recipients. Sylvia then quoted a famous quilter’s creed: “Blessed are the children of quilters, for they shall inherit the quilts.” Ten years ago, Ann and Sylvia were able to attend the International Quilt Festival in Houston, Texas. Since then, they have been taking many quilting classes in Nashua at the Quilters Gathering.
The public is welcome to come and view this fine exhibit in the hospital’s art gallery, located in the cafeteria on the first floor. The quilts are on display until the end of March.
Nice work Mom!
from the Berlin Daily Sun, March 11, 2010
BERLIN — The Androscoggin Valley Hospital Auxiliary has announced that an exhibition of quilts by Ann Gosselin and Sylvia Charest are currently on display at AVH as part of the on-going Rotating Art Program.
Shortly after graduating from the RN program at the former Berlin Community Technical College, Ann and Sylvia vowed that the next class they enrolled in would be purely for enjoyment. They took a sampler quilt class and the rest is history. Currently Ann works on the Medical Surgical fl oor at AVH, and Sylvia works for AVH Surgical Associates. “We work to support our quilting habit,” said Sylvia. When asked whether they ever sold their quilts, Sylvia said they made them mainly for gifts, with their children and grandchildren being the main recipients. Sylvia then quoted a famous quilter’s creed: “Blessed are the children of quilters, for they shall inherit the quilts.” Ten years ago, Ann and Sylvia were able to attend the International Quilt Festival in Houston, Texas. Since then, they have been taking many quilting classes in Nashua at the Quilters Gathering.
The public is welcome to come and view this fine exhibit in the hospital’s art gallery, located in the cafeteria on the first floor. The quilts are on display until the end of March.
Nice work Mom!
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Potty Time
Ben picked out a potty to try some training during a Target run. He's getting used to it in a few ways. First he checked out the side profile. The green button is the pullout tp holder; pretty cool!
Maiden voyage just for fun
Ooh now we're having a good time. Splash guard and all.
Maiden voyage just for fun
Ooh now we're having a good time. Splash guard and all.
Monday, February 15, 2010
A Year to Grow: Beach in April 2009
We took a chance last April when the weather was supposed to be outstanding and headed down to the Chatam Bars Inn. This beach walk was breezy and a bit cold but was still beautiful. On the Sunday of that weekend, the weather was great and we walked the streets of Chatam in the warm sun. Something special also happened at home that weekend. Here's our beach walk.
Beach in April 09 from Mark Charest on Vimeo
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Kidding around at Jill's
Jill hosted us with Heather, Jeff, Amelia, and Sawyer to spend the afternoon with Bill and Larissa visiting from Chicago. There was also a big tuna.
Ben had just woken from a car nap and took a little time to wake up.
Doing some hunting for Jill's kitty Lilly helped get him going.
Fresh from the car Sawyer took some time to warm to me and my camera.
His smile showed up pretty quickly.
I couldn't move fast enought to keep up with Amelia.
Ben and Bill had fun playing Cirque de Soile
Sarah spent some time with Sawyer and his smile.
The kids eventually all found each other at the ottoman.
Ben had just woken from a car nap and took a little time to wake up.
Doing some hunting for Jill's kitty Lilly helped get him going.
Fresh from the car Sawyer took some time to warm to me and my camera.
His smile showed up pretty quickly.
I couldn't move fast enought to keep up with Amelia.
Ben and Bill had fun playing Cirque de Soile
Sarah spent some time with Sawyer and his smile.
The kids eventually all found each other at the ottoman.
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