It’s been a tradition for us since the kids were little to go to Joel and Jen’s place on Canada Day. Gone are the days of the girls asking at 9am if it’s time to go yet and call Joel and see if we can come now. I am glad that even as teenagers they still look forward to going swimming at Joel’s for Canada Day. It’s an awesome way to start the summer and reconnect with everyone before our Blue Lake trip. For Shan and the girls it means the start of summer holidays.
Big thanks to Joel and Jen for hosting again this year. Joel and Mike were busy on the grill when we arrived and Ponch showed up with his meats and chucked them on the grill. Joel keeps us all well fed and always makes sure everyone has everything they need.
Also what is up with the 7-11’s closing down. The nice one on the way to Joel’s now too!
After a swim we usually hit up Massey Park for the fireworks and this year was no different. We had thought last year would be the last one because the family who usually organizes them was stepping down. It turns out a new Windsor Park Residents Committee was formed and saved them for now. We didn’t get there until late but I am told that things got going a little earlier with some fun and games for the kids. The fireworks were good but we did get some rain, just enough to be a little uncomfortable.
All in all a great Canada Day and start to the summer.