Tawse-Smith Family

Well, summer is almost over and it has been a very busy summer. 

Derek and I went to Vancouver Island the first week of June for his parents birthdays.  Yes, both parents have their birthday on June 6th.  It was a great vacation with lots of sunshine.

Our garden was very successful this year.  Lots of fresh veggies, and still lots of potatoes, and tomatoes left in the garden.

Kelsey continues to work at McDonalds, however, her part time hours have kind of been upgraded to mostly full time for the summer.  No complaints from her as she likes the money and it helps pay the gas for her car.  She and her friends have also been enjoying their summer.  I think they made a "Summer Must Do" list.  Last week; horseback riding, this week; ziplines.  

Cait has been hanging out with friends, and has started babysitting.  That will give her a few entry $$$ also.

Josh and Joeye have been enrolled in Summer Daycamp.  They usually attend 2 days per week, and they seem to really enjoy their time there with their friends.

Emilee has been here visiting with Mike and us for the past two weeks.  She leaves for home on Wednesday.

We, the family, had our annual camping trip to Dunromin campground.  A great time was had by all.
There was, Monica, JJ, Kelsey, Caitlynn, Joeye, Josh, Mike, Emilee, Derek and I, Andrea and Tyler, Amy and Mitch, Henry, April, Meaghan, Michaela, Maddison and Willie. This is our 8th year of camping at Dunromin, and I think it was the best year yet.

Derek and I have book an anniversary holiday in Punta Cana for October.  We will be spending a week at an all inclusive that was recommended by Brenda.  Looking forward to it.

On a more sad note, Monica and Mikes' grandfather, Ralph Marsh, passed away last week.  Their Grandmother, Shirley Marsh had passed away less than a year now, and their Greatgrandmother, Jean Sobey, had passed only three months before the grandmother.  The past year has been a sad one for the Marsh family.  The memorial service for both grandparents were held in Ontario this past weekend, and since Monica and Mike were not able to attend at that time, they will be going to Ontario this week to spend time with their father and the rest of the Marsh family.  This means that I get to stay with the grandkids. So, I am really looking forward to that.

Andrea graduated from NSCC, Community College, and has been able to find a job immediately.  She works for CAT Equipment, in the sales and marketing department.  We were very happy that Dereks mom was able to come and visit with us for the week and was able to be at the graduation.

Grandkids are just about ready for school and they are looking forward to going back.  Hard to believe that this is Kelsey's last year of highschool.  She only needs two credits to graduate, however, Monica, being the smart mommy that she is, has made Kels take all eight credits this year.  Monica says that school is free and that she is going to make sure that the children take advantage of that.  You can never get too much education.  Caitlynn is starting High School this year.  Where or where have the years gone.  You know you are getting old when the grandkids start to graduate. 

Sorry it took so long to update, but I just seem to be so busy lately.  I guess the saying "Time Flies when your having Fun" is true.


Derek and I have been keeping busy with our weekenly drives to the country for picnics and hikes, our trips to the beach, and just getting along with family.  The next big family event will be the corn boil at Paul's, Labour Day weekend.  We are all looking forward to getting together with everyone once again.  Too bad some family members live so far away.