April 5, 2007 Part II

I am back again. Lets give more of an update...hmm - let's begin with Hope.

Here is a photo of Hope taken with a newly acquired medium format camera - a Zeiss Ikon 517/16 6x6 folding camera with a Nettar lens. This camera came out in 1951 (http://www.collection-appareils.com/zeiss/html/zeiss_nettar_517.php) (whoops, I got off topic) Anyway, Hope has started school! She is in Kindergarten at the school in our new neighbourhood. While Hope is still getting used to the idea (which is understandable) her teacher and other classmates are thrilled she is there. Hope is also in swimming lessons - L'il Swimmer 4 (without a life jacket, in the deep end!) She is beginning to read - I would say that she can read most words up to and including 4 letters long. She is also beginning to write as well.

Alex is doing well. He is also in swimming lessons, with dad - L'il Tots 2. He is beginning to get more quality parent time as Hope goes off to school. He is talking more and using the computer. He is starting to count and say his alphabet as well. Here he is in a photo I took at local school park. We went to King's Landing (a heritage town west of Fredericton). They had a pre season event called the Sugar Bush Festival - The kids really liked the maple syrup on the snow! (and then in their mouths ! )


Mom and Dad are doing fine. I am sort of looking for work. I have had one interview, after sending out 2 resumes. I have since sent out a few more. Although we are feeling more settled than in Jan/Feb, we are anxious to get into our house. I am spending my time with the kids at the park, taking photos, and coming up with photography business ideas. I have joined the photography club which I truly enjoy. We (the photo club) have an exhibit on for the month of April at the Fredericton Playhouse (Theater). I have purchased a couple new camera lenses - and just sold my first two items on e-bay (2 other lenses). Larissa has booked 2 shows in Halifax, and has a few Henna bookings/events so far. She is working to re-establish her business here, and expand her product offering in her online store. We have also both joined a gym. Larissa is at Curves, and I am at the YMCA. We are going about 3-5 times a week and have both lost a few pounds already.