Hope has been having fun in YMCA basketball. Her skills are improving, and her height is a huge asset!
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Friday, September 14, 2012
New photos of the kids & me!
Photo update time….we are all changed in some way, the kids are older and I am lighter! Unfortunately no photo of Larissa at this time…
-André
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Camping In Fundy
Second last vacation trip of the summer. We had a blast! My sister and her family joined us for most of the time we were there – just a 3 nighter.
First family photo in a long time - taken on the Caribou Plains walk.
We went kayaking for an hour on Bennett lake – great fun!
Bennett Lake reflected in Mariecke’s sunglasses!
View from Shiphaven hike.
Another view from the same hike – technically the Wolfe Point segment.
Jiffy Pop! Larissa’s first time!
-All photos taken on my phone!
-André
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Friday, August 10, 2012
Losing
Just wanted to share - I have been using an app on my phone (also a website) called MyFitnessPal to help me lose some weight. One of the biggest benefits has been the education. I have learned so much about what I really need, and portion control, self control, and relative values of food.
So far, I lost 20 pounds in the first month. I have been at this for about 6 weeks now, and the last time I checked I was down 25 pounds. I feel good, and did not expect to lose the weight this fast. So far it has been a combination of choosing less food, less calories, and a little bit of exercise. Not rocket science - I don't know why I didn't do this earlier. The plan takes into account your age, height and weight, and what you want to lose and then tells you how many calories you should eat. You can earn more though exercise, and the app tracks everything you do - it even has a barcode scanner.
My sister got me to try it - I was game because the 300 mark was getting to close for comfort, and being 40 it was only going to get more difficult. I started the program at 277 pounds, not right next to 300, but close enough.
-Andre
So far, I lost 20 pounds in the first month. I have been at this for about 6 weeks now, and the last time I checked I was down 25 pounds. I feel good, and did not expect to lose the weight this fast. So far it has been a combination of choosing less food, less calories, and a little bit of exercise. Not rocket science - I don't know why I didn't do this earlier. The plan takes into account your age, height and weight, and what you want to lose and then tells you how many calories you should eat. You can earn more though exercise, and the app tracks everything you do - it even has a barcode scanner.
My sister got me to try it - I was game because the 300 mark was getting to close for comfort, and being 40 it was only going to get more difficult. I started the program at 277 pounds, not right next to 300, but close enough.
Real Time Update
-Andre
Monday, July 30, 2012
New River Beach–more…
Here are some more photos from our trip to New River Beach.
Lepreau Falls:
Balloon Creatures @ Busker’s Festival in Saint John:
Photos from our hike:
André gets creative with the camera on the hike – it was a long hike!
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Soccer!
This year the kids are in soccer again – but a smaller league that in years past. In fact for Hope’s team the signup was low so she is on a combined Under 14 team instead if an Under 12 team, she will be fine. Also, they run once per week instead of twice. I will try to take photos again this year to share with you and the other parents. Here are a few…
- André
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Camping at New River Beach
Our first time at New River Beach was a great experience! A mini trip – we stayed Thursday night to Sat night while Larissa was working at Busker’s Fest in Saint john. She worked her butt off and crashed at the campsite. Sometimes we got to spend a few hours in the morning with her before she took off again.
The kids and I went to Busker’s, St. George, Lepreau Falls, the beach, and hiking! I would love to go back – it was great!
By the way – all the photos here were taken with my phone!
-André
Alex turns 8!
Growing up fast – Alex had a custom Larissa birthday party! The pirate theme included a treasure hunt with a chest of loot and even required digging for clues/treasure.
-André
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