If I remember correctly, it was the Ready family who gave Justin that "popper" as the perfect noisy gift.
If I remember correctly, it was the Ready family who gave Justin that "popper" as the perfect noisy gift.
Tom never asked for pics. It was always me who ran for the camera to "catch the catch".
Tom never asked for pics. It was always me who ran for the camera to "catch the catch".
Lake Nippissing cottage. Gram went with us that year.
Lake Nippissing cottage. Gram went with us that year.
Hmm . . .something is about to happen.
Hmm . . .something is about to happen.
"Bless his heart," my Gram would say. Tom knew that Gram loved fishing as much as he did, so it was not unusual for Gram & her wheelchair to be in the boat. Here, we are on vacation on Lake Nippissing.
"Bless his heart," my Gram would say. Tom knew that Gram loved fishing as much as he did, so it was not unusual for Gram & her wheelchair to be in the boat. Here, we are on vacation on Lake Nippissing.
A late night at Joe's
A late night at Joe's
Tom and Alyssa. Such memorable times.
Tom and Alyssa. Such memorable times.
Gram Charlton teaches Tom how to play the piano using chords. Neither Tom nor Gram could read music but they both had "an ear" for it.
Gram Charlton teaches Tom how to play the piano using chords. Neither Tom nor Gram could read music but they both had "an ear" for it.
Gatina Kidogo (a.k.a. Gatilla)
Gatina Kidogo (a.k.a. Gatilla)
Always in the kitchen
Always in the kitchen
Hmm. Cool morning, jar of peanuts, crib board, morning after a typical evening camping. Time with daughter.
Hmm. Cool morning, jar of peanuts, crib board, morning after a typical evening camping. Time with daughter.
A big day for Joshua
A big day for Joshua
Since he was about three years old, Joshua went fishing with his Papa. This catch was an exciting one for our first grandbaby.
Since he was about three years old, Joshua went fishing with his Papa. This catch was an exciting one for our first grandbaby.
Josh & Papa making a call to Santa Claus
Josh & Papa making a call to Santa Claus
Kiss the cook
Kiss the cook
Teaching days. Tie off . . . coffee . . . end of the day. Early 80's.
Teaching days. Tie off . . . coffee . . . end of the day. Early 80's.
Taking it easy on Rice Lake
Taking it easy on Rice Lake
Tom & his brother, James, on the day of Jamie and Deb's wedding. Tom was best man.
Tom & his brother, James, on the day of Jamie and Deb's wedding. Tom was best man.
Hubba . . . all mine. XXX
Hubba . . . all mine. XXX
The Annual DFA: Tom & Rick
The Annual DFA: Tom & Rick
The Annual DFA: Otto & John
The Annual DFA: Otto & John
Rick at least caught something! Rick Otto, John & Tom: such good friends since elementary school.
Rick at least caught something! Rick Otto, John & Tom: such good friends since elementary school.
DFA camp - Mitchell's Bay
DFA camp - Mitchell's Bay
A toast "To DFA ". Tom will be with you always.
A toast "To DFA ". Tom will be with you always.
Tom with his smoker and ribs. Once a year treat for the extended family
Tom with his smoker and ribs. Once a year treat for the extended family
Not sure where we were, but look at this handsome guy. He never liked to be told that he was handsome or CUTE.
Not sure where we were, but look at this handsome guy. He never liked to be told that he was handsome or CUTE.
Papa's helper, Joshua, on King Street and long after when in the new house. XXXX
Papa's helper, Joshua, on King Street and long after when in the new house. XXXX
Joshua and Papa, a trip to see some forts of interest to little boys and on to Niagara Falls. My goodness, no glasses yet . . . seeing more than double! He would be exhausted.
Joshua and Papa, a trip to see some forts of interest to little boys and on to Niagara Falls. My goodness, no glasses yet . . . seeing more than double! He would be exhausted.
Tom's brother Jim with nephews Alex and Kyle Thomas (being held by Tom)
Tom's brother Jim with nephews Alex and Kyle Thomas (being held by Tom)
Renee & Greg's wedding, St. Lucia, 2000. May you be as blessed as your Mom and Dad XXXX
Renee & Greg's wedding, St. Lucia, 2000. May you be as blessed as your Mom and Dad XXXX
Renee & her dad, St. Lucia.
Renee & her dad, St. Lucia.
My assistant of photography in St. Lucia.
My assistant of photography in St. Lucia.
Our kids will never forget "the stick" and Tom's antics to attract a bird to perch on this twig.
Our kids will never forget "the stick" and Tom's antics to attract a bird to perch on this twig.
Justin's confirmation
Justin's confirmation
Tom in Australia
Tom in Australia
Tom in Australia
Tom in Australia
Tom demonstrating his skill at throwing a boomerang.
Tom demonstrating his skill at throwing a boomerang.
Tom with Cheryl and Joe
Tom with Cheryl and Joe
Never took a pic before Australia/New Zealand/Hawaii. Did a great job!
Never took a pic before Australia/New Zealand/Hawaii. Did a great job!
Tom with the kids in Australia
Tom with the kids in Australia
Tom, Cheryl, Joe, Brenda
Tom, Cheryl, Joe, Brenda
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Like it was yesterday
Like it was yesterday
Tom & I were blessed with sunshine.
Tom & I were blessed with sunshine.
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Not keen about getting his picture taken, but tolerant as always . . .
Not keen about getting his picture taken, but tolerant as always . . .
Awww :) ... the future location of the ... livingroom!?
Awww :) ... the future location of the ... livingroom!?
Josh and Papa at the new house site
Josh and Papa at the new house site
Envisioning . . .
Envisioning . . .
Where Tom liked to spend warm days. Often, I came home from work to find dinner ready and him sleeping in his chair on the porch, just waiting for my return at the end of the day. Always on my schedule, whatever that might be.
Where Tom liked to spend warm days. Often, I came home from work to find dinner ready and him sleeping in his chair on the porch, just waiting for my return at the end of the day. Always on my schedule, whatever that might be.
my corn
my corn
Teaching baby girl to fish
Teaching baby girl to fish
How honoured Tom and I were when our very dear friends, Joe & Cheryl, asked if they could be wed at our home, Xmas Eve, 2005. . . how special!
How honoured Tom and I were when our very dear friends, Joe & Cheryl, asked if they could be wed at our home, Xmas Eve, 2005. . . how special!
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well, Hello!
well, Hello!
Papa, Gabby and Charlotte, about 5 hours old :)
Papa, Gabby and Charlotte, about 5 hours old :)
Play time with Papa was always fun! Papa even allowed Gabby to paint his toenails once. Anything to make those girls smile! xox
Play time with Papa was always fun! Papa even allowed Gabby to paint his toenails once. Anything to make those girls smile! xox
Dad and Charlie *aka baby Chuck
Dad and Charlie *aka baby Chuck
Fr. Bob Anderson, dear friend
Fr. Bob Anderson, dear friend
Observing the master . . .
Observing the master . . .
Stoney Lake
Stoney Lake
fishing rods at the ready...
fishing rods at the ready...
Getting ready for the cast.
Getting ready for the cast.
Following the lead . . .
Following the lead . . .
Renee and her dad playing cribbage: Tom's favourite card game.
Renee and her dad playing cribbage: Tom's favourite card game.
Josh and Papa preparing for launch
Josh and Papa preparing for launch
Don’t get out Josh. He will nonchalantly pedal off and stay away just long enough for you to begin thinking that you have to swim to the shore.
Don’t get out Josh. He will nonchalantly pedal off and stay away just long enough for you to begin thinking that you have to swim to the shore.
No Josh. Perhaps he is on the raft? Thos is looking so stern , , , don't believe it for a minute. (Josh confirmed that Papa did leave him on the raft!)
No Josh. Perhaps he is on the raft? Thos is looking so stern , , , don't believe it for a minute. (Josh confirmed that Papa did leave him on the raft!)
No luck - not using pink frogs
No luck - not using pink frogs
BIG O
BIG O
We remember in our hearts AND look in wonderment . . . little Chuck
We remember in our hearts AND look in wonderment . . . little Chuck
Papa was always on-hand for baking. His primary job was to make sure that no one stepped off a chair while they were engrossed in the measuring, mixing and pouring. Here, Papa teaches Charlotte how to spoon batter.
Papa was always on-hand for baking. His primary job was to make sure that no one stepped off a chair while they were engrossed in the measuring, mixing and pouring. Here, Papa teaches Charlotte how to spoon batter.
Gabby working attentively alongside Papa and her sister, Charlotte
Gabby working attentively alongside Papa and her sister, Charlotte
A proud day for Papa and Momma . . . Josh graduates from UCC, The Pines. XXX
A proud day for Papa and Momma . . . Josh graduates from UCC, The Pines. XXX
'All because two people fell in love' Dad's girls, 2011
'All because two people fell in love' Dad's girls, 2011
Cookie making for Christmas . . . everyone on deck . . . Papa in the background wearing Momma's apron.
Cookie making for Christmas . . . everyone on deck . . . Papa in the background wearing Momma's apron.
one of their favourite moments :) What happens at Mama and Papa's, stays at Mama and Papas!!!
one of their favourite moments :) What happens at Mama and Papa's, stays at Mama and Papas!!!
Behind every good gingerbread house and cookie was Papa . . . making sure that the houses and baking goods were purchased early, buying the treats for decorations. Then, he sat, quietly observed and waited for the end product.
Behind every good gingerbread house and cookie was Papa . . . making sure that the houses and baking goods were purchased early, buying the treats for decorations. Then, he sat, quietly observed and waited for the end product.
a picture says a thousand words
a picture says a thousand words
Josh and Tom carry out the tree for Xmas, 2009.
Josh and Tom carry out the tree for Xmas, 2009.
"Oh shit"
"Oh shit"
easy fix
easy fix
Tom justifying to Greg that the black socks went fine with his new pyjamas, Xmas, 2010.
Tom justifying to Greg that the black socks went fine with his new pyjamas, Xmas, 2010.
Guaranteed that Tom was carrying on about his new style.
Guaranteed that Tom was carrying on about his new style.
Take the pic, will ya?
Take the pic, will ya?
Nights in White Flannel for everyone . . . even Josh who was at his mom's Xmas gathering when the pic was taken
Nights in White Flannel for everyone . . . even Josh who was at his mom's Xmas gathering when the pic was taken
My favourite love story...
My favourite love story...
Communicating with the trees
Communicating with the trees
LOL no caption needed
LOL no caption needed
Gabby, Josh and Papa prepare to cut the tree of choice. No more super tall trees!
Gabby, Josh and Papa prepare to cut the tree of choice. No more super tall trees!