2004 Highlights

The boys played on the Plattsville soccer team again this summer. Josiah was too old for the teams, but got paid as an offical linesman instead.

Baseball is Joanne's favourite summer sport. For several years she has been playing for the Sharks team with Howard's colleagues from work.

She had a spectacular season hitting a triple and several doubles.

Biking is another popular family activity. Howard enjoyed biking to work and back (11 km from our home) several times a week during the summer months.

Kitchener has many scenic interconnected bike paths, with pleasant stops along the way.

When visiting Pake's farm, we leave the bikes at home in favour of BIGGER toys :)

This year Derek joined the landscape maintenance team, regularly mowing the lawn.

Karla got to operate bigger equipment as well when she successfully obtained her G1 license. So far no dents!

Karla still loves animals of all types. In addition to volunteering at the local Humane Society, you might find her catching a Garder snake or two.

Her rabbit had another litter of cute little bunnies. This year she decided to cash in and sell all her rabbits to pursue other career opportunities...

... and lands a part-time job at SubWorx.

In August we celebrated Ray and Sonya's 25th Wedding Anniversary. Ray is Howard's older brother.

We had an awesome evening on the boat they rented for the event.

Being captive on a three hour tour can get a little risky, particularly when you can't escape from your relatives!

In August, the Vedders (Joanne's maternal relatives), celebrated their 50th anniversary since immagrating to Canada from the Netherlands.

Joanne and the kids joined the fun as they all camped at Arrowhead Provincial Park.

Josiah revels in the thrill of being completely immersed in the rushing waters of Burks Falls.

Camping and boys .. a natural combination.