Happy Monday!

🏫 First up, big news from Ottawa. Jo has gotten early acceptance into Carleton University to study astrophysics in September! I looked it up. NASA says, astrophysics looks to answer questions like these:

We are incredibly proud of Jordan! He is well-rounded, smart, and a leader. He can sew, sketch, take excellent photos, sing, act, has done cross-country running, works on the yearbook. We are so proud of him. It's even better when you are a grandparent. None of the work and all the glory! 

Jo came out as trans last year. He's finding his way in a crazy world. Thankfully, there are many who have paved the way for allyship and understanding. We are as supportive as we can be. We love our grandies!

Here is Jo, surprised at his birthday present! 
A telescope for his 17th birthday in December.

The kids went for a walk in Ottawa. Caitlin sent me a photo of Hog's Back Park! It is a great spot to visit. When I took my advanced qualifications (1980: Sp.Ed.) at Ottawa University, it was two nights a week in winter. I used to skate on the canal after classes, in the dark. Skates shushing on the canal. It was so peaceful. 

 

I went to visit a nearby friend. On the way, I spotted a pond that was shovelled and a couple of people were skating! That is so Canadian!

Shadow shots!  

The garbage is out, coffee is on, the day begins.