All Dogs Go To Heaven...

Last Saturday Night - the smallest member of the McLean's was tragically run over and killed on the road in the Miramichi - Basil was a crazy little dog with huge personality, he was as cute as the day is long and he will be missed. Losing a pet sucks - especially a dog, as they are the most dedicated pets out there and they become such a big part of your life when they are there.

My heart goes out to Jenn and Trev-I guess God needed a great lap dog.

I've been lucky my family has always had dogs, I've gotten to know how much of a good friend a dog or dogs can be. They are always excited to see you, they like to cuddle on the couch, they are always up for Junk food (Milk bones) they are fantastic alarm clocks, even when you are trying to sleep in, they'll run with you and give you kisses when you are feeling bad. Dogs give us all a good example of how to love unconditionally.

So I go to bed tonight, thinking and praying for Basil (And Jenn and Trev), Jenn and Trev's Badger - you little bastard - you were a great dog - you're on the big couch in the sky now - we miss you... (especially Simon)

Birthday Girl…

Yesterday was my lovely wife’s birthday – we woke up at 7:30am – even though Sophie was with her Grandparents – we got up and went for a run – enjoying a beautiful New Brunswick morning.

We then had Tim Horton’s and went to pick up our family at Grammie’s and Poppie’s – Sophie was very excited to get her parents back - as we we're to to see her along with Simon and Max.

We had actually celebrated Nictoria Day Weekend with a lovely night out (Back Nine, Brewbakers, The Bakery, Chez Cass, The Capital and Dolan's) and followed up with a long sleep in.

I feel fortunate everyday that I get to share my life with Nic, so her birthday means alot to me.

Happy Birthday My Sweet Baby...

Calm Before The Storm...

Well tomorrow I end a two year Hiatus from the Black Spruce - we take on the Niagara Thunder and it should be a great game - I'm Psyched

Kick off is at 2pm at Loyalist Field - tickets are $7 a game or a season's pass (3 Home Games) for $10.

Come on out and enjoy a beautiful New Brunsick Spring Day - I know I will...

Listen to Your Mother...

Well Mothers Day was yesterday - It was a nice busy day, full of all the things that make up most holidays in our familes - first of all we get together - which is the best part, next we eat, then we eat again and yesterday we ate alot, and very well.

Sophie and I started off with Breakfast in bed for her mom, then we were at the Delta for Brunch with my mom and her mom, then we were in New Maryland for Dinner with Nic's mom.

I really like mother's day - it is a day that celebrates the people that gave us life, our biggest fans and sometimes our toughest critics. It's a holiday that is filled with flowers and cards and lots of hugs - all the things that are good. I find myself at a loss to fully describe how fortunate I feel to have so many great moms in my life or how important they are to me -

Thank you for being a Mom ...

Living Vicariously...

May God bless and keep you always,

May your wishes all come true,

May you always do for others

And let others do for you.

May you build a ladder to the stars

And climb on every rung,

May you stay forever young,

Forever young, forever young,

May you stay forever young.

May you grow up to be righteous,

May you grow up to be true,

May you always know the truth

And see the lights surrounding you.

May you always be courageous,

Stand upright and be strong,

May you stay forever young,

Forever young, forever young,

May you stay forever young.

May your hands always be busy,

May your feet always be swift,

May you have a strong foundation

When the winds of changes shift.

May your heart always be joyful,

May your song always be sung,

May you stay forever young,

Forever young, forever young,

May you stay forever young.

I always think of this song when I start to think about growing old, or older or whatever, I heard this Dylan song a long time ago and it stuck - it has three phases of life contained within it, starting off in Childhood, then as an adolescent and then as an adult - and the wishes that he has for each of us in those periods of their lives.

One year ago I was writing as a sleep deprived father who was just starting to figure out where he fit into this big old crazy thing called being a dad, now one year later - Sophie is the most awesome tiny lady - We're still taking things one day at a time and I still don't feel my age (or act it) I don't think that we ever get old as long as we can still think like a child, be at awe of the things around us, always expect the best from people and surround yourself with people that make you smile and laugh. I just came home from the Rogue, having done just this - it was a a great start on my 37th year.

36 years down, just keep on keeping on...

Sophie will show me the way...

Sophie Four All Seasons...