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video short: fun in the studio
These two videos are really crappy quality-wise (I held the camera upright which is a big no-no plus there isn’t much light and everything is shaky) but I love the freedom to just “have fun” Oliver exerts. He makes me smile every day but even more so when I can look back on videos like […]
oliver connell | day 2359
Oliver really got into Pokemon last year. As he got towards the end of the school year, we picked up some cards for him he didn’t have and a new binder book to hold everything. He used to sit on the floor in the dining (aka drinking) room and sort his cards for hours. Here […]
oliver connell | day two thousand & twenty
Back in June we decided it was time to clear out some of the junk old stuff we had in the basement and have a yard sale. Oliver came up with the idea that he wanted to hold a Lemonade Stand at the same time. Dana created a little cheat sheet of what change would […]
oliver connell | day seventeen hundred & twenty-one
We took a much needed family day and went to Wasaga Beach for some fun in the sun. Oliver thought it would be fun to bring all of his Smurfs figurines and luckily none were left behind in the sand. It was a great day with very few photos taken (we just brought Dana’s camera) […]
oliver connell | day seventeen hundred & four
— Part two of three — Here are some more photos from our family vacation to Cedar Tip, the Connell family cottage which is located way, way up in northern Ontario. In this post of photographs, you’ll see we introduced Oliver to the board game Life; Oliver took some photos; and we enjoyed some more […]
oliver connell | day seventeen hundred & four
— Post one of three — We spent a week at the family cottage this year. It’s a long trek to get there (roughly 7 hours give or take) but it’s always worth it when you get to spend a week playing on the beach, fishing, eating outside, and reuniting with close family friends. That’s […]
oliver connell | day sixteen hundred & ninety-one
It was a great summer for sports in our family. I’ve been playing Masters lacrosse in Brampton for the past 5+ years and this year I played for the Brampton representative team, winning the provincial championships for the first time. Oliver also played lacrosse for the first time and enjoyed it immensely. It was so […]
oliver connell | day sixteen hundred & sixty-two
Family reunions. They don’t happen very often in my opinion but when they do, you always leave the event wondering why you can’t do it more. Dana’s side of the family is quite good at getting together twice a year (for a family picnic in the summer and a Christmas party in December) but my […]
oliver connell | day sixteen hundred & forty
Twice a year, Oliver’s school has a “fun fair” to raise funds and promote community involvement. This was our first time going and Oliver certainly had a blast. He loved talking and playing with all his friends and we enjoyed mingling with the other parents. I’m sure we all look forward to the next. Cheers! […]
oliver connell | day sixteen hundred & thirty-one
A quick iPhone snap of Oliver before his first lacrosse game ever! I was certainly a proud papa that day! Cheers! t.
oliver connell | day sixteen hundred & seven
Oliver loves to set up little picnics for us to eat at. It’s actually quite cute and he’s really good it! He’ll probably be a great “entertainer of guests” when he gets older, just like his Mum. Oliver also has shown some interest in taking photographs. He holds the camera well, even though it’s a […]
oliver connell | day fifteen hundred & eighty-four
Easter weekend. Good Friday to be exact. We were about to head to Grandma and Grandpa’s for a nice day and early dinner to celebrate Easter. Oliver and I had a bit of time to kill as Dana was still getting ready. For whatever reason on this day, Oliver was being incredibly cute in front […]
oliver connell | day fifteen hundred & seventy-nine
Oliver surprised me big time this year by showing an interest in the sport that I love: lacrosse. I played all through my younger years and still play on a men’s masters team in Brampton. Oliver has come to a couple of my games but was more interested in running up and down between the […]
oliver connell | day fifteen hundred & seventy-eight
Here are just a couple of images from the archive that I forgot to post (tisk-tisk). In a brief moment, Oliver gave me a couple of great smiles for the camera, then he was on to goofy-town. It happens a lot these days so I’ll take the moments where I can. Cheers! t.
oliver connell | day fifteen hundred & seventy-two
It’s no secret Oliver LOVES pancakes. We’ve been doing “pancake Sundays” now at our house for more than three years! I love having a little family tradition that is just our own. Having it based around yummy, delicious food, well that’s just a bonus! Cheers! t.
oliver connell | day fifteen hundred & fifty seven
—Part three in a three-part series— The rest of our time in Florida was spent going to the beach, enjoying the sun, and each other’s company. We really had a great time and I hope the photos reflect that. Cheers! t. and here are a couple of videos from the beach:
oliver connell | day fifteen hundred & fifty seven
—Part two in a three-part post— This was a big trip to Disney World! We spent the entire day there – enjoying every aspect the park has to offer. Ok, well, just the Magic Kingdom because let’s be honest, we could never do ALL the parks in one trip. Here are the photos we took […]
oliver connell | day fifteen hundred & thirty four
It’s no secret I like to hibernate in the winter. Dana is the same way. But when we had Oliver, we realized that one or both of us would have to start venturing out during the winter months with him. And to see how excited he gets to play in the snow, how could you […]
oliver connell | day thirteen hundred & eighty-six
Spending time with our friends is something we love to do but most certainly don’t have as much time to do as we would like. So, when we get a chance to spend a Saturday afternoon with our friends, we jump at the opportunity. On this lovely day, we spent the afternoon and evening with…
Video Shorts: Making Bread Sticks
Dana has a great recipe for making homemade breadsticks. Both Oliver and I enjoy eating these breadsticks! Yum! I’m hungry just thinking about them…
oliver connell | day thirteen hundred & seventy-three
We took a little visit to Toronto Centre Island over the long weekend in September with good friends Emily, Mike and their kids Bea and Gabe. We spent the afternoon enjoying some lunch, the beach, a few games and…
oliver connell | day thirteen-hundred & forty seven
Oliver absolutely loves animals so it was only fitting that we took him to The African Lion Safari. It had been years since either Dana or I had been there and we weren’t prepared for the awesomeness that we experienced. From the elephant baths to the live shows…
Video Shorts: Hakuna Matata Duet
The last of the videos for a bit. This one will certainly make you smile…
Video Shorts: Pets
Oliver really can’t get enough singing right now. Here’s his version of “Pets” by Porno for Pyros…