Matthew at his Grade 1 graduation back in June of 2002. He's the one in the white shirt and dark-coloured shorts around the middle of the screen.
Matthew and David at David's 4th birthday party in summer 2002
David riding the pony at African Lion Safari: a theme park just west of Toronto where you can see animals up close. There's also a section where you can drive your car through an actual animal reserve with lions and tigers present, and you can look at them just a few feet outside of your car window. A few years ago some idiot rolled down his window and ended up getting mauled as a result, so he sued the park and won despite the fact that they had numerous signs warning people not to roll down their windows or get out of their cars. He claimed that his window rolled down by itself, and that the park was somehow to blame. Goddamned lawyers ...
Kiddie face-painting! Yes, everybody does it.
David looking adorable in his lizard costume.
Rebecca and the boys taking the Swan Ride at Centre Island in Toronto.
I don't even remember where this was taken. Obviously, the boys aren't
comfortable using a public pool without lifejackets yet, but their
swimming skills have come a long way since then.