A late update!

All good things end quickly!
The fun filled days with all the family members came to an abrupt finish! Every one seemed to pack to go back! "Mofasa" left For Calgary on Sunday, Aug 5th. The following day, George, Elisson and kids headed to Vancouver... On Tuesday, Toni & Janette, Elie & Manu and their kids went back to France! On August 8th, we said Goodbye to Amo Zouzou, Jano, Hiba & Abir leaving for Detroit!...

With every one going away a part of us seemed deeply affected, and by the end of the week it was terribly sad! On Saturday, Rita and kids, Samer & Yasmine, waved BYE! Charbel (and all of us!) were now back to the daily quiet routine! The pics posted on the album can tell thousand stories about how Charbel's days were filled with... kids! laughing with him, huging him, playing arm wrestling with him, singing in many languages, many notes, many cords!

But there was another exciting event waiting for Charb!

Thanks to the Mayor, Anna Allen, to the Warden Richard Dauphinee, to the Commity members, Charbel was chosen to be the Guest of Honor at the RCMP Musical Ride! An event that none of us had witnessed before...
When we got to the Windsor arena, the Mayor greeted us and we made our way to a fully filled arena .... Charbel was excited and saluting people! He shook hands with Officer Bouchard, many times in fact! He laughed when he heard his name announced to the crowd... He enjoyed the first show and followed well the dog running and jumping!

Than came the actual and amazing Musical Ride! Charbel was all smiles and his hand went up saluting many many times! He watched with great interest... but toward the end he was getting stiff and a bit tired! All that excitement!

All said it was a great day! It will live long in our memories and sure Charb will always be happy to be reminded of!

Week filled with fun...

Charb has been enjoying all the company and all the craziness around him! Yesterday, we went on our first outing with the entire family. We all took a drive down to Graves Island near Chester and spent the afternoon picnicking near the ocean. It's the first time Charb has been on a trip that far from home. He did so well, he was happy, laughing, and enjoying the sunshine! We all felt so blessed that Charbel was with us and that we could all enjoy each other.

Charb also went to Smiley's park with the kids earlier this week and had a great time watching them running around and playing. When we're at home, we make the most of the backyard by bringing Charb outside and eating our meals there with him.

Tonight, Charbie took a trip down to our friend Mark's new house and spent the evening with Mark and the family lighting fireworks and enjoying a BBQ.

All in all, it's been a busy week full of good times and great memories. Charb has been soaking it all in and lovin all the family around him.

Check out the album for new pictures of Charbel and the family!