Today we celebrated Robert's Birthday. I can't believe that a year has already passed... it feels just like yesterday that he was born, and already we are eating his first birthday cake. Robert is a staple in our family, and the love of our lives.

During the birthday party, Jakub talked to Babcia Bozenka on the phone, then we had cake and opened presents (Kubus even got Robert a small bracelet with all his money saved up from his chores during the week, instead of getting some candy).

Here are some really nice pictures we took of Joxer and Guapa (our dogs) over the last few years.

This Summer I'll be doing a triathlon (sprint distance) for the first time.  I've decided to set myself a goal for the individual events:  Swim (750m) in 17 minutes, Bike (20km) in 45 minutes, Run (5km) in 30 minutes.  We'll see how I actually do on Sunday, August 19, 2007 (In Calgary, Lake Chaparral Triathlon).  Come and cheer me on if you have the time.

For the last week, Robert has been taking a few steps here and there, but today was really a breakthrough:  He is definitely WALKING!!!  Although he still crawls, I think now he prefers to stay on his feet, and I see pleasure in his face when he is walking and succeeding.  What a rush!

I've also noticed that he's become less of a baby, and more of a child.  We were building a train set with Kubus, and first thing Robert tried to do is break it.  I told him "no", and showed him that trains can go on the train tracks, that it can be fun without breaking.  He seemed to understand, and instead of taking the track apart, he started playing on the tracks with a locomotive.  Such a small thing, but what a difference.  Also, in books when we see food, me and Kubus always pretend to eat it, stuffing it into our mouths.  Just recently, I've noticed Robert doing the same, even without our prompt.  Cool, eh?

Over the past few months I have been working on a project: Nucleus Learning. It is a website mostly for teachers, to discuss educational topics. Also I have created an educational math game and puzzle (sold on the Nucleus Learning website also) called Hexa-Trex. I try to submit a new Hexa-Trex puzzle every day. Take a look at both websites, and pass on the word. Thanks!

In 2003, I went to see Jonathan Powers play squash at the Canadian Open. He was awesome. Although I will never be as good as he is, he inspired me to become as good as I can be. Also, in 2005 I went to see a few events at the World Masters Games in Edmonton - its like the Olympics but better because you don't have to be the best to participate; you just need to want to participate. What a great event, bringing the whole world together in such a fun way. I am therefore planning to participate in the Worlds Masters Games in Squash in Sydney, Australia in 2009. Therefore, if you ever want to play me, give me a call, and I'll cancel all my plans to play with you.... See you on the courts.