The Summer of 2010

Finally, after some time in Tokyo for Rosanne and the girls and Kevin finishing up things at GSIS the family was back in Niagara for the summer.  A time to relax, catch up with family and friends and a chance to enjoy some rests before returning to Korea for the 2010-2011 school year.

The following are some highlights from the summer:

It was with great joy that the Wendling family was able to watch Ryan and Alex graduate from Ecole Secondaire Jean Vanier.  Both boys are now done high school and both are headed to Ottawa to continue their education.  Ma tante was extremely proud of her nephews and what they had accomplished.

Soon after returning to Niagara - Justine was asked to join a travelling soccer team based in Port Colborne, a team with many of friends from her school or who she played other sports left.  Coach Larry and Coach Joe made her feel very welcome even though she could not stay for the entire season.  Pictured above is the team with their goal medals which they won in a tournament in Rochester and below is Justine with her good friend Alisha.

Justine was not the only soccer player this summer.  Kyara and Matteya also played soccer with the City of Port Colborne and Mia, pictured below, played in her first competitive soccer games.  Mia played with a lot of energy and the desire to have a Mr. Freeze at the end of every game.  

However, if you wanted to find the Wendling family during the Summer of 2010 it would be in the back yard of Memere's house in the swimming pool.  The weather during the Summer was very sunny and very hot so a dip in the pool was extremely enjoyable.

Another highlight of the summer was the LAFF Olympics.  A time when an extremely competitive family plays a whole bunch of sports which really do not need any athletic ability - beer pong anyone.  However, there is a trophy.  Pictured below is mon oncle Paul with a new hat for an occasion - or rather a Lobster that he will be eating later that day.

Yet, it is good for the family to come together and have fun, joke and share some great food.  With the Wendling family away in Korea is one of the few times in the year that the entire Lafontaine Family can get together.

Well that is about it for the summer...Mia seems a little sad as it is time to go.  However, it is time to say good bye and tell you that we will be having a few more upcoming postings as the school year goes on and as the Wendling's continue to explore Korea and Asia.

We hope that all of you had a great summer with your family and friends as much as the Wendling's did. God bless you and see you soon.  :)