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Wordless Wednesday — A Canadian Snapshot

February 3, 2010 by Janice

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Scene from a Canadian childhood.

Olivia, my husband Phil, and Jackson in the dressing room. Phil is one of the hockey coaches for Jackson’s team.

Written by Janice, co-founder of 5 Minutes for Mom
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  1. Stephanie says

    February 9, 2010 at 5:46 pm

    What a wonderful moment to capture. I love that all three of them are unaware of the camera. Jackson looks so focused and serious…and Olivia looks the opposite – laid-back with her lollipop! 🙂

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    February 8, 2010 at 2:35 am

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  3. Kari says

    February 5, 2010 at 6:42 am

    Ha!!! That’s awesome!! My Canadian hubby would LOVE to be doing the same thing…in fact, he just dug out his skates from the attic!! 😀

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  4. Donna-Lee Randhawa says

    February 5, 2010 at 2:15 am

    Brings back some great memories of my own Canadian childhood. 🙂

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  5. Deborah says

    February 4, 2010 at 2:49 pm

    What a great Dad.

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  6. Lorie Shewbridge says

    February 4, 2010 at 10:18 am

    Cool for daddy… Olivia is more interested in the lollipop than the ice skating.
    Is it a requirement in Canada for boys to know how to play hockey??? Just asking… 🙂
    Great photo, I love family time!

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  7. GregoryJ says

    February 3, 2010 at 9:20 pm

    the code does not print here?????????
    I could probably e mail it to you.
    I don’t see your e mail here, though.

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  8. GregoryJ says

    February 3, 2010 at 9:18 pm

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  9. GregoryJ says

    February 3, 2010 at 9:18 pm

    I’ve seen Wordless Wednesday around and I did it today. Another blogger saw it and asked me who owns it and if there is a button. I tracked you down through He & Me & 3. I came up with a button. Below is the code. You’re welcome to use it. It does link to our blog.

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  10. Stacey Blevins says

    February 3, 2010 at 7:36 pm

    looks like fun!!!

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  11. Brae says

    February 3, 2010 at 5:03 pm

    I LOVE wordless wednesday!!! I added my link to mr linkey thing- i have had very few visitors to day. Sad!!!

    I love the pic- my 2 year old has the same flowery sweater.

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  12. Mindy says

    February 3, 2010 at 3:23 pm

    oh iceskates…how the use of you eludes me.

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  13. mizhelle says

    February 3, 2010 at 3:21 pm

    awww sweet! priceless moment!

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  14. Petula says

    February 3, 2010 at 1:49 pm

    I like that photo. Olivia looks like she doesn’t give one ounce of trouble. 🙂 Appropriately distracted with a lollipop. How was the game?

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  15. Tarasview says

    February 3, 2010 at 1:09 pm

    yep, definitely a classic Canadian picture 🙂

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  16. Adrienne says

    February 3, 2010 at 12:37 pm

    How sweet that pic is.

    BTW- I have something (award) for you on my blog, because I appreciate your contributions to the world of mom blogs. Come check it out, and claim your sunshine.

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  17. Lynn Smith says

    February 3, 2010 at 11:45 am

    Yeah for Canada and promoting hockey and sport to keep our children active!!

    Great Picture

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  18. Amy says

    February 3, 2010 at 11:36 am

    I used to LOVE going ice skating with my friends when I was younger! It was always so much fun 🙂

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  19. ali says

    February 3, 2010 at 11:36 am

    That’s an unfamiliar scene to me–except for the ring pops at sporting events, those we have!

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  20. Jeannie says

    February 3, 2010 at 11:35 am

    That looks like it would be a blast to watch. I am good on roller skates, but ice skates are a different kind of animal!

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  21. Kara says

    February 3, 2010 at 11:05 am

    What a great candid shot!!

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  22. KLTTX says

    February 3, 2010 at 10:55 am

    Love it. My 6 year old son plays hockey too but we live in Dallas so it’s not nearly as popular as say football.

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  23. Jingle says

    February 3, 2010 at 10:54 am

    It is a great shot, though! Looks like a fun day!

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  24. Brandie says

    February 3, 2010 at 10:31 am

    That is really cute! Love how Olivia is completely oblivious because she has her treat! So cute!

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  25. Susie's Homemade says

    February 3, 2010 at 10:29 am

    That’s perfect, isn’t it?

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  26. Mellisa says

    February 3, 2010 at 10:22 am

    What a great photo!! I wish that we had an ice skating rink close!! My boys would love it I think!

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  27. Marie says

    February 3, 2010 at 10:13 am

    Love how both kids just look bored and casual. Tells you that this is a super involved dad and his helping is an ordinary event. Awesome!

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  28. Shannon (The Mommy-Files) says

    February 3, 2010 at 9:59 am

    That’s an awesome picture! LOL 🙂

    ♥ Happy Wednesday! ♥

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  29. Kristi says

    February 3, 2010 at 9:55 am

    What a great photo of a hands-on dad. You’ve gotta love that!

    Kristi, Live and Love…Out Loud
    @TweetingMama

    By the way, I love your blog and enjoy following you on Twitter. 🙂

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  30. MommyNamedApril says

    February 3, 2010 at 9:50 am

    omg, olivia totally makes this picture! 🙂

    http://www.aprilslittlefamily.com/2010/02/boys.html

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  31. Cascia says

    February 3, 2010 at 9:48 am

    What a great moment! I have a photo of my kids with their dad up for WW too. Have a wonderful day!

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  32. Bonnie says

    February 3, 2010 at 9:39 am

    All except the shorts! lol..well at least in Saskatchewan we are not wearing shorts.

    This pic goes with my Tackle yesterday.

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  33. The Gang's Momma says

    February 3, 2010 at 9:14 am

    I’m sooooo late this a.m! We had a two hour delay and are all moving out of synch. But the sleeping in felt delightful 🙂

    My cousins always played hockey and I found it interesting how they could be so brutal on the ice but off it they were big teddy bears . . . Looks like your hubby might be the same 🙂

    http://whitneygang.blogspot.com/2010/02/wordless-wednesday.html

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  34. Sky says

    February 3, 2010 at 9:02 am

    That must be so much fun to watch!!

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  35. Rob says

    February 3, 2010 at 8:55 am

    Hockey. Nice. Sounds like fun.

    Happy WW!

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  36. angie says

    February 3, 2010 at 8:55 am

    great picture of dad lacing up the skates

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  37. Stacy (the Random Cool Chick) says

    February 3, 2010 at 8:49 am

    That is so cool! Hockey is one of my favorite sports! 🙂

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  38. Heather says

    February 3, 2010 at 8:48 am

    I have yet to take my kids skating. Not a very good Northerner am I?

    I love how Olivia’s having a sucker.

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  39. shelly says

    February 3, 2010 at 8:30 am

    How neat to have dad as his coach! I love watching hockey.

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  40. Mindy says

    February 3, 2010 at 8:21 am

    Looks fun (although I’ve never got the hang of ice skating). Love your little girl’s outfit – she looks so cute leaning there.

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  41. Sandy says

    February 3, 2010 at 8:18 am

    That looks like fun! Can you believe that I have never been ice skating! I am sure my kids would love it!

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  42. Sherry says

    February 3, 2010 at 8:16 am

    What fun! I haven’t done ice skating in for-ever!

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  43. Marianna says

    February 3, 2010 at 8:01 am

    Yay for hockey! We just enrolled our 4 year old this winter and he loves it!

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  44. jen says

    February 3, 2010 at 7:57 am

    Love the before the game moment you captured.

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  45. Amy says

    February 3, 2010 at 7:51 am

    Beside wanting to be “Kid Canada” on CBC, this is the other reason I’m sure my son would beg to be Canadian. He’s almost 3 and wants blue ice skates and a hockey stick. He asks for them daily. LOL

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  46. Auntie E says

    February 3, 2010 at 7:42 am

    Great looking family..My daughter loves ice staking, my boyfriend Loves hockey.
    My WW link for you

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  47. Serendipity is Sweet says

    February 3, 2010 at 7:40 am

    Very cool. I’d love to take my kids ice skating.

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  48. Melanie says

    February 3, 2010 at 7:21 am

    LMBO!

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  49. Tesa says

    February 3, 2010 at 7:05 am

    That picture really says a lot. Great shot!

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  50. debi9kids says

    February 3, 2010 at 2:24 am

    Love how Jackson is just kind-of sitting there…lol
    How fun that he is following in his dad’s footsteps..er…skates 🙂

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  51. Heather says

    February 3, 2010 at 2:16 am

    lol! Hockey to y’all is seriously like a religion. **grin** Great picture.

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  52. kristin says

    February 3, 2010 at 2:08 am

    LMAO 😀

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  53. Tammi says

    February 3, 2010 at 2:07 am

    I think all us Canadians can relate to that!
    **proud smile**

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  54. JamericanSpice says

    February 3, 2010 at 1:23 am

    Capturing a moment. I love how relaxed they are and how daddy is involve with it all.

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  55. Milk & Honey Mommy says

    February 3, 2010 at 12:58 am

    Janice,

    Does Phil lace up the shoes for all of his players :)? Let’s hope they always lean on their father.

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  56. Mel says

    February 3, 2010 at 12:50 am

    Oh how fun! That is a great shot!

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  57. Jennifer-Eighty MPH Mom says

    February 3, 2010 at 12:48 am

    How fun! We are huge hockey fans (well on TV). It sounds like a blast though!

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  58. Kat says

    February 3, 2010 at 12:46 am

    Awww so much fun!!! My son plays football… he would probably LOVE hockey – he’s so ROUGH haha 🙂

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  59. Mrs. Marine says

    February 3, 2010 at 12:41 am

    Great shot! I didn’t learn to ice skate till I was in my teens.

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  60. Mrs. Cox says

    February 3, 2010 at 12:40 am

    What a great shot! How fun 🙂

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  61. Janelle says

    February 3, 2010 at 12:32 am

    I’ve seen sights like that around here, too. Hockey has quite a few loyal families.

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  62. Jenny says

    February 3, 2010 at 12:19 am

    I used to love hockey! What a fun pic!

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  63. Ann Marie says

    February 3, 2010 at 12:18 am

    I love the colors! And how both kids are just chillin while Dad is on a mission… Great Capture Janice!

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  64. Karie says

    February 3, 2010 at 12:17 am

    Hooray for Dad’s! That’s a great photo!

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  65. Angela says

    February 3, 2010 at 12:17 am

    I love Olivia’s little pose!

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  66. MommyWizdom says

    February 3, 2010 at 12:12 am

    Fun, I love hockey… we should move.

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  67. Milk & Honey Mommy says

    February 3, 2010 at 12:12 am

    Janice,

    Does Phil lace up the shoes for all of his players)?

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  68. Annie says

    February 3, 2010 at 12:11 am

    That is so sweet! I love the look on your son’s face….just waiting for it to be done.
    I could tell from your accent in Say it Face to Face that you were from somewhere up north…Canada makes perfect sense! 🙂

    Happy WW!

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  69. Milk & Honey Mommy says

    February 3, 2010 at 12:11 am

    Janice,

    Does Phil lace up the shoes of all of his players :)?

    Reply
  70. Anita says

    February 3, 2010 at 12:10 am

    Ah yes! Putting on ice skates and lacing them up is quite a feat! 🙂

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  71. TheAngelForever says

    February 3, 2010 at 12:10 am

    Love it! Makes me long for the days that I went to NHL training camp and had season tickets for our local hockey team.

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  72. Deb - Mom of 3 Girls says

    February 3, 2010 at 12:10 am

    LOL, love Jackson’s expression, and how Olivia’s much more interested in that ring pop. Great photo! 🙂

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  73. CrAzY Working Mom says

    February 3, 2010 at 12:09 am

    I have NEVER seen a hockey game. I’ve also never been on ice skates. I’m afraid I might break my neck. *LOL*

    Happy WW!

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  74. Katie says

    February 3, 2010 at 12:08 am

    Love the little one leaning there against dad while big brother gets laced up. Great shot!

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  75. Louise says

    February 3, 2010 at 12:08 am

    He looks thrilled

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  76. Upstatemomof3 says

    February 3, 2010 at 12:07 am

    That is awesome!! Looks like my weekends 🙂 And we’re not even Canadian 🙂

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  77. Jen says

    February 3, 2010 at 12:07 am

    I adore this photograph!

    Reply

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