Summer is almost over....

The summer is almost over. Wow...it went so FAST.

Last week we rented a cottage in Quebec and we were blessed with great weather. A couple of our close friends rented cottages in the same location so we had lot's of people to hang out with. The highlight for me was the last day at the beach. Nate finally got into the water and he loved it (big accomplishment because we have been trying all summer). Jade was in the water and the rest of the gang including Emma. So much fun relaxing and throwing the ball. I loved it. Peaceful, relaxing, warm and fun. Good times and good memories.

Cottage life

We are just back from a trip to the family cottage on lake Nipissing. It was an adventure this year. Nate was very ill with strep throat and Darren, Jade and I all caught it. Even with the illness the trip to the cottage was a great week. The setting is very peaceful and beautiful. What a different simpler world. It was very nice to be without TV, phones and computers for a little while and to concentrate on what is important...family.

Big thanks to Garry and Helen for sharing their week with us.

New tattoo

I haven't said much about it because for some reason it seems to make me blush like a teenager. Darren has a new tattoo with the letter C. It is very sweet and I feel honoured that he would do that for me.

Garden pics from July

The garden is doing great and I am really enjoying it.

Strong man competition

Darren had a competition this past weekend. It was the first competition that I have seen this year and it was very exciting. Darren did excellent and tied for 2nd place. It was lot's of fun to cheer him on with Jade and great fun to see his excitement for doing something her loves.

Spider man

Spider man obsession is in full swing with our little man. Very cute! He has spider man PJ's, a red cape and sunglasses that he has been wearing for the last two days. He has worn the outfit out shopping and to soccer practise. He is getting lot's of big smiles from everyone that sees him. Very cute!

Canada Day 2008

Canada day.

Darren and I took the kids to Petrie Island for the Canada day festivities. What a great day. I am SO glad we went. We ran into some friends from Nate's preschool so he was able to hang with a little buddy. Nate did some of his first midway rides and had cotton candy for the first time. Jade got involved with the fire fighter demo and got to spray the big hose. Very cool!

In the evening we had some friends over for a barbecue. Weather was great and it was really nice to sit outside and enjoy the company of friends. Excellent day!