canada day part 2

The rest of our Canada Day weekend was spent enjoying a little down time. We don't seem to have a lot of that around here and we decided to take full of advantage of it. Yes, we had a million projects we wanted to get done around the house but we woke up Sunday to the perfect summer day and decided to put the projects on hold. We packed our bags and headed to my parents to enjoy a day of fun in the sun. The kiddos love going to their grandparents' house because, let's face it, not only do they get whatever they want (ice cream, goodies, etc.) and they also have the ideal backyard to play in. The day was spent chasing bubbles, swimming (not sure how they managed as the river is still very cold!) boating, colouring with outdoor chalk and so much more. The evening wrapped up with their own personal fireworks display as the neighbour next door provided a pretty good show.

Monday we woke up to breaky out on the patio - the kids love eating outside and wish they could do it all the time. After their bellies were full, we headed into town to check out some Canada Day festivities including the parade. We made a quick stop to visit great-grandma and then it was back to grandma's house to enjoy the rest of their afternoon bugging their uncle.

Everyone was beat after a great weekend, the kids had passed out within two minutes of being in the car once we started our trek home. It was a wonderful weekend spent with family and it was nice to be able to sit back, relax and take it all in without feeling like we needed to race to the next place.

We hope you all enjoyed your Canada Day long weekend!

Time to decorate the dock with chalk.

Baby D spent hours picking up rocks and throwing them back into the water.

Little Miss L. was all hands-on-deck. She was grandpa's side-kick the whole weekend.

Out for a little ride with grandma and grandpa.

Baby D did not want to leave the water all weekend. The water was cold but he was determined to learn how to swim.

Happy Canada Day breaky!

Mom, you need to take a picture of me and the fork. 

Breakfast tastes so much better when it's outside and made by grandpa.

Little Miss L. was so happy to watch the soldiers pass by. They even stopped and put on a little show just for her.

Waiting for the parade to begin.

Showing her Canadian pride.

They both decided to sing "Oh, Canada"

canada day part 1

We started off our Canada Day festivities a bit early. The kids were sad to see the end of playgroup come to a close for summer vacation but they could not have been more excited to attend a big Canada Day party to ease the pain.

The morning was full of bubbles, crafts, fire trucks, entertainment and let's not forget the best part - fresh fruit, timbits and freezies!


Sitting on the fire truck.

Bubble time.

Making her Canada Day hat.

Fun with jello and bugs.

Waiting to get their tattoos.

Talking to the police officer.

Nothing says summer like a big ol' piece of watermelon.

Or a freezie.

Their five minutes of fame on Roger's television.

Spending time with the mermaid.

canada day

Oh Canada! We celebrated your birthday the good ol' Canadian way - an outdoor barbecue with family and friends. The weather was warm, the beer was cold, the barbecue was fired up, the kids giggled about as they splashed in the water and we ended off the perfect day with the boom of wonderful colours lighting the sky. We sure do live in a beautiful country and I am so thankful each and every day.

Daddy trying to teach the kids how to use the slip-n-slide.

BBQ time!

Nothing says summer like a hot dog :)

My beautiful girlfriend with Baby C in her belly. Can't wait to meet him.

Baby E and daddy soaking up the sunshine. I think it tired Baby E out.

Baby D playing with his Aunties.

Mr. J and dad relaxing.

Best friends :)

Time to attempt a group photo...

Take one...

Take two...

the final shot!

Baby D all smiles when Auntie Meg is holding him.

First time roasting marshmallows this summer .

It didn't take long for Little Miss L. to figure it out.

Enjoying the gooey goodness.

Time for the fireworks.

What's better than sitting in your own backyard enjoying these?! Hope everyone had a fabulous Canada Day weekend!

celebrating canada's birthday

Yesterday brought us to the last day of playgroup before the summer break. All the kids gathered to gear up for Canada's big day this weekend. Little Miss L. had a blast hanging out with all of her friends, meeting a few firemen from our local fire department, watching the crazy cowboy, and having a few laughs with Crash the clown. The weather was perfect, we had a fabulous morning :)

Bubble time!

Making some big bubbles.

Baby D fell fast asleep the moment we arrived.

Little Miss L. met Crash the clown.

Look, he made me a giraffe.

Arts and crafts time.

First freezie of the season.

Our entertainment for the morning.

He can balance chairs on his face!

Little Miss L. checks out a fire truck for the first time.

Going to take it for a spin.

Look who decided to wake up. He went straight for the bubbles.

My bubble man.

Taking her girlfriend for a drive in her yellow car.