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!

canada day weekend

Canada day weekend was a blast. This year, the hubby and I asked a few friends to join us at our new home. It was a fun-filled day with great friends and lots of food. I love love love summer, and here are some of the reasons why...

Children in bathing suits all day long. The water was freezing but they didn't care.

Spending time with the ones we love.

Unexpected dance parties in the kitchen.

Spending time with friends who live out of town.

Watching the baby whisperer hard at work.

Taking a dip for the first time.

Enjoying my favourite beverage of the summer... yummy ice tea.

Spending time with my girls.

Letting loose.

Chowing down on summer salads and barbequed meat.

Taking an afternoon nap.

Indulging in sweet treats.

Gaining new friends.

Nights around the fire.

Watching fireworks from our backyard.

Love wathcing the black canvas being painted with bright colours.

Spending all day outside in the sun.

Sporting cute swimsuits.