Reminiscing about Summer Days

We spent a relaxing long weekend at the lake with a bunch of really fun people!

Baby in a tote in a boat.

Playing water-skiing with their new best friend Chantelle.

This kid was an absolute riot! When he was watching the girls, he got totally into it.

Naps after a long day in the sun.

For the Labour Day long weekend - you guessed it - we went back to the lake!

Kel showing off his balance.

Joel shredding it up.

Me getting over my fears (like I have to every year) and giving it a try.

The studs.

The gang - my dad is taking the picture.

Best photobomb ever.

Leif and then Joel playing on the wave.

Even my parents gave it a try!

Hubby's beautiful rooster tail.

Joel and Kel learning to cut harder.

Me up on skis for the only time this summer I think.

Couple selfie on the mini-golf course.

We finished a whole puzzle!

 Friendly game of Settlers of Catan.

Ontario Family Reunion

In July, Leif had to stay home to work but I took a week off to go visit my dad's family in Ontario for a family reunion, a milestone wedding anniversary, and to visit my far away sister.

My grandparent's ginormous garden!

The delicious reunion cake. It was carrot cake and I may have cheated on the no sugar thing!

The whole gang.

We went out for a special lunch to celebrate my grandparents' 60th wedding anniversary! Big congrats to a lovely couple!

Just missing one cousin!

We went to the lake quite a few times to jump off the bridge. This is my fearless brother doing flips.

And us girls just decided to jump.

This kid is so strong. He decided to pull himself up onto the bridge instead of using the shore to go jump again.

Me trying to be like my "little" brother. I eventually did get up the same way he did but it took about 500 tries!

The three musketeers.

Playing cards with the cousins.

I went into the city to stay with my sister for a few nights. One evening, we went out for supper and then to visit the parliament buildings.

We walked around until it got dark so we could watch the light show. Pretty neat!

I had to leave before her actual birthday, but we celebrated a little early. Ya, that was a really good sugar cheat cake too!

Gorgeous sky on the last night.

4th Anniversary Pictures

We got our 4th wedding anniversary pictures taken by a very talented photographer that I went to high school with. She took us to a beautiful hidden park on the way to Cochrane. You should go check out her website: http://www.hmariephoto.com/

Here are some of our favourites!

July Long Weekend

Well here we are at the next long weekend and I still haven't posted about the last one! We celebrated Canada Day with Leif's family, including these cuties.

Canada Day cake!

Leif's dad, Leif, and I played a round of mini golf on real grass!

My handsome hubby with his newest nephew.

Half-size croquet course in the backyard.

Making car noises at the mall.

Ordering from the ice cream truck.