July 26, 2010

IT'S OFFICIAL, WE'VE GOT A 3 & 4 YEAR OLD IN THE HOUSE!

Woo Hoo! Quinn turns 3 today! My oh my, he certainly has changed!!! He is no longer Q.Q. (Quiet Quinn). He seems to have turned up the volume to compete with his big bro! We cannot imagine our family without him. We love you Q-Ball! xoxo
One Day Old! (dark hair)
One Year Old! (blond hair)
Two Years! (even blonder)

3 Years! (thicker and a bit strawberry blond)

July 25, 2010

JESSIE & JESSIE!


Me with my best friend Jessie, and Quinn with his new friend Jessie!

A BUG HUNTING PARTY!

Whew! We had such a fun time celebrating Quinn's 3rd birthday in Vine Park. Jacqueline, Charlotte, Maude and Ben arrived in time to go on a park wide bug hunt. Finding all of the bugs was great fun! All of the kids hit the wading pool and played in the park. We ate and sang happy birthday and Q-Ball loved all of it! Thanks to Jally, Grams, Pete and Jess for making the effort to get there too!
The bugs before they were scattered around the park.
Grams arrives dressed as a bug!
Quinn & Kieran playing and waiting for all of the friends to show up.
The bug expert just hanging out!
I see you!
The girls get busy bug hunting.
Kieran on the hunt.
Quinn delegated Pete to put the bugs in the bucket. Thanks Pete!
Bug Expert!
Charlotte was the brave one wading in to rescue the bugs in the middle of the pool.
Cute face Jacqueline
Sweet Charlotte
The Very Hungry Caterpillar cupcakes
Too windy for candles...

Jessie from Toy Story. The group gift! Thank you friends!

July 18, 2010

LOVING SUMMER TIME!

We've been hanging at home and in our local parks a fair amount this week. We've had a blast just playing around here. Our days have been filled with bubbles, bike riding, running, park plays, play dates, wading pools, water fights, eating popsicles and playing with cars! We love summer!
Home Sweet Home!
One happy boy!
Lifesaver Popsicles!
Whacking bubbles with tea towels. (No joke, I was blowing bubbles for so long I was light headed!) Very Fun, but not easy to do for a prolonged period of time! Must be a sign of age!
Dave pushing Quinn on his Lightning McQueen. It would appear Dave is having more fun than Quinn! :)
Quinn and Kieran racing down the street. Quinn always chooses to run, while Kieran chooses to ride! It's only a matter of time before Q figures out that wheels are faster than feet!
Taking the ride into the deep water at Vine Park.
Riding the groovy park toys into the wading pool
Ben & Ellie came over and the gang literally dragged each other around the yard with an inner tube.
Here they go...
Uh oh. QBall is down! Ellie and Ben help right our good buddy!

Happy again and ready for another dragging!

CLEAR LAKE - WATERMARK!

We had a quick visit to Clear Lake last weekend to see Poppy and Nana. Unfortunately I forgot my camera. Thanks to Dad and Jane for having us and passing on the shots below. xoxo
Small island adventure. The boys climbed a BIG rock and we weren't sure how to get them down!
Look what I caught!
My shoes float! My shoes float!
Oh patient one, Kieran hoping the fish might bite.

Out on the raft, Dad swimming behind...

July 05, 2010

SANDY LAKE - CANADA DAY LOOONG WEEKEND!

How lucky are we? We headed up to Sandy Lake on Tuesday morning. We had a nice low key day or two before Grampa Claw arrived followed by Jally and Grams and Heather and Doyle. With each arrival, the boys voices grew louder and their energy doubled! It was a busy, busy weekend, but tons of fun. We could not have asked for more glorious weather. A few morning trips helped pass some of the time. We hit Bobcaygeon for new Crocs. A town adventure with Grampa took the boys to the bakery, locks, the boat maker and the park! A trip to the beach before the masses arrived and a quick stop to pick up some water guns (enough for everyone, of course) which allowed for a rather large and messy, I mean wet dock experience. Very Fun!
Lots of time in the paddle boat, Jal's new canoe, some double hose action and catching of caterpillars. What a weekend! Many thanks to everyone for all of their help keeping the boys entertained, interested and safe! Thanks for so many wonderful photos Jal! (I'm so rarely in any photos) xox
Grampa takes the boys out for a row. Not so sure about that sky, but it ended up clearing.
Dave and I pretended to be pirates and chased them in the paddle boat.
Kieran trying to splash the pirates away!
Q thought the whole thing was very funny!
Look Out CLAW!!!
Quinner caught you!
We roasted marshmallows! YumOlicious!
D, K, Q and Mum enthralled with the squirrel monkey's at the peterborough zoo
A squirrel monkey looking at our snacks
We had a great train ride around the zoo - a highlight for the boys!
Q & K pretend to be ducks
We LOVED the splash pad
Even Quinn got into it, eventually
On our way back to the cottage, we saw firefighters and got our picture taken with their truck!
Being Pirates on the lake
Friendly pirates of course!
Me and my boys!
CANADA DAY PARTY at the Buckhorn Community Centre - Q & K climbed to the top and slid down the backside.
The climb... We weren't sure Quinn was going to get up, but he zipped up no problem! Look at that leg reach!
Quinn opted to put his pull up on his head as a party hat rather than for sleeping!
Quinn decided to go up a second time.
Uncle Doyle, Kieran and Quinn have a Canada Day Race. Ready Set Go!
Q-Balls in the lead, but not for long...
Jally's maiden voyage with her new canoe! Maddie decided to chase her!
A thirsty boy!
Dave and I got out for a long ride! Too many cars en route, but beautiful scenery! Hilly terrain, funny, I hadn't noticed that in the car!
Ha! I got you with the backwards, don't know it's coming spray! Mummy 1, Kieran 0
Mummy 1, Kieran 1
Loving Life!
Quinner trying to be sly about shooting Uncle Doyle
Water Fight!
The annual Bama Boat shot with Grampa Claw
A Quinn and Jally moment
K-Man & Jally blowing bubbles
Spray You Jally!
Tubing Sandy Lake style!!! Very environmentally friendly! Row Grampa, Row!
Happy, Lucky People
A much needed family shot!

Who needs a mini van? Not us!