Open Spaces

As the house empties out, there are more spaces the kids can get into - and I think Sara is enjoying her freedom to explore without being told "no"!!

Anna the Helper

Anna loves to help - I think any kid does when it comes to being able to help with  "grown up" stuff .  Today Anna and I picked up and bunch of boxes from my parents house - she helped load them in the van, take them out and bring them downstairs.

And later today I came down and found that she even started packing for me...what a big helper ;)

 

 

 

Dundas Peak

Yesterday we enjoyed a beautiful hike with our good friends to the Dundas Peak.  The weather couldn't have been more perfect to enjoy this perfect fall day!  Just a few shots of the amazing scenery...

 Tews Falls

 The Family (thanks Mike!)

 No need to adjust the quality of the colours on the pictures - they were just amazing on their own!

 Kid shot - took more then a few to get them all smiling ;)

 Gorgeous view at the top of the peak - thanks for a great shot Karen!

 Colours were so vibrant - I love this time of year! 

Final shot of colour - can't wait for another hike :)

Welcome Back Sunshine!!

It has been so incredibly "blah" around here lately....the days are getting shorter, we've had virtually no sun for wwwaaayyy too long - and it's been rain, rain , rain - oh, and more rain.

Today is a FANTASTIC change!!  I feel like I have so much more energy - and the glass is half full again!  It's amazing how much weather can affect our everyday life!

Someone's Having a Feast Tonight


The web is looking a little empty here...

But then the invasion happened

Literally hundred's of tiny morsels

Caught in his web...

Our spider friend is going to feast tonight!

Super Powers

So a short while ago we were having an important conversation with the kids.
It was about the super powers that we as parents have.
You know, like the really cool things such as eyes in the back of our heads.
Yes, our kids (minus Esther I believe) really think that we have eyes in the back of our heads.
I've heard numerous conversations between Caleb and Anna in the back of the van that go something like this:
"I can't wait till I get older and I'm a Dad" says Caleb.
"Yeah, me too, I can't wait to be a Mom either." responds Anna.
"Then we can finally see what's going on behind us! Mom and Dad are so lucky!" they both agree with each other.
Anna seems to think about our extra set of eyes quite often, as lately she's even been "testing" us and asking us on the spur of the moment,
"Hey Mom, what's behind you right now? And don't forget to use your special eyes!" or "Dad, who's walking behind you?" (thankfully we've been able to answer her questions without looking behind us - using other "clues" to give her the right answer).
What kind of super-powers have you convinced your kids you have?

Just Another Day at the Park

With the weather starting to turn a little cooler - we'll try to enjoy a few more outings at the park - which all 4 kids still love doing!

Sara peeking around

Caleb contemplating how to get into the spinny thing

Not as easy as it looks

Almost there

Ahhh...done!

Now the fun begins

Anna and Esther hanging out

Sara giving a kiss good-bye!

And so it ends...SOLD!!!!

Only 50 sleeps till we move :)

Look Who's Walking!

Happy 6th Birthday Caleb!!

At the end of August we celebrated Caleb's 6th birthday!

You've grown up so fast Caleb - and are such a wonderful part of our family!

Your love for everything "creepy crawly" is neat to watch - your love and gentleness with Sara makes our heart melt - as does your dimply smile :)

May God be with you in the next year in all you do - and continue to be a blessing for everyone around you!