Minneapolis Visit

 

It was a month for visiting with cousins!  The weekend after picnicking with my sister's kids, we went to Minneapolis to visit Mike's sister's family.  The kids had a great time at the beach and playing in their big backyard. They had a swing set, which the kids loved.  Maya took a shining to both Amanda and Katy and they were great babysitters.  It was great to see everyone!

 

I forgot to bring my good camera so the only decent photo is the one below that I took with my cell phone.  

 

 

Katy, Maya and Aidan at the beach.

Heart Lake with the Cousins

This summer I was incredibly busy at work. At times I was working 70-85 hour weeks - crazy!  In early August, I took a break to go with the family to Heart Lake to have a picnic with my sister's kids.  They enjoyed the splash pad and we enjoyed just chilling!  Here is a picture of all the cousins together - all trying to sit on one chair!

 

(You will notice that Maya now has short hair - she cut it herself - well on one side !  Then we had it evened off)

 

 

 

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Paradise Revisited 2013

As I mentioned in a previous post, I was incredibly busy this summer and in dire need of a vacation.  The cottage was just what the doctor ordered.  Somehow being on the water is so relaxing.  We had seven straight days of sunny weather and the water was warm!  The kids busied themselves playing on the beach and in the water most days.  I enjoyed floating on the lake on the air mattress.  We all took turns on the wonderful hammock.  So relaxing!

 

We did try to do some outdoorsy things each day.  We went hiking at scenic caves and walking most evenings.  We also went paddle boating one day in Owen Sound. But most of the time was spent relaxing by the water and enjoying great family time. Here are some photos from our stay....

 

 

 

The cottage

 

The lovely view

 

Hours and hours playing in the sand

  

Lots of rides on the raft

Having fun!

Breakfast on the deck

Inner tube for two

Touring Meaford Harbour

Maya with her new doll

On one of many nightly walks

Hiking at Scenic Caves

Climbing at the Playground

Campfires

 

and some more S'mores!

 Paddle Boating in Owen Sound

 

Aahhh..... relaxing on the hammock

My short haired girl in her new bathing suit

 

More fun in the water

One of my favourite shots

Centre Island Says Summer - July 2013

Every year we go to Centre Island.  Summer is not the same without it!  Aidan is getting a bit old for the amusement park but Maya is just the right age.  We always go early so we don't have to wait in line for the rides. Maya especially likes the fire engine ride and went on it twice. It was a nice day but a little cool. 

 

Here are a few cell phone photos from the day....