Goin On a Bear Hunt...

Last week we went to New Liskeard to White Pine Lodge. It was a cold, rainy, windy week. The bears do not like wind because they can not hear well, so none of the men got a bear-much to the releif of all the wives!

The kids waiting for a boat to take us across to the lodge.
Morning beauty...it struck me that sometimes things are so beautiful that when you look at them, you actually close your eyes to take it in! What an AMAZING creator we serve!

Our cozy cabin-the woodstove was well used.

Apparently getting your hair done is beyond tolerable.

This image of my husband will take a bit to grow on me...

A rainy day walk. The leaves were quite the organic umbrella.

Mia took this picture for us!

Ksena wanted a turn with the camera too, and Mia jumped in making this goofy shot.

We spent most of our time 'cabin migrating'. At times it got quite loud but boy, did the kids have fun!

The kids watching a fish get cleaned.

Oh, my crazy girl.

When there is no where to play, why not use the beds?!

Brooke and Ksena sporting earings and nose rings...gems from the dollar store.The kids spent endless hours coloring.

Nutella sandwich...not sure how she snuck away from the table to eat it on the chair.

This, That and the Other Thing

Tea drinking is what we love...the cups are compliments of my dear Beppe who finds all kinds of unique gifts. We love getting bags of stuff from her.

Dalia

Ahem...Nap time??? On the window sill???

The Triplettes (9 months)/ Blake Going to Pre-School

Becky sent me these pics...how could I not post them for you all to digest.

Abby

Brock

Myles

Blake

First Day of School!

Our new home school room (the room right at the top of our upstairs) is fabulous. It has a lot of space and a wonderfully big window. It also keeps the mess off the kitchen table which is where we used to school. Mia thrives on structure and is happy to begin a new school year. She likes to know exactly how a day is going to unfold. The night before school she needed to know the day plan-down to details such as brushing our teeth before we school. I've incorporated 'story time' into our day, to discipline myself to nurture the appreciation of written work, in my children. It's easy to sluff it off due to laundry and other mundane activity but I think reading is a good thing to be intentional about.

Ksena Turns 4!!

I brought Ksena to the fridge to show her the b-day cake and she says 'Yea. Can I have a yogurt?' Ahem...what does she know of the time it took to make it-I underestimated it myself and am embarrassed about how long it took. Thankfully my mother-in-law says it does take time and she's the cake pro, so that made me feel better.

Sunday Birthday Coffee-a tradition we love...Thanks for coming everybody!! :O)

Holiday in Tobermory

The Grotto Entrance (fancy word for cave)

Inside the grotto...sunlight from an underwater entrance illuminates the water. This color is splashed all over the waters of Tobermory-it reminded us of the Bahamas.

Coloring at the Visitor's Center

The lookout tower

Proudly flying at the top of the lookout tower...

A snake eating a frog. Lunch anyone??

What do you use your Green Bins for?! They make a wonderful bath tub...

This is CANADA!

Did you know there are over 40 species of orchids in Tobermory?! I'm taking my chances that is one of them. There were pics at the Visitor's Center and this flower reminded me of them...