Big Birthday's and CAMPING!

I bet you all thought you'd never see a return.  Yep, that's what happens when there's a lot to blog about...nothing happens!  Haha.  Here, (FINALLY) is Part 1 of our recent visit with Mamie and Grammie.  The first few pictures somehow got out of order, and blogger isn't cooperating with me, but you get the drift.  HAPPY 40th Birthday to Pat, and 60th to Gisele!  A bit of celebrations, then off for CAMPING!  Enjoy!

Haaaappy Birthday, Daddy!



Taking Grammie doooown!



Morning yoga on the patio.  Lucas lasted about 30 seconds before he headed for the sandbox!



A happy Maliya and the birthday Daddy!



All ready for their camping trip!  Happy 60th Birthday, Mamie!

And they're off!

Good thing they brought Lucas to help them!

.....he must've been promoted to Supervisor!

Gettin' ready to cook Georgie!

Strollin' the beach with Grammie!

Runnin' the beach with Mamie!

They gave him a STICK?  Brave, very brave!

Checking out his very first s'more!

Who doesn't like Chocolat Chaud for breakfast?

Cruisin' with his new friend, Nathaniel.  Apparently these two had a blast.  How great is THAT to have another 3 year old camping across from you?

As they pulled into the driveway back home.  One exhausted boy, who is surely dreaming of all the fun and adventures from his very first camping trip!  Can we book you for next year, Mamie and Grammie?

The Scrunch

We are hard pressed to take a picture these days without Maliya's signature smile!  Hee hee.....

Summer

"Really, we're having fun!"  Haha.  Maliya was actually loving this, but she was so tired!

Lucuas likes to sit on the back step and his "thnack" (how he says 'snack').  He makes sure his beloved Firetruck is parked nearby.

RAWR!!!

The cutest tiger I've ever seen!!!

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Elephant Boy

Lucas found a Hallowe'en costume in his closet that our neighbour gave us.  He was already too big for it when she gave it to us, but I kept it for Maliya in case she ever wants to be an elephant!  He really, really wanted to try it on and had a BLAST running around 'trumpeting'.  Until he decided it was too hot!

"See my tail?"

Morning Paper

BUSTED!!!

"Is it ok if I rip these ones apart too?"

Playtime With Friends

Although we may have lots of playdates with my friends Kathy and Joy (and kiddies!), very rarely does the camera come out.  With 6 kids in tow, there is usually way too much going on to stop and take pictures!

Maliya looked pretty happy to have one her boyfriends back from his trip to Scotland.  She must've missed Finlay!

A slide made for 3.  Sophia, Lucas, and Carter.

Sophia had taken her shoes off, so she thought Lucas should have his off too.  She helped him with the socks!

Would you like some ham with that cheese?

Thanks for the push, Carter!

...and then there's Cohen.  15 months old and on the go.  I think this was the only time he stopped.  We are in for it when Maliya decides to walk.  I've forgotten how BUSY they are at that age!!!