THREEEEEEEE

Kate celebrated her third birthday on the 14th, WOW

For an entire week it was all about singing happy birthday, reading birthday themed books and playing birthday baker. She was just a wee bit excited!

My parents were visiting the week before so an early birthday
celebration it was. Balloons, party hats and presents

I made up cupcakes in icecream cones, something I
remember from my childhood. Topped with chocolate
and vanilla swirl icing, they were a hit

Kate wanted a rainbow party so sprinkle cake mix
to the rescue.

The following week was time to get some serious cake
baking done

Four of the six layers. I thought I has three pans but
only had two so baking took a lot longer that planned

No idea how I did it, but I managed to pull this
together without Kate noticing

She was so excited to have another birthday party and
another cake!

Leanne, Sean and Maggie joined us which was really fun, I loved
having everyone join us

Kate loved her rainbow cake and I was pretty proud
of what I was able to create

Might of even had a piece for breakfast

Summer Vacation is Already Over!

Wow!! With only one post in July and none in August it was obviously a busy summer here.
School has started and I'm hoping to get back into a regular routine again, being sure to look after myself as well as everyone else!

Owen went on a 2 week camping adventure with my parents so Kate
and I did a few girls day at the splash pad in Albion

 

We went up to Bancroft to pick up Owen and spent
a couple days relaxing and enjoying our time together

Early July and our garden was looking really happy

First picking from the garden. Beets, zucchini
and spring onions

It was time to head back to mu parents so a trip to the
bulk store for some road snacks, so
many choices

Our two sweethearts

Owen made a very impressive boat with Grandpa and
both kids had so much fun playing with it

Our main purpose of this trip was the Bancroft Gemfest
which was amazing. We all had so much fun exploring

Leanne joined us a couple days later so we did some fabric
dyeing. This is cochineal, a small bug found only on a
specific cactus in only two regions in the world

And they create the most incredible red dye 

I was able to get some Christmas presents made with my Indigo dye

 

Mid August and the garden harvest was starting to
look a bit more varied and delicious

It was time for Kate to move up to a bigger bed as Sean and Maggie will
be needing a crib soon, of course this is what I get when I ask
for a smile for the camera!

After dinner hike, whoopie cushion and all

We spent the day at a local provincial park enjoying a picnic,
beach, playground and family canoe adventure. The kids were
amazing during our hour plus of paddling

First day of Grade 2 French! Owen was so excited to start
as he has the same excellent teacher as he had last year! She
is teaching a 2/3 split and he was one of the 6 chosen from
his grade 1 class. Yes, Mom bragging going on here for sure