Siblings of Summer

We are very fortunate that our kids play and interact well together. Tavish is very helpful with Keva and Keva listens to Tavish ... a perfect pair, really!

MOMENTS: Sibling Sweetness

They were so entertaining to be with and watch. Here are a few snippets that were captured. Summer really seems to be when memories are made!

Wheels of Summer

T'was the summer of wheels. Bicycles. Strollers. Streetcars. Trains. Push cars. The little red wagon...

Rolling, rolling, rolling...

Chariot

Wheels to water

Wheels on the green

Taking a turn at the wheel

Off to the Library

Rolling nap

How many wheels move the family?

Ready? Set. Roll!

 MOMENT: Everywhere Keva went, the Wheels were Sure to Go

Last Hurrah

Last week of summer and we packed in the adventures with some time at Toronto Island and a Labour Day weekend in Ottawa.

Ferry to the Island 

What a view!

Snack break

Grandpa Mike time!

Building with Grandpa...

...and taking his wheels for a spin

MOMENT: Bikes, Planes, & Trains

The ferry marked the start to the finish of summer. We made a splash, rode around, and watched some planes land. For the Labour Day weekend, we made our way to Ottawa on the train to see Grandpa Mike before school started.

Cabin 2014

The whole family voyaged from Seattle to Fort Frances for our annual visit. Tom could only stay part of the time, but as has also become an annual tradition, we left feeling fulfilled with memories and family time.

Fort Frances' new Library is awesome, but...

...let's go to the cabin!

Ah, back in the boat.

It's a serious job being at the wheel

Hanging with (or on) Grandpa as much as possible

Tavish vs Bugs in the name of blueberries

Movie time with Grandma and Auntie Colleen

Water babies

Staying afloat

Drying off with Mom

Paddleboat getting it's annual workout

Someone discovered clay

Tavish and Logan, cousins bonding

Here fishy, fishy!

Reeling it (almost all the way) in!

Replacing the line - fish made off with Tavish's!

When a motor breaks, the seniors paddle you to safety!

Keva and Colleen holding hands.

Airport ride

We'll miss you until Christmas!

MOMENTS: The Cabin Crew

There are now two children for Grandpa to share the boat wheel with; more fish in need of catching on Footprint Lake; a paddleboat to peddle; some "baseball" to play; blueberries to pick (when covered head to toe with bug protection); swimming to do; and smiles to share...

Nestor Reunion 2014

Christmas in July? Count us in! The tradition of family reunioning in August continues and as always fosters the feeling of family and makes memories.

Staying sun-safe

Crazy cousins

Lawn lounging

Hanging with the host (she looks scared, but she was happy...)

Host with the most

The "babies"

Grandma and Logan catching up

Friends and family

MOMENTS: Splash! Bang! Play!

Kids swim. Fireworks work. Family gathers. Always something for everyone to keep you coming back annually...

Seattle in the Summer

Seattle: July 26 - August 3, 2014

While I went off to Arizona to celebrate my 20th UWP anniversary, Tom and the kids made their way to Seattle to visit with Auntie Michele, Uncle Mark, cousins Harrison & Phinnaues, and Grandpa Mike. I joined them for the family gathering a few days later...

MOMENTS: Family Gathering

We had a great time sharing family dinners, swimming in the nearby lake, hiking, visiting the Aquarium, picnicing, taking in a baseball game, and playing in general. Like any long trip, the journey home was not without travel complications (grumble) but they could not overshadow the great time that was had by all...