Sunday, August 28, 2016

Millions of Peaches

One of the things that still impresses me is that in Ontario, you can pick peaches! So, we did!




MOMENT: Peaches and a Hike

We usually have an annual voyage to Niagara Falls, this year, we didn't get all the way there, but did enjoy picking some fresh peaches and playing as a family on an end-of-summer hike...

Friday, August 26, 2016

Summer 2016

There are simply too many wonderful memories to fit into one video. So, a few select and specific 'moments' will get their very own post, while this entry captures the overall awesomeness that the summer of 2016 provided the TK2 family!

MOMENTS: New Neighbour, Friends, Family, and Home for a Rest

Thursday, August 25, 2016

Sibling Separation

This summer was the first time that there were days when both kids were at something, and I wasn't at work. Four. Four days that happened. There were a few other days when Keva was off to Mighty Kids (daycare) and Tavish was not in a camp, so we spent a few days together. A summer of change and solo adventures without siblings.

Calendar marking the craziness!

Solo time with the Keevs

Solo time with the Tav-man

MOMENTS:
 Out, About, and All Around

I like to think of us as the summer trio. Always together, always on the move. This summer offered an occasional pause to the pattern and offered up some solo bonding time. It was neat, both of these kids are a blast to spend time with...




Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Fort Frantastic 2016

Hands down, the highlight of the summer, every summer. We go home to Fort Frances and everyone feels happy. What's not to be happy about when at the cabin and surrounded by family?











MOMENTS: Cabin, Family, and More!

We spent time with family and felt the northwestern Ontario sun. We loved every minute of it...

Saturday, July 23, 2016

Long Point 2016

We love Long Point! This year, we had Tom's University friend, Mike, and his family and friends join us. Tavish had a friend to play with (son of their friend) and Keva played with Grace... this left the adults to hang out with each other!



MOMENT: Wonderful Waves

When we arrived, the water was brown and sandy because it had been churned up from a storm earlier in the week. This did not pose any hesitation from our keen family though, we were right in there! It was back to crystal clear the next day which was helpful for washing away the sand we were finding all over our bodies after our first dip!



Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Cottaging 2016

Neighbourhood friends invited us to share some quality time together cottaging in the Kawartha area. Kids played with kids. Adults hung with adults. It was a perfect slice of summer life!










MOMENT: Cottaging Goodness

There was splashing and sliding. Boating and bathing. Exploring and eating. Sports and sunsets. Peg, Jer, Zack, and Parker were the best for hanging with under the summer sky...

Friday, July 8, 2016

Come Sail Away

Our neighbours and friends invited us out onto their sailboat one summer evening. We sailed over to the Toronto Island to see the Toronto harbour. We had ourselves a fine BBQ meal we pulled together at the club where they were docking. The return trip on a shuttle boat was equally as scenic at night!

Buddies on Sea and on Coady

Dressed up for sailing!

Harbour by Night

MOMENT: Sail Away!

The kids had a great time at the wheel (while safely docked) and checked out the Toronto skyline by sailboat with their buddies, Charlie and James. Catherine and Doug were excellent Captains!