Homey Highlights from Summer 2017

Our pace is quick and we are usually far-flung from home, but when we are home, there is happiness, creativity, friends, and adventure is never that far away...

Fort Fran-fun 2017

Always the highlight of summer! We are a real cast of characters when we get together in Fort Frances. So much fun to be had...

MOMENT: Family, Friends, Food, and Fun

All of the highlights can be re-visited through video to help us get excited for the next visit!

Privacy

After a swim at the cabin, Keva is walking toward the cabin with her swimshirt off, bottoms being pulled down to her knees...

Keva: I want to change in Grandma and Grandpa's room for privacy

Cute Conversations

Keva: "Tavish, would you like to have some of my appletizers?"

Later...

Tavish: "Keva, if Santa Claus asked you right now, what would you say you want for Christmas?"
[pause]
Keva: "40 money and a dinosaur. A real one."

Out of the mouth of babes... <3 p="">

Sleep Over Camp & Camping

Tavish went off to overnight camp for the first time. It was 3 days and 2 nights at Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park with his buddy, Zack. To cope with his absence and be close by just-in-case, Keva and Mommy went camping with Zack's parents and brother. Good times were had by all! (except maybe Daddy who was left working in the City!)

Dropped at Overnight Camp!

Tav & Zack with their Councellors

Parker & Keva - Camping Goofs!

Kath & Peg - Fearless Mommy Campers!

Campfires are cool

Lady of Canoeing Leisure

Happy Campers

MOMENTS: Campers All Around

We had a delayed arrival at Camp Kawartha, but Tavish made it through the rigorous lice inspection station and strolled into his bunk house, "Tamarak" to meet with Zack and some other kids that would become friends in a few short days. Meanwhile, Keva and Mommy headed off to camp with Parker and his parents. Tavish and Zack rated their first overnight camp experience as a '10'! Everyone was a happy camper!

Pergola Possibilities

To add to our outdoor furniture love, Mommy noticed a good sale price on a Pergola at the Bay.. then Tavish noted a great price on some outdoor furniture at Kitchen Stuff Plus. Sure, some assembly was required, but we've transformed our outdoor space and spend some quality time ... and have some kooky conversations out there too!

Some assembly required...

Assembler takes a comfy

Making use of small 

MOMENT: Pergola Moments

How to make use of small urban 'yard' 101: Fill it up with comfy stuff, then listen to the stuff people share!

Keenly wanting to light the new citronella candle, Tavish disappears into the house and returns with lighter...
Mommy: Did Daddy give you that lighter?
Tavish: No, I got it in your room.
Mommy: There is a lighter in our room?
Tavish: Yeah, there is three.
Mommy: Do you know why there are so many lighters in our room?
Tavish: Yeah, so we don't find them. Ha. So... can I light the candle?
Huh...lighter safety fail apparently...

Later while hanging under the new pergola...
[Hear a few rain drops]
Keva: What's that sound?!
Mommy: Just a few rain drops.
[silence... another rain drop or two... pause]
Keva: We need to get out of here!

So, the pergola was enjoyed only briefly on it's inaugeral evening, but there will undoubtedly be many more fun times in the yard to come!

Seattle Summer 2017

Our family made the voyage to Seattle. We were met with family fun, sunny skies, and marvellous memories...

MOMENTS: Family, Fun, & Sun

Thanks for the hospitality. We had a great time swimming and paddling; exploring the city; hiking; picking berries; and spending quality time with family...