More Lake House Pics

Homemade guacamole and salsa, compliments of Karen....



Freshly painted toenails for all, also compliments of Karen,



Walking to see the horses,

Trying out the trampoline,

On a big-girl swing all by "myself!"

Random Ro-ness

Fancy hats and duck bills....our girl does it all!

Visit from Chad and Kayden

A few weeks ago Chad, Kayden and the dogs came up for a visit. Unlike now, it was nice weather and we had a bbq for all the kids to hang in the backyard.

West Coast Trip

Rowan and I joined the Finlayson and Keon clans to invade the home of Dave and Ed out on the coast. Considering we had 6 adults and 5 kids, I think we all did considerably well. It was fun watching the kids experience it all and even the big people managed to have a few laughs along the way. I've tried to post the highlights, but I will admit, the 40 minute slideshow that Cath has put together does it much more justice! Oh well, here is my low-tech version of events...

Memories made at Pirates Cove!

We spent hours with the kids at "Pirates Cove", a calm little beach around the point from the house. The kids had a blast throwing stones in the water, hunting for sand crabs, looking for starfish, and yes, searching for treasure left by the Pirates (aka Brad!).

Looking for big shells

Playing with 'crabby', her 1/2 hour pet

Checking out starfish, up close and personal

And yes, enjoying the spoils of the treasure hunt...licorice for all!

Property Pics

Just a few pics of the pool, house and us enjoying it.

The Butchart Gardens

Lena, Cath and I took the kids to the gardens and spent a morning. Even early in the season it is pretty stunning. This is a shot of the Sunken Garden.

First time riding a carousel...she absolutely loved it and was adamant that she needed to ride the whale!

Tip-toeing (sort of) through the tulips.

Feels like a bit of a lost world....very peaceful...