Back to reality

Just in case there's someone out there still reading this poor excuse for a blog... :)

I am still alive. My blog continues to collect dust, as I have just gone on enjoying a very pleasant summer.

But now the summer is over and it's back into real life! Well - I can't complain - it's been great... and it's good to get back into the swing.

August was really great. We started it off by spending a week at the cottage with Benj and Shel and their kids. Cottage life is so great! Lots of beach time, lots of paddling, and no agenda - just chill time. It was really nice seeing the kids enjoy themselves so much. It was also nice to put them to bed and sit outside with B & S - hangin' out as friends.

A couple fun pictures of the kids playing. We went to the beachfront park one evening (the Georgian Bay side of the Peninsula) so they could play. Of course, they ended up in the water in their clothes...and Georgian Bay water is COLD! You can see they didn't mind.






Another highlight was taking the kids to Canada's Wonderland for the first time ever! I know I talk about my kids alot... but that's because I get few greater joys than to see them having fun, learning, caring for others - they are just so great. My girls proved that they have no fear! They were all about the roller coasters! Ahh - just like their daddy! Kanah wanted to go on an "upside down" roller coaster. So we went! She was stoked. OK - it scared her once it started, but she was so brave for trying it and she didn't cry. She said she'd "do it again next year, and she would try to keep her eyes open"!

But now it's back to the grind.

Kanah started Grade 1 last week. She is LOVING it. Her teacher says very positive things about her, and she's obviously doing well. The full days have been a pretty smooth adjustment for her. It's neat to see her French developing quickly.



Taly had her JK "interview" with her teacher on Monday. They "test" each child individually to see how advanced they are. Apparently her teacher was very impressed. I know - my kids are so smart... and I know... I'm bragging! :)

Today was Taly's first day of JK. She was very excited, and seemed to have no separation anxiety.




This afternoon, Taly started dance class. Those that know her well know that she LOVES to dance, twirl, spin, dress up, and dance some more. She's very excited to be starting lessons (and soon getting her own dance outfit).

Kanah will be starting an art class very soon. She shows a very strong creative side and loves to draw, colour, and make crafts.

We have had a very good summer. It's time get back to reality!