Thanksgiving in North Bay

We traveled up to North Bay the celebrate Thanksgiving with Andrew's family. It was a warm sunny day and the leaves were turning beautiful colours everywhere. Evan had fun running up the driveway, riding in the wagon and throwing rocks into the lake. Liam enjoyed himself running through the leaves to chase squirrels. Evan fed a horse at Great-great Uncle Sandy's farm (while Liam lunged at her-the horse didn't flinch, though). We had a lot of fun!

Nova Scotia

We visited the South Shore of Nova Scotia just before the university term started. We rented a little private chalet right on the ocean. We were actually in the same chalet that Andrew and I stayed in during our honeymoon 4 years ago. After a long flight Evan spent the first day exploring the chalet.

and pushing his stroller around the living room.


Evan was mastering walking on this trip. Daddy helped Evan get his shoes on so that he could explore outside and see the water.




Here is the yard that we enjoyed. Evan discovered some flowers growing by the beach.








The yard was equipped with a firepit and muskoka chairs. After Evan went to sleep we opened a bottle of local L'Acadie red wine and watched the full moon over the ocean.

There were some pretty sunrises too.


Despite the gloomy weather forecast, we ventured to Lunenburg, the home of the Bluenose. The famous sailing ship was out to celebrate in Halifax, but we admired the colourful houses, shops coast, and enjoyed the local sea fare. Luckily the rain held off too!





We also took many day trips into Mahone Bay, a pretty little town between Oak Island and Lunenburg. We had the best lobster sandwiches (with strawberries!) here. YUM!

Evan was tuckered out with our many walks and the fresh sea air.


We had a great trip and look forward to visiting the East coast again soon!

End of Summer

Its the end of summer and the beginning of new fall adventures. Here are some pictures of what little Evan has been up to since mid-July. Evan has been quite a water baby. Here are some pics of him the first time he played in his private inflatable pool in the backyard. He enjoyed plating with the yellow sunshade especially.



The next few pictures are from a trip with friends to Mohawk park. This was the first time mommy and daddy had been to this park and they were very impressed. Evan sat by a small sprinkler fountain on the splashpad before hanging out with mom and dad in the grass to have some snacks.






These last pictures are goofy pics of Evan at the end of August just before (and after) his epic haircut at the summer's end.




Pics of our trip to Nova Scotia and a video of Evan walking coming soon, grandma!!!

MACCA!!!

Andrew and I rocked out with Paul McCartney tonight! It was an AMAZING show! We are both a little star-stuck, being life long fans of the Beatles. We were astounded by Paul's strong, crisp vocals through his almost 3 hour performance. He played 3 dozen songs from his solo career (e.g, Dance Tonight), and Wings (e.g., Jet), but mostly sang songs from the Beatles. FAB!

Summer Time!

Here are some photo's of our visit to Ottawa! We visited Grandma and Grandpa Lavoie, Aunt Angie, Uncle Kevin and Cousin Layla.

We also had dinner with great-grandpa Lavoie and Isabel and a yummy seafood lunch with great-grandma Charbonneau!! Mommy celebrated her birthday with fireworks and Evan took his first (half) step during this trip!

Evan had fun playing on Layla's play structure especially playing on the slide with Grandma.

Evan looking dapper in his straw sun hat...


Evan thoroughly enjoyed being pulled in the red wagon around the yard several dozen times too :)Whoa! Slow down daddy!

Evan also caught pink-eye for the first time during our visit which he then passed on to mommy (twice)! Aren't toddlers wonderful! We had a wonderful trip that was over too quickly. Thanks Grandma and Grandpa for a fun time!

Evan with his sassy new lid

Swimming!

Evan was invited over to Sasha's to play in her kiddie pool this afternoon as we have been having unusually hot weather. Since Evan has never been in in a pool, kiddie or otherwise, we were game!









And I'm spent!