At the lake with Auntie Jehnny

Two weekends ago we had an little retreat with Auntie Jehnny and Mike at Tremblant. So relaxing!

watering the tomatos

Man and herbs

reading with Nana

Vist with Nana

We had a wonderful visit with Nana last weekend! Willow and Nana enjoyed hanging out in the garden and reading books together. Willow learned some french and shared her love of all things pink and princessy.

Thanks!

I have the best friends and family in the whole world. I know yer jealous, but that's just the way it is.

Thanks to Parise for the clean laundry, the peaceful week to rest and the listening ear. Thanks to Ray introducing Willow to Calvin and Hobbes.

Thanks to Mom and Ter for the week of outing and adventures - you've taken the kids everywhere I don't have time to, and mom, all my friends think yer buff!

Thanks to Sarah for being up early in the morning, having a kid and being awesome. Thanks for the rides , the food and the girls nights

Thanks to Jehn for all of your help,the groceries, your energy and your advice.

Thanks to Emily for the bike, the ideas, and for loving my kids almost as much as I do.

Thanks to Anne for making Tyren a teenage wanderer and for being a hella awesome house guest - even if you don't sleep!

Thanks to my kids for giving me purpose, making me smile and helping me appreciate silence.

for the record - Thanks!

For Duckie

For you Duckie, some pictures of the our epic water fight, Hermione my favorite ten year old and of course, Dark Mirror. He did take part in the water fight but we only have him on video. The royal family was here too, and during the water fight of course, there was a peace nik in our tree!

Let the summer fun begin ..