All aboard for school!

Last thursday marked the first day of school for EVERYONE! We're one week in and all is going well.  Much better than expected. :) Let's hope the "shine" doesn't wear off too soon!

The end of an Era...

As of last night, our sweet little Maeve no longer believes in Santa Claus.  Sniff.  She'd been very vocal about her skepticism since early December, but hesitated to outright ask us until recently.  We ran out of evasive manoeuvres last night, and finally "fessed" up. I cried, but she didn't, so that must mean she was ready.  She's very excited to be in on the secret though and be our big helper next year.

I really hope that Maren and Beckett believe for at least another 3 years because I'm not ready for a house of non-believers yet!

All good things must come to an end, but what a great summer we've had! Part 1.

Wow - September 1st.  Not sure where the time has gone, but I'll do my best to recap here, more for my own sake than anyone else's.

We started the summer with a membership to Senobe, on lake Banook.  Maeve was eager to paddle, but nervous as well.  As you can see in these pictures though, she had SO much fun and really took to paddling.  She and Athena spent the better part of July mastering the kayak, and tackled the canoes in August.  Maren and Beckett also had fun at Kiddie Kayak, learning to paddle with some great teachers.

It took us a couple of weeks to really get into the groove of packing a million snacks, setting up the tent, towels, bathing suits, beach toys, etc., but it was a great way to spend the summer and we'll definitely do it again. :)

And then we had Maeve's 7th Birthday.  The Maritime Reptile Zoo came out and did a great show. :)

And then with August came a 3-night trip to Liscomb Lodge.  So much fun there, we will be back again!