Yes I know....I've been a very bad blogger.

Life has been crazy busy. I guess having three kids and working shift work does that to you.

Anyway, whats new....where to start.

Cameron.

He decided this year he wanted to play hockey. I can't say I was very happy about the idea but we signed him up and gave it a go. Since he hasn't been on skates in about four or five years we put him in hockey school and skating lessons with the hopes he wouldn't get creamed in his first game. Well last night was his first game and he did awesome! He held his own and skated great. I think he was showing off a bit too since Grandma and Aunt Janet drove up to watch the game. Cam picked number 6 to be his player number for the season. Our cousin Aaron (and Cam's godfather) was number 6 throughout his hockey career so Cam insisted on having the same number. Maybe it will bring him some luck. He is still taking guitar lessons and amazes me with a new song after every lesson. He is taking a break from karate till hockey season is over.

Avery

She decided this year to join Brownies. I was a little concerned at first because I remember how much I had brownies as a kid. The brown skirts we had to wear with the leotards....it was awful. But apparently Brownies is a lot different these days. Cargo pants and t-shirts and a whole lot of fun according to Avery. She's lovin' it.

She is also taking skating lessons and doing well but says she is absolutely not, never ever, playing hockey. I am totally OK with that.

Isaac

Saucy, busy and absolutely adorable.

It been too long...I know.

Life has been crazy!!!!!

But before the kids headed back to school we headed to the cottage for a week of R & R...and lots of fun too.

Along with doing the regular cottage stuff like sleeping in late, eating ice cream, catching snakes and frogs, and just doing a whole lot of hangin' out, we did actually get off our butts and do stuff.

We hiked out one of our most favourite spots....The Grotto. Of course everyone had an awesome time because how could you not. The sun was shining.

Isaac was lucky enough to hitch a ride back to the truck with dad. Oh, t he luxuries of being two.

Friends our ours lent us a Zodiac for a couple of days. WAY TOO FUN. I think I loved it more then anyone else (I'm going to ask Santa for one for Christmas....shhhh). A BIG thanks again to Larry and Lynn for being so wonderful to us.

Here is a picture clip from the movie 'Titanic"

Cam and the BIG dive.

The kids snorkeled for the first time and after we got through all the anxiety attacks it was a huge hit.

Dad and Ave.

Mom, Dad, Cam and Ave.

Nana was a big sport and she is always up for new adventures...especially when the kids say "pleeeease Nana"

And of course I couldn't dare finish this post without a picture of Avery's latest creepy crawly friend. She caught a BAT.

The kids headed back to school on Tuesday. I can't believe the summer is past us. I'm not quite ready for it to be over just yet.

Weekend at the cottage.

My beautiful baby girls. Isaac fascinated with feeding the ducks.

A friend of ours lent us a boat for a couple of hours so we hit the waves. Cam and Avery of course loved it but Isaac wasn't too sure about it.

Enjoying a morning at the beach.

Well this morning it actually felt like summer so we headed to the beach for some fun.

Can you say AWESOME!!

The kids and I hit the Go-Kart track today. LOVED IT.

Cam...next stop...INDY 500.

So, life has been crazy busy since school has ended.

We headed off to Sudbury the last weekend of June for a wedding and it was a fun filled weekend.
First we had to go see the BIG nickel, a must see for the Sudbury tourist (lol). Kids thought it was neat. Then we went on the Dynamic Earth Tour which was amazing!!!! First there was a video explaining why Sudbury is such a rich mining town then we got to tour some of the mining tunnels (well pretend ones but the kids don't know the difference). We all had to wear hard hats and the kids got to play with some dynamite. They loved it. Here is a picture of Mike and Cam sitting on the "Honey pot" (shitter) that the miners would have to use if the need arose.

We made two trips to Science North because the kids loved it so much. They were able to pet a porcupine and an albino rat snake. Avery held four different types of cockroaches, stick bugs and a horned beetle. Of course Cameron would have nothing to do with any of that stuff. Avery also had a monster sized snail slime up her arm...and loved it!

Then we went to the wedding. According to Cameron the ceremony and dinner part could not be over fast enough but once the music started you couldn't keep him off the dance floor. We danced till 11 o'clock and then fell into bed with sore feet. I think Isaac had the best time of all of us that night. He didn't miss one single song, even the slow songs he danced to. He danced so hard that the next day he down right refused to walk anywhere and had to be carried. His poor little legs just couldn't keep up with him.

A turtle friend Avery made at Science North.

On the way home we took the Chi-Cheemaun ferry across from South Baymouth to Tobermory. We thought it would be fun for the kids but everyone was so exhausted from all the dancing the night before that we just hung out and enjoyed the scenery.

It was a terrific weekend. The wedding was beautiful, we did lots of cool stuff but as always it was great to get home.

Isaac enjoying a dip in his new pool. He's lovin' it.

WOW- And a BIG Thanks!

I recently sent out an email to friends and family asking them to sign a petition to amend a bill that now states that Canadian citizens who were born abroad (Isaac), their children if born abroad will not automatically be Canadian citizens. There is much more to the bill then just that but I'm sure you get the gist of it.
Anyway I just looked at the signatures of the petition and I cannot believe how many of my friends and family have already signed it!!!
A BIG THANKS to everyone who is supporting this cause. Hopefully someone in Parliament will realize this is discrimination and ALL Canadians should be treated equal.

New Moon- My new obsession

Okay. So I admit. I am totally obsessed with the Twilight series. Totally. I just watched the trailer for New Moon and had to share it with you. Can't wait. November 20th I'll be able to get my fill of gorgeous vampires and sexy werewolves. Till then I'll just have to watch the trailer over and over again. Check it out.
http://twilightthemovie.com/

Karate Cam!

Cameron passed his green belt testing today!!!!