Monday, 30 May 2011

Weekends

In an attempt to find that balance the kids and I have been having some fun on the weekends.  The last two weeks we went to the beach.  Last week, was to simply try to pretend it was summer for at least a day (we have had a dark rainy spring!).  It ended up being warm and sunny and we had a great time.  So, I promised the kids we would do it again the next week.  


He is almost 13!  How did this happen?  I just wish he'd slow down a bit.  He is going  to be all grown up way too soon!






Saturday was a day trip to Burn's Bog.  One of only 3 left in the world and amazing that it sits in the middle of the city.  Erin's girl guide group was going and since I had to get her there, I figured I would go along too.  It was beautiful, cold, but beautiful.  And I acted as mosquito repellant for the girls as they seem to like me the most!



Erin, with my niece and nephew.  This boy is hilarious!  He has already wised up to the fact that hanging with his sister's friends can only benefit him later in life.  And really, he just loves to go on adventures.









Sunday, the kids and I hit another beach.  Cory is on graveyards for the first time in a long time, so getting out of the house will let him sleep without interruptions. 

This time we headed to Centennial Beach.  It is another beautiful spot that I can't believe we haven't discovered before today.  The tide goes out for a mile it seems and it isn't deep to begin with.   This makes the shallow pools left behind quite warm.  I keep thinking I would love to move closer to the coast.  But an hour drive isn't that bad, all things considered.









My house may not be tidy and there is work piled on my desk, but all in all this is a fair trade for the craziness of both...


Sunday, 15 May 2011

New Hobby

My wonderful husband bought me a camera for Mother's Day.  I am looking forward to better recording our lives.  Now to figure out how to use it....