It's So Great To Be Back!

Towards the end of our trip Jaya would call out "DAD!, DAD! DADDY!" The last day we were in Kelowna I told her we were going home to see Dad. She said, "OK!" and went and grabbed her blanket and headed for the door. She missed him... We all missed him. From these pics it is quite clear why....





These moments are priceless. I love being a part of this family!

Wednesdays with Family and Friends

Every Wednesday(ok most Wednesdays), I pack up the girls and head to Turner Valley to Granny Shelia's house. Our long time family friend Trudy usually stops by to join banter too! The girls love our visit. Once in a great while I will remember to bring my camera and get a few shots like this...

Swim Park Take Two

Children will always remind you that you can never get too much of a good thing. And so, we went for a second round to the Kelowna spray park.

Just Chillaxin

Elynn is working on her "sitting up skills." While Jaya has been working on her "climbing skills." Granny was able to witness it all! Never a dull moment with these two...Never a dull moment.

Swim Park! Swim Park! Swim Park!

"Swim Park Momma! Swim Park!" If I had a penny for every time I heard those words this summer I would hire a cleaning lady! And so, our adventures continued with Granny, Uncle Shane, Aunt Amy, Maizey, Jaya and Elynn. (Dad missed out due to trying to sell our house, car, condo in one week, while working back in Alberta. But we are truly grateful for the sacrifices he makes so we can go on GREAT adventures.)

Beach Time with Granny Peggy

The very first day we were in Kelowna Granny Peggy took us all to the beach. What a treat! Living in land locked Alberta the beach is a great way to start off any visit. Jaya is a my hero, she went directly in the water with her clothes on, because right now I can't even seem to remember to bring a diaper bag let alone a swimsuit. Way to go Jaya, a little sand in your shorts won't hurt ya! I have heard some people call it "complete chaos," but I would like to think of it as free therapy so my kids don't end up "fussy," "whiny," "brats," because everything isn't just "perfect." Perfection is ridiculous. Perfection is un-achievable. Life isn't perfect. People aren't perfect and most of all we have to learn to be grateful for the small things. Like I had said earlier...we are just livin life here trying not to sweat the small stuff. My children may never have a perfectly packed diaper bag but they will have wonderful life experiences none the less. After all, Jaya still seemed to have a blast in the water and Elynn just screamed when I stuck her toes in....I'm with you Elynn...It was cooooooooooooooold! Thank you Granny Peggy for the wonderful time at the beach...

The Classic Cousin Bathtub Shot

Well you have to admit, we all have one of these hidden away somewhere. The classic "Cousin Bathtub Shot!" Unfortunately for Jaya and Elynn theirs is on the world wide web!