Best Ever.

 

This card is the definitely the best ever card I have ever received.  It has been gracing the shelf in our entry way since the day I got it.  The bows, the blonde hair and the big smiles are cute enough but I love the backwards letters labeling each child (just in case you couldn't guess who is who).  Yes this one is a keeper.  There have been a lot of "best evers" already this summer.  The thing about a best ever is that it is like a challenge.  When you proclaim "best ever" you know deep down that some day there might be something that actually beats it...but for now you are happy to live in the moment and boldly stake the "best ever" claim.

  

R was in a gallery show, and her pieces were definitely the best ever.

 We spent Canada Day with our close family friends at neighbouring cottages.  It was dreary and rainy but we barely noticed because of the hot spring pools, pancakes, parades and fireworks.  Best ever.

Next we were off to sunny skies and sandy beaches with Gma.  We hit the beach, the pool, and the waterpark.  Gma was a good sport and wasn't afraid to get wet.  She's the best ever. 

 Then it was back to our neighbourhood.

 
Gpa has been raising painted lady butterflies on his sundeck.  B got to release one....Best ever!

The weather has been warm and sunny.  We have been cooling off every day with swimming, water balloons, and water parks.  B demonstrates what to do if your sister is chasing you with a water squirter...just stick your head in the water! Best ever.

 So that's our list of best evers but it is only July so I'm sure August will bring even more bests! 

June

Home and away

Life is very full and very fast.  Every night I sneak into the kids rooms to give them one last kiss goodnight before I go to bed.  Their cheeks are so warm and their faces are so peaceful.  It is always the moment of the day when I feel so privileged.  Being their mom and witnessing their adventures is the best part of my life.  Lately we have had a lot of adventure, both home and away...

Lego princess

R asks: B can I cuddle you?

B replies: Sure!                   

Stanley Park

The Aquarium

Daddy & Daughter

B rode his bike into a parked car face first.  Somehow, the impact knocked his previously damaged teeth back into place and now the top two "money" teeth are back in the right place, albeit a bit wiggly!  Those two teeth are not long for this world!

Checking out Daddy's office

Daddy's view

The carnival came to town!  Thrill ride!

The carousel is still a favourite of R & Gma

So glad these two have each other for two person rides

 ...RKA and I just wouldn't fit into those little cars very gracefully!

 Experimenting with accessories

 After five years our furball has accepted the fact that the kids are here to stay and she is even tolerating some grooming!

B is practicing on his two-wheeler and he is able to ride but he is not quite confident yet...still prefers his balance bike.

Easter Egg Experts - we decorated over 40 eggs on Good Friday!

 Fearless hunters...

We spent two weekends in a row away....

 ...biking

 ...playing

....bathing

Now we're back home in reality.  Looking forward to a weekend of riding bikes on our little cul-de-sac, pulling weeds and maybe even shoveling some bark mulch!

Hi Daddy!

Hope you are having a good trip!  We will talk to you tomorrow!  Miss you and love you!

Heart

The other week Ruby asked me to show her a picture of a human heart inside of a body.  So I obliged and googled a diagram of a human heart - she was not satisfied.

No, Mommy, an actual heart that is beating. 

Um, okay...so I pulled up a video on utube of an open heart surgery and she was mesmerized. 

I was surprised that it didn't freak her out but she was just keenly interested.

We have been creating many hearts around here - mostly paper ones.  Paper chains, banners, glittered cut-outs, valentines...

In stark contrast to January we have had really mild weather this month.  Park days in February are always welcome.

 The kids with their favourite stuffies, "Twinkle" and "Parrot"...R&B are their parents and refer to them as "the boys"...as in, "Should we take the boys for a walk?" or "Are the boys hungry for a snack".  It is one game that they both enjoy and usually ends well.

Spreading her wings...

The kids had a hot chocolate stand today.  They were a good little team and made a little chunk of change which R has independently decided to donate to the Salvation Army. 

Dance parties in the front room...

B is a breaker...

Happy Valentine's Day!