Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Short and sweet visits with our Eastern Relations.


While attending a conference in Niagara Falls, Brian and I managed to squeeze in a couple of visits.
Christine, Mike and Twila showed us their favorite nature walk.
A happy girl waiting for her breakfast at Cora's.
Lots of smiles and giggles in St. Thomas...those two girls definitely kept us busy for a few hours.
Caitlyn's brand new BIG bed....lots of room for sleepovers!

And of course, we then needed to see Hannah's room.

But eventually, it's time to go and let these two cuties get some shut eye. 6:00 a.m. is not too far away. Thanks for the nice visit.








Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Post July 12th !

Such busy lives...no time to even update the blog until today.


New siding on both the east and west walls was one of the projects this year.





And naturally, new wood means.....................


More staining.................


Thank you Jennifer for all your hard work...you too Patrick!

Tyler & Jackie and A. Cathy were a few of the first guests this year . The water was definitely brrrrrrr quality even if it was July.


The next project was moving the jacuzzi from the boathouse up the hill to cottage level.

Heave ho....guys.


It's in...it works ...and it's mouseless!


Grandpa and I were very fortunate to have almost all the grandchildren visit us.

Dylan, Ty, Paige, Grandpa and Noah.

Noah remembered Patrick's lessons on snorkeling.....

Grandpa was kept very busy inflating the inflatables , driving the boat and starting the bonfires!

We all enjoyed hiking near the riding stables.

Paige managed to get up on Erin's wakeboard....


Then she topped that with swimming to the island....

And no visit would be complete without tubing...Grandpa style...

Noah got in on the fun and the challenge was on....

Dylan had a good time and managed to stay on the tube despite Grandpa's attempts at dunking him.


Baxter Boo felt left out.... so

Jennifer took him for a swim....

Yes, that's me on the kayak but I am not posting the pictures of my exiting this craft....(for my eyes only)


This pictures says it all, " bye for another year"