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Away…

This weekend I was here:

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It was our first real vacation in a year and a half. And we enjoyed the hell out of it. I was tempted to stay forever.

But home I came…to cat pee all over the floor and a raging headache. I wish I was kidding.

Welcome home.

I would give away BOTH cats to be back here for even one more day:

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August 7, 2012 - 7:18 am

Dan - I would give away both cats for a one in a million chance to win another day at the cottage. Actually, a one in a million chance to win a free coffee. Actually, please just take our cats. I’ll give you $10.

August 7, 2012 - 8:30 am

alicia - It was pretty perfect.

Next weekend?

And then…

Sometimes, when I least expect it, when the day is at it’s roughest, this happens.  And then all is right in the world again…

August 1, 2012 - 2:36 pm

Auntie Jenny - that might be the sweetest thing I have ever seen!

August 1, 2012 - 2:58 pm

shannen - Me too. 🙂

So far, so so so good.

Our lazy, hazy days of summer have been full and busy.  We’ve knocked off almost everything on our list and the calendar hasn’t flipped over into August yet.

That leaves room for us to kick abck, chill out and really, really enjoy what summer has to offer before we start thinking about back to school yet again.

What so you have left to knock off your list?

July 31, 2012 - 7:55 am

Dan - I think we have more crossed off than you’re taking credit for! Jaia has left her training wheels behind, we hosted a pool party, we’ve spent lots of time with family that have visited, kids have had several play dates, and I recall at least one (1) kitchen dance party to the xylophone song. Please update the infographic to make me feel better about it being the end of July 🙁

Playing Tourist

Early in June we got some awesome news.  Cousin Meahgan was moving to town for a summer job with the federal government. With none of Dan’s family in town, we were pumped that we were going to see Cousin Maggun (Wes’ pronunciation, not mine) more often.  And we’ve been spoiled ever since.  At least weekly visits and sometimes more.  We heart her.

A few weeks ago, Aunt Michelle, Meahgan’s mama, flew in for a visit.  It was a quick trip, but a busy one.  There were many plans (Meahgan is an expert planner) but we fit in what we could.  And we had a blast doing it.

See?

When you live in a city for a long time, you don’t really take advantage of all that it has to offer, until a guest comes to town.  I’m so thankful to Cousin Meahgan and Aunt Michelle for reminding us how awesome our city (and the surrounding area) is.

A crazy hot day and lots of touring made the impromptu stop at Meech Lake for a swim totally worth it.  Even without suits!

My ‘shy’ girl saw these ladies dancing with hula hoops while at Bluesfest and had the gumption to go ask if she could use their spare.  She then did her own interpretive dance right with them for the next 30 minutes.  Not as shy as I thought.

And then it was off to Kingston for a tour of my Alma Mater and a leisurely boat ride down through the 1000 Islands.

 That is a stick covered in nasty spiderwebs that she collected from between the rocks on the shore.  Gag.

Until next time…..