Woodland Antics

"The world is mud-luscious and puddle-wonderful."                                                   ~E. E. Cummings

Ryan's buddies from college ALWAYS go the extra mile (or hundreds) to visit with us.  Teaching the band members some new stuff We are always sad to see them go. As you can see from the picture above Fiona is especially upset that her band broke up is taking a break.

  When we move in August we're only taking what we can on the plane.  This means most of our stuff will be given away.  I've started to pack up a lot of the kids toys and clothes for the friperie (second-hand store). Most days I feel confident about this process as I imagine the freedom a minimalist home.  Then there are times it breaks my heart a bit to be taking their toys away from them.   What will they play with?   Rocks? As it turns out they are satisfied playing with rocks.   We created sea creatures out of rocks and stained clothes that were in the throwaway pile.  Between the puppets and mud they played peacefully all day giving me a chance to toss more of their toys.  Not only does Reed look exactly like Ryan it turns out he has similar interests as well.  He decided we needed to make a stingray.  As he painted on the mouth he informed me that stingrays have mouths on the bottom of their body and continued to tell me all about what and how they eat.   Could w

Throw your dreams into space like a kite, and you do not know what it will bring back, a new life, a new friend, a new love, a new country. Anais Nin (another one for his sign photo album) (She looks so tiny) (They are such love bugs) ************************************************** Me: You'll celebrate your next birthday with the kangaroo's Fiona laughs. A kangaroo with a birthday hat?  Mom, Do you know anything? Instead of saying his stomach is upset Reed has taken to the phrase, My stomach is frustrated. Okay boss.   The kids having been referring to one another as Boss. This is an old old one but it still makes me laugh.  I was explaining to Ryan how much money we were saving on formula because I was nursing. He responded with,  I don't know that we're saving that much honey.  Not with how much you've been eating.  (He was probably right) Reed: Daddy you are growing so big on me.  If you get any bigger you'll be the giant

W ith our backyard looking like this, it's no wonder our basement is flooded. We have some big news about our future. We're moving to Australia in a few short months. I'm flooded with emotion. It's a dream come true for us. But boy am I going to miss this side of the hemisphere and the people whom we hold so dear. Fiona worked diligently to make our picnic perfect by tying each treat bag with her bows We still have so many picnics to enjoy during our first and last summer here in Quebec. At least I get to take my most cherished possessions and their Eskimo kisses with me....

Some experiences are just too grand to "capture".  As the sun set we watched as thousands of Snow & Canada geese flew towards us landing for a nights rest in Lac St.Pierre.  Taking in the view Wishing you a wonderful nights rest.  (hopefully not in a lake)