kudos

Kudos to Patrick who came up with a creative solution that allowed the kids to have a playset and me to have my garden and all for $300. He proudly built the climbing wall, made the swing, and attached the slide.

Adlai watches an airplane go by, saying, "up" "up", "bye-bye."

It is finally warm enough to play in the pool in the backyard. After splashing around for half an hour the kids are frozen but happy. Adlai pauses to take a call, saying "hello."

Chalk it up

Patrick went for an early Tim Horton's run with Adlai, our early riser who is up, almost without fail, at 5:45 every morning. A herd of elk was crossing the highway.

Chalk drawing - on the campground road, on each other, on their pants - sent the kids into paroxysms of joy.

Rained out

We were supposed to go camping but, in August, it was snowing in Kananaskis. So we took the kids to an indoor play area. I think I had as much, if not more, fun clambering up the tunnels and down the slides, and jumping into the ball pit. The kids were rather distrustful of the carousel but kept coming back for more.

We made it to the campground on the Saturday.

Happy Birthday

It was Patrick's birthday but I think Kaya was the most excited about the cake and the presents. Adlai had a scary fever and we ended up calling the paramedics so it was a sobering day that thankfully ended with everything being alright.

Here is Kaya dancing the chicken dance to a singing birthday card with a "hat" on her head. Good thing kids can make you laugh.

Funky clouds

The weather certainly changed that evening. The clouds formed interesting cotton ball shapes highlighted by the setting sun.

Mr. G.Q.

Adlai struck a few dapper poses for the camera. We ventured out to Sandy Beach amid the throngs of long weekend rafters. Kaya and Lexi joined their ranks.

We had a nice time snacking on fresh fruit and veggies (well Patrick and I ate veggies anyway). Adlai was very sleepy though and by the evening was feverish. He stayed feverish for the next 3 days - poor little guy.

New favourite hike

We found our new favourite hike from forget-me-not pond. It was manageable with the kids in backpacks and they enjoyed themselves eating cherries, dozing, and watching the many horses along the trail. I wore Kaya's hat because I forgot mine. We stopped for ice cream in Bragg Creek on the way home. A good time was had by all.