Last Saturday, we went to a Jack & Jill party for Scott and Joanna. It was held at Scott's aunt Jeannie's cottage on Grand Lake. We had never been, but what a beautiful spot! We can't wait to go back sometime. It was a lovely summer evening and a great party. Jane and the boys strolled down to the shore with Joanna and Maverick.

Isaac was delighted to throw rocks into the water - and to have Maverick at his side!

Simon was so interested in the dog, he kept trying to squirm his way out of the sling.

Way more interested in Maverick than looking at the camera.

Cars, Cars, and More Cars!

At the moment, Isaac is very interested in cars, trucks, and anything else with wheels. Since we've been staying at Nan and Pop's, we have a little routine of playing with cars on the veranda in our PJs after breakfast. It's lovely!

Here's Isaac, with a bunch of cars lined up on the swing. Which one to play with first?

It's Official!

Goodbye...

Hello...

It's official! Our house (lovingly referred to as "The OBR") is sold! The deal closed yesterday and we have a big fat cheque to pick up from our lawyer. Yippee! Only about four weeks until our new home is ready for us. In the meantime, we can be found at Jane's parents' house.

When we were driving out the driveway of The OBR yesterday, Isaac said: "Bye House." We both laughed, and then he followed it up by saying: "Bye House. Bye Home."

The Boys Greet Aidan

Welcome to the world, Aidan!

We are excited to announce the arrival of Aidan Donahue! Jane's brother and his wife, Joe and Marla, welcomed Aidan into the world on Monday night. So far, we just have this picture that Erin snapped when she visited the hospital. She was so lucky to be passing through Toronto when he arrived!

Welcome to the world, Aidan! We can't wait to meet you.

Sometimes we get the greatest pictures when we just snap pictures while playing, without looking through the viewfinder. Jane didn't realize that the camera was still zoomed in when she took these, but it made for cute pictures!

Jane tried to get a picture of Isaac and Simon together today. Of course it was nearly impossible to get one of both of them looking at the camera, but here are a few cute ones.

They nuzzle on each other like this all the time - like little puppies or something.

This past weekend, we had a great visit with the Pinet-Henry clan. The kids are just getting to an age to really play with one another, from the swings, to the ride-on, to the pool. It was so much fun to watch them...and so nice to put our feet up and hang out with Martha & Chris once all four of them went to bed!

Beautiful Kate


Isaac and Kate, trying to tie Simon's shoesLittle sister pushing big brother on the swings
Jack, entertaining Isaac and Kate with his Mardi Gras mask
Bright-eyed Simon, sitting in the shade with Josh

Isaac's first time trying Jack's ride-onKate, taking precious care of her baby
Jack and Isaac in the pool
Jack, taking Kate for a little ride
Jack, having a swing

Kate, climbing the slide with a mouthful

Swinging with a mouthful of birthday cake

We are just unloading the camera from our weekend with the Henrys in Massachusetts. There will be plenty of pictures of our visit to share, but these few from the ride home are too cute to wait for.

Look at Simon's puckered little lips in this one!

Simon has a great sense of humour already. He cracked himself up in these one.