Go Anyway! You never know.

ok. You know how we sit around the house instead of heading out when people invite us. We know our house is comfortable and one needs a little motivation to get out. Well yesterday Pamela invited me to ride my bike to the library. I really wasn't motivated to go but I needed to test out my bike and renew our library cards.
I met up with Pamela on my way to the library. Good thing because I would have never found the bike racks. The evening was cooling down but still very pleasant. I went into the library and checked out the food section for no particular reason. I found a couple of books I want to read. They're foodie/travel books. I got one out about the history of Chocolate. It's a subject I've always loved. Especially since going to Mexico 18 years ago. (wow time flies). I'm reading another foodie/journal book, Julie and Julia: 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen, now so it will have to wait.
After a successful trip to the library, we rode home via the water. That was a fantastic idea on my part. How invigorating was it to ride with the water cooling the air. The sunset was one of the nicest I have ever seen. I was kicking myself for not having my camera. I could have taken award winning pictures of the Champlain bridge and the Montreal skyscape with the glow of the sunset in the water and the clouds.
I came home and V was in bed and Eric was playing on the computer. Such a simple evening made so memorable by small wonders. So next time if you wonder whether to get out of the house. Do so! You never know.

Around the box we laugh

As you can see Vanessa's grown. She runs around even in those big shoes.

I love this picture. It so looks posed with Vanessa coyly with her foot up on her other foot.

All in a day.

This morning I drove Eric to work and stopped off at the loft. Grandma and Grandpa were playing hookie so it was just MJ. Vanessa helped MJ plot and get exercise running outside. It was a gorgeous day. 23 Celsius with sun and a breeze. Below is some really cute advertising. Maybe we should have her wear it at the next boat show. :-)

We went up for a walk on the mountain. I was getting V's trailer ready while she walked into the backyard. I thought she would have climbed up the stairs onto the deck but it was too quiet for that. Once I was done, I went to check on her. I found her here in her element. The damage was done so I ran off to get my camera. No giggles but she was playing seriously in the water.

On the mountain we went around the lake and played in the field. Saw a group of kids. Vanessa was really interested in them and their food. Mmm... We had a snack and made our way home but not before seeing some deer really close up. They're getting braver and braver but still just as cute.

Splish Splash

Vanessa had a great time. We bought her rubber boots but they didn't work for her. Since it was warm, she went in her socks.

Tim and Chris' La Minerve Wedding

I had been looking forward to our annual trip to La Minerve since just after Christmas. I know eight months is a long time to wait but it's worth it. This location is very private with no facilities. We always have great food and warm friends. Each year is different for us since Vanessa is at a different stage. She sure makes it eventful. This year we were nervous since she'd been pretty sick all week but the first night she slept through the night for the first time this week. Yippy!

Friday was fun and relaxing. We were just a handful of people getting organized and soaking up the sun. It was worth Eric taking the day off and going up just in time for dinner. It gave us a chance to settle in and for Vanessa to get acquainted with the big dog. She's hasn't been around animals much and they can be intimidating but this dog is well behaved. It took Vanessa the evening to relax around the dog and she was great the next day. She even went and pet her nose while in my arms of course. Vanessa only started getting uneasy when she was eating strapped to her seat. I don't blame her!



Saturday morning we got all the final things done and went for a swim. It was a gorgeous morning. Vanessa and I went for a swim but she much preferred to play at the edge in the plants and muck.

After lunch Christine came up to me to tell me it was time to go get ready. I had lost track of time. I put Eric in charge of Vanessa and picked up my stuff. Christine, our Mother-in-Law, Bev and I went off to Jo-Anne's room at the bed and breakfast. It gave Chris a chance to change, relax and focus her energy on the special event ahead.

Outside the BnB. That smile says it all.

The three of us all joyous and ready.

Christine waiting for the rain to let up and some last minute guest to arrive.

These are her last few steps before meeting up with her soon to be husband.



Olaf officiated the wedding of Timothy and Christine.

After the ceremony, they're glowing.
They're holding the bouquet that France hand picked up there.

It's perfect! That was some yummy cake.

Lemon poppy seed!

The ceremony was lovely. It suited them so well. They read their vows, had a poem read and the obligatory legal stuff. Clara and Leo were ecstatic to walk up to them and bring the wedding bands. The rain let up for the ceremony and the pictures but right at dinner time it down poured. Tents were moved and tarps were put up. The adults had a good time despite the rain and the kids had a good time because of the rain. Tim and Christine provided the meat for the evening that Paul cooked on the BBQ and most of us brought a side dish. It was sooo good and nobody went to bed hungry. Especially Vanessa who has a new interest in stabbing her food with cutlery. (Ask Pamela! she had to armour herself with a plastic plate under the Styrofoam one so she wouldn't poke through to their laps.)

Laurel, Clara and Leo.


Christine sitting quietly with Vanessa
Lots of fun in the sand. Who needs boots when you're warm in your rainsuit.

Mommy needs one too.

After dinner the rain went away and we had a really nice campfire while Vanessa was tucked away in her tent. We started the evenning off with fireworks. How exciting to light up the sky! The kids had mixed emotions but the adults loved them. The campfire had been going all day and was ready for marshmellos. Mmmm... on cookies covered in chocolate. What a perfect ending to this special day.

On Sunday we lounged around and packed up in the dry weather. Many of us talked about the beautiful day we had the day before. Everyone had a good time and the bride and groom are one happy couple.

I'm very sorry that I took very few pictures. Most of these are Eric's and two of these are Jo-Anne's. I enjoyed the momments and didn't worry about the camera since it was grey. Many memories were made and I won't forget.