Camping with 2 kids

Camping with 2 kids was an interesting experience. I know the word interesting is over-used but I really can't come up with a better all encompassing word. It was interesting. 

Some things were really fun: Going to a coffeeshop with my husband and no kids. Eating s'mores and bush pies cooked over the campfire.

Some things were really annoying: Mosquitoes. Need I say more?

Some things were really tough: Trying to get two kids to sleep in a tent during a thunderstorm.

Some things were really worth it: Watching my toddler watch his grandpa race. The kid caught on to a lot of what was happening.
Watching my husband cook over a fire. He has so much fun doing it... and it helps that he's good at it too.

Helping Dad eat a candy apple.

Watching the swim portion of the triathlon. We actually found my dad in the throng of swimmers.

I think this kid had the best view of all of us...too bad he couldn't commentate for us.

While his brother had the best view, this kid definitely had the most comfortable seat. Wrapped up with mom. No complaints were heard.

Grandpa swimming. Do you see him? He's the one with the white swim cap.

Finished the swim and starting to get ready for the next part.

Walking to his bike after the swim.

Almost ready to head out for the bike ride.

And he's off! (White shirt, yellow bike)

Coming up to the finish line.

Feeling good after the race. He said last year this race was the hardest thing he had done. This year the race was "fun".

Cooking pancakes over the fire.

Taking "pictures" with his dad's headlamp.

It was a good weekend but I'd be lying if I told you I'd like to go camping again any time soon.

Getting cuter!

Here's the cutie at 4.5 months:

He loves his big brother and is entertained by any stories the big one tells him. Loves to giggle along with whatever silliness his brother is up to.

And he weighed in at a whopping 19 lbs. No wonder that silly car seat was awkward to carry.

Time to line up!

My oldest has entered the stage of life where things must be lined up.

Especially his toys.

Or, more importantly, toys with wheels.

A visit home

My youngest sister graduated from highschool the end of June. Which meant it was time to PART-AY at my parents' place. My grandparents from BC flew out and my aunt drove my grandma down from Saskatoon. My other sister's boyfriend even came out from Steinbach for the celebration. It was a full house and a very hot one. Graduation always seems to be one of the hottest days of the year.

Regardless of the heat, we had a good time visiting with everyone and taking part in the fun things to do at Grandma & Grandpa's house.

Auntie Amy borrowed a "guitar" from the neighbours for Lane to play. He knew exactly what to do with it!

Grandma Friesen playing with Avery.

Avery hanging out with Grandma Cherie.

Lane and Auntie Amy with Uncle Mike's bike. Lane is enthralled with motorcycles but apparently only from a distance.

My sisters set up a "dinner for 2" for my birthday in my parents' sun room. My family watched the boys while my husband and I got to eat dinner by ourselves. It was quite the treat!

A boring look-at-my-kids kind of post.

The baby doesn't seem like much of a baby anymore. The following pictures were taken when he was about 3 1/2 months old. He was just beginning to sit up and be interested in toys. 

Avery started to join us at meals as Lane has moved up to a real chair at the "big" table. Avery also was introduced to the rocking chair that has a perfect corner for being propped up in.

And Lane started to ask to hold Avery. Which is a feat when the baby is almost as big as the toddler.

But they both seemed to love it.