October 17 and 18 of Our trip

Today Ed and Chris wanted to go to a junk yard that had lots of treasures. So they headed out and the kids and I walked to the park and played for a while. For lunch, we took the Quoyon Ferry to Quebec to get Poutine. It was a whole 5 minute ride (3 cars max.) And the poutine was SUPER yummy. After lunch w went to Fitzroy Provincial Park, and the leaves were amazing and so was the view.

When we got back to the house we packed up and loaded the kids in the car and headed for Pennsylvania (equipment hunting). We crossed the border in the Thousand Islands (it was dark so we saw nothing) and drove through Syracuse to Tully for a night in the hotel. The next morning we headed out early so we could be in Hatfield by noon.

The scenery was picturesque, unfortunately I couldn't get any pictures from the road as I was always to slow. But I did get one to show we were there.

When we got to the equipment place, we were all glad to get out, and stretch. We spent a couple hours there, and then headed for Peekskill, New York where Eds Cousin Vanessa lives.

October 15 of our trip

October 15

Today we toured around where Ed grew up. We drove past the Pakenham Bridge, the only 5 arch bridge in North America. Then we went to Almonte and had lunch at Gemmill Park and just drove around the town to see how much it had grown.

We drove out to Union Hall, the land mark for the area (at least for us it is). After driving past the old house we went to the Dairy farm where Ed worked. Kevin and Carl were out on tractors so we decided to try find them and see if Deana was home. We found Kevin heading back so we chatted for a few minutes then followed him back to the house.

When we got back Karen(Kevins wife) took us into the barn so the kids could see the kittens (1 week old) and the calves. When Carl came back Ed went over to talk to him, Ed aked about his olfd tractors and Carl had no idea who Ed and couldn't figure out why he was asking so many questions. After a few minutes Ed told Carl he used to work for him - Well, Carl couldn't believe it he said you look so different.

Karen invited us to stay for dinner, Ed and Kevin did lots of catching up. After dinner we went to Carl and Deanas and had a really nice visit with very sleepy kids.

October 13 & 14 Our Trip

October 13/07

We have finished packing (a couple days ago) and we are getting ready to leave, our plane leaves at 2pm. We head out and pick up lunch at the Red barn and go Hang out at the airport - we figure better there than traffic.

This is all new for the kids, and they take it all in stride. We did have the videos in the backs of the seats that I had heard so much about, but we coloured and played dice games and even cards for a little while. Poor Tayler had a harder time, as there was no where for her to go, but She did really well too.

Chris and Chris picked us at midnight their time, we loaded up the kids and made the last leg of the journey to their house in Fitzroy Harbour.

Oct 14/07

We are all jetlagged so we spent the day hanging around the house and going for a walk behind the house. We found a porcupine lumbering on the opposite side of the creek so Chris nugded it towards us so we could get a better look. The autumn colors were amazing.

In the afternoon Christine and I spent 4 hours in emergency so I could some antibiotics for my sinus infection, on the bright side we had a good visit.

Field Trip and Kindergym

In the last week and half we have been busy doing the usual but we have also gone on a preschool field trip to Babes honey farm (very interesting) and out to kindergym. This evening I went to a healthy eating info session to get more ideas on how to get the kids to eat vegies and things. Also ideas for Dylans lunch - to keep him interested. I am half packed for our trip and today I got a few more things out of the way (more memory for the camera, maps, gum , candies (for the plane) and had a nice visit with Grandpa in Sidney.

This week is getting busier and busier - I preschool meeting tomorrow night as well as getting the boys to and from school and having our friend "Little" Dylan over for a play. Thrusday is my prep day for thanksgiving dinner on friday. Yes, we are a week late, my parents have been down car junk (teehee Dad) and craft shopping in Wash. for the past week so we decided to post pone our dinner till Friday. And Saturday is departure day (YAHOOO!!) we leave at 2 pm. There are still lots of things to do before Saturday and I hope I don't forget anything important on Saturday!!! LISTS Lots of LISTS.

Anyway here are few pictures from the field trip, unfortunately Dylan didn't come with us, but I think next time I will bring him (he would have loved the honey farm trip)

Take care

Fall has set in

You can definately tell that fall has set in. It has been cooling off for the last few weeks, it has been raining off and on most days and its getting dark at 5:30 or 6 now. This is my favorite time of year. I love cozying up by the fire, hanging out inside baking something, walking in the rain and watching the wind blow (not too hard though that kinda scares me)

Tomorrow is walk to school day at Glenlake (we try walk most days - but lately we have been dragging our heels in the morning) we all meet up at 8:15 walk up to the school and tehn Kelly races home to get Russell to school for 9:15. Ed just shakes his head. The other day I went out the door at top speed with just Dylan, came home and Ed is leisurely drinking his coffee, he says let me know when you are leaving, picked up Tay and Russ and said - bye. I think I was a blur that morning.

On Fridays while Russ is in school too, Tay and I try to do some fun stuff for her and I. So last week we decided to try a free kindergarten program at one of the local schools. We went with Erin and her sons - Dylan and Sawyer, and Lil and her daughter (oh no he name escapes me right now) Anyway it was fun but it was too crazy for me. There was about 12 kids and 8 adults, which should have been fairly good, but not for me. Anyway that aside I think we will try something different this week.

Helping Dad

Tayler loves to help dad, especially running the forklift. As soon as she hears Ed start it, she is calling him and running toward him so he can hoist her up.

Tomorrow we are going to go to a starter preschool for her with some friends. We went to kindergym last friday (while the boys were at school) and she had a great time.

I hope all is great with everyone take care Love Kelly and the gang

Up and Running

I never thought having our internet out of service for a while would be a problem - but holy - it was only 6 days but I felt really cut off. Its mind boggling how much information access you loose when you are unable to get on the internet. That aside we are up and running again with High speed - no more living in the dark ages of dial up. (It took 12 minutes to upload one picture - most of the reason there was only a couple pictures on each post) crazy!!!

On Sept 2 we celebrated another wedding - a close friend of mine married in the tiny church in Metchosin and had a beautiful reception at the Royal Colwood Golf Course _ the pictures above of the boys are there. We were walking in and they were watching the people on the putting green. One of the gentlemen noticed and asked if they would like to hit the ball into the hole. It was so cute - though we did have to replace a divit - well we turned the grass back over stomped on it and quickly walked away. - Way to posh for us!!!

We also had our last camping trip of the year - the kids and I and Grandpa drove to Campbell river to meet Mom and Dad and Matt and Leanne - the kids had a great time. Grandpa was very happy to have 6 of his 7 GREAT grandchildren with him. We had a wonderful time.

Now we are back to school routine again, only now it get up early and get moving. Dylan has adjusted very well to full days at school - he has made some new friends and aside from the grumpy mornings all is going well. Russell loves preschool - he has made lots of new friends to and really loves to treasure hunt in the playground for sparkling things (little treasures) Tayler and I spend the 2 hours running around getting things done while I only have two little feet following me instead of 6. Soon I hope to slow down even more and spend quality time with her. This Monday is our first field trip for Russells preschool out to the apple orchards - it will be so much fun.

I hope everyone is well

Take care Hugs all around Kelly and the gang